Kidde 5CO Battery Powered Carbon Monoxide Alarm 10 Year Life

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I had it installed about a year ago in a bedroom ceiling where a gas boiler has been installed for safety reason even though the boiler if a top make and is sealed to prevent gases from escaping into the room.

Carbon monoxide can also spread from neighbouring properties or outside sources such as vehicle fumes. The 5CO alarm protects against the dangers of deadly carbon monoxide levels in the home and provides continuous monitoring of CO levels. The detector raises a very loud alarm (85dB) and flashes an LED light when dangerous carbon monoxide levels are detected, to notify you this has happened. The 10 year Kidde carbon monoxide alarm with slim-line designer casing and LED indicators, incorporating highly effective detector technology and a sleek finish.Do not install CO alarms within 3 metres of doors or windows, above radiators, or immediately close to anything that gives off steam or fumes like a cooker or shower room.

PLEASE NOTE: As stated in the Product Manual, when the test button is pressed both the green LED and amber fault LED will come on. Testing it by pressing the test button it emits the right shrieking noises with lights and spoken words. An audible alarm is the only certified way to detect carbon monoxide and keep yourself and your family safe from the effects of carbon monoxide poisoning.The symptoms of CO poinsoning include headaches, sickness, tiredness and muscle pain - all of which can easily be is diagnosed as flu. Two Duracell batteries are included in the box alongside a wall mounting plate and fixings (for new installations), or the K5CO can be left free standing if preferred. The symptoms of CO poisoning can range from mild flu-like symptoms such as headache, drowsiness, confusion, nausea and dizziness to more severe symptoms like breathing difficulties and irregular heartbeat. CO detectors should be located on each level of the home, ideally close to fuel-burning appliances and also sleeping areas.

Test/Reset Button - Tests CO alarm circuit operation and allows you to immediately silence the alarm. The Kidde 5CO carbon monoxide alarm features a 10 year sensor life and is supplied with 2 x Duracell AA alkaline batteries to power the unit.Kidde is committed to ensuring our products are safe and dependable, especially those related to life safety such as smoke alarms, carbon monoxide alarms, fire extinguishers and escape ladders. Finance is provided by PayPal Credit (a trading name of PayPal UK Ltd, Whittaker House, Whittaker Avenue, Richmond-Upon-Thames, Surrey, United Kingdom, TW9 1EH). The Kidde 5CO detects carbon monoxide gas and gives a loud acoustic warning if this poisonous by-product of incomplete fossil fuel burning is present.