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Carbon Monoxide Alarm
User’s Guide
Models: KN-COB-B-LPM and
KN-COPP-B-LPM (with Digital Display)
KN-COB-B-LPM
KN-COPP-B-LPM
with Digital Display
• Digital Display
• Peak Level Memory
• 3-AA Battery Operation
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and passed on to any subsequent owner.
Manual P/N 21008094 Rev. A 8/10
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What to do When the Alarm Sounds! Welcome Note: Many times throughout this User’s Guide, we will refer to Carbon Monoxide Alarm Procedure Carbon Monoxide as “CO”. This Kidde carbon monoxide (CO) alarm is an important part of your WARNING: Activation of the CO family’s home safety plan. This alarm has been designed and tested to Alarm indicates the presence of Carbon detect CO buildup in a residential environment. Your alarm is for use Monoxide (CO) which can kill you. specifically in the
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Important Warning Statements 1. Information About Carbon Monoxide WARNING: This product is intended for use in ordinary indoor General Carbon Monoxide Information locations of family living units. It is not designed to measure Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless and tasteless poison gas that compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration can be fatal when inhaled. CO inhibits the blood’s capacity to carry (OSHA), commercial or industrial standards. It is not suitable for
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1. Information About Carbon Monoxide 1. Information About Carbon Monoxide Carbon Monoxide PPM Levels roded or disconnected vent pipes, loose or cracked furnace (model KN-COPP-B-LPM with digital display only) exchangers. Model KN-COPP-B-LPM is equipped with a digital display that shows • Vehicles and other combustion engines running in an open or levels of CO (displayed in PPM – parts per million). Learn the difference closed garage, attached or near a home. between dangerous, high, mid and
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1. Information About Carbon Monoxide 2. Product Features and Specifications Because carbon monoxide is a cumulative poison, long-term exposures to Test / Reset Green, Button low levels may cause symptoms, as well as short-term exposures to high Power LED 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
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2. Product Features and Specifications 3. Installation Locations Temperature: Locations To Avoid Operating Range: 40°F (4.4°C) to 100°F (37.8°C) IMPORTANT: Improper location can affect the sensitive electronic com- Humidity: ponents in this alarm. To avoid causing damage to the unit, to provide Operating range: 10-95% non-condensing optimum performance, and to prevent unnecessary nuisance alarms: Audible Alarm: • Do not install in kitchens, garages or furnace rooms that may expose 85+ dB at 1
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4. Installation Instructions 4. Installation Instructions Battery Installation and Replacement Mounting To install or replace the batteries in this Kidde CO alarm, please perform This CO alarm can be either wall mounted the following steps. or placed on a tabletop. 1. Slide open the bottom cover to expose the battery compartment. For wall mounting, follow these steps: 2. If replacing batteries, remove the old batteries and properly dispose 1. Remove back mounting plate from the of them as
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5. Model KN-COB-B-LPM Operating Characteristics 6. Model KN-COPP-B-LPM (with digital display) 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 The following table illustrates the possible digital displays, describes the dangerous levels of CO, the red Alarm LED will flash and the alarm will audible alarm patterns, and the recommended actions to take. emit an audib
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6. Model KN-COPP-B-LPM (with digital display) 7. Alarm Characteristics Operating Characteristics Carbon Monoxide Alarm Indicator Peak Level Memory (model KN-COPP-B-LPM only) 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 When the Peak Level button is pressed and held, the display shows seconds of silence, repeating for as long as dangerous conditions exist. the highest CO reading taken by the CO
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8. Maintenance FIVE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Warranty Coverage: The manufacturer warrants to the original consumer purchaser, that Move the CO Alarm to a remote location, to prevent possible damage or 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 contamination of the sensor, prior to performing any of the following: replacement of the product, repair of t
