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Kidde KN-OOB-B manual

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  • Page 1

    Model KN-COB-B P/N: 9CO5 Carbon Monoxide Alarm OPERATE ALARM TEST/ RESET MOVE TO FRESH AIR 810-1362 REV . B Battery Powered Carbon Mono xide Alarm User ’ s Guide A TTENTION: Please take a few minutes to thor oughly r ead this manual, which should be saved for future refer ence and passed on to any subsequent owner . I f you have any questions abo[...]

  • Page 2

    2 Carbon Monoxide Overview Y our new Kidde carbon monoxide (CO) alarm is a sophisticated instrument that has been carefully designed and tested to assure accurate detection of CO build up in a residential environ ment. Y our Kidde is for use specifically in the home. Carbon monoxide cannot be seen, smelled or tasted and can be fatal. The build up o[...]

  • Page 3

    4 Remove the three enclosed AA batteries and install them into the battery well. Carefully place the r ed battery warning flags into the battery well. Observe the battery polarity markings at the bottom of the battery well. When the batteries are first installed, the unit will beep once and the red alarm light will flash. After approximately 20-30 [...]

  • Page 4

    Features and Operation Installation Instructions (cont.) 6 5 • Insure th at all vents of the unit ar e unobstructed. • Do not install in dead air spaces such as peaks of vaulted ceilings, or gabled r oofs. •D o 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 outs[...]

  • Page 5

    T est/Reset Button The test/reset button is used to test the unit’s electronics and to r eset the unit during alarm (see figure 3) . •T est the unit - T o test, pr ess and release the test/reset button, you should hear one short beep – followed by 5 seconds of silence – followed by 4 short beeps with a corresponding r ed LED flash. Familiar[...]

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    10 What T o Do If The Alarm Sounds Carbon Monoxide Alarm OPERATE ALARM TEST/ RESET MOVE TO FRESH AIR P e a k L e v e l A l a r m Figure 4 Figure 5 9 Battery Installation/Replacement (cont.) Battery Installation/Replacement Instructions To install or replace the batteries in your Kidde unit please per for m the following steps: 1. Gently lift open t[...]

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    Caution: This CO alarm will only indicate the pr esence of CO at the sensor . CO may be present in other ar eas. Mild Exposure: Headaches, running nose, sore eyes, often described as “flu-like” symptoms. Medium Exposure: Dizziness, drowsiness, vomiting. Extreme Exposure: Unconsciousness, brain damage, death. Familiarization with the effects of [...]

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    14 13 Caring for your Kidde Battery Powered CO Alarm How to Care for Y our Alarm To keep your CO alarm in good working order , you must follow these simple steps: •T est the alarm once a week by pressing the T est/Res et bu tton •V acuum the alarm cover once a month to r emove accumulated dust. Use the soft brush attachment of your vacuum clean[...]

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    16 15 Product Specifications Power: Thr ee AA batteries (supplied) Sensor: Electr ochemical carbon monoxide sensor Te mperature: Operating range 4.4°C ( 40°F) t o 37.8°C (100°F) Mounting: Accessories supplied for wall mounting Alarm: 85+ dB at 10' @ 3.4 ± 0.5 KHz pulsing alarm LED Operation: • Flashing green LED every 30 seconds indicat[...]

  • Page 10

    Limited W arranty The model number and assembly number can be found on the label on the back of the CO alarm. For W arranty Service: In many cases the quickest way to exchange your CO alarm is to return i t t o th e o rig ina l p l ace of purchase. If you have questions, call the KIDDE customer service department at 1-800-880-6788 for assistance. C[...]