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Battery Powered
Carbon Monoxide
Alarm
User’s Guide
Model KN-COB-B
P/N: 9CO5
Carbon Monoxide Alarm
TEST/ MOVE TO
FRESH AIR
RESET
OPERATE ALARM
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 1-800-880-6788.
810-1362 REV. B
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Table of Contents Carbon Monoxide Overview Carbon Monoxide Overview . . . . . .Page 2 Your new Kidde carbon monoxide (CO) alarm is a sophisticated Quick Set Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 3 instrument that has been carefully designed and tested to assure accurate detection of CO build up in a residential environment. Installation Instructions . . . . . . . . . .Pages 4-5 Your Kidde is for use specifically in the home. Installation Location Carbon monoxide cannot be seen, smelled or
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Installation Instructions Quick Set Up Mounting Remove the three enclosed AA batteries and install them into the 1. Using the template provided (see battery well. Carefully place the page 18). Mark the location on wall. red battery warning flags into the 2. Insert the two screws provided until battery well. Observe the battery the screw heads are approximately polarity markings at the bottom of 1/8” from wall. (If mounting in the battery well. plaster board or drywall, drill 3/16” When th
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Installation Instructions (cont.) Features and Operation • Insure that all vents of the unit are unobstructed. Your new Kidde battery powered CO alarm utilizes sophisticated electronic components to protect you and your family from the dangers of CO. Unique features include red • Do not install in dead air spaces such as peaks of and green diagnostic lights, battery status, and sensor health. vaulted ceilings, or gabled roofs. Familiarize yourself with these features: •Do not install in tur
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Features and Operation (cont.) Battery Installation/Replacement Since batteries are not installed in the unit at the factory, you Test/Reset Button will need to install them. Your Kidde unit will continue to The test/reset button is used to remind you to change the batteries for up to seven days after Test/ test the unit’s electronics and to reset Reset low batteries are detected. Operate the unit during alarm WARNING: Your Kidde CO alarm will not be (see figure 3). operational and will not m
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What To Do If The Alarm Sounds Battery Installation/Replacement(cont.) Battery Installation/Replacement Instructions Carbon Monoxide Alarm Procedure To install or replace the batteries in your Kidde unit please perform the following steps: WARNING: Actuation of the CO Alarm indicates the presence of Carbon Monoxide 1. Gently lift open (CO) which can kill you. the battery cover to expose the battery Carbon Monoxide Alarm compartment. TEST/ RESET MOVE TO FRESH AIR If alarm signal sounds 4 quick
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Alarm/Danger Levels Alarm/Danger Levels (cont.) Caution: This CO alarm will only indicate the presence of Concentration of CO in Air CO at the sensor. CO may be present in other areas. Approximate Inhalation Time (ppm = parts and Symptoms Developed per million) Mild Exposure: Headaches, running nose, sore eyes, The maximum allowable concentration for 50 ppm often described as “flu-like” symptoms. continuous exposure for healthy adults in any 8-hour period, according to OSHA*. Medium Exposur
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Frequently Asked Questions Caring for your Kidde Battery Powered CO Alarm Q. How many CO alarms do I need in my house? How much square footage will one CO alarm cover? How to Care for Your Alarm To keep your CO alarm in good working order, you must A. We recommend you place CO alarms near the sleeping follow these simple steps: area(s). If you have a multi-level home, you should place a CO alarm on each level of the home. A good rule of thumb for the •Test the alarm once a week by pressing th
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Limited Warranty Product Specifications WARRANTY COVERAGE: THE MANUFACTURER WARRANTS TO THE ORIGINAL Power: Three AA batteries (supplied) CONSUMER PURCHASER, THAT THIS ALARM WILL BE FREE OF DEFECTS IN MATERIAL AND WORKMANSHIP FOR A PERIOD OF FIVE (5) YEARS FROM Sensor: Electrochemical carbon monoxide DATE OF PURCHASE. THE MANUFACTURER’S LIABILITY HEREUNDER IS LIM- sensor ITED TO REPLACEMENT OF THE PRODUCT, REPAIR OF THE PRODUCT OR REPLACEMENT OF THE PRODUCT WITH REPAIRED PRODUCT AT THE DIS- Te
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Limited Warranty The model number and assembly number can be found on the label on the back of the CO alarm. For Warranty Service: In many cases the quickest way to exchange your CO alarm is to return it to the original place of purchase. If you have questions, call the KIDDE customer service department at 1-800-880-6788 for assistance. Please have the following information ready when calling: CO Alarm Model Number (Located on the back of alarm): CO Alarm Assembly Number (Located on back of al
