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Show Friday. January L 2000. THE DAILY HI RALD. Home Magainc Page Detectors just one weapon against carbon monoxide poisoning By Knight Riddcr Newspaper The danger of exposure to the rises during the heating season. Check home systems for safety. Cold weather often brings tragic stories of deaths by carbon monoxide, a gas sometimes produced by devices used to keep warm. Fortunately, it is getting easier and less expensive to protect against carbon monoxide, or CO. Alarm systems that combine smoke detectors and CO detectors are available at many home centers and hardware stores for less than $40. A kit by First Alert includes a kitchen fire extinguisher. Another leading manufacturer, Kidde Safety recently introduced a combination alarm (about $50) that gives a spoken alarm ("warning, carbon monoxide") followed by loud beeps if CO is present; calls "fire, fire" and beeps if a fire breaks out; and gives a spoken warning if the toxic gas and detectors are available. detectors are convenient because they do not have to be located near an outlet, have no cord, and will work even during a power failure. However, the battery must be tested frequently and replaced (usually once a year) when it loses power. Most alarms have test buttons and warning lights or signals to indicate weak batterplug-i- battery-powere- d n Battery-powere- d often-unsightl- on a wall or ceiling, and some can be placed on a table or shelf. An location on a wall makes checking easier. The detector should be kept at least 15 feet, away from any combustion device, such as a central heater or fireplace. 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Coiy paint A flooring, Windsor Elementary A new Tlrnpa- nogo HI Porfoet for a trowint famUvl $149,9001 J .ManieU OonaU 22)1500 I " ' & , are designed to sound an alarm before a dangerous level of CO is reached, but if an alarm sounds and anyone in the home is feeling ill, vacate the building immediately and call emergency services. If no one is ill, press the detector's reset button to stop the alarm. Open windows and doors to admit fresh air and turn off that might be appliances sources of the CO. Have suspected CO sources checked and corrected as soon as possible. 218 No. West State Road. Donal ,376-377- 2 Rowena 898- 4253 or Manscll 223 1500 - T' 543-334- mi comfortable story wlrg family rm kit. 4bd, Jb, frml din, main fir Indry. Vnftn o.ml wwlk ouU $129,000. -- 1 376- - 7J6-252- J " (888) CO detectors 2 . J-- 4 lirriifaiiiiiii SPRGU. Buy in next 60 mm . ' PG- - , or Manell 76- - OREM- - IT' v . " J" ll(1lf.1., ' wMr $ 17, f OO Garry Dymock 1 J ! na Gntt 1ir-- ' f - Htuco41 Suprr 30 dy "y to Inter- pay only 7.39) e 1 - I f A iPi1l tiU.-!. 1 ' - 1 I Manaell 2251500 - j . or Mell... OREM- ZSomihb, J- i - American Fork Office: XI AND ASSOCIATES V Now Hmhlrl Vaulted celllng-woofir. Xtraal 3 big bd, great cul- j 4J de-.a- c location. You 1 -- motto thUl $199,9001 f n Installing alarms is not the only way to protect against CO poisoning. The gas is a byproduct of combustion, and is produced by the burning of natural gas, wood and oil. So it is important to make sure devices using these fuels are in good condition and that they are properly vent f - Automobile exhaust contains a high level of CO, making it extremely dangerous to leave a gasoline engine running in an enclosed space. If a home has an attached garage, guard against the gas seeping into the living area. Blocked chimneys also can cause high levels of CO to accumulate. One clue that a chimney might be blocked is extreme moisture condensation on cold surfaces such as windows. An annual checkup of a central heating system, which should include inspection of the flue and chimney, can help to provide peace of mind as well as ensure that the heater is operating at peak efficiency. Other common sources of CO, if they are faulty or improperly used, are unvented space heaters, including gas and kerosene heaters; wood stoves and fireplaces; and various gas appliances such as clothes dryers, water heaters and ranges. Vigilance about CO sources is especially important because CO detectors, though undoubt MANSEL 00 I room-kitche- g edly valuable, are not infallible. For example, Kidde recently voluntarily recalled about a million of its 'widely sold Nighthawk and Lifesaver CO detectors because of possible faulty alarms. The recalled Nighthawk detectors were manufactured between Nov. 8, 1998. and March 9, 1999; the Lifesavers between June 1, 1997, and Jan. 31, 1998. (The date of manufacture is on the back of the unit.) For more information on the recall, check Kidde's- recall Web site at Or call http:www.nhawk.com ed to the outside. Another precaution eye-lev- '" 5 y ies. CO detectors can be installed 574 South State Street f room-livin- Two types Both Orem Office: 225-15- many homes, that means the basement, on the first floor near the family area, and on the second floor where bedrooms are often located. If a home has only one CO detector, the sleeping area is regarded as the best location. The detector should be placed in a hallway where it covers all bedrooms. CO is particularly insidious because it is odorless, tasteless and colorless. When breathed, it accumulates in the blood and forms a toxic compound. Lower levels of CO produce flulike symptoms such as headaches and nausea, while high levels can cause loss of consciousness or death. battery is low. CO detectors without the smoke feature are available for less than $30 each. GENE AUSTIN ('J - Groat 2 Storyl l2ba, closet. Extremely clean $289,9001 Whitney Manaell '"i 756-252- Bench. Spacious 6bd, f home 3142 wcnin vact Berber, Mstr .uite wwalk- clsts. Dotatbmi gor 'loft $229,0001 Whinny 5 Manse 11 PC- - 'yfjZ&mm Irg kit, frml Hrdwd dlnlngllvlng. floor. Mstr suite wwalk-I- Jba, |