What To Do If The Alarm Sounds - ELRO FC270211 Bedienungsanleitung

TIP! If you want to hear the loud alarm, continuously push the test button, from the 9
beep onwards the volume will increase to the real (loud) alarm volume.
NOTE:
- After the TEST/SILENCE button is enabled, the alarm sounds and the red alarm light flashes.
This does not indicate that CO is present.
NOTE:
- Test the unit weekly! If at any time your unit does not perform as described, replace it
immediately.
5.

What to do if the alarm sounds

WARNING!
- Actuation of your CO alarm indicates the presence of Carbon Monoxide (CO) which can
KILL YOU.
WARNING!
- Action of this device indicates the presence of dangerous levels of CO! CO can be fatal!
If the alarm sounds:
1. Operate the TEST/SILENCE button.
2. Shut down furnaces and gas supply.
3. Immediately move to fresh air outdoor or by an open door/window. Do a number of
people count to check that all persons are inventoried. Do not reenter the premises
nor move away from the open door/window until the emergency services responders
have arrived, the premises have been aired out, and your alarm remains in its normal
condition.
4. After following steps 1-3 , if your alarm reactivates within a 24 hour period, repeat
steps 1-3 and call a qualified appliance technician to investigate for sources of CO from
fuel burning equipment and appliances and inspect for proper operation of this
equipment, if problems are identified during this inspection, have the equipment
serviced immediately. Note any combustion equipment not inspected by the technician
and consult the manufacturer's instructions or contact the manufacturer directly for
more information about CO safety and this equipment. Make sure that motor vehicles
are not or have not been operating in an attached garage or adjacent to the residence.
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