This is a recommendation list provided by a CO detector as to what to do in the event a CO detector goes off. Carbon Monoxide Safety If Your Carbon Monoxide Detector Alarm Goes Off If your alarm sounds, first and foremost, stay calm. Carbon monoxide alarms are designed to sound before there is an immediate life threat. The alarm also will sound when the battery is low or the unit is malfunctioning. For your safety, you and your family should be familiar with the alarm sound patterns: • A low battery or malfunction signal is a single “chirp” every 30-60 seconds. Some models also have a visual indicator, typically a flashing red light labeled Battery or Service. • A CO alarm will sound a pattern of four short beeps every five seconds. There is also a red flashing light on the face of the unit when CO is detected. If the alarm is activated: • Silence it by pushing the reset/silence button. • Ventilate the house or dwelling space by opening the windows. • Check to see if any members of the household are experiencing flu-like symptoms. • Call 911, and evacuate the household to a safe location. When calling 911, be prepared to provide the following information: • Your address • Whether anyone in the household is feeling ill with flu-like symptoms • The CO level reading on the detector, if it is equipped with a digital display If your CO alarm reactivates within a 24-hour period, call 911, and move to fresh air. The source of the CO will need to be further investigated. Contact a qualified appliance technician to inspect all your fuel burning equipment and appliances for possible malfunction. Exposure to the vapors of some household substances may cause your CO alarm to sound even when no CO is present in the air. Be sure to store and use the following substances away from your CO alarm or in a well-ventilated space: • Paints and paint thinners • Adhesives • Hair spray • Strong perfumes • Plug-in and aerosol air fresheners
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