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WARNING: THIS CO ALARM IS DESIGNED TO PROTECT INDIVIDUALS FROM
THE ACUTE EFFECTS OF CARBON MONOXIDE EXPOSURE. IT WILL NOT
FULLY SAFEGUARD INDIVIDUALS WITH SPECIFIC MEDICAL CONDITIONS. IF
IN DOUBT CONSULT A MEDICAL PRACTITIONER.
12. Troubleshooting
ALARM DOES NOT WORK WITH THE TEST BUTTON:
(1) Wait 15 seconds after connecting the power before button testing.
(2) Hold button down firmly for at least 5 seconds.
(3) Check the Alarm is secured correctly on the mounting plate.
(4) Replace batteries.
ALARM SOUNDS FOR NO APPARENT REASON:
Follow the detailed instructions in Section 6 Entitled “What to do when the alarm
sounds” (page 19).
If there are still problems:
(1) Ensure there are no fuel burning appliances in the vicinity which could be
leaking CO gas (e.g. even from next door).
(2) Ensure there are no fumes in the area (e.g. paint, thinners, hair spray, chemical
cleaners aerosol sprays, damp proofing done with and aqueous emulsion such as
Aminofunctional siloxane and Alkylalkoxysilane.
(3) Ensure there is no outdoor source of CO in the vicinity (e.g. a car with engine
running, heavy traffic, heavy air pollution, barbecue fumes etc).