Carbon Monoxide Safety Information General Co Information; Possible Sources - Kidde KN-COSM-B User Manual

General Maintenance
Do not paint the unit. Paint will seal the vents and interfere
with the sensor's ability to detect smoke and CO. Never
attempt to disassemble the unit or clean inside. This action
will void your warranty. Move the Smoke/CO Alarm and
place in another location prior to performing any of the
following:
• Staining or stripping wood floors or furniture
• Painting
• Wall papering
• Using adhesives
Storing the unit in a plastic bag during any of the above
projects will protect the sensors from damage. Do not
place near a diaper pail.
WARNING: Reinstall the Smoke/CO Alarm as soon as pos-
sible to assure continuous protection.
When household cleaning supplies or similar contaminates
are used, the area must be well ventilated. The following
substances can effect the CO sensor and may cause false
readings and damage to the sensor: Methane, propane, iso-
butane, iso-propanol, ethyl acetate, hydrogen sulfide, sul-
fide dioxides, alcohol based products, paints, thinner, sol-
vents, adhesives, hair spray, after shave, perfume, and some
cleaning agents.
Carbon Monoxide Safety Information
General CO Information
Carbon Monoxide (CO) is a colorless, odorless, and tasteless
poison gas that can be fatal when inhaled. CO inhibits the
blood's capacity to carry oxygen.

Possible Sources

CO can be produced when burning any fossil fuel: gasoline,
propane, natural gas, oil and wood. It can be produced by
any fuel-burning appliance that is malfunctioning, improp-
erly installed, or not ventilated correctly. Possible sources
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