Kidde KN-COU-B - Manual (Page 18)

NOTE: This unit is sealed. The cover is not removable.
Due to the loudness of the unit, we suggest that you place your
fingers over the sounder opening while testing your monitor.
Caution: Continuous exposure to the high sound level of this
unit over an extended period of time may cause hearing loss.
To keep your monitor in good working order, you must follow these
steps:
• Test the monitor once a week by pressing the Test/Reset button.
• Vacuum the monitor cover once a month to remove accumulated dust.
• Never use detergents or solvents to clean the monitor. Chemicals can
permanently damage or temporarily contaminate the sensor.
• Avoid spraying air fresheners, hair spray, paint or other aerosols near
the monitor.
• Do not paint the monitor. Paint will seal the vents and interfere with
proper sensor operation.
Move the CO monitor to a remote location, to prevent possible damage
or contamination of the sensor, prior to performing any of the following:
• Staining or stripping floors or furniture, painting or wall-papering,
• Using aerosols or adhesives
WARNING: Reinstall the CO monitor as soon as possible to
assure continuous protection.
The following is a list of substances that at high levels may damage the
sensor or cause temporary readings that are not CO readings:
• Ethylene, ethanol, alcohol, iso-propanol, benzene, toluene, ethyl
acetate, hydrogen, hydrogen sulfide and sulfur dioxide.
• Also most aerosol sprays, alcohol based products, paint, thinner, sol-
vent, adhesive, hair spray, after shave, perfume, auto exhaust (cold
start) and some cleaning agents.
• Alkenes such as acetylene used in torches
6. Maintenance
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