4 Te ephone the appropriate
appliance servicing and/or maintenance agency or, when necessary, the relevant fue
supplier on their emergency number or the national Gas Emergency Service Provide , if appropriate, so that the
source of carbon monoxide emissions can be identified and corrected. Unless the reason for the alarm is obviously
spurious, do not use the fuel-burning
appliances again, until they have been checked and clea ed for use by a
competent
person according to national regulations.
What
You
Need
to Know
About
CO cannot be seen, smel ed or tasted and can be fatal. The bui d-up of CO in the blood is cal ed the
carboxyhemog
Obin (COHb) evel and interferes with the body's ability to supp y itself with oxygen. Depending
concentration,
CO can kill in minutes. The most common
heating and cooking, vehicles running in an attached garage, blocked chimneys or flues, portable fuel burning heaters,
fireplaces, fuel powered too s and operating a grill in an enclosed space.
ndications of carbon monoxide
poisoning include symptoms simi ar to the flu, but with no fever. Other symptoms
include dizziness, fatigue, weakness, headache, nausea, vomiting, sleepiness and confusion. Everyone is susceptible to
the danger of CO, but experts agree that unborn babies, small children, pregnant women, senior citizens and people
with heart or respiratory problems are at the highest risk for serious injury or death. Every year a qualified technician
shou d inspect and clean your heating system, vents, chimney, and flues.
The fol owing symptoms are related to carbon monoxide poisoning and shou d be discussed with al members of the
household:
Mild exposure: SFght headache, nausea, vomiting, fatigue (often described as "Flu-like' symptoms).
Medium exposure: Severe throbbing
headache, drowsiness, fast heart rate.
Extremeexposure:Unconsciousness,cardiorespiratory fai ure,death.
The above evels of exposure relate to healthy adu ts. Levels differ for those at high risk. Exposure to high evels of
carbon monoxide can be fatal or cause permanent damage and disabilities. Many cases of reported carbon monoxide
poisoning indicate that whi e victims are aware they are not wel ,they become so disoriented they are unab e to save
themse ves by either exiting the bui ding, or ca ling for assistance. Also, young chi dren and household pets may be the
first affected. Familiarization with the effects of each evel is important.
Fire Safety Information
Poisoning indicates that whi e victims are aware, they are not wel , they become so disoriented they are unable to save
themse ves by either exiting the bui ding or ca ling for assistance. A lso, young children and household pets may be the
first affected. Familiarization with the effects of each evel is important.
Escape Plan
Prepare and practice a home escape p an twice a year, including dril s at night. Know two ways out of every room (door
& window) and identify a meeting place outside the home where everyone wil gather once they have exited the
residence.
people have reached the meeting place, one
CO
sources of CO are ma functioning
gas appliance used for
d leave to
emergency service vvhi e the
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residence. When two people have reached the meeting place, one should eave to cal emergency service while the
second person stays to account for additional fami y members. Establish a rule that once you're out, you never reenter
under any circumstance!
Fire
Prevention
Never smoke in bed, or eave cooking food unattended. Teach children never to play with matches or lighters! Train
everyone in the home to recognize the alarm pattern, voice message warning and to eave the home using their
escape plan when it's heard. Know how to do "Stop, Drop and Rol " if clothes catch on fire, and how to crawl ow under
on the
smoke. nstall and maintain fire extinguishers on every evel of the home and in the kitchen, basement and garage.
Know how to use a fire extinguisher prior to an emergency. Second evel and higher occupied rooms with windows
should have an escape adder.
Current studies have shown smoke a arms may not awaken all sleeping individuals, and that it is the responsibi •ty of
individuals in the household that are capable of assisting others to provide assistance to those who may not be
awakened by the alarm sound, or to those who may be incapable of safely evacuating the area unassisted.
Following Conditions Can Result in Transient CO Situations:
Excessive spil age or reverse venting of fuel-burning
direction and/or velocity, including
periods between cycles).
Negative pressure resulting from the use of exhaust fans.
• fir-nultaneous operation of several fuel-burning
• Vent pipe connections
vibrating
• Obstructions
in, or unconventional,
• Extended operation of unvented fuel-burning devices (range,oven, fireplace, etc.).
• Temperature
inversions which can trap exhaust gases near the ground.
• A car idling in an open or closed attached garage, or near a home.
Manufacturer
and
X SENSETechnology
co., LTD.
Address: Tower B,Qiaode Technology
Email: support@X-sense.com
Environmental
Protection
Waste electrical products shou d not be d'sposed of with househo d waste. Please recycle where
facilities exist. Check with your Local Authority or retai er for recycling advice.
appliances caused by outdoor ambient conditions, such as wind
high gusts of wind, heavy air in the vent pipes (cold/humid
appliances competing
for limited internal air.
oose from clothes dryers, furnaces, or water heaters.
vent pipe designs which can amplify the above situations.
Service
Information
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