Abus COWM510 Manuel D'utilisation page 28

Formation & dangers from carbon monoxide
Typical symptoms of poisoning
Low
CO concentration
Medium
CO concentration
High
CO concentration
· Please note that the symptoms can occur earlier with children, pregnant
women, senior citizens and persons with respiratory or heart diseases
and even low CO levels could cause organ damage in unborn children!
Sources of carbon monoxide & preventative measures
· Carbon monoxide is created, among others, during incomplete com-
bustion processes (e.g. defective floor heating or clogged smoke outlets).
· Installing a CO alarm is not a substitute for the proper installation, use
and maintenance of fuel-burning devices including related ventilation
and exhaust gas systems.
· Have such devices/systems installed only by qualified persons. Acquire
the devices/systems in perfect technical condition and have them
regularly inspected!
· Make sure that ovens, chimneys and the like are kept clean at all times!
· Never operate barbecues, deck ovens, heating devices or other devices
intended for use outside inside closed rooms.
Mild headaches, nausea, tiredness,
flu-like symptoms
Bad headaches, racing heart, vomiting
Cramps, confusion, unconsciousness,
cardiac arrhythmia
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