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The SMARTCOA10 is a CO detector, developed especially to detect
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carbon monoxide in your living area.
GENERAL:
What is carbon monoxide?
Carbon monoxide, designated CO, is also called carbon monoxide. It is a
colorless, tasteless, odorless and poisonous gas. ATTENTION this is CO
(carbon monoxide) and not CO2 (carbon dioxide).
YOU CANNOT SEE, SMELL OR TASTE CARBON MONOXIDE
CO is emitted as part of a hot gas mix and therefore it tends to rise until it
cools down. This is in contrast to CO2, which is heavier than air and drops.
All fuel types can produce carbon monoxide.
Most common CO sources:
The most common carbon monoxide sources are (faulty) gas devices used
for:
• Heating (Central heating boiler, Geyser, gas heater, portable fuel stoves)
• Cooking
• Vehicles running in an adjacent garage
• Clogged chimneys, smoke ducts or fireplaces
• Fuel-powered tools
• The use of open fire in an enclosed space
The SMARTCOA10 does not detect any gases other than CO gas.
Symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning:
Symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning are dizziness, fatigue, weakness,
headaches, nausea, vomiting, sleepiness and confusion.
Everybody is sensitive to the dangers of carbon monoxide, experts agree
however that small children, pregnant women and their unborn babies,
elderly people and persons with heart or breathing problems have the
highest risk of serious or even fatal injuries. Every year an authorized
installer must inspect and clean your heating system, vents, chimney and
smoke ducts.
AND IT CAN BE FATAL.