NEO HS2128 E User Manual
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Chapter 13.0 Locating Detectors and Escape PlanFigure 513.3 Carbon Monoxide DetectorsCarbon monoxide is colorless, odorless, tasteless, and very toxic, it also moves freely in the air. COdetectors can measure the concentration and sound a loud alarm before a potentially harmful levelis reached. The human body is most vulnerable to the effects of CO gas during sleeping hours; there-fore, CO detectors should be located in or as near as possible to sleeping areas of the home. Formaximum protection, a CO alarm should be located outside primary sleeping areas or on each levelof your home. Figure 5 indicates the suggested locations in the home.Do NOT place the CO alarm in the following areas:l Where the temperature may drop below -10ºC or exceed 40ºCl Near paint thinner fumesl Within 5 feet (1.5m) of open flame appliances such as furnaces, stoves and fireplacesl In exhaust streams from gas engines, vents, flues or chimneysl Do not place in close proximity to an automobile exhaust pipe; this will damage thedetectorPLEASE REFER TO THE CO DETECTOR INSTALLATION AND OPERATINGINSTRUCTION SHEET FOR SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND EMERGENCYINFORMATION.- 34 - |
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