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Carbon Monoxide Alarm
User’s Guide
Models: KN-COB-B-LP and
KN-COPP-B-LP (with Digital Display)
KN-COB-B-LP
KN-COPP-B-LP
with Digital Display
� Digital Display
� Peak Level Memory
� 3-AA Battery Operation
ATTENTION: Please take a few minutes to thoroughly read
this user’s guide which should be saved for future reference
and passed on to any subsequent owner.
Manual P/N 21008088 Rev. A 8/10 2531-7201-00
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What to do When the Alarm Sounds! Carbon Monoxide Alarm Procedure WARNING: Activation of the CO Alarm indicates the presence of Carbon Monoxide (CO) which can kill you. 1) Operate the Test/Reset button; 2) Call your emergency services (Fire Department or 911); PHONE NUMBER: 3) Immediately move to fresh air - outdoors or by an open door/ window. Do a head count to check that all persons are accounted for. Do not reenter the premises nor move away from the open door/window until the emergency
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Welcome Note: Many times throughout this User’s Guide, we will refer to Carbon Monoxide as “CO”. This Kidde carbon monoxide (CO) alarm is an important part of your family’s home safety plan. This alarm has been designed and tested to detect CO buildup in a residential environment. Your alarm is for use specifically in the home. As an owner of a CO alarm, there are some basic facts you should know about for your protection. Many people think that CO alarms operate like smoke alarms. Like sm
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Important Warning Statements WARNING: This product is intended for use in ordinary indoor locations of family living units. It is not designed to measure compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), commercial or industrial standards. It is not suitable for installation in hazardous locations as defined in the National Electric Code. The installation of this device should not be used as a substitute for proper installation, use and maintenance of fuel burning appl
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1. Information About Carbon Monoxide General Carbon Monoxide Information Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless and tasteless poison gas that can be fatal when inhaled. CO inhibits the blood’s capacity to carry oxygen. Periodically review this alarm manual and discuss your CO alarm emer- gency procedure with all the members of your family. Never ignore a CO alarm. A true alarm is an indication of potentially dangerous levels of CO. CO alarms are designed to alert you to the presence of CO
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1. Information About Carbon Monoxide Carbon Monoxide PPM Levels (model KN-COPP-B-LP with digital display only) Model KN-COPP-B-LP is equipped with a digital display that shows levels of CO (displayed in PPM – parts per million). Learn the difference between dangerous, high, mid and low levels. Dangerous Levels: When someone is experiencing symptoms of CO poisoning and CO read- ings are generally above 100 PPM. Anytime someone is experiencing the symptoms of CO poisoning this should be treate
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1. Information About Carbon Monoxide roded 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. � Burning charcoal or fuel in grills and hibachis in an enclosed area. Conditions That Can Produce Carbon Monoxide The following conditions can result in transient CO situations: � Excessive spillage or reverse venting of fuel-burning appliances caused by outdoor ambient conditions, s
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1. Information About Carbon Monoxide Because carbon monoxide is a cumulative poison, long-term exposures to low levels may cause symptoms, as well as short-term exposures to high levels. This Kidde unit has a time-weighted alarm – the higher the level of CO present, the sooner the alarm will be triggered. This CO alarm can only warn you of the presence of CO. It does not prevent CO from occurring, nor can it solve an existing CO problem. If your unit has alarmed and you’ve provided ventila
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2. Product Features and Specifications Test / Reset Green, Button Power LED Red, Alarm LED Model KN-COB-B-LP Green, Test / Reset Power LED Button Red, Alarm LED Peak Level Button Digital Display Model KN-COPP-B-LP with digital display WARNING: After seven (7) years from initial power up, this alarm will “beep” two times every 30 seconds to indicate that it is time to replace the alarm. Replace the alarm immediately! It will not detect CO in this condition. To help identify the date to
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2. Product Features and Specifications Temperature: Operating Range: 40°F (4.4°C) to 100°F (37.8°C) Humidity: Operating range: 10-95% non-condensing Audible Alarm: 85+ dB at 10’ @ 3.4±0.5 KHz pulsing alarm Sensor: Electrochemical Power: 3-AA Batteries Accuracy of Digital Display: (Model KN-COPP-B Only) 30-999 PPM +/-30% when measured in conditions of 80° F (+/- 10° F), atmospheric pressure +/- 10% and 40% +/- 3% relative humidity. Display readings may vary slightly depending on changes in the
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3. Installation Locations Locations To Avoid IMPORTANT: Improper location can affect the sensitive electronic com- ponents in this alarm. To avoid causing damage to the unit, to provide optimum performance, and to prevent unnecessary nuisance alarms: � 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 40°F (4.4°C) or hotter than 100°F (37.8°C) such as
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4. Installation Instructions Battery Installation and Replacement To install or replace the batteries in this Kidde CO alarm, please perform the following steps. 1. Slide open the bottom cover to expose the battery compartment. 2. If replacing batteries, remove the old batteries and properly dispose of them as recommended by the battery manufacturer. 3. Install the new batteries. Note the polarity illustration in the battery compartment. 4. Close the bottom cover. Note: The bot- tom cover w
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4. Installation Instructions Mounting This CO alarm can be either wall mounted or placed on a tabletop. For wall mounting, follow these steps: 1. Remove back mounting plate from the alarm, place it in the desired location, and mark the location of the two holes needed on the wall Screw Head Distance 2. Insert the two screws provided until the from Wall screw heads are protruding approximately 1/8” from the wall. (If mounting in a plasterboard or drywall, drill a 3/16” hole in the wall a
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5. Model KN-COB-B-LP Operating Characteristics Whenever the alarm is operating, the green Power LED flashes every 30 seconds to indicate the unit is monitoring for CO. If the alarm senses dangerous levels of CO, the red Alarm LED will flash and the alarm will emit an audible alarm pattern. Operating and Alarm Characteristics Function LED Display Alarm Sound Unit Status Recommendation Normal Green LED None Normal DC None Operation flashes every 30 operation (sensing seconds no CO) and with
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6. Model KN-COPP-B-LP (with digital display) Operating Characteristics The following table illustrates the possible digital displays, describes the audible alarm patterns, and the recommended actions to take. Operating and Alarm Characteristics LCD Display Shows Alarm Sound Unit Status Recommendation A steady display of 4 quick beeps, Alarm condition. Refer to “What to CO concentration 5 secs. silence, Dangerous do When the Alarm from 30-999. Red repeating concentrations of Sounds” (inside
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6. Model KN-COPP-B-LP (with digital display) Operating Characteristics Peak Level Memory (model KN-COPP-B-LP only) When the Peak Level button is pressed and held, the display shows the highest CO reading taken by the CO alarm since its last reset or power up. In this example 120 PPM was the maximum amount of CO recorded since the unit was last reset. The Peak Level display feature will display levels Sample Peak Level Reading between 11-999 PPM. Although the Peak Level feature will displ
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7. Alarm Characteristics Carbon Monoxide Alarm Indicator When the alarm senses a dangerous level of CO, the unit will emit a loud alarm pattern. The alarm pattern is 4 quick beeps followed by 5 seconds of silence, repeating for as long as dangerous conditions exist. The red Alarm LED will flash the same pattern and the digital display (where equipped) will indicate CO concentrations in parts per million (PPM). 8. Maintenance NOTE: This unit is sealed. The cover is not removable. Due to the
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8. Maintenance Move the CO Alarm to a remote location, to prevent possible damage or contamination of the sensor, prior to performing any of the following: � Staining or stripping floors or furniture, painting or wall-papering, � 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 CO readings: � Ethylene, ethanol,
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SEVEN 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 seven (7) 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 dama
