The CO detectors require replacement of the battery periodically.
Unlike smoke detectors, the detector element itself also requires replacement as well as the battery and is sold as a module with the battery attached.
Combo Gas/CO Dectectors need to be replaced after 5 to 7 years of service. The sensors may not operate efficiently and will make the units give false readings.
Combo Gas/CO Dectectors are designed to give you protection against the harmful effects of Gas or Carbon Monoxide Poisoning.
If your unit is new, bring it back for a replacement. If the detector is used, make sure the unit has power and the battery has been replaced with a new one. Perform the reset function as per the manufacturer instructions. If that fails, do not hesitate, REPLACE the Gas/CO Combination Detector.
Buy your new Combination Gas/Carbon Monoxide Detector online.
"888" should only be seen for less than a minute when your first plug in the alarm. It should then turn to "0". If you continue to get "888" on the display, you should contact Kedde.
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The CO detectors require replacement of the battery periodically.
Unlike smoke detectors, the detector element itself also requires replacement as well as the battery and is sold as a module with the battery attached.
Combo Gas/CO Dectectors need to be replaced after 5 to 7 years of service. The sensors may not operate efficiently and will make the units give false readings.
Combo Gas/CO Dectectors are designed to give you protection against the harmful effects of Gas or Carbon Monoxide Poisoning.
If your unit is new, bring it back for a replacement. If the detector is used, make sure the unit has power and the battery has been replaced with a new one. Perform the reset function as per the manufacturer instructions. If that fails, do not hesitate, REPLACE the Gas/CO Combination Detector.
Buy your new Combination Gas/Carbon Monoxide Detector online.
"888" should only be seen for less than a minute when your first plug in the alarm. It should then turn to "0". If you continue to get "888" on the display, you should contact Kedde.