DSC iotega WS910 Reference Manual page 53

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Carbon Monoxide Detectors
Carbon monoxide is colorless, odorless, tasteless, and very toxic. It also moves freely in the air. CO detectors can measure
the concentration and sound a loud alarm before a potentially harmful level is reached. The human body is most vulnerable
to the effects of CO gas during sleeping hours; therefore, CO detectors should be located in or as near as possible to sleep-
ing areas of the home. For maximum protection, a CO alarm should be located outside primary sleeping areas or on each
level of your home. Figure 5 indicates the suggested locations in the home.
BEDROOM
BEDROOM
BEDROOM
GARAGE
KITCHEN
GROUND
FLOOR
BASEMENT
CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTOR
Figure 5
Do NOT place the CO alarm in the following areas:
Where the temperature may drop below -10ºC or exceed 40ºC
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Near paint thinner fumes
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Within 5 feet (1.5m) of open flame appliances such as furnaces, stoves and fireplaces
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In exhaust streams from gas engines, vents, flues or chimneys
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Do not place in close proximity to an automobile exhaust pipe; this will damage the detector
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PLEASE REFER TO THE CO DETECTOR INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTION SHEET FOR SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS AND EMERGENCY INFORMATION.
Household Fire Safety Audit
Read this section for important information about fire safety. Most fires occur in the home. To minimize this danger, we
recommend that a household fire safety audit be conducted and a fire escape plan be developed.
1. Are all electrical appliances and outlets in a safe condition? Check for frayed cords, overloaded lighting circuits, etc.
If you are uncertain about the condition of your electrical appliances or household service, have a professional eval-
uate these units.
2. Are all flammable liquids stored safely in closed containers in a well-ventilated cool area? Cleaning with flammable
liquids should be avoided.
3. Are fire-hazardous materials (e.g., matches) well out of reach of children?
4. Are furnaces and wood-burning appliances properly installed, clean and in good working order? Have a pro-
fessional evaluate these appliances.
Fire Escape Planning
There is often very little time between the detection of a fire and the time it becomes deadly. It is thus very important that a
family escape plan be developed and rehearsed.
1. Every family member should participate in developing the escape plan.
2. Study the possible escape routes from each location within the house. Since many fires occur at night, special atten-
tion should be given to the escape routes from sleeping quarters.
3. Escape from a bedroom must be possible without opening the interior door.
Consider the following when making your escape plans:
Appendix 1: Guidelines for Locating Smoke Detectors and CO Detectors
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