Kidde C3010 manual

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  • Page 1

    USER’S GUIDE P/N 2537-7201-01 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. Carbon Monoxide Alarm User’s Guide Models: C3010 and C3010-D C3010 C3010-D • Digital Display • Peak Level Memory • 10-YR Lithium Battery Operation Fault[...]

  • Page 2

    Carbon Monoxide Alarm Procedure 1) Operate the Test/Reset button; 2) Call your emergency services (Fire Department or 911); 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 servi[...]

  • Page 3

    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 [...]

  • Page 4

    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 Elec[...]

  • Page 5

    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 user’s guide and discuss your CO alarm emergency procedure with all the members of your family[...]

  • Page 6

    1. Information About Carbon Monoxide Carbon Monoxide PPM Levels (model C3010-D with digital display only) Model C3010-D 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 p[...]

  • Page 7

    1. Information About Carbon Monoxide • Blocked chimneys or flues, back drafts and changes in air pressure, cor- 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 barbecues in an en[...]

  • Page 8

    1. Information About Carbon Monoxide 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 ventilation by leaving your windows and doors open, the CO buildup may have dissipated by the time help responds. Although your pro[...]

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    2. Product Features and Specifications Fault Move to Fresh Air Alarm Operate Test/ Reset Carbon Monoxide Alarm 10 Years of Lithium Power Fault PPM of CO displayed LB = Low Battery End = End of Unit Life Move to Fresh Air Alarm Peak Level Test/ Reset Operate Carbon Monoxide Alarm 10 Years of Lithium Power WARNING: After Ten (10) years from initial p[...]

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    Recommended Installation Locations CO alarms should be mounted in or near bedrooms and living areas. It is recommended that you install a Kidde CO alarm on each level of your home. When choosing your installation locations, make sure you can hear the alarm from all sleeping areas. If you install only one CO alarm in your home, install it near bedro[...]

  • Page 11

    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 contam[...]

  • Page 12

    CAUTION: THIS UNIT IS SEALED (INCLUDING THE BATTERY). THE COVER IS NOT REMOVABLE! This alarm has lithium batteries permanently sealed inside the alarm, no battery installation or maintenance is necessary. The alarm is shipped turned off and is activated the first time the mounting bracket is attached. To activate the alarm: for wall mounting, insta[...]

  • Page 13

    Mounting This CO alarm can be either wall mounted or placed on a tabletop. For wall mounting, follow these steps: 1. Using the mounting bracket, place it in the desired location and mark the loca- tion of the two holes needed on the wall. 2. Insert the two screws provided until the screw heads are protruding approxi- mately 1/8” from the wall. (I[...]

  • Page 14

    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. 5. Model C3010 Operating Characteristics Operating and Alarm Characteristics Function LED Display Alarm So[...]

  • Page 15

    6. Model C3010-D (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 CO concentration from 30-999. Red[...]

  • Page 16

    – 6. Model C3010-D (with digital display) Operating Characteristics Peak Level Memory (model C3010-D 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[...]

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    8. Maintenance NOTE: This unit is sealed. The cover is not removable. Due to the loudness of the alarm, we suggest that you place your fingers over the sounder opening while testing your alarm. Caution: Continuous exposure to the high sound level of this alarm over an extended period of time may cause hearing loss. Testing To test the alarm, press [...]

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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[...]

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    TEN 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 ten (10) years from date of purchase. The manufacturer’s liability hereunder is limited to replacement of the product, repair of the produ[...]