Kidde 10SCO User Manual

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19General CO InformationCarbon Monoxide (CO) is a colourless, odourless, andtasteless poison gas that can be fatal when inhaled. COinhibits the blood’s capacity to carry oxygen.Possible SourcesCO can be produced when burning any fossil fuel: gasoline,propane, natural gas, oil and wood. It can be produced by anyfuel-burning appliance that is malfunctioning, improperlyinstalled, or not ventilated correctly. Possible sources includefurnaces, gas ranges/stoves, gas clothes dryers, water heaters,portable fuel burning space heaters, fireplaces, wood-burningstoves and certain swimming pool heaters. Blocked chimneysor flues, back drafting and changes in air pressure, corroded ordisconnected vent pipes, can also cause CO. Vehicles and othercombustion engines running in an attached garage and usinga charcoal/gas grill or barbecue in an enclosed area are allpossible sources of CO. Do not BBQ in enclosed spaces.The following conditions can result in transient CO situations:Excessive spillage or reverse venting of fuel-burning appliancescaused by outdoor ambient conditions such as: Wind directionand/or velocity, including high gusts of wind, heavy air in thevent pipes (cold/humid air with extended periods betweencycles), negative pressure differential resulting from the use ofexhaust fans, simultaneous operation of several fuel-burningappliances competing for limited internal air, vent pipe connec-tions vibrating loose from clothes dryers, furnaces, or waterheaters, obstructions in, or unconventional, vent pipe designswhich can amplify the above situations, extended operation ofunvented fuel-burning devices (range, oven, fireplace, etc.),temperature inversions which can trap exhaust gasses near theground, car idling in an open or closed attached garage, ornear a home.CO Safety TipsEvery year have the heating system, vents, chimney and flueinspected and cleaned by a qualified technician. Alwaysinstall appliances according to manufacturer’s instructionsand adhere to local building regulations. Most appliancesshould be installed by professionals and inspected afterinstallation. Regularly examine vents and chimneys forimproper connections, visible rust, or stains, and check forCarbon Monoxide Safety Information2540-7205-02_10SCO(KN-COPE-D).qxd:_ 2014.3.21 10:48 AM Page