Similar to other poncho-like garments in Latin America, a ruana is basically a very thick, soft and sleeveless square or rectangular blanket with an opening in the center for the head to go through with a slit down the front to the hem. A ruana may or may not come with a hood to cover the head.
The International Association of Fire Chiefs recommend a carbon monoxide detector on every floor of your home, including the basement. A detector should be located within 10 feet of each bedroom door and there should be one near or over any attached garage. Each detector should be replaced every five to six years.
Therefore, you should install all CO detectors up high, centrally located outside all your sleeping areas, on every floor of your home, in or near any attached garage and any other location per manufacturerâs instruction. You should never install a CO detector near fuel burning appliances and make sure they are replaced every five years. [Editor's note: For more information on carbon monoxide and carbon monoxide detectors, see the following GBA articles:]