General Carbon Monoxide (Co) Information - Kidde K10SCO User Manual

low battery
This alarm is equipped with a low battery monitor circuit. If the battery capacity is nearing the point where it
can no longer provide adequate power for all alarm functions, the low battery condition will occur.
See Troubleshooting Guide. The batteries must be replaced within 30 days of the first occurrence of the "Low
Battery Warning" to provide continuous alarm detection.
wARNING! A depleted battery will render this alarm inoperative.
Chirping: When End of Unit Life or Low Battery chirping begins, you can temporarily silence these chirps
by pressing the button. See Troubleshooting Guide.
wARNING: RePlACe UNIt As sooN As PossIble wheN IN eNd of UNIt lIfe oR low
bAtteRy Mode.
wARNING!: It Is foRbIddeN to dIsPose of A bAtteRy IN A fIRe oR A hot oveN, oR
MeChANICAlly CRUsh oR CUt the bAtteRy. thIs CAN ResUlt IN AN exPlosIoN.

13. General Carbon Monoxide (CO) Information

what is Carbon Monoxide?
Carbon monoxide (CO) is a highly poisonous gas with no taste, colour or smell.
Potential Sources of CO
• Wood-burning stoves
• Gas boilers and fires
• Gas Hobs
• Oil and coal burning appliances
• Portable gas heaters
• Blocked flues and chimneys
• Fumes from integral garages
• Barbecues
• High concentrations of tobacco smoke
This CO alarm is not a substitute for the correct
maintenance of your appliances.
Carbon monoxide can be produced from poorly
burning appliances or from blocked flues and
chimneys.
If your alarm has sounded and you have ventilated the
room, the CO may have dispersed before help arrives.
It is crucial that the source of CO is determined and
appropriate maintenance carried out.
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