Maintenance Of Your Alarm - Kidde 5CO User Information

9. Maintenance of Your Alarm

To keep your alarm in good working order:
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Test every week
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Vacuum regularly to remove dust
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Keep away from solvents or detergents
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Avoid spraying air-freshener, hair-spray near the alarm
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Do not paint the alarm. If decora ng or using adhesives close to the alarm, remove it
temporarily
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Blocked flues and chimneys
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Keep away nappy buckets
The following substances can affect the sensor and cause false alarms:
Methane, Propane, Iso-butane, Iso-propanol, Ethylene, Benzene, Toluene, Ethyl
acetate, Hydrogen Sulphide, Hydrogen, Sulphur Dioxide, alcohol based products,
paints, thinners, solvents, adhesives, hair-sprays, a ershaves or perfumes and
some cleaning agents.
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