SMCCO02-Z CO Alarm User Guide
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I/M SMCWK01-Z rev. 1.0
4/19/11
Determine whether anyone is experiencing
symptoms of CO poisoning. Many cases of
reported CO poisoning indicate that while
victims are aware they are not well, they are
so disoriented that they are unable to save
themselves by exiting the building or calling for
assistance. Young children and household pets
may be the first affected. Take extra
precautions to protect high-risk persons from
CO exposure because they may experience ill
effects from CO at levels that do not affect
healthy adults.
Symptoms of CO Poisoning
The following common symptoms are related to
CO poisoning and should be discussed with all
family members:
¾ Mild exposure = slight headache, nausea,
vomiting, fatigue (often described as
“flu-like” symptoms).
¾ Medium exposure = severe throbbing
headache, drowsiness, confusion, fast
heart rate.
¾ Extreme exposure = unconsciousness,
convulsions, cardio-respiratory failure,
death.
If you experience even mild symptoms of CO
poisoning, consult your doctor immediately.
Conditions That Can Produce CO
Excessive spillage or reverse venting of fuel
burning appliances caused by:
¾ Outdoor ambient conditions such as wind
direction and/or velocity, including high
gusts of wind; or heavy air in the vent
pipes (cold/humid air with extended
periods between cycles).
¾ Negative pressure differential resulting
from the use of exhaust fans.
¾ Simultaneous operation of several fuel
burning appliances competing for limited
internal air.
¾ Vent pipe connection vibrating loose from
clothes dryers, furnaces, or water
heaters.
¾ Obstructions in or unconventional vent
pipe designs which amplify the above
situations
.
Extended operation of unvented fuel burning
devices (range, oven, fireplace, etc.).
Temperature inversions that can trap exhaust
gasses near the ground.
Car idling in an open or closed attached
garage, or near a home.
What CO Alarms Can and Cannot Do
CO alarms provide early warning of the
presence of CO, usually before a healthy adult
would experience symptoms. This early
warning is only possible if your CO alarm is
mounted, installed, and maintained as
described in this user manual.
Because CO is a cumulative poison, symptoms
can be caused by long-term exposures to low
levels or short-term exposures to high levels.
Your SMCCO02-Z has a time-weighted alarm;
the higher the level of CO present, the sooner
the alarm is triggered.
Your SMCCO02-Z can only warn you about the
presence of CO. It does not prevent CO from
occurring and cannot solve existing CO
problems. If your SMCCO02-Z has alarmed and
you provided ventilation by leaving your
windows and doors open, the CO buildup may
have dissipated by the time help responds.
Although your problem may appear to be
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