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1. Lb low battery and CO reading while chirping When battery is depleted e 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 alam will not detect CO or gas 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 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 sensors 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 alam is malfunctioning for a description of the characteristics of a malfunctioning alarm 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 alam 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 noti2. 10 40 H 3 relative humidity Tolerance Reading of displayed reading 0 999 ppm H 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 alams 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 and Gas alarms for your particular home is to place CO and Gas alarms near smoke alarms that have been installed to meet current building code requirements Generally one alarm can 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 explain 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 and Gas alarm moni tors the air for the presence of carbon monoxide and computes the levels and length of exposure alarming when you should be concerned about CO exposure For more information about the alam see page 5 1 Q Do
3. a 6 power cord or table top unit all in one Door Latches Depending on how or where you wish to mount your unit you at all four can get exactly what you need for a perfect application These are back door just a few reasons over 4 5 million families have chosen Nighthawk over every other brand for this kind of life saving protection Back Door Nighthawk CO and Gas Alarm KN COEG 3 front view Cord Recess bss Key Holes NIGHTHAWK Carbon Explosive Monoxide Gas Alarm Alarm Digital Slide Support for Display Table Top and Direct Plug Use Rear view with back door removed Power 9V Backup Blinking Cord pris Te Red Dot installed Button Adapter Battery Peak Level Cord Strain Connector Button Relief Sounder Alarm Install 9V battery provided as shown 1 1 Part One Your Nighthawk CO and Gas Alarm Nighthawk s Unique Features Digital Display The continuous digital display shows you the level of carbon monoxide if any the unit is sensing as well as if Gas is present 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 or gas 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 blink
4. headache dizziness weakness nausea vomiting sleepiness and confusion Breathing very high concentrations of carbon monoxide can be lethal in minutes Breathing low concentrations over time is dangerous too 2 1 Long term exposure to low levels could cause permanent 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 While anyone is susceptible experts agree that unbom babies small children senior citizens and people with heart or respiratory prob lems are especially vulnerable to CO and are at the 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 A by product of combustion carbon monoxide can be a potential 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 outdoors where it quickly disperses But even the slightest malfunction or mis use of any of these sources can lead to a build
5. natural Gas we recommend you mount your Nighthawk unit 12 inches away from the ceiling using retractable cord feature to ensure the earliest opportunity to detect a leak What is Propane Propane is typically supplied to homes via delivery truck in liquid form and stored near the home in propane tanks Propane is used by homes in rural areas that do not have natural Gas service Since propane is the most commonly used liquefied petroleum Gas IPG propane and LP Gas are often used synonymously Unlike natural Gas propane is much heavier than air and will collect at lower lev els If you are a user of propane we recommend you mount your ighthawk near the floor using the direct plug in feature to ensure the earliest opportunity to detect a leak 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 accumulates in your bloodstream your body becomes starved for oxygen The amount of carbon monoxide in a person s body can be measured by a sim ple blood test called a carboxyhemoglobin level test The early symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning are often mis taken for the flu
6. Battery Backup Display Shows Alarm Sound Unit Status Flashing dot None Normal battery only operation unit will show reading only if it senses CO or gas Recommended Action Plug in to AC as soon as possible to conserve battery C Steady Err Chirp every Unit malfunctioning when Cc 7 7 and flashing dot 30 seconds battery powered Call KIDDE Safety customer service at 1 800 880 6788 Flashing dot Chirp every Very low battery 30 seconds unit will not respond to CO Replace battery Refer to Step 3 on page ii No display Constant Alarm Near dead battery or unit malfunction po or gas Replace battery If this does not fix condition Call KIDDE Safety customer service at 1 800 880 6788 If at any time you test the alarm and it does not perform as described have it replaced immediately 6 4 Wall Mount Diagram If you are going to mount your Nighthawk CO and Gas alam to the wall you may use this guide for exact placement of the two wall mount screws provided For more information about mount ing to the wall please refer to page 1 4 2 58 Limited Warranty WARRANTY COVERAGE THE MANUFACTURER WARRANTS TO THE ORIGINAL CONSUMER PURCHASER THAT THIS PRODUCT ILL BE FREE OF DEFECTS IN MATERIAL AND WORKMANSHIP RA PERIOD OF FIVE 5 YEARS FROM DATE OF PURCHASE THE
7. DETECT CARBON MONOXIDE NATURAL GAS OR PROPANE IT IS NOT DESIGNED TO DETECT SMOKE FIRE OR ANY OTHER GAS THIS DETECTOR WILL ONLY DETECT THE PRESENCE OF CO NATURAL GAS OR PROPANE PRESENT AT THE SENSOR CO NATURAL GAS OR PROPANE MAY BE PRESENT IN OTHER AREAS NOT SUITABLE FOR INSTALLATION IN HAZARDOUS LOCATIONS AS DEFINED IN THE NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE THIS DETECTOR WILL DETECT CARBON MONOXIDE PRIMARILY AND EXPLOSIVE GAS SECONDARILY CO EVENTS WILL ALWAYS TAKE PRESDENCE OVER EXPLOSIVE GAS EVENTS THROUGHOUT THIS MANUAL THE WORD GAS WILL BE USED TO SPECIFICALLY REFER TO NATURAL GAS OR PROPANE 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 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 and Gas alam Keep the guide in a handy location and refer to it when you have ques tions about your CO and Gas alam its functions and features Part One Your Nighthawk Carbon Monoxide and Explosive Gas Alarm covers the unique features of your Nighthawk carbon monoxide and explosive Gas
8. Extinguish the cigarette or incense stick by pressing the smoldering tip into the ashtray Part One Your Nighthawk CO and Gas Alarm GAS TESTING Step 1 With a butane lighter press the button of the lighter without activating the flint Ensure no heat source or spark is present near you when performing this test Step 2 While holding the button of the lighter down insert the orafice of the lighter into the vents on the front of the unit Hold for 30 60 seconds or until alarm activates Step 3 After the alarm condition is achieved remove the lighter and gently blow in the same area to remove the gas 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 30 secs and An En message will appear on the digital display OR Malfunction Signal Group 2 Microprocessor Failure The alam will sound continuously and The digital display will be blank and The alam cannot be shut off by pushing Test Reset button Unplug the alarm immediately and retum for waranty
9. LIVING ROOM BEDROOM 1 3 Where Not to Install Your CO and Gas 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 and Gas alam in garages or kitchens Installation in these areas could lead to nui sance 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 some Gas appliances can emit a short burst of CO or Gas upon start up This is normal If your CO and Gas alam is mounted too close to these appliances it may alarm often and become a nuisance If you must install a Nighthawk CO and Gas alam near a cooking or heating appliance install AT LEAST 5 feet away from appli ance Do not install in excessively dusty dirty or greasy areas such as kitchens garages and fumace rooms Dust grease or household chemicals can contaminate or coat the alarm s sensors causing the alarm not to operate properly Do not obstruct the vents located at the top and bottom
10. 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 and Gas alarm Please read the entire guide for complete information Setting up your CO and Gas alarm for first time operation Step 1 Determine the best location for your CO and Gas alarm s Refer to page 1 3 for complete information Step 2 Your CO and Gas alarm is equipped to be mounted as a cord ed unit recommended for natural gas detection a direct plug unit recommended for propane gas detection or a table top unit In the as shipped configuration the unit can be plugged directly into a wall socket If your outlets are mounted horizontally please refer to page 1 4 If the trans former adapter is taken out of the unit the unit can be mounted high on the wall while the transformer is plugged into a wall socket The explosive Gas you use will determine if the unit should be mounted high on the wall cord option or low on the wall direct plug option Refer to page 1 4 for 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 MX 1604 or for extended life use an Ultralife lithi um power cell model USVL Any of these batteries can be purchased where you boug
11. 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 ct will be replaced with a comparable product if the defective prod ct is retumed postage prepaid to KIDDE Safety Customer Service Department 1 800 880 6788 together with proof of purchase date Please include a note describing the problem when you etum the nit 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 and Explosive Gas 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 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 Dep
12. 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 this alarm pattem occurs only every 60 seconds f Gas is detected while on battery backup the unit will display Gas and alarm continuously The alarm pattem for Gas is a 1 2 second alarm on 1 2 second of silence repeating For the first four minutes after the unit goes into battery backup operation the explosive gas sensor will operate as if on AC power However after four minutes to extened battery life the unit will go into battery conserve mode and will only sample for explosive gas once every eight minutes Explosive gas could be present during this 8 minute period without the unit going into alarm If the alam is on battery backup for an extended period of time replace the battery to ensure maximum protect tion is provided The battery will last only a couple hours in a Gas alarm condition Note 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 Part One Your Nighthawk CO and Gas Alarm A blinking dot will be displayed and the sounder will chirp every 15 seconds The display will altemate between
13. for methane or propane is detected This early warming is possible however only if your Nighthawk CO and Gas alarm is located installed and maintained as described i this user s guide When on AC power this unit is designed to act as a continuous mon itor it is not designed for use as a short term testing device to per form a quick check for the presence of CO or Gas Alarms have limitations Like any other electronic device CO and Gas alarms are not fool proof CO and Gas alarms have a limited operational life You must test your CO and Gas alarm monthly because it could fail to operate at any time If your CO and Gas alarm fails to test propery or if its self diag nostic test reveals a malfunction immediately have the unit replaced See back page for warranty information CO and Gas alarms can only sense CO that reaches the unit s sensor Carbon monoxide may be present in other areas without reaching 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 sen sor Please observe cautions on page 1 3 Where to install your alarm CO or Gas could be present on one level of the home and not reach the alarm installed on a different level For example CO or Gas in the basement may not reach an alarm on the second level near the bedrooms For this reason we recommend you provide co
14. leaving your windows and doors open the CO or Gas 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 problem is determined and appropriate repairs are made 4 2 Part Five Technical Information Product Specifications 120V AC units 60 Hz Current 120 mA max CO sensor calibrated at 150 ppm 25 ppm Gas sensor calibrated to alarm before 25 of the LEL Temperature Operating range 40 F 4 4 C to 100 37 8 C Mounting Accessories supplied for wall mount or direct plug applications Alam 85 dB at 10 3 4 0 5 KHz pulsing alarm LED Operation Blinking dot on display denotes normal operation Digital readout 30 999 In alarm condition for CO you will hear 4 quick beeps 5 seconds off repeating for CO In alarm condition for GAS you will hear a 1 2 second beep 1 2 second silence repeating for GAS Battery Backup A 9V 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 Power Sensor the sounder will chirp every 15 seconds Unit Malfunction Em error message will display Intermittent alarm will sound every 30 seconds Refer to pages 1 6 6 3 and 6 4 for other error conditions Test Reset Button Test button verifies proper unit operation and resets
15. of the alarm Place the alarm where drapes fumiture or other objects do not block the flow of air to the vents Do not install in dead air spaces such as peaks of vaulted ceilings or gabled roofs where carbon monoxide or Gas may not reach the sensor in 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 sensors to display an inaccurate readings Do not install this alarm in a switch or dimmer controlled outlet Do not install in areas where the temperature is colder than 40 F 4 4 C or hotter than 100 F 37 8 C These areas include uncondi tioned crawl spaces attics porches and garages Extreme tempera tures will affect the sensitivity of the alarm Do not install this unit near deep cell larye batteries Larye batter ies have emissions that can cause the alarm to perform at less than optimum performance Avoid the following Excessive spillage or reverse venting of fuel burning appliances caused by outdoor ambient conditions such as 1 Wind direction 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 Smultaneous operation of several fuel buming applianc
16. possible like TODAY know how severe the problem was before they arrived Please be aware that some service technicians may charge a fee The CO problem was caused by a source that fluctuates on to inspect your home even if the source of CO or Gas is not and off sometimes creating CO and sometimes not Such a found You may wish to find out if you will be charged for the situation makes it nearly impossible to pinpoint the source service and the amount of the fee before you request service of CO ina short period of time Some public utilities do not charge for inspection Some service A technicians do not charge if you purchased your appliance from The cause of CO problem was backdrafting when air in them To know for sure you need to ask before the technician a chimney or flue is sucked into the home instead of _ comes to your home Repair work or replacement of appliances venting outside The exact situation that created a negative may be necessary to fix the problem that is creating the CO or air pressure inside the home the cause of backdrafting is Gas in your home Remember a CO and Gas alarm can only difficult to recreate during an investigation for CO wam you of the presence of CO or Gas it does not prevent C Sometimes the CO problem disappears when a door or or Gas from occuning nor can it solve an existing CO or Gas window is opened Backdrafting may or may not problem happen again Because you ve provided ventilation by
17. slide support and stand on table bedside stand chest of drawers etc refer to diagram on page 1 1 Back of unit when used 1 5 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 indicating the alam is in the start up mode The three eights will remain for approximately 20 seconds You should see a blinking red dot to the lower right of the digi tal display The blinking dot shows that the alarm is operating Within 20 seconds your CO alarm will start rare monitoring for CO Within 2 minutes your ner eo alarm will start monitoring for Gas Note The number will probably be zero 0 This is a normal condition for most households and shows that no measurable amount of CO or Gas is being detected The alarm has begun monitoring the air for carbon monoxide and Gas 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 automatically switch to its battery backup mode and you will notice the following After 4 minutes the digital display will show a blinking dot only this helps conserve the battery s power The digital display will show a number for CO or show GAS only if it senses carbon monoxide or Gas while in backup mode f CO is
18. 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 out let that is mounted horizontally sideways 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 amows on the thumb grips 6 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 fimly 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 Part One Your Nighthawk CO and Gas Alarm Wall Mounted Alarm First refer to Where to Install Your CO and Gas alarm on page 1 3 for general guidelines as to where to locate your CO and Gas alam Installation tips for power cord models The power cord option provides more flexibility in mounting locations and allows the alarm t
19. the unit in the event of a CO and Gas 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 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 lb Five year warranty from date of purchase against defects in material and workmanship How the Unit Determines When to Alarm Your Nighthawk alarm uses advanced technology to monitor the environment in your home and wam you of unacceptable levels of carbon monoxide or Gas An intemal microcomputer works togeth er with the sensors inside the alarm to determine the levels of carbon monoxide or Gas in the air The microcomputer is calibrated to trig ger the unit s alarm before most people would experience any symp toms of carbon monoxide poisoning or in the case of natural Gas or propane the alarm will trigger before 25 of the lower explosion limit LEL Because carbon monoxide is a cumulative poison 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 pre sent the sooner the alarm will be triggered This Nighthawk alarm meets the alarm response time requirements of UL Standard 2034 which are as follows for CO
20. to the difference between a CO reading a Gas reading and a reading signifying a problem with the alarm itself Start up and Normal Operation Readings Display Shows Alarm Sound Unit Status Recommended Action Brief 888 One short chirp Self checking when AC powered Test button was pressed or unit was first powered None Unit should return to zero within a minute Lb flashes One short chirp Start up or reset phase when Install or Replace 9V battery alternately every 15 seconds AC powered and low battery Refer to page 1 4 with 0 or missing battery flashes alternately Steady 0 None Normal AC operation sensing None and flashing dot no CO or Gas and with good battery Steady display of 4 quick beeps High level of CO detected Refer to page 4 1 CI high number in the 5 seconds off N E E undreds of ppm repeating and flashing dot E T GAS 1 2 scond Unit has Refer to LIII beep 1 2 second detected Gas page 4 2 silence repeating If at any time the alarm does not perform as described have it replaced immediately 6 3 Part Six Display Reading and What They Mean Display Shows Alarm Sound Unit Status Steady Err Chirp every Unit malfunctioning when Cc T D and flashing dot 30 seconds AC powered Recommended Action Call KIDDE Safety customer service at 1 800 880 6788 Readings You May See When Unit is on Temporary
21. At 70 ppm the unit must alarm within 60 240 minutes At 150 ppm the unit must alam within 10 50 minutes At 400 ppm the unit must alarm within 4 15 minutes This Nighthawk alarm meets the alarm response time requirements of UL Standard 1484 which are as follows for Gas This unit shall alarm before 25 of the LEL of either natural Gas or propane is detected In all cases the unit will detect carbon monoxide as a priority over Gas If the device is detecting Gas then detects an amount of CO to cause an alam the device will stop alarming for Gas and alarm for CO 5 1 WARNING This product is intended for use in ordinary indoor loca tions of family living units It is not desi ae to measure compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration OSHA commer cial or industrial standards Individuals with medical VE may consider using waming devices which provide audible and visual sig nals for carbon monoxide concentrations under 30 ppm Accuracy of the Digital Displa Each Nighthawk CO and Gas alam is calibrated at a CO concentration of 150 ppm in air at 80 F 10 F and 40 3 relative namig ity Depending on the ambient condition temperature humidi ity and the condition of the sensor the alarm readings may vary Under the same ambient conditions the device will alarm for Gas before 25 of the LEL is reached The digital reading tolerances are Ambient 80 F 10 F atmospheric pressure H
22. I have to press the test button to get a CO or Gas reading A No Your Nighthawk CO and Gas alarm continuously moni tors the air for carbon monoxide and gas An updated reading is shown on the digital display every 15 seconds If there is no CO or Gas present the digital display will show a zero The alarm will alert you to the presence of CO or Gas automatically To test the intemal components and circuitry of your alarm press the Test Reset button For complete instructions on testing your alam see page 1 5 6 Q What happens if the power goes out A Ifa good battery is in the unit the alarm will display a blink ing dot for at least 20 hours while still providing protection against CO or Gas exposure Please note however that the alarm will sample for the presence of gas once every eight minutes while on battery backup Gas could be present during this eight minute period without alarming Please see page 1 5 6 1 Q How do I get the alarm to show something besides 0 OR How can I determine if the sensors are 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 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 pag
23. 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 HIS WARRANTY EXTENDS TO THE ORIGINAL CONSUMER PUR CHASER OF THE PRODUCT ONLY Warranty Disclaimers Any implied warranties arising out of this 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 a 4 Warranty Registration Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied waman ty lasts so the above limitation may not apply to you Some states do not
24. NIGHTHAWK By KIDDE Safety AC Powered with Battery Backup Car bon Monoxide and Explosive Gas Alarm User s Guide See pages 4 1 and 4 2 for What to do When the Mus Alarm Sounds LISTED SINGLE STATION CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM Nighthawk CO and Gas Alarm with Digital Display Peak Level Memory LISTED and 9V Battery Backup SO DELO Model KN COEG 3 Carbon Monoxide Alarm For questions concerning your Carbon Monoxide and Explosive Gas Alarm please call our Consumer Hotline at 1 800 880 6788 Please have the following information ready when calling CO and Gas Alarm Model number located on back of alarm CO and Gas Alarm Assembly number located on back of alarm Date of Manufacture located on the back of the alarm Date of Purchase O Where Purchased Includes 9V Battery 810 1571 REV C 03 01 Table of Contents About this User s Guide 0 000 i Introduction 0 0 c cece cence eee nes i Quick Set Up Guide 0 cece eee ii Part One Your Nighthawk Carbon Monoxide CO and Gas Part Three What You Should Know Before the Alarm Sounds Leam the difference between dangerous levels Alarm high levels mid levels and low levels of CO 31 About your CO and Gas alam 1 1 2 Determine if anyone in the household is at high risk What CO and Gas alarms can and cannot do 1 2 for CO
25. age 5 1 To Reset the Peak Level Memory Step 1 Press the peak level button Step 2 With the peak level button still 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 and Gas within a few minutes Part Two Carbon Monoxide and Gas What is Carbon Monoxide Carbon monoxide CO is an odorless colorless poisonous Gas cre ated when any fuel is bumed Gasoline propane natural Gas oil wood coal and even tobacco When combustion air is limited 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 pub lic about the dangers of this deadly household poison What is Natural Gas Natural Gas is typically supplied through a main utility line connect ed to your home If you do not live in a rural area you are likely to be a user of natural Gas It is the dominant energy used for home heating with about 55 percent of American homes using Gas Natural Gas is a fossil fuel comprised almost entirely of Methane Methane is much lighter than air and will rise rapidly in air If you are a user of
26. alarm how and where to install it as well as information on testing and maintaining your unit Part Two Carbon Monoxide and Gas contains valuable information about carbon monoxide CO and gas 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 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 and Gas unit will alam 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 or Gas in your home Part Five Technical Information covers the technical specifications of your Nighthawk CO and Gas alam 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 alarm is an importa
27. artment 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 alam 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 your alarm 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 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
28. ay notice levels of 30 or more for short periods of time by using the Peak level memory feature on the Nighthawk alam you can view concentrations of CO between 11 and 30 PPM Use the low level concentrations shown in memory as a tool in identifying the soure of the CO It may be helpful to purchase additional Nighthawk alarms to place in different locations through out your house to isolate the CO soume Monitor the CO concentrations shown in the peak level memory to see if readings occur in certain areas at certain times of the day or near a particular appliance Once the source is located correcting the problem may be as easy as open ing a window venting an appliance hacking a car out of the garage a safe distance from living quarters closing the garage door and letting the car wam up outside It could be possible that a weather condition caused the 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 hamful If this happens the CO and Gas alarm will detect the dangerous level and alam notifying you and oth ers of the conditions DO NOT ignore high concentration readings above 30 PPM ora CO and Gas alarming device that is in alam 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 p
29. between dangerous levels high levels mid levels and low levels for an average healthy adult 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 Follow the 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 them for signs of possible CO pois
30. ce the following The dipl shows three eights then shows the word GAS in the display while the unit is sounding 3 half second beeps Then the display shows a number usu ally around 200 You should then hear 4 quick beeps followed by 5 seconds of silence followed by 4 quick beeps repeating until reset stops The unit will then show the three eights for several seconds It will then retum to monitoring for carbon monoxide and Gas Blinking Dot Familiarize yourself and household members with the alarm pat tem described above for a Gas event and a CO event While on AC power in the event of a CO or Gas incident the appropriate pattern will continue to repeat as long as CO or Gas is present 1 6 How to Test Your Alarm continued NOTE Pressing the Test Reset button tests the functions of the alarm s internal components circuitry and micro computer YOU DO NOT NEED TO PRESS THE TEST BUTTON TO TAKE A CO OR GAS READING CO readings or the presence of Gas are automatically shown on the alamm s digital display If the alarm shows zero 0 then no measurable amount of CO or Gas 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 or Gas The best and safest way to do this is with either a cigarette or an incense stick To per form this t
31. e 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 or a Gas alarm This is a simulated read ing the alarm displays as it tests its electronics The numbers dis played when the Test Reset button is pushed should be between 100 to 400 usually around 200 These numbers are shown after the Gas test is complete 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 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 insid
32. e the home as well as within the garage Part Six Frequently Asked Questions 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 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 Will the alarm last longer if I unplug it during the sum mer months and only use it during the winter A No Some components of the alarm can deteriorate over time if not used regularly We recommend the alarm be plugged in continuously for maximum alarm life 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 alam not be installed in areas where temperatures fall below 40 F 4 4 C or tise above 100 37 8 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 mea
33. es 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 buming devices range oven fireplace etc Temperature inversions which can trap exhaust Gasses near the ground Car idling in an open or closed attached garage or near a home How to Install Your Alarm Your Nighthawk CO and Gas alarm with its removable adapter allows you to install the alarm as a wall mounted unit for nat ural Gas detection and CO a direct plug unit for propane and CO or as a table top unit To install the battery open the back door and snap battery connector onto battery You will hear the alam sound peel to indicate the unit is receiving power Place battery into battery compartment and replace back door Direct Plug Alarm First refer to Where to Install Your CO and Gas alarm on page 1 3 for general guidelines as to where to locate your CO and Gas alam In its as shipped configuration your Nighthawk CO and Gas alarm is ready to be plugged directly into a close to the floor wall oes Back of unit when socket This is the recommended used as divect plug configuration for detecting CO and propane for CO and propane detection To install 1 Choose a standard 120V outlet to plug alarm into 2 Pull
34. est you will need your alam 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 warmed never to light matches or butane lighters Please use caution when perfoming the test described below Avoid burns 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 CARBON MONOXIDE TESTING Step 1 With a match or a lighter light a single cigarette or incense stick Extinguish the match or lighter Make sure an ashtray is available to discard ashes matches and the bumed cigarette or incense stick Step 2 Hold the smoldering cigarette or incense stick 2 3 inches directly below the bottom air vents of the CO and Gas alam making 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 or until you see a reading on the display Note Do not hold the cigarette or incense stick clos er than one inch to the alarm as smoke will cause a yellow stain to develop on the alarm s outer case Step 4 Your unit will probably not alarm during this test If it does you can silence it by pressing Test Reset button and remov ing the source of CO Step 5
35. exchange see Warranty on back page 1 7 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 or GAS every second If this happens you need to replace the battery 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 alam 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 If your alarm sounder is beeping and you are not sure if itis a CO and Gas alarm or a malfunction alert reset the alarm open win dows for ventilation extinguish all open flames do not activate any electrical switch and evacuate the premises immediately Then call the KIDDE Safety toll free consumer hotline at 800 880 6788 for assistance Part One Your Nighthawk CO and Gas Alarm How to Know If Your Alarm is Malfunctioning continued Never ignore an alarm A true alarm is an indication of poten tially dangerous levels of carbon monoxide or Gas How to Care for Your Alarm To keep your alarm in good working order you must follow t
36. g in oxygen When CO poisoning is severe for example when there is an altered state of conscious ness high pressure oxygen therapy in a special hyperbaric chamber may be used A physician will make this determination and administer treatment if necessary What to DO if the Alarm Sounds for Gas Activation of the Gas alarm indicates the presence of an explosive Gas which can cause an explosion and or fire When the unit senses either natural Gas or propane the display will show GAS and emit a loud alarm pattern The alarm pattern for Gas is a 1 2 second beep followed by a 1 2 second of silence then repeating Know how to respond to a CO or Gas emergency If the unit alarms for Gas 1 Evacuate the premises 2 Do not activate any electrical switch or telephone 3 Contact your fire department Calling a Qualified Technician to Find and Repair Sometimes it s Difficult to Find the Source of the Problem CO in a Home If you call a qualified service technician such as a licensed heat It can be difficult for responders to locate the source s of CO if ing contractor utility service technician or fuel provider to The house was ventilated before they arrived and the fresh inspect your home for possible sources of CO or Gas leak Do air caused the CO to dissipate The peak level function on not restart these appliances until the problem is comected your Nighthawk CO and Gas alarm helps the responders Request service for as soon as
37. hese simple steps WHAT YOU SHOULD DO 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 e Instruct children never to touch unplug or otherwise interfere with the alarm WHAT YOU SHOULD NOT DO e Never use detergents or solvents to clean the alam Chemicals can permanently damage or temporarily contaminate the sensor Avoid spraying air fresheners hair spray paint or other aerosols near the alarm Do not paint the alam Paint will seal the vents and interfere with proper sensor operation Do not mount the alam directly above or near a diaper pail as high amounts of methane Gas can cause a Gas alam Note If you will be staining or stripping wood floors or furniture painting wall papering or using aerosols or adhesives for a do it yourself project or hobby before you begin Remove the alarm to aremote location to prevent possible damage to or conta mination of the sensor You may wish to unplug the alam 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 an alam Methane propane iso butane ethylene ethanol alcohol carbon monoxide iso propanol benzene toluene ethyl acetate hydrogen hydrogen sulfide sulfu
38. ht 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 alam 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 First install the 9V battery then plug the alarm into a standard unswitched 120 volt AC electric outlet in one of the configu rations listed in step 2 Step 5 At power up you will see a flashing red dot and three eights in the digital display indicating the alarm is warming up After approximately 20 seconds the unit will start sam pling for CO After approximately 2 minutes the unit will start sampling for gas During this period a number will appear on the digital display The number on the digital display should be zero 0 If not see page 1 5 for complete information on normal operating characteristics Step 6 Wait 2 to 3 minutes after power up and 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 hear 3 slow beeps with GAS appearing in the digital display Then you will hear 4 quick beeps followed by 5 seconds of silence then 4 quick beeps repeating while a number usually around 200 is displayed In normal opera tion the repeating slow beeps with GAS showing in the dis play is the alarm condition notifying yo
39. ing 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 alam This will reset the unit and it will then again start monitoring for CO or Gas if CO concentration is above 70 ppm the alarm will again sound within 6 minutes It s also used when resetting the peak level emory 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 fea ture 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 Sensors The CO sensor is a highly sensitive electrochemical sensor that is CO specific to help avoid false alarms Tum to page 1 7 for more information on how to care for and protect the alarm The Gas sensor is a metal oxide sensor designed to detect natural gas methane or propane Sounder Alarm This is the loud 85 decibel pulsing alarm that will sound to alert you to a potential problem Alarm condition for CO is 4 quick beeps fol lowed by 5 seconds of silence followed by 4 quick beeps Repeat with a number showing in the display CO concentration in PPM The alarm pattem for Ga
40. iod according to OSHA ene m 100 i PP 200 ppm Slight headache 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 800 ppm Dizziness nausea and convulsions within 45 minutes Unconsciousness within above if no one is 2 hours Death within 2 3 hours experiencing symptoms 1 600 ppm Headache dizziness and nausea within 20 minutes Death within 1 hour Dangerous Levels 3 200 ppm Headache dizziness and nausea within 5 10 minutes Death within 25 30 minutes cary ae 6 400 ppm Headache dizziness and nausea within 1 2 minutes Death within 10 15 minutes experiencing symptoms 12 800 ppm Death within 1 3 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 for Carbon Monoxide 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 Com
41. mon Mild Exposure Symptoms familiar with Slight headache nausea vomiting fatigue flu like symptoms these common Common Medium Exposure Symptoms CO Throbbing headache drowsiness confusion fast heart rate 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 and Gas alarm indicates the presence of Carbon Monoxide CO or explosive Gas which can KILL YOU When the CO and Gas alarm senses a dangerous level of CO the unit will emit aloud alarm pattern and display the concentra tion of CO in parts per million PPM The alarm pattern is 4 short beeps followed by 5 seconds of silence followed by 4 short beeps repeating 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 or Gas emergency Periodically review this user s guide and discuss with all members of your family If the alarm sounds for carbon monoxide 1 Operate test reset button PHONE NUM BER 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 acc
42. mplete coverage by placing a CO and Gas alarm on every level of the home This unit is not a smoke alarm It will not sense smoke or fire For early waming of fire you must install smoke alarms even though car bon monoxide can be generated by a fire CO and Gas 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 Your CO Gas alarm is not designed to continually detect explosive gas while on battery only operation The CO Gas alarm is provided with a 9 volt battery backup for short term protection against the presence of carbon monoxide or explosive gas For the first four min utes after the unit goes into battery backup operation the explosive gas sensor will operate as if on AC power However after four min utes to extened battery life the unit will go into battery conserve mode and will only sample for explosive gas once every eight min utes Explosive gas could be present during this 8 minute period without the unit going into alam Part One Your Nighthawk CO and Gas Alarm Where to Install Your CO and Gas Alarm WHEN CHOOSING YOUR INSTALLATION LOCATIONS MAKE SURE YOU CAN HEAR THE ALARM FROM ALL SLEEP ING AREAS Mounting Configuration Since CO generally mixes well with air mounting the Nighthawk CO and Gas alarm should depend on the type of explosive Gas you intend to detect Ifyou are not cer
43. n everything is OK I m thinking I can return the alarm since every thing checks out OK A This alam 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 or Gas Remember a problem can occur at any time even after a pro fessional inspection has determined that everything is in proper working order Examples of problems that can develop are a crack in a fumace heat exchanger a leak in a water heater vent a bird s nest blocking a flue or a Gas line fitting becomes loose 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 and explosive Gas alarm is a sophisticated electronic device yet very simple to understand Basically the unit will display a 0 if it does not sense carbon monoxide or Gas and if you have a good 9V backup battery installed If it senses carbon monoxide it will display a reading in parts per million of carbon monoxide or GAS if either natural Gas or propane has been detected However if the backup battery is low or missing or if the unit malfunctions it will display other readings and alarm differ ently to alert you that something is wrong with the alam Please familiarize yourself and other family members
44. nt part of your family s home safety plan As a new owner of a CO and Gas alarm there are some basic facts you should know for your protec tion and convenience Carbon monoxide CO is invisible odorless tasteless and non ini tating completely undetectable to your five senses That s why it s so important to your safety that you have a carbon monoxide and explosive Gas alarm Natural Gas is typically supplied through a main utility line con nected to your home If you do not live in a rural area you are like ly to be a user of natural Gas It is the dominant energy used for home heating with about 55 percent of American homes using Gas Natural Gas is a fossil fuel comprised almost entirely of Methane Methane is much lighter than air and will rise rapidly in air If you are a user of natural Gas we recommend you mount your Nighthawk unit 12 inches away from the ceiling using retractable cord feature to ensure the earliest opportunity to detect a leak Propane is typically supplied to homes via delivery truck in liquid form and stored near the home in propane tanks Propane is used by homes in rural areas that do not have natural Gas service Since propane is the most commonly used liquefied petroleum Gas LPG propane and LP Gas are often used synonymously Unlike natural Gas propane is much heavier than air and will collect at lower lev els If you are a user of propane we recommend you mount your Nighthawk near the floo
45. o be easily installed at eye level Note If you mount the alarm high on a 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 or natural Gas may not reach the sensors as a wall mount for natural gas and CO A detection Note Do not cover the alarm 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 1 Follow steps 1 4 in the previous column under To Rotate 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 users guide to locate holes 6 Hook the Nighthawk CO and Gas alarm unit over the screw onto keyhole in back of unit 7 Plug cord into electrical outlet Table Top Alarm You can also use your Nighthawk CO and Gas alarm as a table top unit Simply follow the above steps for removing adapter then instead of mounting to a wall simply pull out
46. oning because they might have trouble 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 Is 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 If anyone in the household is at high risk for CO poisoning we urge you to take extra precaution to prevent possible poisoning You should consider a more sensitive alarm for your home safety 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 the source of the CO problem has been identified and corrected Understand the Effects of Carbon Monoxide Exposure Low Levels Concentration 0 In Alir F ee 50 ppm and ppm parts per million Approximate Inhalation Time and Symptoms Developed z 50 ppm The maximum allowable concentration for continuous exposure for healthy adults oe bai 3 in any 8 hour per
47. ounted 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 CO and Gas 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 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 PHONE NUMBER 4 1 Part Four What to Do if the Alarm Sounds for Gas Treatment for CO Poisoning Any person who is suspected to have carbon monoxide poisoning should leave the potentially dangerous environment get fresh 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 bloodstream For this test to be accurate it must be done immediately after CO exposure Acute CO poisoning is usually treated by breathin
48. poisoning 0 cece cece eee eee eee 31 Where you should install your CO and Gas alarm 1 3 Understand the effects of carbon monoxide exposure 3 1 sa due eer ee and Gas alam 134 Part Four What to Do When the Unit Alarms e Noma opening Cee a ec a L5 How to respond to a CO emergency 41 2 How to test your CO and Gasalam 00 1 6 How to respond oa Gas emergency How to know if your CO and Gas alarm is malfunctioning Who you should call if you suspect you have CO or Gas 178 inyourhome cece scene eee eee 4 2 cionta tr your CO and Gas alam ee 18 Sometimes it is difficult to find the source of CO 42 The peak level memory button 05 1 8 Saat 5 er Information zi uct Specifications a pba ae Monoxide and Gas 2 1 How the unit determines when to alam 5 1 Whatis natural Gas oo sc cece ceecceeveeeues Jsf Part Six Frequently Asked Questions 6 1 2 e Whatis propane u saaa 2 1 Plus Display readings and what they mean 6 3 4 What are the effects of CO exposure 2 1 Limited Warranty Where does CO come from a an 2 1 Warranty Registration 00 Back Page Where does Gas come from bette teens 2 1 e Warranty Service 0 0 00 cece eee e ee eee Back Page e Could your family be at risk from CO poisoning 2 1 IMPORTANT THIS CARBON MONOXIDE AND EXPLOSIVE GAS ALARM IS DESIGNED TO
49. r using the direct plug in feature to ensure the earliest opportunity to detect a leak Both Propane and Natural Gas are colorless and odorless For safety reasons an ordorant Mercaptan is added so that any leak can be detected by smell The common detection threshold for smelling the Gases is around 20 of the lower explosion limit LEL This can vary geatiy depending on the individuals sense of smell and how long they have been exposed to it The LEL of each of these gases defines the bottom range of flammability for the Gas Your Nighthawk is calibrated to alarm before 25 of the LEL of either Gas detected Therefore itis possible that you may smell Gas before the alarm is activated If ie are not sure which Gas your home uses contact your utility company Please take the time to read this guide from cover to cover to famil iarize yourself with the facts about carbon monoxide natural Gas and propane Know 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 read ily 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 rea son Thank you for making Nighthawk a part of your complete home safety pro With proper installation and use your new Nighthawk CO and Gas alarm should provide you with years of dependable service
50. r 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 The Peak Level Memory Button Although the peak level feature will display levels below 30 PPM of CO these levels will not result in an alam no matter how long the device is exposed to these levels 1 8 The peak level feature is helpful in identifying low level CO occurrences 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 Gas events will not be displayed when pressing the peak level memory button Concentrations of CO between 0 and 30 PPM can often occur in nomad 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 Nomnally the digital display will read 0 and under certain conditions you m
51. s is a 1 2 second alarm on 1 2 second of silence repeating with GAS shown in the display Caution Continuous exposure to this sound level at close range over an extended period of time may cause hearing loss We recommend 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 keyholes slide onto the screws in the wall See How to install your alarm on page 1 4 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 and Gas alarm is not battery operated The 9V battery is to supply a short term backup anne power outage In the event of a power outage a fully charged 9V battery will continue operating the CO alam for at least 20 hours unless Gas is detected during ey backup conditions This will significantly shorten the bat ry life 1 2 What Carbon Monoxide and Explosive Gas Alarms Can and Cannot Do This unit is designed to sense unacceptable levels of CO or Gas fro malfunctioning fumaces appliances Gas engines or other sources This unit will provide early waming of the presence of carbon monoxide usually before a healthy adult would experience symp toms It will provide waming of a Gas condition before 25 of the LEL
52. s 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 alam or Gas alam 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 furnace 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 Internal 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 the difference
53. tain which type of Gas you are using in your home please read about natural Gas and propane in the introduction on page i If you are a user of natural Gas we recommend you mount your Nighthawk unit high on the wall no closer than 6 inches from the ceiling using the extendable cord feature to ensure the earliest opportunity to detect a Natural Gas leak If you are a user of propane we recommend you mount your Nighthawk near the floor using the direct plug in feature to ensure the earliest opportunity to detect a propane leak LOCATION Your Nighthawk CO and Gas alarm should be mounted in or near bedrooms and living areas or wherever you suspect a CO or Gas exposure is likely It is recommended that you install a Nighthawk CO and Gas alam on each level of a multi level home In the event of a CO alarm two self adhesive labels are includ ed with the CO and Gas alam 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 presence of carbon monoxide or Gas at the sensor Carbon monoxide or Gas may be present in other areas IMPORIANT Improper location can affect the sensitive elec tronic components in this alam Please see the next section describing where NOT to install this alarm Recommended Locations Upper Levels of Home DINING KITCHEN BEDROOM BEDROOM
54. 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 professionals 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 fumace and water heater Notice problems that could indicate improper appliance operation Decreasing hot water supply Furnace unable to heat house or runs constantly Sooting especially on appliances Unfamiliar or burning 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 Never burn 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 Never use a Ga
55. u that either natural Gas or propane is being detected The 4 quick beeps 5 sec onds of silence repeating while a number is shown in the digital display indicates that the alarm is in a condition noti fying you that carbon monoxide is being detected For com plete testing information refer to page 1 5 Step 7 While testing the alarm have someone else check that the alarm can be heard easily from the sleeping areas The unit should be located where it can wake you if it alarms at night Se 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 We recommend that you cover the sound holes while testing That s it Your Nighthawk CO and Gas alarm is now moni toring for the presence of carbon monoxide and explosive Gas Part One Your Nighthawk CO and Gas Alarm About Your CO and Gas Alarm Nighthawk CO and Gas Alarm rear view The number one feature that sets Nighthawk apart from other Removable Thumb Grip for alams is its unique digital display that gives you a continuos read Adapter Adapter Badk Door out of CO levels from 30 999 parts per million and an easy method Release Slide Down for determining if Gas is being detected The digital display serves as an early warning of CO or Gas presence Nighthawk is the only CO and Gas alarm that gives you the choice of a direct plug
56. up of carbon monox ide in your home that can become deadly before you d even know its there And you don t have to have ancient appliances to have a problem Today s more energy efficient airtight home designs can trap CO pol luted 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 work ing condition Leam the early symptoms of exposure and if you sus pect carbon monoxide poisoning move outside to fresh air and get emergency help A blood test can confirm that CO caused the prob lem Your first line of defense is an annual inspection and regular mainte nance 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 and Gas alarm Part Two Carbon Monoxide and Gas What You Should Not Do Home Safety Tips wee You Can Do Buy only appliances approved by a nationally recognized testing laboratory Choose fuel buming appliances that can be vented
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