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Installation, Operation & Maintenance
Carbon Monoxide Gas – General Information
Carbon monoxide (CO) is a poisonous, colourless, odourless, and tasteless gas. Although it has no
detectable odor, CO is often mixed with other gases that do have an odor. So, you can inhale carbon
monoxide right along with gases that you can smell and not be aware that CO is present.
SYMPTOMS OF CARBON MONOXIDE GAS POISONING
The following symptoms are related to CO poisoning and should be discussed with all members of the
household, facility or person(s) frequenting monitored areas.
Mild Exposure: Slight headache, nausea, vomiting, fatigue, flu-like symptoms.
Medium Exposure: Severe headache, drowsiness, confusion, increased heart rate.
Extreme Exposure: Unconsciousness, convulsions, cardio-respiratory failure, death.
If you experience even mild symptoms of exposure – consult a doctor / physician immediately.
CARBON MONOXIDE GAS LEVELS
This device is equipped with a digital display that shows levels of CO displayed in PPM (parts per million).
Dangerous levels: Generally above 100ppm. This should be treated as an urgent situation.
Medium levels: Generally between 50ppm to 100ppm. This should be cause for concern and should not
be ignored or dismissed.
Low levels: Maximum acceptable indoor level of CO is <9ppm. Anything above this level may cause
possible health effects with long-term exposure.
See the specification table for how your device monitors Carbon Monoxide gas.
POSSIBLE SOURCES OF CARBON MONOXIDE GAS
Inside your home or facility, gas appliances used for heating, water heating and cooking are the most
likely sources of CO. Vehicles running in attached garages can also produce dangerous levels of CO.
CO can be produced when burning any fossil fuel, such as gasoline, propane, natural gas, oil and wood. It
can be produced in any fuel burning appliance that is malfunctioning, improperly installed or insufficiently
ventilated.
Automobiles, gas stoves, water heaters, portable fuel burning heaters, fireplaces.
Blocked chimneys or flues, corroded or disconnected vent pipes.
Vehicles and other combustion engines running in open or confined spaces.
Burning charcoal or fuel in grills in an enclosed area or near the home.
For more information, please visit our website or contact your local AGS distributor.
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