	*A useful guide to carbon monoxide*

Carbon monoxide detector installation

Carbon monoxide is a leading cause of poisoning poisoning related injury and death. Proper carbon monoxide detector installation is important.

"Do's" for carbon monoxide detector installation:

Instal detectors in or close-to sleeping areas - where the sound of a CO alarm will readily wake up anyone sleeping.
Instal detectors on each level of a home.
Properly fasten and instal detectors following manufacturer instructions.
Carbon monoxide is approximately the same weight as air and will distribute throughout a room. A detector can be placed at any height in any acceptable location, as long as the alarm can be heard.
For extra protection, instal an additional carbon monoxide detector 10 to 15 feet (3 to 5 meters) from the furnace as well as other fuel burning heat sources.

in unheated basements, attics or garages
in areas of high humidity (bathrooms, showers, laundry areas)
where they will be exposed to chemical solvents or cleaners, including hair spray, deodorant sprays, etc.
near vents, flues or chimneys
within 6 feet (2 meters) of heating and cooking appliances (they may give off a small volume of carbon monoxide when starting up which can trigger false alarms)
near forced- or unforced-air ventilation openings
within 6 feet (2 meters) of corners or areas where natural air circulation is low
where they can be bumped and damaged, such as on or near an outlet in a high traffic area
where directly exposed to weather.

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