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2. What is Carbon Monoxide?
potential soUrCes of Co
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Wood-burning stoves
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gas boilers and Fires
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gas Hobs
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oil and coal burning appliances
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portable gas Heaters
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blocked Flues and cHimneys
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Fumes From integral garages
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barbecues
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HigH concentrations oF tobacco smoke
Carbon monoxide is a cumulative poison. Longterm exposure to low levels may cause symptoms.
This alarm is time-weighted – the higher the level of CO, the sooner it will alarm.
note: the apparatus may respond to brief exhaust gas emissions, for example during the initial start-up of an
appliance. also, hydrogen acts as an interferent and can arise from some battery charging activities and the curing
of concrete or cement under certain circumstances. Volatile organic Compounds (VoCs), e.g. alcohols, which may
eventually activate the alarm, can be generated from use of damp-proofing materials or other coatings containing
alkylalkoxysilanes.
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this Co alarm is not a substitute for proper
installation, use and maintenance of fuel burning
appliances including appropriate ventilation and
exhaust systems.
Carbon monoxide can be produced from poorly
burning appliances or from blocked flues and
chimneys.
if your alarm has sounded and you have ventilated
the room the Co may have dispersed before help
arrives. it is crucial that the source of Co is
determined and appropriate maintenance carried
out.
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