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Kidde KN-COB-B-LP manual

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  • Page 1

    Manual P/N 21008088 Rev. A 8/10 2531-7201-00 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: KN-COB-B-LP and KN-COPP-B-LP (with Digital Display) KN-COB-B-LP KN-COPP-B-LP with Digital Display • [...]

  • 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 manual and discuss your CO alarm emer- gency procedure with all the members of your family. Neve[...]

  • Page 6

    1. Information About Carbon Monoxide Carbon Monoxide PPM Levels (model KN-COPP-B-LP with digital display only) Model KN-COPP-B-LP 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 sympto[...]

  • Page 7

    1. Information About Carbon Monoxide 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 hibachis in an enclosed area. Conditions That Can Produce Carbon Monoxide The following conditi[...]

  • Page 8

    1. Information About Carbon Monoxide Because carbon monoxide is a cumulative poison, long-term exposures to low levels may cause symptoms, as well as short-term exposures to high levels. This Kidde unit has a time-weighted alarm – the higher the level of CO present, the sooner the alarm will be triggered. This CO alarm can only warn you of the pr[...]

  • Page 9

    2. Product Features and Specifications Green, Power LED Red, Alarm LED T est / Reset Button Peak Level Button Di g ital Displa y Green, Power LED Red, Alarm LED T est / Reset Button WARNING: After seven (7) years from initial power up, this alarm will “beep” two times every 30 seconds to indicate that it is time to replace the alarm. Replace th[...]

  • Page 10

    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

    Battery Installation and Replacement To install or replace the batteries in this Kidde CO alarm, please perform the following steps. 1. Slide open the bottom cover to expose the battery compartment. 2. If replacing batteries, remove the old batteries and properly dispose of them as recommended by the battery manufacturer. 3. Install the new batteri[...]

  • Page 13

    Mounting This CO alarm can be either wall mounted or placed on a tabletop. For wall mounting, follow these steps: 1. Remove back mounting plate from the alarm, place it in the desired location, and mark the location of the two holes needed on the wall 2. Insert the two screws provided until the screw heads are protruding approximately 1/8” from t[...]

  • 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 KN-COB-B-LP Operating Characteristics Operating and Alarm Characteristics Function LED Display Al[...]

  • Page 15

    6. Model KN-COPP-B-LP (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[...]

  • Page 16

    – – 6. Model KN-COPP-B-LP (with digital display) Operating Characteristics Peak Level Memory (model KN-COPP-B-LP 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 l[...]

  • Page 17

    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 [...]

  • Page 18

    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[...]

  • Page 19

    SEVEN 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 seven (7) years from date of purchase. The manufacturer’s liability hereunder is limited to replacement of the product, repair of the pr[...]