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YOUR QUESTIONS

What is Carbon Monoxide (CO)?

Where does Carbon Monoxide (CO) come from?

What are the symptoms of Carbon Monoxide (CO) poisoning?

What are the effects of being exposed to Carbon Monoxide (CO)?

Are there any steps I can take to prevent Carbon Monoxide (CO) poisoning?

Do I need a Carbon Monoxide (CO) alarm? Where should it be installed?

Should my Carbon Monoxide (CO) alarm have a digital display? What does the Peak Level Memory function do?

Who should I call if my Carbon Monoxide (CO) alarm goes off?

What about the different sensing technologies available?
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Do I need a Carbon Monoxide (CO) alarm? Where should it be installed?
 Every home with at least one fuel burning appliance/heater, attached garage or fireplace should have a CO alarm.

 If the home has only one CO alarm, it should be installed in the main bedroom or in the hallway outside of the sleeping area.

 An alarm should be installed on every level of the home and in sleeping areas.

 Place the alarm at least 15 feet away from fuel-burning appliances.

 Make sure nothing is covering or obstructing the unit.

 Do not place the unit in dead air spaces or next to a window or door.

 Test the CO alarm once a month by pressing the test/reset button.

 Unplug the unit and vacuum with soft brush attachment or wipe with a clean, dry cloth to remove accumulated dust monthly.