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CARBON MONOXIDE
PROTECT YOURSELF FROM THE SILENT KILLER
CARBON MONOXIDE (CO) is an odorless, colorless, poisonous gas created
when any fuel is burned.
SOURCES of CO in the average household include: Gas/Oil burning furnaces,
Gas water heaters, Gas ranges and ovens, Gas dryers, Fireplaces, Charcoal or
gas grills, and Vehicles (including lawnmowers and snow blowers).
SYMPTOMS of CO poisoning are “flu-like” including: headache, dizziness,
nausea, sleepiness, and confusion. Prolonged or high-level exposure can lead to
unconsciousness and even death.
PROTECT yourself and your family, the only way you can, by purchasing and
installing a CO detector TODAY.
CO DETECTORS come in a variety of shapes and can be either battery operated
or electric. There are even some combination smoke and CO detectors on the
market. Regardless of their appearance, all UL listed CO detectors are designed
to do the same thing—notify you when the levels of CO in your home are
dangerously high.
PREVENT CO from becoming a problem by: Having your heating/cooling
systems checked every year, Keeping your chimney well maintained, Following
all directions on all appliances, and Starting yard equipment outdoors.
NEVER…
...use a charcoal or gas grill indoors (including inside a garage).
...use a gas range or oven for heating.
...leave any vehicle running in a garage.
IF THE ALARM SOUNDS…
...leave the building immediately.
...DO NOT open windows & doors.
...go to your family meeting place.
...dial 9-1-1.
...DO NOT re-enter the building until the fire department gives the OK.
CO LEVELS
(In Parts Per Million—PPM)
ALARM WILL SOUND (PPM)
30—If that level is present for more than 30 days
70—If that level is present for 1-4 hours
150—If that level is present for 10-50 minutes
400—If that level is present for 4-15 minutes
SYMPTOMS (PPM)
200--Headache, fatigue, nausea, and dizziness (within 2-3 hours)
400--Severe symptoms that are life threatening (after 3 hours)
800--Death (within 1 hour)
SYMPTOMS (% of CO in bloodstream)
10—No symptoms
15—Mild headache
25—Nausea and severe headache
30—Severe symptoms, possibility of long-term effects
45—Unconsciousness
50--Death