FIBARO CO Sensor FGCD-001 User Manual page 9

Description
FIBARO CO Sensor is an ultra-light, compact, battery-powered carbon monoxide
detector, designed to be placed on a wall. Its high sensitivity allows to detect the
presence of the carbon monoxide (CO) gas at the early stage in order to prevent
carbon monoxide poisoning. Alarm is signalled with a built-in siren, blinking LED
indicator and by sending commands to Z-Wave network devices. Additionally,
the device is equipped with a temperature sensor.
General carbon monoxide information
Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colourless, odourless, and tasteless poison gas that
can be fatal when inhaled. It is produced when liquid, solid, or gas fuel is burned.
Symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning
The early symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning can be confused with
flu-like symptoms: headache, dizziness and nausea. Breathing carbon monox-
ide causes these symptoms even in healthy people. It can also cause sleepiness,
vision problems (including blurred vision), ringing in the ears, aching arms and
legs, irregular breathing, fatigue and confusion. At very high levels, it causes loss
of consciousness and death.
Some external factors, eg. exposure to high concentration of basic (non-acidic)
gases, silicone vapors, hydrogen sulfide or sulfuric acid gas, organic vapors, con-
tact with water, dust and oil mist, or dew condensation may affect the reliability
of the device operation.
This device may not protect from long-term exposure to low levels of carbon
monoxide which can also lead to neurological symptoms.
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