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8. Install Carbon Monoxide Sensors (cont'd)
• Do not spray air fresheners, hair spray, paint or other
aerosols near the unit
• Do not paint the unit, as paint will seal the vents and in-
terfere with proper sensor operation
Move the CO detector to a safe and remote location to pre-
vent damage or contamination prior to performing any of the
following:
• Staining or stripping floors or furniture, painting or wall-
papering
• Using aerosols or adhesives
Note: A Tamper / Trouble signal will be sent to the Hub
when the detector is removed from the base. IMPORTANT:
Reinstall the CO detector as soon as possible to assure con-
tinuous protection.
The following lists possible substances that at some levels
can damage the sensor or cause false alarms:
• Ethylene, ethanol, alcohol, iso-propanol, benzene, tolu-
ene, ethyl acetate, hydrogen, hydrogen sulfide and sulfur
dioxide
• Most aerosol sprays, alcohol based products, paint, thin-
ners, solvents, adhesives, hair spray, after shave, per-
fume, auto exhaust, cleaning agents, etc.
LOCATIONS TO AVOID
IMPORTANT: Improper mounting locations can damage the
electronic components within the detector. To avoid dam-
age, to provide optimum performance and to avoid false
alarms, proceed as follows:
• Do NOT install in kitchens, garages, furnace rooms or in
areas that may expose the sensor to substances that
could damage or contaminate it
• Do NOT install in areas where the temperature is colder
than 32°F (0°C) or hotter than 122°F (49°C) such as
crawl spaces, attics, porches and garages
• Do NOT install within 5 feet of heating or cooking appli-
ances. (we recommend 15 feet to prevent false alarms)
• Do NOT install near vents, flues, chimneys or any forced/
unforced air ventilation openings
• Do NOT install near ceiling fans, doors, windows or are-
as directly exposed to the weather
• Do NOT install in dead air spaces, such as peaks of
vaulted ceilings or gabled roofs, where CO may not
reach the sensor in time to provide early warning
• Do NOT install this unit near deep-cell large batteries, as
these batteries may have emissions that can cause the
detector to perform at less than optimum performance
• Do NOT obstruct the vents located on the unit
• Do not mount the unit where drapes, furniture or other
objects can block the flow of air to the detector
GENERAL WARNINGS
• Read these installation instructions in their entirety be-
fore installing the ISEC-CARBON MON detector. Leave
these instructions with the owner/user of the detector.
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• The ISEC-CARBON MON is intended for use in indoor
locations only
• Failure to properly install, test and/or maintain the ISEC-
CARBON MON may cause it to fail, potentially resulting
in loss of life
• Installation of this detector is not a substitute for proper
installation, use, and maintenance of fossil fuel-burning
appliances, including appropriate ventilation and exhaust
systems
• To reduce the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning, test
detector operation weekly
• Do not paint the detector
Carbon monoxide detectors are NOT smoke detectors. A
carbon monoxide detector is NOT a substitute for smoke de-
tectors. This carbon monoxide detector is specifically de-
signed to detect the presence of carbon monoxide gas and is
NOT designed nor intended to detect smoke, fire or any oth-
er gas. In addition, this detector will only indicate the pres-
ence of carbon monoxide at the sensor; carbon monoxide
gas may be present within other areas of the premises.
CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING
The following are some of the possible carbon monoxide poi-
soning symptoms that should be presented to and discussed
with all occupants of the protected premises:
• Mild exposure: "Flu-like" symptoms, including but not
limited to slight headache, nausea, vomiting, fatigue, run-
ny nose and sore eyes
• Medium exposure: Severe throbbing headache, dizzi-
ness, drowsiness, confusion, fast heart rate
• Extreme exposure: Loss of consciousness, brain dam-
age, convulsions, cardio-respiratory failure, death
Often cases of reported CO poisoning indicate that while vic-
tims are aware they are unwell, they become so disorientat-
ed that they are unable to save themselves by either exiting
the building or calling for assistance. Young children and
pets may be the first affected.
SOURCES OF CARBON MONOXIDE
Potential carbon monoxide sources include fuel-fired appli-
ances (space heaters, furnaces, water heaters, ranges, ov-
ens, clothes dryers); other sources (kerosene-burning stove
or heater, or gas log fireplace); or internal combustion en-
gines.
In addition, excessive exhaust spillage or reverse
venting of fuel-burning appliances can produce dangerous
transient levels of CO. This can be caused by external con-
ditions, such as:
• Wind direction, velocity, or a combination of both, includ-
ing high gusts of wind or insufficient draft in vent pipes
• Temperature inversions that can trap exhaust gases near
the ground
• Negative pressure differential resulting from the use of
exhaust fans
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