Important Carbon Monoxide Safety Informa On; En50291 - Kidde WFPCO User Manual

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7. IMPORTANT CARBON MONOXIDE SAFETY INFORMATION
The table below shows the response mes at which your CO alarm will sound;
(Alarm levels as defined by EN50291-1:2010)
Parts per Million (PPM) of CO
50
100
300
CO Advice and Informa on
The table below shows the effects of different levels of CO poisoning on the body;
Parts per Million (PPM)
100
200
400
800
Warning: The device cannot prevent against the chronic effects of exposure to carbon
monoxide or protect individuals who are at specific risk.
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Time un l Alarm
60 – 90 minutes
10 – 40 minutes
Must alarm in less than 3 minutes
Effects on Adults
Slight headache, nausea, fa gue (flu-like symptoms)
Dizziness and headache within 2 – 3 hours
Nausea, frontal headache, drowsiness, confusion and rapid heart rate. Risk to life
a er over 3 hours of exposure
Severe headaches, convulsions, vital organ failures. Death possible within 2 – 3 hours
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