Carbon Monoxide (CO) at Home

• CPSC recommends battery-operated CO alarms or CO alarms with battery backup on every level of the home and outside sleeping areas.
• Symptoms of CO poisoning include headache, dizziness, weakness, nausea, vomiting, sleepiness and confusion.
• If poisoning is suspected, get outside to fresh air immediately and call emergency services.
• Portable generators should never run inside homes or garages; CPSC says to keep them at least 20 feet from the home with exhaust pointed away.

A short chirp at intervals usually means a low battery or end of life (most CO alarms have a limited service life printed on the unit). A continuous loud pattern means CO has been detected and you should leave the home. Check the manufacturer's manual for the exact signal patterns of your model.