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to locate the source of the carbon monoxide
before re-entering the building. Medical
attention should be sought for anyone suffering
the effects of CO poisoning (headache,
nausea,seepage3).
Common sources of CO
• Oilandgasboilers
• Portablegenerators
• Oilorsolidfuelcookers
• Gasorparafnheaters
• Barbecues
• Cloggedchimneys
• Woodorgasreplaces
• Cigarettesmoke
• Gasappliances
• Anyfossilfuelburningappliance
WARNING: This Zeta carbon monoxide
detector is not a combustible gas
detector, nor a smoke detector. Please install
the proper detectors to detect combustible
gases, or smoke.
This CO detector should not be seen as a
substitute for the proper installation, use,
and maintenance of fuel-burning appliances
(including appropriate ventilation and exhaust
systems), nor the sweeping of chimneys.
WARNING: Do not use this carbon
monoxide detector on an intermittent
basis, or as a portable detector for trying to
trace one source of the spillage of combustion
products from fuel-burning appliances or
from chimneys.
Do not:
•IGNOREANYWARNINGFROMYOUR
CO DETECTOR!
•Burncharcoalinsideyourhome,caravan,
tent or cabin
•Install,convertorservicefuel-burning
applianceswithoutproperknowledge,skill
and expertise
•Useagascookerforheatingaroom
•Operateunventedgasburningappliances
using paraffin or natural gas in closed
rooms
•Operatepetrol-poweredenginesindoors
or in confined areas
•Ignoreasafetydevicewhenitshutsan
appliance off
Always:
•Buyappliancesacceptedbyarecognised
testing laboratory
•Installappliancesaccordingtothe
manufacturer’s instructions
•Haveapplianceinstallationscarriedoutby
professionals (for gas appliances engineers
should be registered)
•Haveyourappliancescheckedregularly
by a qualified service engineer
•Haveyourchimneysanduescleaned