Kidde KN-COB-B-LPM Carbon Monoxide Alarm User Manual
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1. bracket in 4 positions every 90 degrees Installation POCO SSE EOE EEE EE OEE E EEE EE SEE EE EEEEE SESE ESE EEESE EOE EEE EE SEEHEEEEEE EOE HOES SEE EEOOSEE OSES EL EEEEELEEE Tum on the A C power The green A C Power On Indicator should be lit when the alarm is operating from A C power e For alarms equipped with 9V battery back up Pull the Battery Pull Tab yellow tab protruding from unit completely out of unit This will automatically connect the battery Tamper Resist Feature To make this CO alarm somewhat tamper resistant a tamper resist feature has been provided Activate the feature by breaking off the four posts in the square holes in the mounting plate see Figure 3A When the posts are broken off the tamper resist tab on the base is allowed to engage the mount ing plate Rotate the alarm onto the mounting plate until you hear the tamper resist tab snap into place locking the alarm Using the tamper resist feature will deter children and others from removing the alarm To remove the alarm press on the tamper resist tab and rotate the alarm off of the mounting plate see Figure 3B Location of Posts TAMPER RESIST FEATURE POCO SESE SEE HEE E OEE EE EEE EEE EE EEOHE SESE ESE EEE TEE OOETE EEE EEEEEHEEEEEEE OE EEE EEE EEH EE EOEEEEEEEE EL EEEEELELO Seven 7 years after initial power up this unit will chirp every 30 seconds to indicate that it is time to replace the alarm After seven years the de2. for a particular purpose are limited in duration to the above warranty period In no event shall the Manufacturer be liable for loss of use of this product or for any indirect special incidental or consequential damages or costs or expenses incurred by the consumer or any other user of this product whether due to a breach of contract negligence strict liability in tort or otherwise The Manufacturer shall have no liability for any personal injury property damage or any special incidental contingent or consequential damage of any kind resulting from gas leakage fire or explosion Some provinces do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitation may not apply to you Some provinces 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 province to province 23 POCO S CEOS EEE EE OEE EE EEH EE EEEHEEEEOEE SESE ESE EEESE HOOT EE EEHEEEEEH ESHEETS EEE EE SEE EEE SESS OSES EL EEEEELEEO Warranty Performance During the above warranty period your product will be replaced with a comparable product if the defective product is returned postage prepaid to Pyrene Coproration Kidde Customer Service Department 1 800 581 6742 together with proof of purchase date Please include a note describing the problem
3. set up Installation POCO S SEE ESSE HEHEHE EEE EEE SEEOEEEEOEE TEESE ESE EEE ECHOES EEE EEEEEHEEEEEE ESE EEEHESEEE EE EEEEEESEEE ELE EEEELEEO Mounting e Remove the mounting plate from the back of the alarm by holding the mounting plate and twisting the alarm in the direction indicated by the OFF arrow on the alarm cover After selecting the proper location for your CO Alarm as described on page 4 and wiring the A C Quick Connector harness as described in Wiring attach the mounting plate to the electrical box To ensure aesthetic alignment of the alarm with the hallway or wall the A line on the mounting plate must be parallel with the me ee ceiling mounted or horizontal when wall mounted Pull the A C Quick Connector through the center hole in the mounting plate and secure the bracket making sure that the mounting screws are positioned in the small ends of the keyholes before tightening Plug the A C Quick Connector into the back of the alarm see Figure 2 making sure that the locks on the connector snap into the unit Push the excess wire back into the electrical box through the hole in the center of the mounting plate FIGURE 2 ATTACHING THE A C QUICK CONNECTOR Install the alarm on the mounting plate and twist the alarm in the direction of the ON arrow on the cover until the alarm ratchets into place this ratcheting function allows for aesthetic alignment Note The alarm will mount to the
4. when you return the unit The replacement product will be in warranty for the remainder of the original warranty period or for six months whichever is longer Other than the cost of postage no charge will be made for replacement of the defective product In many cases the quickest way to exchange your alarm is to return it to the original place of purchase If you have questions call the Kidde Customer service Department Important Do not remove unit back cover Back cover removal will void warranty Your Kidde Carbon Monoxide Alarm is not a substitute for property disability life or other insurance of any kind Appropriate insurance coverage is your responsibility Consult your insurance agent Also Kidde makes no warranty express or implied written or oral including that of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose with respect to the battery The above warranty may not be altered except in writing signed by both parties hereto S Kidde a Protecting your future 130 Esna Park Dr Markham ON L3R 1E3 Consumer Hotline 1 800 581 6742 www kidde ca Made in China 24
5. 120 V A C CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM with Inter connect POCO ESE E SOHO ESEOH HEEL EE HOSE ESSE OES EEEHSOTE ES OSEEE OSES SOSH ETO EEEHEETEESOSETEEEOESESET ESE EESOS EEE ESEOSEEES g Kidde SP SINGLE AND OR MULTIPLE STATION D CSA 6 19 01 CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM This alarm meets CSA 6 19 01 Standard for Residential Carbon Monoxide Alarming Devices with 9V battery badk up no battery back up Manual P N 810 1892 Rev D Model KN COB ICCA 0000 0000 00 Model KN COB ICB CA POPPE CEEOL E OEE EOE EE EEHEEEEEE EEO EEEEEEEEEESE ESET EOE EEEEH EEE EEHEEEEEEE LE EEEEE SESE ES EEEDELEEEE ESE DEEL EOE SINGLE AND OR MULTIPLE STATION CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM This alarm meets CSA 6 19 01 Standard for Residential Carbon Monoxide Alarming Devices Thank you for purchasing this Kidde Nighthawk Carbon Monoxide Alarm This alarm is suitable as a Single Station and or Multiple Station 24 devices alarm and has a five year limited warranty ATTENTION Please take a few minutes to thoroughly read this manual which should be saved for future reference and passed on to any subsequent owner If you have any questions about the operation or installation of your alarm please call our toll free Consumer Hotline at 1 800 581 6742 IMPORTANT This carbon monoxide alarm is designed to detect carbon monoxide from any source of combustion It is not designed to detect smoke fire or any other gas Not suitable for installation in hazardous location
6. Carbon Red LED flashes with 4 quick beeps monoxide beeps Amber LED shows 5 seconds silence alarm initiating alarm repeating Smoke fire Red LED flashes with continuous beeps alarm beeps for four 4 seconds followed by 1 second of silence repeated Lowbattery Red LED flashes every One short chirp 15 seconds every 15 seconds Error service Red LED flashes every One short chirp alarm 30 seconds every 30 seconds Error Red LED constantlyon Constant alarm Normal Red LED flashes with 4 quick beeps Test Reset beeps Green andamber 5 seconds silence function LED s on repeated once WARNING If at any time you test the alarm and it does not perform as described have it replaced immediately Unit Status Normal AC operation sensing no CO and with a good battery Normal DC operation on 9V battery backup Alarm condition Dangerous ree of CO e Receiving signal from an interconnected smoke alarm detecting smoke AC powered and low or missing battery Unit malfunction Very low battery or unit malfunction Unit will not respond to CO Normal operation when Test Reset button is pressed Recommendation None Verify AC power is restored as soon as possible to conserve battery Replace battery Refer to alarm procedure on Page 17 Evacuate by your escape plan Install or replace 9V battery Refer to Page 14 Call Kidde Customer Service Replace 9V battery If condition continues
7. ate ventilation and exhaust systems Please see the next section describing locations to avoid Installation POPPE CEOS EOE EEE EE EEE EEEE ESE EEE EE EOEEOCETE TES OEETE EEE EEO ETH EES EEEE TE EEEE EC ESELELEEEDELESE EEE EEE EL EOE Locations To Avoid To avoid causing damage to the unit to provide optimum performance and to prevent unnecessary nuisance alarms e Do not install in kitchens garages or furnace rooms that may expose the sensor to substances that could damage or contaminate it Do not install in areas where the temperature is colder than 4 4 C 40 F or hotter than 37 8 C 100 F such as crawl spaces attics porches and garages e Do not install within 5 of heating or cooking appliances Kidde recommends 15 feet to prevent nuisance alarms e Do not install near vents flues chimneys or any forced unforced air ventilation openings e Do not install near ceiling fans doors windows or areas directly exposed to the weather e Do not install in dead air spaces such as peaks of vaulted ceilings or gabled roofs where carbon monoxide may not reach the sensor in time to provide early warning e Do not install on a switched or dimmer controlled outlet e Do not install this unit near deep cell large batteries Large batteries have emissions that can cause the alarm to perform at less than optimum performance e Do not obstruct the vents located on the alarm Do not coe the alarm where drapes furni
8. attery installation instructions are provided on the inside of the battery door When installing the battery orient the battery as shown on unit label Press the battery reminder tab down into the battery compartment and install the battery see Figure 4 FIGURE 4 BATTERY REPLACEMENT Battery tab CAUTION If the battery reminder tab is not held down in the battery compartment by the battery the battery door will not close the AC Quick Connector will not attach to the alarm and the alarm will not attach to the mounting plate After installing or changing the battery reinstall your alarm Test your alarm by using the Test Reset button and check that the green Power LED is on 15 Maintenance POCO S CEES EEE SE EOEEHEEEEH EEE EEH EEE EEEE EE ESET EEE E SOOO EEE EE OEE EE EEE SE EEE EE SEEHSE HOES EEEESOEEEEEEELEOE CAUTION This unit is sealed The cover is not removable To keep your alarm in good working order you must fol low these simple steps Test the alarm once a week by pressing the Test Reset button Vacuum the alarm cover once a month to remove accumulated dust Never use detergents or solvents to clean the alarm 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 unit Paint will seal the vents and interfere with proper sensor operation Move the CO Alarm to a remo
9. call Kidde Customer Service CO not detected Alarm for test purposes only NOTE Reference to battery back up operation is only applicable to units that are equipped with battery back up option 12 POCO SSS OEE E OEE TEESE EE EEHTESEEH EEO EEEE EEE OEETE EOE EE SOE EEEEH EE SETEEESESEST EE ESEE ECE SESESEEEDELEEEEE EE EEEL EOE To test the alarm press the Test Reset button If the unit is operating properly you should hear 4 quick beeps followed by 5 seconds of silence followed by 4 quick beeps The red LED will flash along with the beeps and the amber LED will illuminate Within several seconds the unit will return to monitor for carbon monoxide If interconnected to Kidde smoke alarms pressing the Test Reset button on the CO alarm will have no effect on the smoke alarms The smoke alarms will not be tested and will not alarm However when pressing the Test button on an interconnected smoke alarm the CO alarm will emit a Smoke Fire audible and visual alarm pattern of continuous beeps for four 4 seconds followed by 1 second of silence repeated Note You do not need to press the Test button to take a CO reading 13 Battery Replacement POCO SSE E ESCH HES E OEE EE EEEEEEEHHEEEEEEE EE EOE ET EEEE SEE EEETEEEEOEESEHEEEEEEEE OE EH EEE S OOH SE SEES ESESEEESEOEELEEO For alarms equipped with a 9V battery back up the 9 volt battery is to supply short term backup during a power outage When replacing the battery use o
10. erconnected units must be powered from a single circuit e A maximum of 24 Kidde devices may be interconnected in a multiple station arrangement The interconnect system should not exceed the NFPA interconnect limit of 12 smoke alarms and or 18 alarms total smoke CO smoke CO combination heat etc Installation ececococoocsoecocoococsocooooococoocoocoococoocoocococosocoocooccococoocooooooocoocoocooooosocoooooooosooooooooo With 18 alarms interconnected it is still possible to interconnect up to a total of 6 remote signaling devices and or relay modules The maximum wire run distance between the first and last unit in an interconnected system is 305 m 1000 e Make certain alarms are wired to a continuous non switched power line NOTE Use standard CSA Listed household wire 18 gauge or larger as required by local codes available at all electrical supply stores and most hardware stores Wiring Figure 1 illustrates interconnection wiring Improper connection will result in damage to the alarm failure to operate or a shock hazard CAUTION Turn off the main power to the circuit before wiring the alarm FIGURE 1 INTERCONNECT WIRING FUSE OR CIRCUIT BREAKER y Compatible Device Wires on the A C Quick Connector Alarm Harness Black Connected to hot side of A C line White Connected to neutral side of A C line Red Connected to interconnect lines red wires of other units in a multiple station
11. ers portable fuel burning space heaters and generators fireplaces wood burning stoves and certain swimming pool heaters Blocked chimneys or flues back drafts and changes in air pressure corroded or disconnected vent pipes loose or cracked furnace exchangers Vehicles and other combustion engines running in an open or closed garage attached or near a home Charcoal gas grills and hibachis in an enclosed area 21 Carbon Monoxide Safety POC PO ECS E EHO EOE ESE E EEO EE EEE EE EEEEESEEEEEEEOEE SE ETESEEOEETEEEEH EES ETEEESEEEE LE EEE EEC ESESELEEEDEHESEEEEEEHEL EOE The following conditions can result in transient CO situations Excessive spillage or reverse venting of fuel buming appliances caused by e outdoor ambient conditions such as wind direction and or velocity including high gusts of wind and insuf ficient draft in the vent pipes e negative pressure differential resulting from the use of exhaust fans e simultaneous operation of several fuel burning appli ances competing for limited internal air loose vent pipe connections from fuel fired appliances e obstructions or unconventional vent pipe designs that can amplify the above situations e poorly designed or maintained chimneys and or vents Extended operation of unvented fuel burning devices range oven fireplace etc Temperature inversions that can trap exhaust gasses near the ground and a Car idling in an open or closed attached ga
12. hould be mounted in or near bedrooms and living areas It is recommended that you install a Kidde CO alarm on each level of your home When choosing your installation locations make sure you can hear the alarm from all sleeping areas If you install only one carbon monoxide alarm in your home install the alarm near bedrooms not in the basement or furnace room DINING KITCHEN BEDROOM BEDROOM LIVING ROOM BEDROOM Recommended Installation Locations CAUTION This alarm will only indicate the presence of carbon monoxide at the sensor Carbon monoxide may be present in other areas WARNING This product is intended for use in ordinary indoor residentual areas It is not designed to measure compliance with commercial and industrial standards This device is designed to protect individuals from acute effects of carbon monoxide exposure It will not fully safeguard individuals with specific medical conditions If in doubt consult a medical practitioner Individuals with medical problems may consider using warming devices which provide audible and visual signals for carbon monoxide concentrations under 30 ppm This alarm has not been investigated for carbon monoxide detection below 70 ppm IMPORTANT Improper location can affect the sensitive electronic components in this alarm The installation of this device should not be used as a substitute for proper installation use and maintanence of fuel buming appliances including appropri
13. local service fire deptartment or 911 PHONE NUMBER Never restart the source of a CO problem until it has been corrected Never ignore the sound of the alarm 17 Carbon Monoxide Safety POCO C CEOS ESET EOE HOES EHO EE EEEE EEE EEE SEEEESEEEEETE EEE EE SEHHEEEEHEE SE EE EEE SEES ESEOEEE HOSE EE EOEEEL EEO General CO Information Carbon monoxide CO is a colorless odorless and tasteless poison gas that can be fatal when inhaled CO inhibits the blood s capacity to carry oxygen Periodically review this alarm manual and discuss your CO alarm emergency procedure with all the members of your family Never ignore a CO alarm A true alarm is an indication of potentially dangerous levels of carbon monoxide CO alarms 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 Determine if anyone in the household is experiencing symptoms of CO poisoning Many cases of reported CO poisoning indicate that while victims are aware they are not well they become so disoriented they are unable to save themselves by either exiting the building or calling for assistance Also young children and household pets may be the first affected You should take extra precautions to protect high risk persons from CO exposure because they may experience ill effects from carbon monoxide at levels that would no
14. m on the second level near the bedrooms For this reason we recommend you provide complete coverage by placing a CO alarm on every level of the home CO alarms are not smoke alarms CO alarms do not sense smoke or fire For early warning of fire you must install smoke alarms even though carbon monoxide can be generated by a fire 20 Carbon Monoxide Safety POPPE E OEE EEE EEEEEHEEEEE EES EEH EEE E EEE EE EOE EE OEET EE EEHEEEEEH EEO EEE EE ETEE HOE ESELE SESE EHEEEEE SESE EEE EE EES CO alarms should not be used to detect the presence of natural gas methane propane butane or other combustible fuels Instruct children never to touch unplug or otherwise interfere with the alarm Warn children of the dangers of CO poisoning 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 Possible Sources of CO 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 CO can be produced when buring any fossil fuel such as gasoline propane natural gas oil and wood It can be produced by any fuel burmning appliance that is malfunctioning improperly installed or not ventilated correctly such as Automobiles furnaces gas ranges stoves gas clothes dryers water heat
15. nce This cycle repeats as long as a dangerous CO conditions exist The red LED Alarm will flash the same pattern If this unit is interconnected with other Kidde CO alarms the amber LED Initiating Alarm of the unit which first detected the CO will light and remain on until reset The other interconnected CO alarms will also alarm to warn you that CO was detected WARNING For alarms equipped with 9V battery back up When powered by battery backup only after four minutes the alarm will sound and flash only once every minute to conserve battery life Fire Alarm Indicator When an interconnected Kidde smoke alarm detects smoke this CO alarm unit will sound a smoke fire alarm pattern of continuous beeps for four 4 seconds followed by 1 second of silence This cycle repeats as long as smoke signal persists to alert you of the condition If this happens leave the premises immediately by your escape plan and call your local fire department WARNING This unit is not a smoke alarm and will not detect smoke or fire It will only alarm for smoke fire if it o a signal from an interconnected Kidde smoke alarm Note A smoke fire alarm will override a CO alarm condition 11 ecesococooosoococoococsocoocoococsoocooooocooooceoocococosocoocoocoococoocoococoocoooocooooooocsocoocooooosoeooooooo Function LED Display Alarm Sound Normal Green LED constantlyon None operation Normal Green LED flashes every None operation 7 seconds
16. ne of the following approved brands Duracell MN1604 or MX1604 Energizer 522 Gold Peak 1604A These batteries can be purchased where you bought the alarm or at a local hardware store Use of a different battery may have a detrimental effect on the alarm operation The 9 volt battery is not rechargeable If the 9 volt battery is missing disconnected or if the battery s power is low a red LED flash will occur once every 15 seconds accompanied by an audible beep If this happens the battery must be replaced IMPORTANT Constant exposures to high or low humidity may reduce battery life A good safety measure is to replace the battery at least once a year or at the same time as you change your clocks for daylight saving time 14 Battery Replacement POC PO SESE O EHO E EEE SEES EHEEH ESHEETS EEE E ESET E ESET TOES EEEEH EES ETH EE SEEEH LOSE ETOH SES ELELEDELESEEE SESE EE EOE Alarm Removal for alarms equipped with a 9V battery back up If tamper resist feature has been activated refer to tamper resist feature description on page 9 for removal instructions Remove the alarm from the mounting plate by rotating the alarm in the direction of the OFF arrow on the cover To disconnect the AC Quick Connector harness squeeze the locking arms on the sides while pulling the connector away from the bottom of the alarm see Figure 2 After the alarm has been removed you can open the battery door and replace the battery B
17. rage or near a home To be safe know the possible sources of CO in your home Keep fuel burning appliances and their chimneys and vents in good working condition Learn the early symptoms of exposure and if you suspect carbon monoxide poisoning move outside to fresh air and get emergency help Your first line of defense is an annual inspection and regular maintenance of your appliances Contact a licensed contractor or call your local utility company for assistance 22 POCO S ESOS E ESET E EOE EEE E EHH EE SOEEE TEESE ETE EEESEEOOETE EEE EE SEE EE EEH EEO E EEE E SEE EE HOES OSES EEEEEEEELEEE 5 Year Limited Warranty Warranty Coverage The manufacturer warrants to the original consumer purchaser that this product except battery will be free of defects in material and workmanship for a period of five 5 years from date of purchase The manufacturer s liability hereunder is limited to replacement of the product repair of the product or replacement of the product with repaired product at the discretion of the manufacturer This warranty is void if the product has been damaged by accident unreasonable use neglect tampering or other causes not arising from defects in material or workmanship This warranty extends to the original consumer purchaser of the product only Warranty Disclaimers Any implied warranties arising out of this sale including but not limited to the implied warranties of description merchantability and fitness
18. s Illustration POCO HO HOHE HOHE HEE HH EOHEHEEHE HEHEHE E OOOOH ES EOHE OOOOH HT OHHH TOTES HOE EOHEHH HEHEHE ET OEHEHEOOEEE OOOOH EOOE Front Amber Trouble or Back Initiating Alarm LED Tamper Resist Feature Green Power T R Red LED est Reset Alarm LED Battery Compartment Optional AC Connector Pins Specifications POCO C CEES EE HESS EOE EEE EE EHH EEEOEE TEESE ETE EEESEEOOET EEE E SEE EEEEHE ET EEEE HES EEH EE EEEEEELESO EE EEEEELEEO Power 120 volts AC 60 Hz 60 mA max Optional 9 volt battery back up Sensor Electrochemical Temperature Operating Range 4 4 C 40 F to 37 8 C 100 F Humidity Operating range 5 95 non condensing Alarm 89 dB at 10 3 4 0 5 KHz pulsing alarm Interconnection Multiple Station Interconnects directly with Kidde Ionization smoke alarm models 1235 1235CA 1275 1275CA 1285 1285CA Photoelectric smoke alarm models PE120 PE120CA PI2000 PIZ000CA Carbon monoxide alarm models KN COB IC CA KN COB ICB CA KN COP IC CA Combination Carbon monoxide Ion smoke alarm models KN COSM IB KN COSM IBCA Heat alarm models HD135F HD135FCA Strobe light model SL1771 Relay models CO120X SM120X Installation POPPE C SEES E OEE EEE EEE E EEE EE OEESEEEEOEE TEETH ET OEEOE EEE EEE ETEEESESEE EE EEE OESESESEEEDELESEEEEEEEEL EOE This Kidde CO alarm can be used independently or inter connected with other Kidde alarms The alarms s
19. t ordinarily affect a healthy adult Symptoms of CO Poisoning The following common symptoms are related to carbon monoxide poisoning and should be discussed with ALL members of the household Learn the difference between dangerous high mid and low levels Mild Exposure Headaches running nose sore eyes often described as flu like symptoms Medium Exposure Dizziness drowsiness vomiting Extreme Exposure Unconsciousness brain damage death 18 Carbon Monoxide Safety PCP PO SEE EEE OEE EEE EEEEEH EEE EHE EE EEH EEE EOEESEEOEHE EOE EHEEHHEEEEH EEO EES ETE TERETE HESS EOEEEELESEEELEDEEE EOS If you experience even mild symptoms of CO poisoning consult your doctor immediately Because carbon monoxide is a cumulative poison long term exposures to low levels may cause symptoms as well as short term exposures to high levels This Kidde unit has a time weighted alarm the higher the level of carbon monoxide present the sooner the alarm will be triggered This CO alarm can only warn you of the presence of CO It does not prevent CO from occurring nor can it solve an existing CO problem If your unit has alarmed and you ve provided ventilation by leaving your windows and doors open the CO buildup may have dissipated by the time help responds Although your problem may appear to be temporarily solved it s crucial that the source of the CO is determined and that the appropriate repairs are made 19 Carbon Mono
20. te location to prevent possible damage or contamination of the sensor prior to performing any of the following e Staining or stripping wood floors or furniture e Painting or wall papering e Using aerosols or adhesives WARNING Reinstall the CO Alarm as soon as possible to assure continuous protection The following is a list of substances that at high levels can damage the sensor or cause temporary readings that are not carbon monoxide readings 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 after shaves perfumes auto exhaust cold start and some cleaning agents 16 Carbon Monoxide Safety POCO S SHOES EEE EEO EEEEH EE SEEO EEE OEEEE ESOT EEEESEESEEHEEEEHEEOEEHEEEEEE HOE ESEH ESE EESE LESH ELESO EEE EEDELENS Carbon Monoxide Alarm Procedure WARNING Actuation of the CO Alarm indicates the presence of Carbon Monoxide CO which can kill you If alarm signal sounds 4 quick beeps 5 seconds off 1 Immediately move to fresh air outdoors or by an open door or window Check that all persons are accounted for Do not re enter the premises or move away from the open door window until emergency services responders have arrived the premises have been aired out and your alarm remains in its normal operating condition 2 Call your emergency
21. ture or other objects lock the flow of air to the vents Installation POPPE C SEES E OEE E EEE E EEE EE EEE EEO EEE EEE TEESE EEE EE OEETEEEEH EE SEHEEESEEET EE ESEH ECE SESESEEEDE LESSEE EE EDEL EOE Interconnecting This CO Alarm is interconnectable with other multiple station Kidde products refer to list on page 3 It is not designed to be interconnected with any other manufacturer s products e When compatible Kidde smoke alarms and heat alarms are interconnected to your CO alarm they will only respond to a smoke or heat related event e When mixing Kidde alarms which have battery back up with models without battery back up be advised that the models without battery back up will not function during an A C power failure e For alarms that are being used as single station alarms do not connect the red wire to anything Leave the red wire insulating cap in place to make certain that the red wire cannot contact any metal parts or the electrical box e All interconnectable alarms should be installed on a CSA Listed or te artes junction box All connections should be made by a qualified electrician and must conform to article 760 of the US National Electrical Code NFPA 72 and or Canadian Electrical Code having jurisdiction in your area The appropriate P source is 120 Volt AC Single Phase supplied from a non switchable circuit which is not protected by a ground fault interrupter When alarms are interconnected all int
22. vice may no longer detect carbon monoxide accurately and should be replaced immediately To help identify the date to replace the unit a label has been affixed to the side of the alarm Write the Replace by date 7 years from power up in permanent marker on the label Your new Kidde carbon monoxide alarm is a sophisticated electronic device yet very simple to understand The green Power LED will illuminate to identify the unit is monitoring for carbon monoxide If it senses dangerous levels of carbon monoxide the red Alarm LED will flash accompanied with an audible alarm pattern See page 12 for description of alarm patterns However if interconnected to other Kidde alarms or if the backup battery is low or missing or if the unit malfunctions it will display other readings and alarm differently to alert you of specific conditions Please familiarize yourself and other family members to the difference between a CO alarm and an alarm signifying a problem with the unit itself The table on Page 12 illustrates what the audible alarm patterns are and what the recommended actions are 10 PPPOE EOE EEE HE EEO EEE E HEHE SEE EEE EOEE EE EOE ESE EEESE EEE EEE EE EEEHEEEEHEE SEES EEE SEOESESEOE EE LESE EE EEEEELEEO Carbon Monoxide CO Alarm Indicator When the CO alarm senses a dangerous level of CO the unit will emit a loud alarm beeping pattern The alarm pattern is 4 short beeps followed by 5 seconds of sile
23. xide Safety COSCO OHS E EOE E HEHEHE EEH EEE EHEESEES EEE EEEH EEE OEE EE OEEH EEE EEEEH EE OEEE EE EEEE HOLES EES ESE EHEEEEE SESE ELE EEE OLED CO alarms provide early warning of the presence of carbon monoxide usually before a healthy adult would experience symptoms This early warning is possible however only if your Kidde CO alarm is located installed and maintained as described in this manual 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 alarms are not fool proof CO alarms have a limited operational life You must test your CO alarm weekly because it could fail to operate at any time If your CO alarm fails to test properly or if its self diagnostic test reveals a malfunction immediately have the unit replaced CO 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 sensor Please observe cautions in Installation on page 4 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 alar
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