Kidde KN-COB-DP2 User's Manual
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1. NOTE This unit is sealed The cover is not removable Due to the loudness of the alarm we suggest that you place your fingers over the sounder opening while testing your alarm Z CAUTION Continuous exposure to the high sound level of this alarm over an extended period of time may cause hearing loss Testing To test the CO alarm press and release the Test Reset button you will hear 4 quick beeps followed by 5 seconds of silence followed by 4 quick beeps Notice the red Alarm LED flashes when the unit alarms The alarm will then return to monitoring for carbon monoxide Battery Replacement A WARNING If at any time you test the alarm and it does not perform as described have it replaced immediately NOTE This CO alarm is not battery operated However this alarm is equipped with 2 AA batteries backup the 2 AA batteries are to supply short term back up during a power outage If installed slide the battery door in the direction of the arrows to release it Remove the batteries and replace with two of the following approved replacement Alkaline batteries e Energizer E91 e Duracell MN1500 MX1500 e Gold Peak 15A e Golden Power GLR6A Replace the battery door Any of these batteries can be purchased where you bought the alarm or at your local hardware store NOTE Do not use Lithium batteries with this unit IMPORTANT Constant exposures to high or low humidity may reduce battery life Use only the b2. KN COB DP2 Operating Characteristics Maintenance on om FF WN Limited Warranty 1 Information About Carbon Monoxide General Carbon Monoxide Information Carbon monoxide is a colorless odorless and tasteless poison gas that can be fatal when inhaled CO inhibits the blood s capacity to carry oxy gen Periodically review this user guide and discuss your CO alarm emergency procedure with all the members of your family Never ignore a CO alarm A true alarm is an indication of potentially dangerous levels of CO CO alarms are designed to alert you to the presence of CO before an emer gency before most people would experience symptoms of CO poison ing giving you time to resolve the problem calmly Determine if anyone in the household is experiencing symptoms of CO poisoning Many cases of reported CO poisoning indicate that while victims are aware they are not well they become so disoriented they are unable to save themselves by either exiting the building or calling for assistance Also young children and household pets may be the first affected You should take extra precautions to protect high risk persons from CO exposure because they may experience ill effects from CO at levels that would not ordinarily affect a healthy adult Symptoms of CO Poisoning The following common symptoms are related to CO poisoning and should be discussed with ALL members of the household Mild Exposure Slight headache nausea vo
3. SIGNALING g Kidde A United Technologles LISTED Carbon Monoxide Alarm User Guide Models KN COB DP2 Test Reset KN COB DP2 e 120V AC Plug In e 2 AA battery e Tamper Resist e Event Memory Ne ATTENTION Please take a few minutes to thoroughly read this user guide which should be saved for future reference and passed on to any subsequent owner 2546 7201 00 What to do When the Alarm Sounds Carbon Monoxide Alarm Procedure WARNING Activation of the CO Alarm indicates the presence of Carbon Monoxide CO which can kill you Operate the Test Reset button Call your emergency services Fire Department or 911 PHONE NUMBER mmediately move to fresh air outdoors or by an open door window Do a head count to check that all persons are accounted for Do not reenter the premises nor move away from the open door window until the emergency services responders have arrived the premises have been aired out and your alarm remains in its normal condition After following steps 1 3 if the alarm reactivates within a 24 hour period repeat steps 1 3 and call a qualified appliance technician to investigate sources of CO from fuel burning equipment and appliances and to inspect for proper operati of equipment PHONE NUMBER If problems are identified during this inspection have the equip ment serviced immediately Note any combustion equipment no inspected by the tech
4. button on the alarm and disable the chirp for a random period of up to 12 hours This gives you a chance to replace the battery at a more convenient time by disconnecting the alarm from power During this Low Battery HUSH period your alarm is monitoring for CO Tamper Resist Feature The tamper resist is an optional feature and DOES NOT need to be activated for the CO alarm to function properly The Tamper Resist eature is a constant 85dB alert to indicate the unit has been unplugged or has come loose from the outlet THIS FEATURE IS INI TIALLY DISABLED FROM THE FACTORY AND MUST BE ACTIVATED IF FEATURE IS DESIRED To activate the tamper resist feature Move the amper resist activate slide to the ON position Once enabled there is a two minute delay when power is supplied to give you time to plug in the unit after activating the batteries This feature is automati cally disabled once the battery voltage has reached a level to cause a ow battery warning chirp Pressing the Test Reset button will defeat he 85dB tamper alarm for two minutes to allow time for the batter ies to be changed without the alarm sounding To deactivate the amper resist feature press in the tamper resist activation switch and move the activate slide to the OFF position 2 Product Features and Specifications End of Life Notification IMPORTANT Ten 10 years after unit is first powered this alarm will chirp two times every 30 seconds to
5. A WARNING This product is intended for use in ordinary indoor locations of family living units It is not designed to meas ure compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration OSHA commercial or industrial standards It is not suitable for installation in hazardous locations as defined in the National Electric Code The installation of this device should not be used as a substitute for proper installation use and maintenance of fuel burning appliances including appropriate ventilation and exhaust sys tems It does not prevent CO from occurring nor can it solve an existing CO problem A WARNING This device is designed to protect individuals from acute effects of carbon monoxide exposure It may not fully safe guard individuals with specific medical conditions If in doubt consult a medical practitioner Individuals with medical problems may consider using warning devices which provide audible and visual signals for carbon monoxide concentrations under 30 PPM This carbon monoxide alarm requires a continuous supply of elec trical power it will not work without power Models without battery backup will not operate during power failure This alarm has not been independently investigated for carbon monoxide detection below 70 PPM Contents of This User Guide 1 Information About Carbon Monoxide Product Features and Specifications Installation Locations Installation Instructions Alarm Characteristics
6. alarm you would quickly be able to judge the level of danger you were in with your senses You can see and smell the smoke feel the heat see and possibly hear the fire burning You can also readily see if your smoke alarm is alarming in a non emergency situation Because your sense of sight smell hearing and touch give you information you can almost instantly judge what action to take if you hear your smoke alarm CO is an invisible odorless tasteless and non irritating gas completely undetectable to your senses That s why it is important to your safety that you have a CO alarm Important Warning Statements IMPORTANT This carbon monoxide alarm is designed to detect carbon monoxide from ANY source of combustion It is NOT designed to detect smoke fire or any other gas A WARNING Carbon monoxide alarms are not smoke alarms This carbon monoxide alarm is not a substitute for installing and maintaining an appropriate number of smoke alarms in your home This carbon monoxide alarm will not sense smoke fire or any poisonous gas other than carbon monoxide even though carbon monoxide can be generated by fire For this reason you must install smoke alarms to provide early warning of fire and to pro tect you and your family from fire and its related hazards A CAUTION This alarm will only indicate the presence of carbon monoxide at the sensor Carbon monoxide may be present in other areas Important Warning Statements
7. express or implied written or oral including that of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose with respect to the batteries The above warranty may not be altered except in writing signed by both parties hereto QUESTIONS OR FOR MORE INFORMATION Call our Product Support Line at 1 800 880 6788 or contact us at our website at www kidde com g Kidde Kidde 1016 Corporate Park Drive Mebane NC 27302
8. how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitation may not apply to you Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of consequential or incidental damages so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you Legal Remedies This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state Warranty Performance During the above warranty period your product will be replaced with a comparable product if the defective product is returned in a postage paid package to the following address Kidde Customer Service Department 1016 Corporate Park Drive Mebane NC 27302 USA together with proof of purchase date Please include a note describing the problem when you return the unit The replacement product will be in warranty for the remainder of the original warranty period or for six months whichever is longer Other than the cost of postage no charge will be made for replacement of the defective product In many cases the quickest way to exchange your alarm is to return it to the original place of purchase If you have questions call Kidde customer service department IMPORTANT Do not remove unit back cover Back cover removal will void warranty Your Kidde Carbon Monoxide Alarm is not a substitute for property disability life or other insurance of any kind Appropriate insurance coverage is your responsibility Consult your insurance agent Also Kidde makes no warranty
9. indicate it is time to replace the alarm End of Life Hush This model has an End of Life Hush feature which allows you to press the test reset button on the alarm and disable the chirps for a period of 3 days This gives you a chance to replace the alarm at a more convenient time while still providing protection The two chirps will repeat again every 3 days and can be reset a total of 30 days After 30 days the End of Life signal cannot be Hushed The alarm must be replaced During this End of Life HUSH period your alarm is monitoring for CO To help identify the date to replace the alarm a label has been affixed to the side of the alarm Write the replace by date ten years from power up in a permanent marker on this label Temperature Operating Range 40 F 4 4 C to 100 F 37 8 C Humidity Operating range 10 95 non condensing Audible Alarm 85 dB at 10 3 4 0 5 KHz pulsing alarm Sensor Electrochemical Power 120 volts AC 60 Hz 90 mA max 2AA battery back up Alarm Response Times 70 PPM 60 240 min 150 PPM 10 50 min 400 PPM 4 15 min 3 Installation Locations Recommended Installation Locations CO alarms should be mounted in or near bedrooms and living areas It is recommended that you install a Kidde CO alarm on each level of your home BEDROOM When choosing your installation locations make sure you can hear the alarm from all sleeping areas If
10. CO that reaches the unit s sensor It s possible that CO may be present in other areas without reaching the alarm The rate and ability that which CO reaches the alarm may be affected by e Doors or other obstructions Fresh air from a vent an open window or other source 1 Information About Carbon Monoxide e CO being present on one level of the home and not reach a CO alarm installed on a different level For example CO in the basement may not reach an alarm on the second level near the bedrooms For these reasons we recommend you provide complete coverage by placing a CO alarm on every level of the home Please carefully read all information on properly installing this CO alarm CO alarms should not be used to detect the presence of natural gas methane propane butane or other combustible fuels 2 Product Features and Specifications Model KN COB DP2 Rotating AC Plug Tamper Resist Activate Slide Tamper Resist Activation Switch see Normal Operating Characteristics 2 AA Batteries Door 2 Product Features and Specifications Low Battery Warning If the battery is missing or battery power is low the unit will chirp every 60 seconds to indicate the batteries must be replaced THE BATTERIES MUST BE REPLACED IMMEDIATELY Low Battery HUSH CONTROL When the batteries need to be replaced the unit will produce a low bat tery warning The Low Battery HUSH feature allows you to press the
11. RANTY Warranty Coverage The manufacturer warrants to the original consumer purchaser that this product except batteries will be free of defects in material and workmanship for a period of ten 10 years from date of purchase The manufacturer s liability hereunder is limited to replacement of the product repair of the product or replacement of the product with repaired product at the discretion of the manufacturer This warranty is void if the product has been damaged by accident unreasonable use neglect tampering or other causes not arising from defects in material or workmanship This warranty extends to the original consumer purchaser of the product only Warranty Disclaimers Any implied warranties arising out of this sale including but not limited to the implied warranties of description merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose are limited in duration to the above warranty period In no event shall the Manufacturer be liable for loss of use of this product or for any indirect special incidental or consequential damages or costs or expenses incurred by the consumer or any other user of this product whether due to a breach of contract negligence strict liability in tort or otherwise The Manufacturer shall have no liability for any personal injury property damage or any special incidental contingent or consequential damage of any kind resulting from gas leakage fire or explosion Some states do not allow limitations on
12. Red LED flashes with 4 quick beeps Alarm condition Refer to What to do monoxide beeps 5 seconds silence Dangerous When the Alarm Sounds alarm repeating concentrations of CO inside front cover detected Low Red LED flashes every One quick beep AC powered and low Install or replace two AA battery 60 seconds every 60 seconds or missing batteries batteries Operating and Alarm Characteristics Function LED Display Alarm Sound Unit Status Recommendation rror serv Red LED flashes every One quick beep Unit is in error condition Replace batteries ice alarm 30 seconds every 30 seconds f Err continues unit has malfunctioned lace immediately Unit rror ed LE Constant alarm Very low batteries or ep y constantly on unit malfunction will not respond CO Normal ed LED flashes with 4 quick beeps Normal operation when CO not detected Alarm est Reset beeps 5 seconds silence Test Reset button is for test purposes only unction repeated once pressed vent Green LED None 100ppm or more ush button to clear Memory lashes every CO previously and test unit 0 seconds detected amper ed LE Constant Tamper resist lug unit into AC outlet esist constantly on alarm after feature isable feature if desired 2 minutes activated See Section 2 nd of ed LED flashes Two quick End of unit life eplace unit immediately Unit Life two times every beeps every Unit will not ndicator 30 seconds 30 seconds respond to CO
13. atteries specified Use of different batteries may have a detrimental effect on alarm A good safety measure is to replace the batteries twice a year at the same time you change your clocks for daylight saving time After installing or changing the batteries reinstall your alarm Test your alarm by using the Test Reset button and check that the green Operate LED is on Maintenance Tips To keep your alarm in good working order you must follow these steps e Test the alarm once a week by pressing the Test Reset button e Vacuum the alarm cover once a month to remove accumulated dust e Instruct children never to touch unplug or otherwise interfere with he unit Warn children of the dangers of CO poisoning e Never use detergents or solvents to clean the alarm Chemicals can permanently damage or temporarily contaminate the sensor e Avoid spraying air fresheners hair spray paint or other aerosols near he alarm e Do not paint the unit Paint will seal the vents and interfere with proper sensor operation Move the CO Alarm to a remote location to prevent possible damage or contamination of the sensor prior to performing any of the following e Staining or stripping floors or furniture painting or wall papering e Using aerosols or adhesives A WARNING Reinstall the CO Alarm as soon as possible to assure continuous protection The following is a list of substances that at high levels can damage the sensor or cause tempora
14. ds The unit will continue to operate normally and detect C O ly switch back e on continu ist feature is ant tone until a disabled or the unit is plugged back is unplugged it into AC as Operate LED is If the green Opera in again This will cl does not light you Event Memory If e LED is not on unplug the CO alarm then plug it lear the alarm for restart If the green Operate LED r CO alarm may be malfunctioning the unit has detected a CO concentration of 100ppm or greater the Green LED will flash every 10 seconds Pushing the test button wil clear the Event Memory and initiate the test sequence When the CO alarm detects an error condition If the unit detects an internal error or seconds with a red CO alarm immedia LED flash If error condi The following table describes the audible a recommended actions to take malfunction it will produce one beep every 30 ion continues replace the ely Unit will not respond to CO in t his condition arm patterns and the Operating and Alarm Characteristics Function LED Display Alarm Sound Unit Status Recommendation Normal Green LE None Normal AC None Operation constantly on operation sensing no CO and with a good battery Normal Green LED flashes None Normal DC operation Verify AC power is Operation every 60 seconds on battery backup restored as soon as possible to conserve battery Replace batteries Carbon
15. ll on a switched or dimmer controlled outlet e Children should not be allowed to handle the CO alarm Make sure he tamper resist feature is activated if children are within reach of the CO alarm 4 Installation Instructions How to Install Your Alarm Direct Plug Alarm To install 1 Choose a standard 120V unswitched outlet to plug the alarm into 2 Write the date ten years from installation on the Replace by sticker on the CO alarm Tamper Resist 90 ROTATING DIRECT Activate Slide PLUG 3 If outlet is mounted sideways horizontal rotate the AC blades a Tamper Resist vation Switcl 4 If desired activate the g 9 amper resist switch by moving the tamper resist disable slide to the ON position The tamper resist feature signals a loud 85dqB alarm should the unit become unplugged or oose from the outlet See Tamper Resist Feature details in the Product Features and Specifications section 5 Pull the yellow tab to activate the battery backup 6 Plug the alarm into the outlet Important Labels Provided Two labels have been provided that have important information on what to do in case of an alarm Add the phone number of your emergency service provider in the space provided Place one label next to the alarm after it is mounted and one label near a fresh air source such as a door or window 5 Alarm Characteristics Carbon Monoxide Alarm Indicator When the alarm senses a dangerous level
16. miting fatigue often described as flu like symptoms Medium Exposure Severe throbbing headache drowsiness confusion fast heart rate Extreme Exposure Unconsciousness convulsions cardio respiratory failure death If you experience even mild symptoms of CO poisoning consult your doctor immediately 1 Information About Carbon Monoxide Possible Sources of Carbon Monoxide Inside your home appliances used for heating and cooking are the most likely sources of CO Vehicles running in attached garages can also produce dangerous levels of CO CO can be produced when burning any fossil fuel such as gasoline propane natural gas oil and wood It can be produced by any fuel burning appliance that is malfunctioning improperly installed or not ventilated correctly such as e Automobiles furnaces gas ranges stoves gas clothes dryers water heaters portable fuel burning space heaters and generators fireplaces wood burning stoves and certain swimming pool heaters e Blocked chimneys or flues back drafts and changes in air pressure corroded or disconnected vent pipes loose or cracked furnace exchangers e Vehicles and other combustion engines running in an open or closed garage attached or near a home e Burning charcoal or fuel in grills and hibachis in an enclosed area Conditions That Can Produce Carbon Monoxide The following conditions can result in transient CO situations e Excessive spillage or
17. nician and consult the manufacturer s instruc tions or contact the manufacturer s directly for more information about CO safety and the equipment Make sure that motor vehicles are not or have not been operating in a garage attached or adja cent to the residence Never restart the source of a CO problem until it has been corrected Never ignore the sound of the alarm If the alarm is sounding pressing the test reset button will terminate the alarm If the CO condition that caused the alert in the first place continues the alarm will reactivate If the unit alarms again within six minutes it is sensing high levels of CO which can quickly become a dangerous situation Note Many times throughout this User Guide we will refer to Carbon Monoxide as CO This Kidde carbon monoxide CO alarm is an important part of your family s home safety plan This alarm has been designed and tested to detect CO buildup in a residential environment Your alarm is for use specifically in the home As an owner of a CO alarm there are some basic facts you should know about for your protection Many people think that CO alarms operate like smoke alarms Like smoke alarms CO alarms monitor the air in your home and sound a loud alarm to warn you of trouble The way you respond to a CO alarm is quite different than a smoke alarm That s because a house fire and a CO problem are two distinctly different situations If your smoke alarm were to
18. of CO the unit will emit a loud alarm pattern The alarm pattern is 4 quick beeps followed by 5 seconds of silence This cycle repeats as long as a dangerous CO conditions exist The red Alarm LED will flash the same pattern A WARNING This model will stay in alarm on battery operation as long as dangerous CO condition exists 6 Operating Characteristics When you first power up the alarm The alarm will sound briefly then the green Operate LED will light This indicates that the CO alarm is receiving power and that the alarm circuit is functioning Within a few minutes your carbon monoxide alarm will start monitoring for CO and will continue to do so as long as it receives power or the end of life function is activated 6 Operating Characteristics When the CO alarm loses AC power If you have two good AA bat teries installed the alarm will automatically switch to tl up mode and the green LED wil When AC power is restored the alarm will automatica to normal operating mode and ously When the CO alarm is unplugged If the tamper res ON and the unit is unplugged it will produce a cons battery is removed tamper resis into the wall If tamper resist feature in OFF and uni will operate as if on battery backup only Plug unit bac soon as possible Observe the CO alarm regularly on indicating normal operation he green LED will com o make sure the green he battery back flash approximately every 60 secon
19. reverse venting of fuel burning appliances caused by outdoor ambient conditions such as wind direction and or veloci ty including high gusts of wind heavy air in the vent pipes cold humid air with extended periods between cycles e Negative pressure resulting from the use of exhaust fans e Simultaneous operation of several fuel burning appliances competing for limited internal air e Vent pipe connections vibrating loose from clothes dryers furnaces or water heaters e Obstructions in or unconventional vent pipe designs which can amplify the above situations e Extended operation of unvented fuel burning devices range oven fireplace etc e Temperature inversions which can trap exhaust gases near the ground e Vehicle idling in an open or closed garage or near a home 1 Information About Carbon Monoxide To be safe know the possible sources of CO in your home Keep fuel burning appliances and their chimneys and vents in good working condi tion Learn the early symptoms of exposure and if you suspect CO poi soning move outside to fresh air and get emergency help Your first line of defense is an annual inspection and regular maintenance of your appliances Contact a licensed contractor or call your local utility compa ny for assistance Information About Carbon Monoxide Alarms What They Can and Cannot Do CO alarms provide early warning of the presence of CO usually before a healthy adult would expe
20. rience symptoms This early warning is possible however only if your CO alarm is located installed and maintained as described in this guide Because carbon monoxide is a cumulative poison long term exposures to low levels may cause symptoms as well as short term exposures to high levels This Kidde unit has a time weighted alarm the higher the level of CO present the sooner the alarm will be triggered This CO alarm can only warn you of the presence of CO It does not prevent CO from occurring nor can it solve an existing CO problem If your unit has alarmed and you ve provided ventilation by leaving your windows and doors open the CO buildup may have dissipated by the time help responds Although your problem may appear to be temporarily solved it s crucial that the source of the CO is determined and that the appropriate repairs are made This CO alarm is designed to act as a monitor it is not designed for use as a short term testing device to perform a quick check for the presence of CO CO alarms have limitations Like any other electronic device CO alarms are not fool proof CO alarms have a limited operational life You must test your CO alarm weekly because it could fail to operate at any time If your CO alarm fails to test properly or if its self diagnostic test reveals a malfunction immediately have the unit replaced This alarm will not monitor CO levels while in an error condition CO alarms can only sense
21. ry readings that are not CO readings e Ethylene ethanol alcohol iso propanol benzene toluene ethyl acetate hydrogen hydrogen sulfide and sulfur dioxide e Also most aerosol sprays alcohol based products paint thinner solvent adhesive hair spray after shave perfume auto exhaust cold start and some cleaning agents FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment gener ates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful inter ference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna ncrease the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help TEN YEAR LIMITED WAR
22. you install only one CO alarm in your home install it near bedrooms not in the basement or furnace room Recommended Locations Locations To Avoid IMPORTANT Improper location can affect the sensitive electronic com ponents in this alarm To avoid causing damage to the unit to provide optimum performance and to prevent unnecessary nuisance alarms e Do not install in kitchens garages or furnace rooms that may expose he sensor to substances that could damage or contaminate it e Do not install in areas where the temperature is colder than 40 F 4 4 C or hotter than 100 F 37 8 C such as crawl spaces attics porches and garages e Do not install within 5 ft of heating or cooking appliances Kidde recommends 15 ft to prevent nuisance alarms e Do not install near vents flues chimneys or any forced unforced air ventilation openings e Do not install near ceiling fans doors windows or areas directly exposed to the weather e Do not install in dead air spaces such as peaks of vaulted ceilings or gabled roofs where CO may not reach the sensor in time to provide early warning e Do not install this unit near deep cell large batteries Large batteries have emissions that can cause the alarm to perform at less than opti mum performance e Do not obstruct the vents located on the alarm Do not place the alarm where drapes furniture or other objects block the flow of air to he vents e Do not insta
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