Nighthawk KN-COPP-3 Carbon Monoxide Alarm User Manual
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1. Remember if you call a qualified technician such as a licensed heating contractor utility service technician chimney sweep or fuel provider to check your residence for CO you will most likely be charged for a service call KIDDE Safety customer service opera tors are available to answer your questions and assist you in non emergency situations at no charge lt p T O Part One Your Nighthawk CO Alarm How to Know If Your Alarm is Malfunctioning continued Never ignore a CO alarm A true alarm is an indication of poten tially dangerous levels of carbon monoxide CO alams are designed to alert you to the presence of carbon monoxide before an emergency before most people would experience symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning giving you time to resolve the problem calmly How to Care for Your Alarm To keep your alarm in good working order you must follow these simple steps Test the alarm once a month by pressing the Test Reset button see page 1 5 6 e Vacuum the alarm cover once a month to remove accumulated dust Use the soft brush attachment of your vacuum cleaner and unplug the alarm from the electrical outlet before vacuuming Instruct children never to touch unplug or otherwise interfere with the alarm Wam children of the dangers of CO poisoning WHAT YOU SHOULD NOT DO Never use detergents or solvents to clean the alarm Chemicals can permanently damage or temp2. Start up and Normal Operation Readings Display Shows Alarm Sound Unit Status Recommended Action im QO im Brief 888 and One short chirp Self checking when AC powered None Unit should quickly oO Oo oO flashing dot return to zero It Lb and dot One short chirp Start up or reset phase when Install or Replace 9V battery i 7 flashes alternately every 15 seconds AC powered and low battery Refer to page 1 4 with rones alternately Steady display of 4 quick beeps High level of CO detected Refer to page 4 1 high number in the 5 seconds off hundreds of ppm repeat and flashing dot m Steady 0 None Normal AC operation sensing None LI and flashing dot no CO and with good battery par an E an C 30 If at any time you test the alarm and it does not perform as described have it replaced immediately 6 3 Part Six Display Reading and What They Mean Readings You May See When Unit is AC Powered Display Shows Alarm Sound Unit Status Recommended Action Cc Steady Err Chirp every Unit malfunctioning when Call KIDDE Safety customer Cc T T and flashing dot 30 seconds AC powered service at 1 800 880 6788 Readings You May See When Unit is on Temporary Battery Backup Display Shows Alarm Sound Unit Status Recommended Action Flashing dot None Normal battery only operation Plug in to AC as soon as unit will show reading only if it possible to conserve
3. Step 5 You will either see a flashing red dot or you will see three eights in the digital display indicating the alarm is warm ing up After approximately 20 seconds the first reading will appear on the digital display The number on the digital dis play should be zero 0 If not see page 1 5 for complete information on normal operating characteristics Step 6 Make sure the red dot in the digital display is blinking Then test the unit s operation by pressing and releasing the Test Reset button Within 15 seconds you will hear 4 quick beeps followed by 5 seconds of silence followed by 4 quick beeps For complete testing information refer to page 1 5 Step 7 While testing the alam have someone else check that the alam can be heard easily from the sleeping areas The unit should be located where it can wake you if it alams at night See page 1 3 for complete information on the best locations for your alarm Caution Continuous exposure to the loud 85 decibel alarm at close range over an extended period of time may cause hearing loss That s it Your Nighthawk CO alarm is now monitoring for the presence of carbon monoxide Part One Your Nighthawk CO Alarm About Your CO Alarm The number one feature that sets Nighthawk apart from other alams is its unique digital display that gives you a continuos read out of CO levels from 30 999 parts per million The digital display serves as an early warning of CO presence Addit
4. Extinguish the match or lighter Make sure an ashtray is available to discard ashes matches and the burned cigarette or incense stick Step 2 Hold the smoldering cigarette or incense stick 12 15 inches directly below the bottom air vents of the CO alarm mak ing sure the stream of smoke rises into the vents Step 3 Continue holding the cigarette or incense stick directly below the alam for 3 5 minutes Note Do not hold the ciga Tette or incense stick closer than 12 inches to the alarm as smoke will cause a yellow stain to develop on the alarm s outer case Step 4 If your unit alarms you can silence it by pressing Test Reset button and removing the source of CO Step 5 Extinguish the cigarette or incense stick by pressing the smoldering tip into the ashtray 1 6 How to Know If Your Alarm is Malfunctioning Your alarm performs an intemal self diagnosis every 15 seconds to make sure that it is functioning properly The alarm is designed to alert you in the unusual event of a malfunction If the alarm malfunctions In the rare event that your alarm malfunctions it will alert you with one of these signal groups depending upon the type of malfunction that occurs Malfunction Signal Group 1 Component Failure An intermittent chirping alarm will sound every 20 secs and An Er message will appear on the digital display OR Malfunction Signal Group 2 Microprocessor Failure The alam will sound co
5. and or velocity including high gusts of wind Heavy air in the vent pipes cold humid air with extended periods between cycles 2 Negative pressure differential resulting from the use of exhaust fans 3 Simultaneous operation of several fuel buming appliances competing for limited intemal air 4 Vent pipe connections vibrating loose from clothes dryers fumaces or water heaters 5 Obstructions in or unconventional vent pipe designs which can amplify the above situations Extended operation of unvented fuel oven fireplace etc Temperature inversions which can tra the ground Car idling in an open or closed attached garage or near a home Do no buming devices range p exhaust gasses near Part One Your Nighthawk CO Alarm How to Install Your Alarm Your Nighthawk CO alarm with its removable adapter allows you to install the alarm as a wall mounted unit a direct plug unit or as a table top unit To install the battery open the back door and snap battery connector onto battery You will hear the alarm sound briefly to battery indicate the unit is receiving power Place bal compartment and replace back door Direct Plug Alarm First refer to Where to Install Your CO Alarm on page 1 3 for general guidelines as to where to locate your CO alarm In its as shipped configuration your Nighthawk CO alarm is ready to be plugged directly into a wall socket tery
6. as unit is not reset or unplugged Any CO concentration detected from 11 999 will be displayed 6 Lx 3 75 W x 1 8 H Wt 1 1b Alam Five year warranty from date of purchase against defects in material and workmanship How the Unit Determines When to Alarm Your Nighthawk CO alarm uses advanced technology to monitor the environment in your home and wam you of unacceptable levels of carbon monoxide An intemal microcomputer works together with the carbon monoxide sensor inside the alarm to determine the levels of carbon monoxide in the air and to calcu late the rate that CO would be absorbed into the human body The microcomputer is calibrated to trigger the unit s alarm before most people would experience any symptoms of carbon monox ide poisoning Because carbon monoxide is a cumulative poi son long term exposures to low levels can cause symptoms as well as short term exposures to high levels Your Nighthawk unit has a time weighted alarm so the higher the level of carbon monoxide present the sooner the alarm will be triggered This Nighthawk CO alarm meets the alarm response time requirements of UL Standard 2034 which are as follows At 70 ppm the unit must alarm within 60 240 minutes At 150 ppm the unit must alarm within 10 50 minutes At 400 ppm the unit must alarm within 4 15 minutes 5 1 WARNING This device may not alarm at low carbon monoxide lev els see chart above for alarm points W
7. battery senses CO Cc Flashing dot and Chirp every Unit malfunctioning when Call KIDDE Safety customer C i T AETS 30 seconds battery powered service at 1 800 880 6788 No display Constant Alarm Near dead battery or Replace battery unit malfunction If this does not fix condition Call KIDDE Safety customer service at 1 800 880 6788 Flashing dot Chirp every Very low battery Replace battery 30 seconds unit will not respond to CO Refer to Step 3 on page ii If at any time you test the alarm and it does not perform as described have it replaced immediately 64 Wall Mount Diagram If you are going to mount your Nighthawk CO alarm to the wall you may use this guide for exact placement of the two wall mount screws provided For more information about mounting to the wall please refer to page 1 4 2 58 Limited Warranty EPLACEMENT OF THE PRODUCT WITH REPAIRED PRODUCT AT T 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 PUR CHASER OF THE PRODUCT ONLY Warranty Disclaimers Any implied warranties arising out of t
8. occur in certain areas at certain times of the day or near a particular appliance Once the soure is located correcting the problem may be as easy as o ing a window venting an appliance backing a car out of the garage a distance from living quarters closing the garage door and letting the wam up outside It could be possible that a weather condition cause low level reading and the condition may or may not happen again Some CO conditions may start out as low level leaks but could develop into CO concentrations that could become harmful If this happens the CO alam will detect the dangerous level and alam notifying you and others of the conditions DO NOT ignore high concentration readings above 30 PPM or a CO alarming device that is in alarm Refer to page 4 1 for more details CO concentrations displayed below 30 PPM in memory are for reference only and the accuracy of the concentration shown may not be as accurate as noted on page 5 1 To Reset the Peak Level Memory Step 1 Press the peak level bu Step 2 With the peak level but ra sill pressed press the test reset but ton for two seconds and release The number on the display will tum to 0 The memory has now been cleared and the alarm will begin monitoring for CO within a few minutes en safe car the Part Two Carbon Monoxide The Silent Killer What is Carbon Monoxide Carbon monoxide CO is an odorless colorle
9. six months How to Test Your Alarm There are two aspects of the alarm s operation that can be test ed the electronics and the sensor response Instructions on test ing each are outlined below and on the next page Testing the Electronics You should test the alarm once a month following the direc tions listed below If at any time you test the alarm and it does not perform as described below have it replaced immediately Tum to page 1 6 How to know if your alarm is malfunctioning for a description of the characteristics of a malfunctioning alam and what you should do if a malfunction occurs Observe the alarm weekly to make sure the red dot is blinking indicating normal operation If the dot is not blinking unplug the alarm for three minutes then plug in again This will clear the alarm for restart If the dot does not resume blinking your alarm may be malfunctioning To test the alarm press the Test Reset button If the unit is operating properly you should notice the following The display shows three eights QE 24 and then shows a number usually around 200 You should then hear 4 quick beeps followed by 5 seconds of silence followed by 4 quick beeps The unit will then show the three eights for several seconds It will then retum to monitoring for carbon monoxide Blinking Dot Familiarize yourself and household members with the alarm pat tem described above In the event of a CO incident
10. they might have touble explaining their symptoms Infants and children are more susceptible to CO poisoning than a healthy adult Pregnant women should be aware that their unbom fetus could be harmed by exposure to carbon monoxide even when the mother suffers no ill effect herself Any pregnant woman who suspects she may have been exposed to carbon monoxide should immediately contact her physician s there anyone in the household who is elderly or who has anemia heart disease or respiratory problems emphysema or chronic bron chitis These individuals are at higher risk for CO poisoning and for health problems from exposure to low levels of carbon monoxide f anyone in the household is at high risk for CO poisoning we urge you to take extra precaution to prevent possible poisoning If the unit alarms or if CO readings are shown on the digital display remove the at risk person from the premises if possible Ventilate the area The high risk person s should not re enter the residence until e source of the CO problem has been identified and corrected Understand the Effects of Carbon Monoxide Exposure Low Levels Concsntranon o in Air Generaly 50 ppm and ppm parts per million Approximate Inhalation Time and Symptoms Developed 7 50 ppm The maximum allowable concentration for continuous exposure for healthy adults mig Levele v in any 8 hour period according to OSHA ene m 100 at Pp 200 ppm Sight headac
11. time is dan gerous too Long term exposure to low levels could cause per manent heart and brain damage Could Your Family be at Risk for CO Poisoning Carbon monoxide is the number one cause of poisoning deaths in the United States According to the Mayo Clinic at least 10 000 Americans are affected by CO poisoning each year babies respira the While anyone is susceptible experts agree that unbom small children senior citizens and people with heart or tory problems are especially vulnerable to CO and are a greatest risk for death or serious injury Where Does CO Come From Inside your home appliances used for heating and cooking are the most likely sources of carbon monoxide Vehicles running in attached garages can also produce dangerous levels of carbon monoxide 2 1 A by product of combustion carbon monoxide can be a poten tial problem from a number of common sources automobiles furnaces water heaters fireplaces wood stoves charcoal grills gas ranges space heaters and portable generators When these appliances are in good working condition with proper ventilation lethal carbon monoxide gas is vented out doors where it quickly disperses But even the slightest malfunc tion or misuse of any of these sources can lead to a build up of carbon monoxide in your home that can become deadly before you d even know it s there And you don t have to have ancient appliances to have a prob lem Today s more en
12. ARNING This product is intended for use in ordinary indoor locations of family living units It is not designed to measure compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration OSHA commercial or industrial standards This alam has not been investigated by UL for carbon monoxide detection below 70 ppm Individuals with medical problems may consider using waming devices which provide audible and visual signals for carbon monoxide concentrations under 30 ppm Accuracy of the Digital Display Each Nighthawk CO Alarm is calibrated at a CO concentration of 150 ppm in air at 80 F 10 F and 40 3 relative humid ity Depending on the ambient condition temperature humidity and the condition of the sensor the alarm readings may vary The digital reading tolerances are Ambient 80 F 10 F atmospheric pressure 10 40 3 relative humidity Tolerance Reading of displayed reading 0 999 ppm 20 15 ppm Part Six Frequently Asked Questions Q How many alarms do I need in my house How much square footage will one alarm cover A We recommend you place alarms near the sleeping area s If you have a multi level home you should place an alarm on each level of the home A good rule of thumb for the number and placement of CO alarms for your particular home is to place CO alarms near smoke alarms that have been installed to meet cur rent building code requirements Generally one alarm ca
13. IRE OR ANY OTHER GAS NOT SUITABLE FOR INSTALLATION IN HAZARDOUS LOCATIONS AS DEFINED IN THE NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE KIDDE Safety This manual and the products described in it are copyrighted with all rights reserved Under these copyright laws no part of this manual or these products may be copied for any use without prior consent from KIDDE Safety The only exception to this is to distribute information on carbon monoxide in a effort to help educate others on the dangers of this silent killer If you wish to do this please contact KIDDE Safety for additional educational materials KIDDE Safety 1998 1394 South Third Street Mebane NC 27302 Consumer Hotline 1 800 880 6788 www kiddesafety com About this User s Guide Notice we call this booklet a User s Guide and not an Owner s Manual This is because our intention is you use this guide just as you will be using your Nighthawk CO alam Keep the guide in a handy location and refer to it when you have questions about your CO alarm its functions and features or if you have questions about carbon monoxide It will take about an hour of your time but it s well worth it Please read it in the sequence presented Reading this guide is the only way to leam how to use your unit wisely and to know how to react in the event of an alam Part One Your Nighthawk Carbon Monoxide Alarm covers the unique features of your Nighthawk carbon monoxide alarm how and wh
14. NIGH THAWK By KIDDE Safety AC Powered arbon Monoxide Alarm User s Guide je pages a 4 land 4 2 for What to do When the Alarm Sounds Oyu LISTED Nighthawk CO Alarm with Digital Display Peak Level Memory and 9V Battery Backup Model KN COPP 3 For questions concerning your Carbon Monoxide Alarm please call our Consumer Hotline at 1 800 880 6788 Please have the following information ready when calling CO Alarm Model number located on back of alarm CO Alarm Assembly number located on back of alarm Date of Manufacture located on the back of the alarm Date of Purchase Where Purchased Includes 9V Battery 810 1368 REV A 12 99 Table of Contents About this User s Guide i Part Three What You Should Know Before the Alarm Sounds Introduction 0 0 0 ccc cece eee i Leam the difference between dangerous levels high levels mid levels and low levels 3 1 Quick Set Up Guide cece eee ii Determine if anyone in the household is at high risk for CO poisoning cece eee eee ees 3 1 Part One Your Nighthawk Carbon Monoxide CO Alarm Understand the effects of carbon monoxide exposure 3 1 e About your CO alam cece eee eee 1 1 2 What CO alarms can and cannot do 2 Part Four What to Do When the Unit Alarms Where you should install your CO alam 3 How to respon
15. Then consider whether the following could be sources of the low CO levels Cigarette smoke Gas oven or range Attached garage Fuel buming appliances Has anyone used chemicals that could affect the sensor See page 1 7 or a list of chemicals that can have a temporary or permanent affect on the sensor Has there been a temperature inversion in the area Do you live in an area with air pollution or heavy traffic Test the alarm to verify that it is working properly following the instructions on page 1 5 6 If the alarm appears to be functioning properly ventilate your home and tum fuel buming appliances to the off position until the digital display retums to 0 Then tum appliances back on and take note of any further readings at one hour intervals Note if the tuming on of appliances has caused any change in CO alarm readings Sometimes conditions may develop that are not caused by malfunc tioning appliances or structural problems that need to be repaired These conditions can create a temporary build up of low CO levels that will dissipate and may not retum For example weather condi tions or backdrafts caused by differences in air pressure between the inside and outside of the home This is why we suggest you venti ate the home and then monitor to see if any CO levels reappear ing Any person who is suspected to have carbon monoxide poisoning should leave the potentially dangerous environment get fres
16. als and should be inspected by the proper authority after installation Have the heating system vents chimney and flue inspected and cleaned by a qualified technician every year Follow manufacturer s directions for safe operation of all fuel buming appliances Examine vents and chimneys regularly for improper connections visible rust or stains Open a window when a fireplace or wood buming stove is in use and provide adequate outdoor air for furnace and water heater Notice problems that could indicate improper appliance operation Decreasing hot water supply Fumace unable to heat house or runs constantly Sooting especially on appliances Unfamiliar or buming odor Yellow or orange flame Be aware of the symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning headaches dizziness weakness sleepiness nausea vomiting confusion and disorientation Recognize that CO poisoning may be the cause when family members suffer from flu like symptoms that don t disappear but improve when they leave home for extended periods of time Install a UL 2034 Listed CO alarm for added safety The Consumer Product Safety Commission recommends that every residence with fuel buming appliances be equipped with a UL Listed CO alam Never bum charcoal inside a home garage cabin RV or camper Never install service or convert fuel buming appliances from one type to another without proper knowledge skills and tools Ne
17. ans do not charge if you purchased your appliance from them To know for sure you need to ask before the technician comes to your home Repair work or replacement of appliances may be necessary to fix the problem that is creating the CO in your home Remember a CO alarm can only wam you of the pres ence of CO it does not prevent CO from occuming nor can it solve an existing CO problem Because 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 tem porarily solved it s crucial that the source of the CO is deter mined and appropriate repairs are made Sometimes it s Difficult to Find the Source of CO in a Home It can be difficult for responders to locate the source s of CO if The house was ventilated before they arrived and the fresh air caused the CO to dissipate The peak level function on your Nighthawk CO alarm helps the responders know how severe the problem was before they arrived The CO problem was caused by a source that fluctuates on and off sometimes creating CO and sometimes not Such a situation makes it nearly impossible to pinpoint the source of CO in a short period of time The cause of CO problem was backdrafting when air in a chimney or flue is sucked into the home instead of venting outside The exact situation that created a negative air pressure inside the home the cause of backdraf
18. asy areas suc kitchens garages and fumace rooms Dust grease or house chemicals can contaminate or coat the alarm s sensor causing alarm not to operate properly Do not obstruct the vents located at the top and bottom of the alarm Place the alarm where drapes fumitur or other objects do not block the flow of air to the vents install led roofs where carbon monoxide may not reach the time to provide early waming Do not install in turbulent air from ceiling fans Do not install near doors and windows that open to the outside near fresh air vents or anywhere that is drafty Rapid air circulation from fans or fresh air from outside may cause the sensor to display an inaccurate reading in the presence of CO Do not install this alarm in a switch or dimmer contro instal h as hold the Do no or gab sor in in dead air space such as peaks of vaulted ceilings sen led outlet in areas where the temperature is colder than 40 F 44 C or hotter than 100 37 8 C These areas include uncondi tioned crawl spaces attics porches and garages Extreme tempera tures will affect the sensitivity of the alam Do not install CO alarm near deep cell large batteries Large bat teries have emissions that can cause the alarm to perform at less than optimum performance Avoid the following Excessive spillage or reverse venting of fuel buming appliances caused by outdoor ambient conditions such as 1 Wind direction
19. d to a CO emergency 4 1 2 Where you should not install your CO alam 3 Who you should call if you suspect you have CO How to install your CO alam 00 14 MN VOUHOME saccade dawns warded we sak 42 Normal operating characteristics 00 5 Sometimes it is difficult to find the source of CO 42 e How to test your CO alam 0 eee 1 5 6 How to know if your CO alarm is malfunctioning 1 6 7 Part Five Technical Information How to care for your CO alam 7 Product Specifications cc cece cece eee 5 1 The peak level memory button 00 7 How the unit determines when to alam 5 1 Part Two Carbon Monoxide The Silent Killer Part Six Frequently Asked Questions 6 1 2 What is COP Porse p EA isa EEIN D ASA 2 1 Plus Display readings and what they mean 6 3 4 What are the effects of CO exposure 2 1 Where does CO come from 000 2 1 Limited Warranty Could your family be at risk from CO poisoning 2 1 e Warranty Registration 0 008 Back Page What can you do to protect your family 2 1 e Warranty Service 0 cece eee eee eee Back Page e Home safety tips 00 0 eee e cece ee eee eee 2 2 IMPORTANT THIS CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM IS DESIGNED TO DETECT CARBON MONOXIDE FROM ANY SOURCE OF COMBUSTION IT IS NOT DESIGNED TO DETECT SMOKE F
20. e difference between dangerous levels high levels mid levels and low levels Dangerous levels when someone is experiencing symptoms of CO poisoning and CO readings are generally above 100 ppm Anytime someone is experiencing the symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning this should be treated as an EMERGENCY Follow the instructions on page 4 1 High levels generally above 100 ppm with no one experi encing symptoms This should be treated as an URGENT situation Follow the instructions on page 4 1 Mid levels generally between 50 ppm to 100 ppm This should be cause for CONCERN and should not be ignored or dismissed Follow the instructions on page 4 1 Low levels generally below 50 ppm This indicates a need to watch the situation closely to see if it resolves itself or worsens e instructions on page 4 2 Determine if anyone in the household is at high risk for CO poisoning Many cases of reported carbon monoxide poisoning indicate that while victims are aware they are not well they become so disorient ed they are unable to save themselves by either exiting the building or calling for assistance You should take extra precautions to protect high risk persons from CO exposure because they may experience ill effects from car bon monoxide at levels that would not ordinarily affect a healthy adult Are there any infants or small children in the home Be sure to check em for signs of possible CO poisoning because
21. e what action to take if you heard your smoke alarm But now what about a CO alarm Carbon monoxide CO is invisible odorless tasteless and non initating completely unde tectable to your five senses That s why it s so important to your safety that you have a carbon monoxide alarm But how do you know what to do if your unit alarms You have to learn what to do because your five senses won t tell you That s why this users guide is so important Please take the time to read this guide from cover to cover to familiarize yourself with the facts about carbon monoxide how your new unit works and what to do if it alarms Then find a handy place to keep the guide so it will be readily available in the future when you have a question You might want to write down KIDDE Safety s toll free customer service number and keep it with your other important phone numbers for the same reason Thank you for making Nighthawk a part of your complete home safety program With proper installation and use your new Nighthawk CO alarm should provide you with years of depend able service Quick Set Up Guide We urge you to read this entire manual in the sequence it is presented But if you only read one part of this guide initially read this page Listed below are seven easy steps for setting up your Nighthawk CO alam Please read the entire guide for complete information Setting up your CO alarm for first time o
22. el feature is helpful in indentifying low level CO occurences below 30 PPM Although the unit will not automatically display levels below 30 PPM it will detect and store these readings in memory By pressing the peak level button concentration levels as low as 11 and up to 999 PPM will be displayed Concentrations of CO between 0 and 30 PPM can often occur in normal everyday conditions Concentrations of CO below 30 PPM may be an indi cation of a transient condition that may appear today and never reappear Just a few examples of conditions and or sources that may cause low level readings are heavy automobile traffic a running vehicle in an attached garage an appliance that emits CO when starting up a fire in a fireplace or charcoal in a nearby barbecue A temperature inversion can trap CO gen erated by traffic and other fuel buming appliances causing low level read ings of CO Normally the digital display will read 0 and under certain conditions you may notice levels of 30 or more for short periods of time by using the Peak level memory feature on the Nighthawk CO alarm you can view concentra tions of CO between 11 and 30 PPM Use the low level concentrations shown in memory as a tool in identifying the source of the CO It may be helpful to purchase additional Nighthawk CO Alams to place in different locations throughout your house to isolate the CO source Monitor the CO concentrations shown in the peak level memory to see if readings
23. ere to install it as well as information on testing and maintaining your unit Part Two Carbon Monoxide The Silent Killer contains valuable information about carbon monoxide CO From discovering the most common sources of CO in your home to recognizing the symptoms of CO poisoning this section provides tips and infor mation that could help protect your family from carbon monox ide poisoning Part Three What You Should Know Before the Alarm Sounds pro vides a common sense approach to understanding the difference between low level CO readings high levels and emergency situ ations This section also describes the effects of exposure to CO levels over time and when your Nighthawk CO unit will alarm Part Four What to do When the Unit Alarms gives you step by step information on how to respond to the different alarm situations Also covered is whom to call for help if you think you have CO in your home Part Five Technical Information covers the technical specifications of your Nighthawk CO alarm Part Six Frequently Asked Questions contains the most commonly asked questions about our alarms Part six was written by KIDDE Safety customer service representatives who handle thou sands of calls per month year round This section provides you with answers and tips that will most likely answer any questions you might have after reading this user s guide Introduction This Nighthawk carbon monoxide CO alam is an i
24. erform a quick check for the presence of CO Remember a carbon monoxide problem can occur at any time even after a professional inspection has determined that every thing is in proper working order Examples of problems that can develop are a crack in a furnace heat exchanger a leak in a water heater vent or a bird s nest blocking a flue Other sources are nearly impossible to detect even a change in the air pressure outside can tum a normally safe situation dead ly That s why you need the 24 hour protection provided by a CO alam Part Six Display Reading and What They Mean Page 6 3 and 6 4 contain vital information about the various readings you may see on your display We suggest you keep this User s Guide handy for reference Your new Nighthawk carbon monoxide alarm is a sophisticat However if the backup battery is low or missing or if the unit ed electronic device yet very simple to understand Basically malfunctions it will display other readings and alarm differ the unit will display a 0 if it does not sense carbon monox ently to alert you that something is wrong with the alam ide and if you have a good 9V backup battery installed Please familiarize yourself and other family members to the If it senses carbon monoxide it will display a reading so you difference between a CO reading and a reading signifying a can see if you have a non threatening or emergency situation problem with the alarm itself
25. ergy efficient airtight home designs can trap CO polluted air inside where it can quickly build to lethal levels What Can You do to Protect Your Family To be safe know the possible sources of CO in your home Keep fuel buming appliances and their chimneys and vents in good working condition Leam the early symptoms of exposure and if you suspect carbon monoxide poisoning move outside to fresh air and get emergency help A blood test can confirm that CO caused the problem Your first line of defense is an annual inspection and regular maintenance of your appliances Contact a licensed contractor or call your local utility company for assistance But remember problems can begin after an inspection is over like a crack in a furnace heat exchanger or a leak in a water heater vent or a bird s nest blocking a flue Other sources are nearly impossible to detect even a change in the air pressure outside can tum a normally safe situation deadly That s why you need the 24 hour protection provided by a CO alarm Part Two Carbon Monoxide The Silent Killer What You Should Not Do Home Safety Tips What You Can Do Buy only appliances approved by a nationally recognized testing laboratory Choose fuel buming appliances that can be vented to the outdoors whenever possible Make sure appliances are installed according to manufacturer s instructions and local building codes Most appliances should be installed by profession
26. h air immediately and seek care from a physician CO poisoning can be determined by a simple blood test called a carboxyhemoglobin test This test measures the amount of carbon monoxide in the blood stream For this test to be accurate it must be done immediately after CO exposure Acute CO poisoning is usually treated by breathing in oxygen When CO poisoning is severe for example when there is an altered state of consciousness high pressure oxygen therapy in a special hyperbaric chamber may be used A physician will make this determination and administer treatment if necessary 4 2 Calling a Qualified Technician to Find and Repair the Problem If you call a qualified service technician such as a licensed heat ing contractor utility service technician chimney sweep or fuel provider to inspect your home for possible sources of CO tell the technician what the digital readings were and have them press the peak level memory button This way they can see how big a problem they are dealing with Do not restart these appli ances until the problem is corrected Request service for as soon as possible like TODAY Please be aware that some service technicians may charge a fee to inspect your home even if the source of CO is not found You may wish to find out if you will be charged for the service and the amount of the fee before you request service Some public utilities do not charge for inspection Some service technici
27. he fatigue dizziness nausea after 2 3 hours High Levels 400 ppm Frontal headaches within 1 2 hours life threatening after 3 hours Generally 100 ppm and above if no one is experiencing symptoms 800 ppm 1 600 ppm 3 200 ppm 6 400 ppm 12 800 ppm Dangerous Levels Generally 100 ppm and above if someone is experiencing symptoms Death within 1 3 minutes Dizziness nausea and convulsions within 45 minutes Unconsciousness within 2 hours Death within 2 3 hours Headache dizziness and nausea within 20 minutes Death within 1 hour Headache dizziness and nausea within 5 10 minutes Death within 25 30 minutes Headache dizziness and nausea within 1 2 minutes Death within 10 15 minutes Occupational Safety and Health Administration Reminder This chart relates to the exposure of healthy adults Read the info above for descriptions of those who are at higher risk 3 1 Part Four What to Do When the Alarm Sounds 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 build ing or calling for assistance Also young children and household pets may be the first affected The following symptoms are related to CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING and should be discussed with ALL members of the household Become Common Mild Exp
28. hile still providing protection against CO exposure Please see page 1 5 Q How do I get the alarm to show something besides 0 OR How can I determine if the sensor is operating correctly A Please refer to Testing Sensor Response on page 1 6 for com plete instructions on how to test your alarm s electronics and sen sor functions 6 1 Q You warranty the alarm for five years How will I know when it doesn t work anymore and I need to buy a new one A In any event of malfunction your alarm will alert you with malfunction signals These signals are described in detail on page 1 6 Q What do the numbers mean on the digital display when I press the Test Reset button A The numbers you see when you press the Test Reset button are NOT a CO reading This is a simulated reading the alarm dis plays as it tests its electronics The numbers displayed when the Test Reset button is pushed should be between 100 to 400 usu ally around 200 Q I called in someone to inspect my home for CO after my unit alarmed and he couldn t find anything wrong Why Does that mean this unit false alarmed A No Please read the information explaining why a CO prob lem can be difficult to diagnose on page 4 2 Also please read the information on page 1 6 to make sure you experienced an alarm and not a malfunction alert Q I tried to test the alarm see below and it still reads 0 Why by running the car in
29. his sale including but not limited to the implied warranties of description mer chantability 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 inci dental 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 dam age of any kind resulting from gas leakage fire or explosion Warranty Registration Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warran ty 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 prod uct will be replaced with a comparable product if the defective prod uct is retumed postage prepaid to KIDDE Safety Customer Service Department 1 800 880 6788 together
30. ible however only if your Nighthawk CO alam is located installed and maintained as described in this user s guide This CO alarm is designed to act as a continuous 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 alams are not fool proof CO alarms have a limited operational life You must test your CO alarm monthly because it could fail to operate at any time If your CO alarm fails to test property or if its self diagnostic test reveals a malfunction immediately have the unit replaced See back page for warranty information CO alarms will not work without power This CO alarm requires a continuous supply of electric power CO alams can only sense CO that reaches the unit s sensor Carbon monoxide may be present in other areas without reach ing the alarm The rate at which CO reaches the unit may be affected by doors or other obstructions In addition fresh air from a vent or open window or any other source may prevent CO from reaching the sensor Please observe cautions on page 1 3 Where to install your alarm CO could be 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 this reason we recommend you provide com plete coverage by placing a CO alarm on eve
31. in To install 1 Choose a standard 120V outlet to plug Back of unit when alarm into used as direct plug 2 Pull slide support out approximately 25 until slide snaps in place this will help support unit in wall outlet 3 Simply plug in If outlet is mounted horizontally sideways If you are going to use your alarm as a direct plug and you are going to plug in to an outlet that is mounted horizontally side ways you will need to rotate the adapter 90 This simple process is outlined below To rotate adapter 1 With back of unit facing you with adapter at top place your thumbs on thumb grips 2 With your thumbs push down in the direction of the arrows on the thumb grips and slide back door off 3 Next place your thumbs on the adapter thumb releases 4 Spread adapter thumb releases out and carefully tum alarm over This will allow adapter to slide out 5 Rotate the adapter 90 to the right clockwise and snap firmly back into place 6 Carefully replace back door by making sure latches on all four comers of door are lined up then firmly press into place 7 Now simply plug in to outlet Back of unit when used as direct plug for sideways outlet 1 4 Wall Mounted Alarm First refer to Where to Instal Alarm on page 1 3 for general guidelines as to where to locate your CO alarm Installation tips for power cord models The power cord option provides m
32. information on how to care for and protect the alarm Sounder Alarm This is the loud 85 decibel pulsing alarm that will sound to alert you to a potential problem Alarm condition is 4 quick beeps followed by 5 seconds of silence followed by 4 quick beeps Repeat Caution Continuous exposure to this sound level at close range over an extended period of time may cause hearing loss We rec ommend you cover the sounder with your finger while testing More on testing on page 1 5 6 Keyholes When the alarm is mounted to the wall these key the screws in the wall See How to install your alam on page Pull Out Transformer Adapter This unique Nighthawk feature enables the alarm to be used as a direct plug unit a wall mounted unit or a table top unit More on how this unique feature is used for different application page 1 4 9V Backup Battery This CO alarm is not battery operated The 9V battery is to supply a short term backup during a power outage In the event of a power outage the 9V battery will continue operating the alarm for at least 20 hours holes slide onto A 1 2 What Carbon Monoxide Alarms Can and Cannot Do CO alarms are designed to sense unacceptable levels of CO from malfunctioning fumaces appliances gas engines or other sources CO alams provide early waming of the presence of carbon monoxide usually before a healthy adult would experience symptoms This early waming is poss
33. ionally the digital display gives you added time to find the source of the CO and corect the problem limiting the risk of unrecognized long term exposure Of course the loud 85 decibel alarm wams of higher levels Nighthawk is the only CO alarm that gives you the choice of a direct plug a 6 power cord or table top unit all in one Depending on how or where you wish to mount your unit you can get exact ly what you need for a perfect application These are just a few reasons over 4 5 million families have chosen Nighthawk over every other brand for this kind of life saving protection Nighthawk CO Alarm KN COPP 3 front view NIGHTHAWK Carbon Monoxide ALARM Digital Display Blinking Test Reset Red Dot Button Nighthawk CO Alarm rear view Removable Adapter Adapter Thumb Release Door Latches at all four corners of back door Cord PA S x E S T 2 0 FEX Slide Support for Table Top and Direct Plug Use Rear view with back door removed Power Cord Adapter Cord Strain T Relief 1 1 eS ca a Thumb Grip for Back Door Removal Slide Down Back Door Key Holes installed Battery Connector Install 9V battery provided as sh
34. mportant part of your family s home safety plan So important the U S Consumer Product Safety Commission CPSC recommends that every household should have at least one carbon monoxide alam In fact the CPSC chairman has said that CO alarms are as important to home safety as smoke alarms Yet because CO alarms for the home haven t been available until recently most people havent had much experience using them As a new owner of a CO alarm there are some basic facts you should know for your protection and convenience Many people think that CO alarms operate like smoke alarms And in some basic ways this is tue Like smoke alarms CO alams continuously monitor the air in your home and sound a loud alarm to wam you of trouble But the similarities end here The way you respond to a CO alarm is quite different than that of a smoke alarm That s because a house fire and a carbon monoxide problem are two distinctly different situations If your smoke alarm were to alarm you would quickly be able to judge the level of danger you were in if any with your five senses you could see and smell the smoke you could feel the heat you could see and even hear the buming You could also readily see if your smoke alarm were alarming in a non emergency situation say if someone smoked up the kitchen with some seriously bumt toast Because your sense of sight smell hearing and touch give you so much information you could almost instantly judg
35. n be adequate for 1 200 to 1 500 square feet of living space The most important determination for the number of units needed is whether an alarm can be heard in all sleeping areas Q Can you ex plain what time weighted alarm means A Because carbon monoxide is a cumulative poison two factors determine how the body is affected by CO the level of exposure and the length of exposure For example being continuously exposed to low levels of carbon monoxide for many hours can be as dangerous as being exposed to higher levels of CO fora short period of time The microchip inside your Nighthawk CO alarm monitors the air for the presence of carbon monoxide and computes the levels and length of exposure alarming when you should be con cerned about CO exposure For more information about the alarm see page 5 1 Q Do I have to press the test button to get a CO reading A No Your Nighthawk CO alarm continuously monitors the air for carbon monoxide An updated reading is shown on the dig ital display every 15 seconds If there is no CO present the dig ital display will show a zero The alarm will alert you to the pres ence of CO automatically To test the intemal components and circuitry of your alarm press the Test Reset button For complete instructions on testing your alarm see page 1 5 6 Q What happens if the power goes out A If a good battery is in the unit the alarm will display a blink ing dot at least 20 hours w
36. nit when used as a wall mount ps 1 4 in the previous column under To Rotate WALL Table Top Alarm You can also use your Nighthawk CO alarm as a table top unit Simply follow the above steps for removing adapter then instead of mounting to a wall simply pull out slide support and stand on table bedside stand chest of drawers etc refer to diagram on page 1 1 Part One Your Nighthawk CO Alarm Normal Operating Characteristics When you first power up the unit the alarm will sound briefly to let you know the unit is receiving power and that the alarm circuit is functioning You should see three eights on the digital display indicat ing the alam is in the start up mode The three eights will remain or approximately 20 seconds You should see a blinking red dot to the lower right of the digital display The blinking dot shows that the alarm is operating Within 20 seconds your CO alarm will start Blinking Dot monitoring forCO The number indicates a measurement of car bon monoxide in parts per million ppm Note The number will probably be zero 0 This is a normal condition for most house holds and shows that no measurable amount of CO has been detected The alarm has begun monitoring the air for carbon monoxide and will continue to do so as long as it receives power When the alarm is unplugged or loses power and you have a good 9V battery installed the alarm will automati cally switch t
37. ntinuously and The digital display will be blank and The alarm cannot be shut off by pushing Test Reset button Unplug the alarm immediately and retum for warranty exchange see Warranty on back page Low Battery Warning If the 9V battery is missing or if the battery s power is low an Lb message will display which blink s altemately with the current CO reading every second If this happens you need to replace the bat tery Refer to page 1 5 for more on low battery wamings What to do if you re not sure PLEASE familiarize yourself with the malfunction alert and do not confuse these signals with an alarm After reading the information above if you are still unsure whether your alarm is operating prop erly call the KIDDE Safety toll free consumer hotline at 800 880 6788 to do a quick diagnostic check of the alarm over the phone The customer service representative will be able to assist you and answer your questions your alarm sounder is beeping and you are not sure if itis a CO am or a malfunction alert reset the alarm open windows for entilation tum off fuel buming appliances like kerosene or oil eaters fumaces gas ranges wood buming stoves water heaters r other fossil fuel burning appliances For fumaces you can sim ly tum down the thermostat to its lowest setting Open windows and doors for ventilation Then call the KIDDE Safety toll free con sumer hotline at 800 880 6788 for assistance
38. o its battery backup mode and you will notice the following The digital display will show a blinking dot only this helps conserve the battery s power The digital display will show a number only if it senses carbon monoxide while in backup mode If CO is detected while on battery backup alarm pattem is 4 quick beeps followed by 5 seconds of silence followed by 4 quick beeps After 4 minutes alarm pattem is 4 quick beeps every 60 seconds Note The alarm will operate on battery backup for at least 20 hours When AC power is restored the alarm will automatically switch back to normal operating mode When the alarm is unplugged or loses power and you have a low battery installed you will notice the following A fading alarm will sound alerting you the unit has switched to its backup mode but the 9V battery is low A blinking dot will be displayed and the sounder will chirp every 15 seconds When peak level is pushed the display will altemate between Lb and CO reading When battery is depleted A blinking dot will be displayed and the sounder will chirp approximately every 30 seconds Pressing the test button will result in a chirp approximately every one second The alarm will not detect CO if battery is depleted Replace battery Constant exposures to high or low humidity may reduce battery life We recommend you replace your 9V battery at least every
39. onents of the alarm can deteriorate over time if not used regularly We recommend the alarm be plugged in continuously for maximum alarm life Q My alarm shows a reading of 30 ppm and then drops immediately to 0 ppm what causes this A Per UL 2034 section 3 19 which states Waming signal except for alarm and trouble signals no other audible and visual signals shall be used ie warning signals that indicate the presence of CO less than 30 ppm Nighthawk CO alarms can not display CO concentrations detected below 30 ppm Under normal conditions however by pressing the peak level button concentrations of CO detected below 30 ppm will be displayed Refer to page 1 7 6 2 Q I use the alarm in a vacation home that isn t always occupied and can have temperature ex tremes when no one is there no heat or no air conditioning Will that hurt the alarm Should I leave it plugged in all the time A We recommend that your alarm not be installed in areas where temperatures fall below 40 4 4 C or rise above 100 378 C Your alarm was designed to be constantly plugged in for maxi mum performance Q I plugged in the alarm at my house my parents my neighbors etc and itread 0 Does that mean everything is OK I m thinking I can return the alarm since every thing checks out OK A This CO alarm is designed to act as a continuous monitor it is not designed for use as a short term testing device to p
40. orarily contaminate the sensor Avoid spraying air fresheners hair spray paint or other aerosols near the alarm Do not paint the alarm Paint will seal the vents and interfere with proper sensor operation Do not mount the alarm directly above or near a diaper pail as high amounts of methane gas can cause temporary readings on the digital display Note If you will be staining or stripping wood floors or fumiture painting wall papering or using aerosols or adhesives for a do it yourself project or hobby before you begin Remove the alarm to a remote location to prevent possible damage to or conta mination of the sensor You may wish to unplug the alarm and store in a plastic bag during the project The following is a list of substances that at high levels can affect the sensor and cause temporary readings on the digital display that are not carbon monoxide readings Methane propane iso butane ethylene ethanol alcohol iso propanol benzene toluene ethyl acetate hydrogen hydrogen sulfide sulfur dioxides Also most aerosol sprays alcohol based products paints thinners solvents adhesives hair sprays aftershaves per fumes auto exhaust cold start and some cleaning agents 1 7 The Peak Level Memory Button Although the peak level feature will display levels below 30 PPM these lev els will not result in an alarm no matter how long the device is exposed to these levels The peak lev
41. ore flexibility in mounting locations and allows the alarm to be easily installed at eye level Note If you mount the alarm wall make sure it is at least 6 from the ceiling Any higher than this it will be in dead air space and carbon monoxide may not reach the sensor Below is a list of suggested mounting locations if you wish to conceal the power cord Above a tall bureau chest of drawers or bookcase Above a doorway or closet securing the cord to the side of the molding Note Do not cover the alam with a curtain For a wall mount you will need to pull out the removable adapter and power cord This simple process as outlined below To install Follow ste Adapter 2 With adapter out pull out power cord and unwrap it 3 With cord extended press last few inches into cord recess Gently pull cord at bottom of cord recess until cord becomes taught and lays flat in cord recess 4 Carefully replace back door by making sure latches on all four comers of door are lined up then firmly press into place 5 Insert the screws provided until head is approx 1 8 from wall If mounting in plaster board or dry wall drill 3 16 hole and use plastic anchor provid ed Use mounting guide template in back of user s ys guide to locate holes 6 Hook the Nighthawk CO alarm unit over the screw onto key hole in back of unit 7 Plug cord into electrical outlet Your CO high on a Back of u
42. osure Symptoms familiar with Slight headache nausea vomiting fatigue flu like symptoms these common Common Medium Exposure Symptoms symptoms Throbbing headache drowsiness confusion fast heart rate from CO poisoning Common Extreme Exposure Symptoms Convulsions unconsciousness heart and lung failure It can cause brain damage and death If you experience even mild symptoms of CO poisoning consult your doctor immediately WARNING Actuation of your CO Alarm indicates the presence of Carbon Monoxide CO which can KILL YOU When the CO alarm senses a dangerous level of CO the unit will emit a loud alarm pattern The alarm pattern is 4 short beeps followed by 5 seconds of silence followed by 4 short beeps Note When the unit is disconnected from the 120V power supply and is on battery backup the alarm pattern will continue for the first 4 minutes after detecting CO and then the cycle will repeat every one minute Know how to respond to a CO emergency Periodically review this user s guide and discuss with all members of your family If the alarm sounds 1 Operate test reset button PHONE NUMBER 2 Call your emergency services fire dept or 911 3 Immediately 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 a
43. own Part One Your Nighthawk CO Alarm Nighthawk s Unique Features Digital Display The continuous digital display shows you the level of carbon monoxide if any the unit is sensing The unit updates this reading every 15 seconds so you can watch levels rise or fall Note If the unit does not sense any CO the reading is zero 0 In most homes the unit reads 0 all the time A reading of 0 is expected under normal conditions and is good The blinking dot after the number shows you the unit is operating Test Reset Button This button has three functions First this is the button you press when you test the unit monthly see page 1 5 for further details Secondly you press this button if the unit alarms and you want to silence the alarm This will reset the unit and it will then again start monitoring for CO if CO concentration is above 70 ppm the alarm will again sound within 6 minutes It s also used when resetting the peak level memory See page 1 7 Peak Level Button By pressing this button you can see the peak CO level recorded by the alarm since it was last cleared or unplugged This Nighthawk feature allows you or heating contractor or fireman to see exactly how big a CO problem you have so you can react accordingly More on the peak level memory feature on page 1 7 Sensor The sensor is a highly sensitive electrochemical sensor that is CO specific to help avoid false alarms Tum to page 1 7 for more
44. peration Step 1 Determine the best location for your CO alarm s Usually this is in or near bedrooms Refer to page 1 3 for complete information Step 2 Your CO alarm is equipped to be mounted as a corded unit a direct plug unit or a table top unit In the as shipped con figuration the unit can be plugged directly into a wall sock et If your outlets are mounted horizontally please refer to page 1 4 If the transformer adapter is taken out of the unit the unit can be mounted on the wall at eye level while the transformer is plugged into a wall socket The unit can also be set on a table if the support at the bottom of the unit is pulled out see illustrations on page 1 1 Refer to page 1 4 or further information on installing your alarm Step 3 A 9V battery is needed for backup in the event of a power outage When installing the battery use an Energizer 522 Duracell MN 1604 or for extended life use an Ultralife lithi um power cell model USVL Any of these batteries can be purchased where you bought the alarm or at your local hard ware store To install the battery open the back door and snap battery connector onto battery You will hear the alarm sound briefly to indicate the unit is receiving power Place battery into battery compartment and replace back door refer to page 1 1 Step 4 Plug the alarm into a standard unswitched 120 volt AC elec tric outlet in one of the configurations listed in step 2
45. resence of carbon monoxide at the sensor Carbon monoxide may be present in other areas IMPORTANT Improper location can affect the sensitive elec tronic components in this alarm Please see the next section describing where NOT to install this alam Where Not to Install Your CO Alarm To avoid causing damage to the unit to provide optimum pro tection and to prevent unnecessary alarms follow the direc tions below where NOT to install this alarm It is not recommended that you install this CO alarm in garages kitchens or fumace rooms Installation in these areas could lead to nuisance alarms may expose the sensor to substances that could damage or contaminate it or the alarm may not be heard by persons in other areas of the home especially if they are sleeping In the garage vehicle exhaust can contain some carbon monox ide These levels are higher when the engine is first started Within hours of starting a vehicle and backing it out of the garage the lev els present over time can activate the alarm and become a nuisance In the kitchen and fumace room some gas appliances can emit a short burst of carbon monoxide upon start up This is normal If your CO alarm is mounted too close to these appliances it may alarm often and become a nuisance If you must install a Nighthawk CO alarm near a cooking or heat ing appliance install AT LEAST 15 feet away from appliance 1 3 Do not install in excessively dusty dirty or gre
46. rrived the premises have been aired out and your CO alarm remains in its normal condition 4 After following steps 1 3 if your alarm reactivates within a 24 hour period repeat steps 1 3 and call a quali fied technician to investigate for sources of CO from fuel burning equipment and appliances and inspect for proper operation of this equipment If SHONE NUMBER problems are identified during this inspection have the equipment serviced immediately Note any combustion equipment not inspected by the technician and consult the manufacturer s instructions or contact the manufacturer s directly for more information about CO safety and this equipment Make sure that motor vehicles are not and have not been operating in an attached garage or adjacent to the residence 4 1 Part Four What to Do When the Alarm Sounds LOW LEVEL READING Unit will not alarm when Peak Level Button is Pressed Unit reads below 50 ppm of carbon monoxide Remember to determine if anyone is at high risk for CO poisoning If so you should use precaution not to expose the at risk person to low levels for more than eight hours If no one is experiencing symptoms of CO poisoning press the reset button on the alarm Under normal operation the alarm will not dis play CO concentrations detected between 1 and 29 ppm By pressing the peak level button you can see if any concentration from 11 to 999 has been detected including low levels of 11 to 29 ppm
47. ry level of the home CO alarms are not smoke alarms CO alarms do not sense smoke or fire For early warming of fire you must install smoke alarms even though carbon monoxide can be generated by a fire CO alarms should not be used to detect the presence of natural gas methane propane butane or other combustible fuels CO alarms are not a substitute for property disability life or other insurance of any kind Appropriate insurance coverage is your responsibility Consult your insurance agent Part One Your Nighthawk CO Alarm Where to Install Your CO Alarm Your Nighthawk CO alarm should be mounted in or near bed rooms and living areas It is recommended that you install a Nighthawk CO alarm on each level of a multi level home You may use the number and location of smoke alarms installed in your home according to current building code requirements as a guide to the location of your Nighthawk CO alarm s WHEN CHOOSING YOUR INSTALLATION LOCATIONS MAKE SURE YOU CAN HEAR THE ALARM FROM ALL SLEEP ING AREAS IF YOU INSTALL ONLY ONE CARBON MONOX IDE ALARM IN YOUR HOME INSTALL THE ALARM NEAR BEDROOMS NOT IN THE BASEMENT OR FURNACE ROOM Two self adhesive labels are included with the CO alarm Add the phone number of your emergency service provider in the space provided Place one label next to the alarm and one label near a fresh air source such as a door or window CAUTION This alarm will only indicate the p
48. ss poisonous gas created when any fuel is bumed gasoline propane natural gas oil wood coal and even tobacco When combustion air is lim ited more CO is produced Serious problems can develop when combustion by products are not properly vented outside the house You ve probably heard about carbon monoxide poisoning in the news recently It s a problem receiving more attention because groups like the American Lung Association and the Consumer Product Safety Commission have made it a priority to wam the public about the dangers of this deadly household poison What are the Effects of CO Exposure When you breathe carbon monoxide it enters your bloodstream through your lungs and attaches to red blood cells These red blood cells called hemoglobin cany oxygen throughout your body Carbon monoxide molecules attach to the red blood cells 200 times faster than oxygen preventing the flow of oxygen to your heart brain and vital organs As carbon monoxide accumu lates in your bloodstream your body becomes starved for oxy gen The amount of carbon monoxide in a person s body can be measured by a simple blood test called a carboxyhemoglobin level test The early symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning are often mistaken for the flu headache dizziness weakness nausea vomiting sleepiness and confusion Breathing very high concentrations of carbon monoxide can be lethal in minutes Breathing low concentrations over
49. the garage by holding it to the tailpipe of the car by putting it next to the furnace vent A DO NOT try to test your alarm by doing any of the above Testing the alarm using any of the methods listed above usually does not yield satisfactory results and could in fact be dangerous To accurately test the alarm please follow the guidelines given on page 1 5 6 Never operate a vehicle in a closed garage as high levels of CO can be built up in a short time With an attached garage dan gerous CO levels develop inside the home as well as within the garage Attempting to test the sensor function by holding the alarm next to a tailpipe or fumace vent may not cause a reading on the dis play because today s vehicles emit very little CO once the engine reaches operating temperature Likewise many of today s high efficiency fumaces emit very low levels of CO Part Six Frequently Asked Questions Q When I tried to test the unit I got a high number on the digital display but the alarm didn t sound immediately Why A Please refer to How the unit determines when to alarm on page 5 1 for an explanation of the time weighted alarm Q How much electricity does it take to run the CO alarm A The alarm uses less than one watt of electricity A typical night light uses approximately four watts Q Will the alarm last longer if I unplug it during the sum mer months and only use it during the winter A No Some comp
50. this pattem will continue to repeat as long as CO is present 1 5 Part One Your Nighthawk CO Alarm How to Test Your Alarm continued NOTE Pressing the Test Reset button tests the functions of the alarm s intemal components circuitry and micro computer YOU DO NOT NEED TO PRESS THE TEST BUITON TO TAKE A CO READING CO readings are automatically shown on the alarm s digital display If the alarm shows zero 0 then no measurable amount of CO has been sensed by the alarm within the past 15 seconds Testing the sensor response While it is not required on occasion you may wish to observe and become familiar with your alarm s response in the actual presence of carbon monoxide The best and safest way to do this is with either a cigarette or an incense stick To perform this test you will need your alarm matches or a butane lighter an ash tray and either a cigarette or an incense stick CAUTION Please refer to the Frequently Asked Questions section for wamings on how NOT to test the sensor response WARNING This test should be done by adults only Children should be wamed never to light matches or butane lighters Please use caution when performing the test described below Avoid bums from flame or hot materials Avoid inhaling exces sive smoke from the cigarette or incense stick Extinguish all flames and properly discard all hot materials Step 1 With a match or a lighter light a single cigarette or incense stick
51. ting is difficult to recreate during an investigation for CO Sometimes the CO problem disappears when a door or window is opened Backdrafting may or may no happen again Part Five Technical Information Product Specifications Power 120V AC units 60 Hz Current 60 mA max Sensor Sensor calibrated at 150 ppm 25 ppm Temperature Operating range 40 F 4 4 C to 100 F 37 8 C Mounting Accessories supplied for wall mount direct plug and table top applications 85 dB at 10 3 4 0 5 KHz pulsing alam LED Operation Blinking dot denotes nomal operation Digital readout 30 999 In alam condition you will hear 4 quick beeps 5 seconds off repeat Battery Backup A OV battery is needed If battery is low or missing while the unit is plugged into a 120V outlet an Lb message will display which will blink altemately with a the CO reading every second and the sounder will chirp every 15 seconds Unit Malfunction En error message will display Intermittent alarm will sound every 30 seconds Refer to pages 1 6 6 3 and 6 4 for other enor conditions Test Reset Button Test button verifies proper unit operation and resets the unit in the event of a CO alarm Peak Level Memory Button When pressed LED will display the highest CO ppm level detected since unit was powered up or since unit was reset with test button Reading will be stored in memory as long
52. ur alam is to retum it to the original place of purchase If you have questions call the KIDDE Safety customer service department at 1 800 880 6788 for assistance SAFETY 1394 South Third Street Mebane NC 27302 Consumer Hotline 1 800 880 6788 www kiddesafety com member Custom Assembled in China with U S and Foreign Components
53. ver use a gas range oven or clothes dryer for heating Never operate unvented gas buming appliances such as kerosene or natural gas space heaters in a closed room Never operate gasoline powered engines like vehicles motorcycles lawn mowers yard equipment or power tools in confined areas such as garages or basements even if an outside door or window is open Never ignore a safety device when it shuts off an appliance Never ignore a CO alarm Be Aware of the Warning Signs of Carbon Monoxide Clues You Can See Streaks of carbon or soot around the service door of your fuel buming appliances A yellow or orange flame may indicate a problem with natural gas appliances Excessive rusting on flue pipes or appliance jackets Loose or missing fumace panel Moisture collecting on the windows and walls of fumace rooms Loose or disconnected vent chimney fireplace or appliance Small amounts of water leaking from the base of the chimney vent or flue pipe Rust on the portion of the vent pipe visible from outside your home The absence of a draft in your chimney indicating blockage Fallen soot from the fireplace chimney Loose damaged or discolored bricks on your chimney Clues You Cannot See 2 2 Intemal appliance damage or malfunctioning components Improper bumer adjustment Hidden blockage or damage in chimneys Part Three What You Should Know Before the Alarm Sounds Learn th
54. with proof of purchase date Please include a note describing the problem when you retum 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 replace ment of the defective product Important Do not remove back cover Back cover removal will void warranty Your Nighthawk Carbon Monoxide Alarm is not a substitute for prop erty disability life or other insurance of any kind Appropriate insur ance coverage is your responsibility Consult your insurance agent To register for your five year factory warranty please fill out the enclosed warranty card completely apply necessary postage and place in the mail You may place the warranty card in a separate envelope if you wish Please use the following address for warranty registration ONLY KIDDE Safety Product Registration Department PO Box 8748 Denver CO 80201 8748 Please send products and all other correspondence to KIDDE Safety Attn Customer Service Department 1394 South Third Street Mebane NC 27302 Warranty information is located on the label on the back of the alarm For your convenience please complete the warranty informa tion before installing the alarm The model number and assembly number can be found on the label on the back of the alarm For Warranty Service In many cases the quickest way to exchange yo
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