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B a t t e ry Operated
Ca r b o n Mo nox i d e
A l a rm
U s er’s Guide
Battery operated CO alarm Battery operated CO alarm
without Digital display With Digital Display and
Peak Level memory
MODEL: KN-COB-BCA MODEL: KN-COPP-BCA
ASSEMBLY: 9CO5 ASSEMBLY: 900-0146
For questions concerning your Carbon Monoxide Alarm,
please call our Consumer Hotline at 1-800-880-6788.
Please have the following information ready when calling:
CO Alarm Model Number (Lo
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810-2263_RevA_146_MAN_ENG 4/14/04 3:29 PM Page 2 Table of Contents Carbon Monoxide Overv i e w Your new Kidde Carbon Monoxide (CO) Alarm is a sophisticated Carbon Monoxide Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 i n s t rument that has been carefully designed and tested to detect CO Kidde Product View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-5 build up in a residential environments. Quick Set Up . . . . . . . .
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810-2263_RevA_146_MAN_ENG 4/14/04 3:29 PM Page 4 Kidde Product Vi e w Kidde Product Vi e w non-digital 9CO5 model 900-0146 Digital display model 4 5
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810-2263_RevA_146_MAN_ENG 4/14/04 3:29 PM Page 6 Quick Set Up Installation Instru c t i o n s Installation Location Remove the three enclosed AA batteries and install them into the battery well. Carefully place the red b a t t e ry warning flags into When choosing your installation locations, make sure you can hear the a l a rm from all sleeping areas. If you install only one carbon monoxide the battery well. Observe the battery polarity markings at the bottom of the battery well. After appro
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810-2263_RevA_146_MAN_ENG 4/14/04 3:29 PM Page 8 Installation Instru c t i o n s Installation Instru c t i o n s ( c o n t i n u e d ) M o u n t i n g Where NOT To Install Your Kidde CO Alarm 1 . Using the template provided (see Do not install in dead air spaces such as peaks of vaulted • page 25). Mark the location on wall. ceilings, or gabled roofs. 2 . I n s e rt the two screws provided until Do not install in turbulent air from ceiling fans. Do not place • the screw heads are approximat
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810-2263_RevA_146_MAN_ENG 4/14/04 3:29 PM Page 10 F e a t u res and Operation of Digital Display Model (continued) Features and Operation of Digital Display Model Your new Kidde Battery Powered CO Alarm utilizes sophisticated Other Possible Displays and Their Meanings electronic components to protect you and your family from the The following symbols will appear on the display during dangers of CO. normal or error operations, and are explained below. Unique features include a digital displa
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810-2263_RevA_146_MAN_ENG 4/14/04 3:29 PM Page 12 F e a t u res and Operation of Digital Display Model (continued) F e a t u res and Operation for Digital Display Model (continued) Peak Level Display (Continued) Resetting the Peak Level Reading To reset or clear the peak level reading, press and hold the peak The peak level feature is helpful in identifying low level CO occur- level button and then press and hold the test/reset button at the rences below 30 PPM. Although the unit will not aut
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810-2263_RevA_146_MAN_ENG 4/14/04 3:29 PM Page 14 F e a t u res and Operation of Digital Display F e a t u res and Operation of Digital Display and and Non-digital Display Models (continued) Non-Digital Display Models (continued) Test/Reset Button Lights The test/reset button is used to test the unit’s electronics and to Red Alarm Light reset the unit during alarm. The red light flashing once every • 30 seconds, accompanied by the Test the unit: Figure 8 alarm “chirp”, indicates the To
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810-2263_RevA_146_MAN_ENG 4/14/04 3:29 PM Page 16 B a t t e ry Installation/Replacement B a t t e ry Installation/Replacement (continued) Installation/Replacement B a t t e ry Replacement/Installation Instru c t i o n s Since batteries are not installed in the unit at the factory, you will To install or replace the batteries in your Kidde unit please per- need to install them. form the following steps: T h ree AA batteries have been included with your purchase. When 1. Gently flip open repl
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810-2263_RevA_146_MAN_ENG 4/14/04 3:29 PM Page 18 P a rt Four – What to do When the What To Do If The Alarm Sounds ( c o n t i n u e d ) A l a rm Sounds Symptoms of CO Poisoning Carbon Monoxide Alarm Procedure The following common symptoms are related to carbon monoxide poisoning and should be discussed with ALL members of the WARNING: Actuation of the CO Alarm household. Learn the difference between mild, medium and indicates the presence of Carbon Monoxide extreme levels. (CO) which can ki
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810-2263_RevA_146_MAN_ENG 4/14/04 3:29 PM Page 20 What To Do If The Alarm Sounds ( c o n t i n u e d ) Caring for your Kidde Battery Powered CO Alarm Because carbon monoxide is a cumulative poison, long-term expo- s u re s to low levels may cause symptoms, as well as short - t e rm To keep your CO alarm in good working order, please exposures to high levels. This Kidde unit has a time-weighted follow these simple steps: a l a rm - the higher the level of carbon monoxide present, the sooner V
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810-2263_RevA_146_MAN_ENG 4/14/04 3:29 PM Page 22 Caring for your Kidde Battery Powered Troubleshooting Guide CO Alarm (continued) Symptom Problem Action Move the CO alarm and place in another location prior to per- 1 chirp every 30 sec- forming any of the following: See pages 16-17. onds with a red LED Batteries are low Battery Installation/ Staining or stripping wood floors or furniture • flash, digital units and need replacing. Replacement. Painting display • Wall papering • Using adhes
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810-2263_RevA_146_MAN_ENG 4/14/04 3:29 PM Page 24 Wall Mounting T e m p l a t e F requently Asked Questions If you are going to mount your Kidde CO Alarm to the wall, you may use this template for exact placement of the two wall mount Q. How many CO alarms do I need? screws provided. For more information about mounting to the wall, please refer to page 8. A. T h e re is no formula for determining how many CO a l a rms you will need. It all depends on the layout of your home, how many bedroom
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810-2263_RevA_146_MAN_ENG 4/14/04 3:29 PM Page 26 P roduct Specifications Limited Wa rr a n t y POWER: Three AA batteries (supplied) WARRANTY COVERAGE: THE MANUFACTURER WARRANTS TO THE ORIGINAL CONSUMER PURCHASER, THAT THIS ALARM WILL BE FREE OF DEFECTS IN SENSOR: Electrochemical carbon monoxide sensor M ATERIAL AND WORKMANSHIP FOR A PERIOD OF FIVE (5) YEARS FROM DAT E ACCURACY: Each Kidde CO Alarm is calibrated to a CO con- OF PURCHASE. THE MANUFACTURER’S LIABILITY HEREUNDER IS LIMITED TO RE
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810-2263_RevA_146_MAN_ENG 4/14/04 3:29 PM Page 28 Limited Wa rranty (continued) N o t e s Important: Do not remove back cover. Back cover removal will void warranty. Your Kidde Carbon Monoxide Alarm is not a substitute for pro p e rt y, d i s- a b i l i t y, life or other insurance of any kind. Appropriate insurance cov- erage is your responsibility. Consult your insurance agent. Also, Kidde makes no warranty, express or implied, written or oral, including that of merchantability or fitness f
