What To Do When The Alarm Sounds - Ei Electronics Ei207/208 Series Instructions Manual

the Alarm into the smoke filled bag and seal it closed. Within seconds, the red light will
begin to flash (as per Table B) to confirm that the Alarm has detected the CO gas in the
bag.
To check the Alarm sound, momentarily press the test button and within seconds the
horn will sound briefly. Slide the power switch to the OFF position and replace the Alarm
on its mounting plate.
(1) Open the doors and windows to ventilate the area (see note).
(2) Turn off all fuel appliances where possible and stop using them. (The Alarm can be
silenced immediately by pushing the test/hush button).
(3) Evacuate the property leaving the doors and windows open.
(4) Get medical help immediately for anyone suffering the effects of Carbon Monoxide
poisoning (headache, nausea), and advise that Carbon Monoxide poisoning is
suspected.
(5) Ring your gas or other fuel supplier on their emergency number. Keep the number
in a prominent place.
(6) Do not re-enter the property until the alarm has stopped. (If the alarm has been
silenced by pressing the test/hush button, wait at least 5 minutes so the Alarm can
check that the CO has cleared).
(7) Do not use the fuel appliances again until they have been checked by a registered
installer or equivalent expert.
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6. What to do when the alarm sounds