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Kidde KN-COB-B manual

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  • Page 1

    CO Alarm Model Number (Located on the back of alarm): CO Alarm Assembly Number (Located on back of alarm): Date of Manufacture (Located on back of alarm): Date of Purchase: Where Purchased: Batter y Operated Carbon Mono xide Alarm User ’ s Guide MODEL: KN-COPP-B ASSEMBL Y: 900-0146 MODEL: KN-COB-B ASSEMBL Y: 9CO5 For questions concerning your Car[...]

  • Page 2

    T able of Contents Carbon Monoxide Overview .................................. 3 Kidde Product View .......................................... 4-5 Quick Set Up ...................................................... 6 Installation Instructions .................................... 7-9 Mounting Where to Install Where NOT to Install Features and Operat[...]

  • Page 3

    CARB ON MONOXIDE ALA RM TEST RESET Operate Alarm PEAK LEVEL 4 900-0146 Digital display model Kidde Product View CA RBON MO NO XIDE ALARM TEST RESET Operate Alarm MOVE TO FRESH AIR 5 non-digital 9CO5 model Kidde Product View[...]

  • Page 4

    Quick Set Up Remove the three enclosed AA batteries and install them into the batter y well. Carefully place the red battery warning flags into the battery well. Obser ve the battery polarity markings at the bottom of the battery well. After approximately 30 seconds, your CO alarm will begin monitoring for CO. Y our Kidde CO Alarm is now operationa[...]

  • Page 5

    Installation Instructions (cont.) Where NOT T o Install Y our Kidde CO Alarm • Do not install in dead air spaces such as peaks of vaulted ceilings, or gabled roofs. • Do not install in turbulent air from ceiling fans. Do not place near fresh air vents or close to doors and windows that open to the outside. • Keep the CO alarm away from excess[...]

  • Page 6

    Features and Operation of Digital Display Model (cont.) Other Possible Displays and Their Meanings The following symbols will appear on the display during normal or error operations, and are explained below . Normal Operation Normal operation (see figure 3) with a full battery . The dot in the lower right corner cycles on and off every 5 seconds. I[...]

  • Page 7

    Features and Operation for Digital Display Model (cont.) Resetting the Peak Level Reading To reset or clear the peak level reading, press and hold the peak level button and then press and hold the test/reset button at the same time. The number on the display will return to 0 PPM. CO concentrations displayed below 30 PPM in memory are for ref- erenc[...]

  • Page 8

    Features and Operation of Digital Display and Non-Digital Display Models (cont.) Lights Red Alarm Light • The red light flashing once every 30 seconds, accompanied by the alarm “chirp”, indicates the batteries need to be replaced, or the unit has malfunctioned (see figure 8). • 4 quick flashes with alarm – followed by 5 seconds off – fo[...]

  • Page 9

    Battery Installation/Replacement (cont.) Battery Replacement/Installation Instructions To install or replace the batteries in your Kidde unit please per- form the following steps: 1. Gently flip open the lower half of the front cover to expose the battery compartment. 2. Remove the old batteries and properly dispose of them as r ecommended by the b[...]

  • Page 10

    What T o Do If The Alarm Sounds (cont.) Symptoms of CO Poisoning The following common symptoms are related to carbon monoxide poisoning and should be discussed with ALL members of the household. Learn the difference between mild, medium and extreme levels. Caution: This CO alarm will only indicate the presence of CO at the sensor . CO may be presen[...]

  • Page 11

    Caring for your Kidde Battery Powered CO Alarm To keep your CO alarm in good working order , please follow these simple steps: • V erify unit alarm, lights and battery operation by pushing the test button once a week. • V acuum the CO alarm cover with a soft brush attachment once a month to remove accumulated dust. • Instruct children never t[...]

  • Page 12

    Tr oubleshooting Guide Symptom Problem Action 1 chirp every 30 sec- onds with a red LED flash, digital units display Batteries are low and need replacing. See pages 16-17. Battery Installation/ Replacement. 1 chirp every 30 sec- onds with a red LED flash, digital units display Sensor or unit malfunction. Replace unit, if necessary The problems list[...]

  • Page 13

    Frequently Asked Questions Q. How many CO alarms do I need? A. There is no formula for determining how many CO alarms you will need. It all depends on the layout of your home, how many bedrooms you have, where the heat sources are, and where the fuel-burning appliances are located. The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recommends installing[...]

  • Page 14

    Limited Warranty W ARRANTY COVERAGE: THE MANUF ACTURER WARRANTS TO THE ORIGINAL CONSUMER PURCHASER, THA T THIS ALARM WILL BE FREE OF DEFECTS IN MA TERIAL AND WORKMANSHIP FOR A PERIOD OF FIVE (5) YEARS FROM DATE OF PURCHASE. THE MANUFACTURER’S LIABILITY HEREUNDER IS LIMITED TO REPLACEMENT OF THE PRODUCT , REP AIR OF THE PRODUCT OR REPLACE- MENT OF[...]

  • Page 15

    Limited Warranty (cont.) Important: Do not remove back cover . Back cover removal will void warranty . Y our Kidde Carbon Monoxide Alarm is not a substitute for property , dis- ability , life or other insurance of any kind. Appropriate insurance c ov - erage is your responsibility . Consult your insurance agent. Also, Kidde makes no warranty , expr[...]