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For your convenience, write down the following information. If you call
our consumer hotline, these are the first questions you will be asked:
Alarm Model Number (located on back of alarm):
Date of Manufacture (located on the back of the alarm):
120 V AC and 9 V Battery Backup
Date of Purchase:
(model KN-COSM-IBCA only)
Where Purchased:
Combination Smoke &
Alarm Assembly Number (located on the back of the alarm):
Carbon Monoxide Alarm
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810-1692_RevD_119-133_MAN_ENG 10/7/03 4:41 PM Page 2 C o n t e n t s I n t ro d u c t i o n Thank you for purchasing the Kidde Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Combination Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm. Illustrations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3 Model # KN-COSM-IBCA (with battery backup) Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7 Model # KN-COSM-ICA (without battery backup) Installation . . . . . . . . . . .
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810-1692_RevD_119-133_MAN_ENG 10/7/03 4:41 PM Page 6 F e a t u re s F e a t u re s Smoke Alarm • Smoke alarms cannot provide an alarm if smoke does not reach the alarm. There f o re, smoke alarms may not The smoke alarm constantly monitors the air for products of sense fires starting in chimneys, walls, on roofs, on the combustion that are produced when something is burning or other side of a closed door or on a diff e rent floor. smoldering. When smoke particles in the smoke sensor re a c
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810-1692_RevD_119-133_MAN_ENG 10/7/03 4:41 PM Page 10 I n s t a l l a t i o n I n s t a l l a t i o n Sloped Ceilings Locations To Avoid Install Smoke Alarms on sloped, peaked or cathedral WARNING: Do not install in garages, kitchens, furnace ceilings at, or within 0.9 m (3’) of the highest point rooms or bathrooms! Install at least 1.5 m (5’) away (measured horizontally). Smoke alarms in rooms with from any fuel burning appliance. ceiling slopes greater than 0.3 m - 2.4 m (1’ to 8’) Do not
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810-1692_RevD_119-133_MAN_ENG 10/7/03 4:41 PM Page 14 I n s t a l l a t i o n I n s t a l l a t i o n Mounting • Install the alarm on the mounting plate and rotate C AU T I O N : This unit is sealed. The cover is not re m ovabl e . the alarm in the direction of the “ON” arrow on the cover until the alarm ratchets into place (this • Seven (7) years after initial power up, this unit will "chirp" ratcheting function allows for aesthetic alignment). every 30 seconds to indicate that it is time to
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810-1692_RevD_119-133_MAN_ENG 10/7/03 4:41 PM Page 16 O p e r a t i o n O p e r a t i o n ® The Hush feature can be used repeatedly until the air Interconnect Feature has been cleared of the condition causing the alarm. IMPORTANT: This unit is only approved to ® While the unit is in Hush mode, pushing the interconnect with the Kidde line of products. It is not ® Test/Reset/Hush button on the alarm will also end the approved to interconnect with any other manufacturer's ® Hush period. produc
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810-1692_RevD_119-133_MAN_ENG 10/7/03 4:41 PM Page 18 O p e r a t i o n O p e r a t i o n LED Indicators TAMPER RESIST FEATURE Red LED FIGURE 3A FIGURE 3B The Red LED flashes in conjunction with the alarm. The red LED will flash during a smoke alarm, a CO L o c a t i o n alarm, a Low Battery Mode “chirp” and a Unit Error of Posts Mode “chirp.” Green LED A A The green LED will flash under the following conditions: In Standby Condition (powered by AC and battery backup) the green LED will be co
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810-1692_RevD_119-133_MAN_ENG 10/7/03 4:41 PM Page 20 Alarm Removal Battery Replacement (For model KN-COSM-IBCA only) If the tamper resist feature has been activated, refer to tamper resist feature description on page 19 for BATTERY REPLACEMENT removal instructions. FIGURE 4 Remove the alarm from the mounting plate by rotating Battery the alarm in the direction of the “OFF” arrow on the tab cover. To disconnect the AC Quick-Connect wire h a rn e s s, squeeze the locking arms on the sides whi
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810-1692_RevD_119-133_MAN_ENG 10/7/03 4:41 PM Page 22 M a i n t e n a n c e Carbon Monoxide Safety To keep this Smoke/CO Alarm in peak condition: General CO Information • Verify the unit's alarm and LED lights operation by Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colorless, odorless, and ® pushing the Test/Reset/Hush button once a week. tasteless poison gas that can be fatal when inhaled. CO inhibits the blood’s capacity to carry oxygen. • Remove the unit from mounting plate and vacuum the alarm cover
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810-1692_RevD_119-133_MAN_ENG 10/7/03 4:41 PM Page 24 Carbon Monoxide Safety Carbon Monoxide Safety Initial carbon monoxide poisoning symptoms are Possible Sources of CO similar to the flu with no fever and can include CO can be produced when burning any fossil fuel, such dizziness, severe headaches, nausea, vomiting and as gasoline, propane, natural gas, oil and wood. It can disorientation. Everyone is susceptible, but experts be produced by any fuel-burning appliance that is agree that un
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810-1692_RevD_119-133_MAN_ENG 10/7/03 4:41 PM Page 26 Carbon Monoxide Safety Carbon Monoxide Safety The fo l l owing conditions can result in transient CO s i t u a t i o n s : Carbon Monoxide Alarm Procedure Excessive spillage or reverse venting of fuel-burn i n g WARNING: Actuation of the CO Alarm appliances caused by: indicates the presence of Carbon Monoxide • outdoor ambient conditions, such as wind direction (CO) which can KILL YOU. and/or velocity, including high gusts of wind, and in
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810-1692_RevD_119-133_MAN_ENG 10/7/03 4:41 PM Page 28 F i re Safety F i re Safety Escape Plan • Go to a predetermined meeting place. When two people have arrived, one should leave to call 911 Familiarize everyone with the sound of the smoke alarm from a neighbor’s home, and the other should stay and train them to leave the home when they hear it. to perform a head count. Practice a fire drill at least every six months, including fire • Do not re-enter until fire officials say that it is saf
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810-1692_RevD_119-133_MAN_ENG 10/7/03 4:41 PM Page 30 Wa r r a n t y F i re Safety Additional Recommendations 5 Year Limited Warranty Required number of smoke alarms: Smoke alarms Kidde warrants that the enclosed alarm (but not the should be installed outside of each separate sleeping battery) will be free from defects in material and area in the immediate vicinity of the bedrooms and on workmanship or design under normal use and service each additional story of the family living unit (home),
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810-1692_RevD_119-133_MAN_ENG 10/7/03 4:41 PM Page 32 N o t e s Wa r r a n t y 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. This Kidde Combination Smoke & CO Alarm is not a substitute for property, fire, disability, life or other insurance of any kind. Appropriate insurance coverage
