Chapter 1: Introduction; Basic Safety Information - First Alert FCD2N 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.
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WARNING!
This CO Alarm can not operate without
continuous electricity. It does not operate
during a power failure.
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.