Home Safety Tips - Firex COQ3 Owner's Manual

2. Extended operation of unvented fuel burning devices (range, oven, fireplace,
etc.)
3. Temperature inversions which can trap exhaust gasses near the ground.
4. Car idling in an open or closed attached garage, or near a home.

Home Safety Tips

Many CO poisonings are caused by equipment failures due to poor maintenance,
product defects, and damaged parts. The following is a list of safety tips to help
prevent CO poisoning within your home:
1. Have all fuel-burning appliances inspected and cleaned yearly by a qualified
service technician. The furnace, water heater, and stove are some of the leading
sources of CO in homes.
2. Clean fireplace vents and chimney regularly. A blocked chimney could cause a
backdraft of CO into the home. Do not cap chimney. This will cause a backdraft
of CO into the home.
3. Do not cap or cover a drafthood or exhaust vent to any appliance. This will trap
dangerous CO inside the house.
4. Do not close off or confine your fuel-burning appliances in a closed area. They
need plenty of ventilation to operate properly.
5. Do not use liquid propane (LP) or charcoal grills indoors.
6. Do not operate any gasoline-powered equipment indoors.
7. Allow for plenty of ventilation when using a kerosene heater. Do not use in small
areas.
Preventive maintenance, common sense, and a CO detection device are some of
the best methods of preventing CO poisoning. However, a dangerous situation can
happen to anyone at any time.
The following list illustrates some danger signs of CO presence.
1. Soot and dirt build-up seeping out of chimney or other exhaust vents.
2. A mostly yellow, rather than clear blue, burner flame or pilot flame in gas
appliances.
3. A draft of air coming from appliances, chimneys, or vents.
If you have flu-like symptoms or suspect CO poisoning, seek medical
assistance immediately.
5-YEAR CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM WARRANTY
Maple Chase Company warrants to the original consumer purchaser each new carbon
monoxide alarm to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and
service for a period of five (5) years from date of purchase. Maple Chase Company agrees to
repair or replace, at its option, any defective carbon monoxide alarm, provided that it is
returned with postage prepaid and with proof of purchase date to Maple Chase. This warranty
does not cover damage resulting from accident, misuse, or abuse or lack of reasonable care of
the product. This warranty is in lieu of all other express warranties, obligations, or liabilities. THE
IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PUR-
POSE ARE LIMITED TO A PERIOD OF FIVE (5) YEARS FOR THE CARBON MONOXIDE
ALARM FROM PURCHASE DATE. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an
implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations may not apply to you. IN NO CASE SHALL
MAPLE CHASE BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR
BREACH OF THIS OR ANY OTHER WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WHATSOEVER,
EVEN IF THE LOSS OR DAMAGE IS CAUSED BY ITS NEGLIGENCE OR FAULT. Some states
do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above
limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and
you may also have other legal rights which vary from state to state.
This product meets all the requirements of U.L. Standard 2034.
WHERE TO SEND YOUR CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM FOR SERVICE
To return carbon monoxide alarms under warranty, send the CO alarm plus postage
prepaid, a note describing the nature of the difficulty, and proof of date of purchase to:
WARRANTY INFORMATION
Maple Chase Company of Canada
5785 Kennedy Road
Mississauga Ontario L4Z 2G3
Canada
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