Chapter 1: Introduction; Basic Safety Information - First Alert FCD4 User Manual

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CHAPTER 1: Introduction

BASIC SAFETY INFORMATION

IMPORTANT!
Dangers, Warnings, and Cautions alert you to
important operating instructions or to potentially
hazardous situations. Pay special attention to
these items.
IMPORTANT!
THIS IS NOT A SMOKE ALARM! This CO Alarm is
designed to detect carbon monoxide from ANY
source of combustion. It is NOT designed to
detect smoke, fire, or any other gas.
IMPORTANT!
This CO Alarm is approved for use in single-family
residences. It is NOT designed for marine use.
CAUTION!
This CO Alarm will only indicate the presence
of carbon monoxide gas at the sensor. Carbon
monoxide gas may be present in other areas.
WARNING!
The Silence Feature is for your convenience
only and will not correct a CO problem. Always
check your home for a potential problem after
any alarm. Failure to do so can result in injury
or death.
WARNING!
This unit should receive continuous electrical
power. (The battery is meant for emergency
back-up only). Do not use in an extension cord
or outlet controlled by a dimmer or switch. In
order for the emergency battery back-up to
work, a working (fresh) battery must be
properly installed.
WARNING!
NEVER ignore your Carbon Monoxide Alarm if
it alarms. Refer to "If Your CO Alarm Sounds"
for more information. Failure to do so can
result in injury or death.
WARNING!
Test the CO Alarm once a week. If the CO
alarm ever fails to test correctly, have it
replaced immediately! If the CO Alarm is not
working properly, it cannot alert you to a
problem.
WARNING!
This product is intended for use in ordinary
indoor locations of family living units. It is not
designed to measure CO levels in compliance
with Occupational Safety and Health
Administration (OSHA) commercial
or industrial standards. Individuals with
medical conditions may consider using
warning devices which provide audible and
visual signals for carbon monoxide
concentrations under 30 ppm.
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