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Limitations Of Co Alarms - Ei Electronics Ei206D User Manual

Battery powered carbon monoxide alarm with digital display
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B16204-R0-206D-UC-ENG
20/6/08
The crossed out wheelie bin symbol that is on your
product indicates that this product should not be disposed
of via the normal household waste stream. Proper
disposal will prevent possible harm to the environment or
to human health. When disposing of this product please
separate it from other waste streams to ensure that it can
be recycled in an environmentally sound manner. For
more details on collection and proper disposal, please
contact your local government office or the retailer where
you purchased this product.
(1) The CO Alarm will not work without a good battery - the green power light must flash every 45
seconds. If the battery has been drained the alarm will not give protection. Button test the alarm on return
from holidays and other long absences.
(2) Carbon Monoxide must enter the unit for it to be detected. There may be Carbon Monoxide in other
areas of the house (e.g. downstairs, in a closed room etc). but not in the vicinity of the CO Alarm. Doors,
air draughts and obstructions can prevent the CO reaching the Alarm. For these reasons we recommend.
CO Alarms are fitted both near and in bedrooms, particularly if bedroom doors are closed at night.
Additionally install in rooms where members of the household spend much of their time, and in rooms with
potential sources of CO gas.
(3) The CO Alarm may not be heard. The sound output is loud but it may not be heard behind a closed
door or if it is too far away. Interconnecting CO Alarms greatly improves the probability that they will be
heard (the Ei206D cannot be interconnected - purchase suitable models if this feature is required). The
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