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Electrical appliances typically do not produce CO.  \nThese fuels include: Wood, coal, charcoal, oil, natural gas, gasoline, kerosene, and propane.  \nCommon appliances are often sources of CO. If they are not properly maintained, are improperly ventilated, or malfunction, CO levels can rise quickly. CO is a real danger now that homes are more energy efficient.“Air-tight”homes with added insulation, sealed windows, and other weatherproofing can “trap” CO inside.  \nSYMPTOMS OF CO POISONING  \nThese symptoms are related to CO POISONING and should be discussed with ALL household members.  \nMild Exposure: Slight headache, nausea, vomiting, fatigue (“flu-like” symptoms) . Medium Exposure: Throbbing headache, drowsiness, confusion, fast heart rate. Extreme Exposure: Convulsions, unconsciousness, heart and lung failure. Exposure to Carbon Monoxide can cause brain damage, death.  \nThis CO Alarm measures exposure to CO over time. It alarms if CO levels are extremely high in a short period of time, or if CO levels reach a certain minimum over a long period of time. The CO Alarm generally sounds an alarm before the onset of symptoms in average, healthy adults. Why is this important? Because you need to be warned of a potential CO problem while you can still react in time. Many cases of reported CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING indicate that while victims are awarethey are not well, they become so disoriented they are unable to save themselves by either exiting the building or calling for assistance. Also, young children and pets may bethe first affected. The average healthy adult might not feel any symptoms when the CO Alarm sounds. However, people with cardiac or respiratory problems, infants, unborn babies, pregnant mothers,  \nor elderly people can be more quickly and severely affected by CO. If you experience even mild symptoms of CO poisoning, consult your doctor immediately!  \nFINDING THE SOURCE OF CO AFTER AN ALARM  \nCarbon monoxide is an odorless, invisible gas, which often makes it difficult to locate the source of CO after an alarm. These are a few of the factors that can make it difficult to locate sources of CO:  \n• House well ventilated before the investigator arrives.  \n• Problem caused by “backdrafting.”  \n• Transient CO problem caused by special circumstances.  \nBecause CO may dissipate by the time an investigator arrives, it may be difficult to locate the source of CO. BRK Brands, Inc. shall not be obligated to pay for any carbon monoxide investigation or service call.  \nPOTENTIAL SOURCES OF CO IN THE HOME  \nFuel-burning appliances like:  \nportable heater, gas or wood burning fireplace, gas kitchen range or cooktop, gas clothes dryer.  \nDamaged or insufficient venting:  \ncorroded or disconnected water heater vent pipe, leaking chimney pipe or flue, or cracked heat exchanger, blocked or clogged chimney opening.  \nImproper use of appliance/device:  \noperating a barbecue grill or vehicle  \nin an enclosed area (like a garage or screened porch) .  \nTransient CO Problems: “transient” or on-again-off-again CO problems can be caused by outdoor conditions and other special circumstances.  \nThe following conditions can result in transient CO situations:  \n1. Excessive spillage or reverse venting of fuel appliances caused by outdoor conditions such as:  \n• Wind direction and/or velocity, including high, gusty winds. Heavy air in the vent pipes (cold/humid air with extended periods between cycles) .  \n• Negative pressure differential resulting from the use of exhaust fans.  \n• Several appliances running at the same time competing for limited fresh air.  \n• Vent pipe conn","cbCaibc0ZI8HB42P","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaibc0ZI8HB42P","pdf",1492433,"English","# What You Need to Know About CO\n## What Is CO?\n## Symptoms of CO Poisoning\n## Finding the Source of CO After an Alarm\n## Potential Sources of CO in the Home\n## How Can I Protect My Family from CO Poisoning?","[{\"question\":\"What is carbon monoxide (CO), and how is it produced at home?\",\"answer\":\"CO is an invisible, odorless, tasteless gas produced when fossil fuels do not burn completely or are exposed to heat. Common sources include appliances fueled by wood, coal, charcoal, oil, natural gas, gasoline, kerosene, and propane.\"},{\"question\":\"How does a CO alarm decide when to sound?\",\"answer\":\"The CO alarm measures CO exposure over time. It alarms if CO levels are extremely high in a short period or if they reach a minimum over a longer period, typically sounding before symptoms in average, healthy adults.\"},{\"question\":\"What are common factors that make it hard to locate the CO source after an alarm?\",\"answer\":\"CO can dissipate before an investigator arrives, and sources may be difficult to detect due to factors like backdrafting, well-ventilated conditions, or transient CO problems caused by special circumstances.\"}]","First Alert CO Alarm User Manual - CO Safety Information | PDF",13]