Kidde 900-0259 User Manual page 20

Caring for your Kidde Battery Powered
CO Alarm
To keep your CO alarm in good working order, please
follow these simple steps:
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Verify unit alarm, lights and battery operation by pushing
the test button once a week.
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Vacuum the CO alarm cover with a soft brush attachment
once a month to remove accumulated dust.
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Instruct children never to play with the CO alarm. Warn
children of the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning.
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Never use detergents or other solvents to clean the CO alarm.
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Avoid spraying air freshener, hair spray, paint or other
aerosols near the CO alarm.
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Do not paint the CO alarm.Paint will seal the vents and
interfere with the sensor ability to detect CO.
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Do not place near a nappy bucket.
Move the CO alarm and place in another location prior to per-
forming any of the following:
Staining or stripping wood oors or furniture
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Painting
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Wall papering
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Using adhesives
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Storing the unit in a plastic bag during the above projects will
protect the sensor from permanent damage.
WARNING: As soon as possible, place the CO alarm back in its
proper location to assure protection from Carbon Monoxide poi-
soning.
Accommodation spaces should be well ventilated when household
cleaning supplies or similar contaminants are used.
The following substances can a ect the sensor and may cause false
readings:
Methane, propane, iso-butane, iso-propanol, ethylene, benzene,
toluene, ethyl acetate, hydrogen sul de, sulfur dioxides, alcohol
based products, paints, thinners, solvents, adhesives, hair sprays,
after shaves, perfumes, and some cleaning agents.
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