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Nighthawk KN-COP-DP manual

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  • Page 1

    Limited W arranty W arranty Registration T o register for your five year factory warranty, please fill out the enclosed warranty card completely, apply necessary postage and place in the mail. Y ou may place the warranty card in a sepa- rate envelope if you wish. W arranty information is located on the label on the back of the CO alarm. For your co[...]

  • Page 2

    About this User’s Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .i Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ii Quick Set Up Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iii,iv Part One – Y our Nighthawk CO Alar m •About your CO alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1,2,3 •What CO alarms can and cannot do . . . . . .1-4 •Wh[...]

  • Page 3

    i ii About This User’ s Guide Notice we call this booklet a “User’s Guide” and not an “Owner’s Manual.” This is because our intention is you use this guide just as you will be using your Nighthawk CO alarm. Keep the guide in a handy location and refer to it when you have questions about your CO alarm, its functions and features, or if[...]

  • Page 4

    iii Quick Set Up Guide Quick Set Up Guide iv Step 1 Determine the best location for your CO alarm(s). Usually this is in or near bedrooms. Refer to page 1-5 for complete information. Step 2 If your CO alarm is equipped with a power cor d , mount the alarm on the wall at eye level using the hardware provided. Eye level is the best position to easily[...]

  • Page 5

    1-1 1-2 Part One – Y our Nighthawk CO Alarm Part One – Y our Nighthawk CO Alarm About Y our CO Alarm The number one feature that sets Nighthawk apart from other alarms is its unique digital display that gives you a continuous read- out of CO levels from 30-999 parts per million. The digital display serves as an early warning of CO presence. Add[...]

  • Page 6

    1-4 Part One – Y our Nighthawk CO Alarm Part One – Y our Nighthawk CO Alarm Nighthawk’ s Unique Features Digital Display This continuous digital display shows you the level of carbon monox- ide (if any) the unit is sensing. The unit updates this reading every 15 seconds so you can watch levels rise or fall. Note: If the alarm does not sense a[...]

  • Page 7

    1-5 Part One – Y our Nighthawk CO Alarm Part One – Y our Nighthawk CO Alarm Where to Install Y our CO Alarm Y our Nighthawk CO alarm should be mounted in or near bedrooms and living areas. It is recommended that you install a Nighthawk CO alarm on each level of a multi-level home. Y ou may use the number and location of smoke alarms installed i[...]

  • Page 8

    Part One – Y our Nighthawk CO Alarm Part One – Y our Nighthawk CO Alarm How to Install Y our Alarm Power Cord Units (KN-COP-C) First, refer to “Where to Install Y our CO Alarm” on page 1-5 for general guidelines as to where to locate your CO alarm. Installation tips for power cord models: The power cord provides more flexibility in mount- i[...]

  • Page 9

    Part One – Y our Nighthawk CO Alarm Part One – Y our Nighthawk CO Alarm Normal Operating Characteristics When you first power up the CO alarm, the alar m will sound briefly to let you know the CO alarm is receiving power and that the alarm circuit is functioning. Y ou should see three eights on the digital display, indicating the CO alarm is in[...]

  • Page 10

    Part One – Y our Nighthawk CO Alarm Part One – Y our Nighthawk CO Alarm How to T est Y our Alarm (continued) NOTE: Pressing the T est/Reset button tests the functions of the alarm’s internal components, circuitry and micro-computer. YOU DO NOT NEED TO PRESS THE TEST BUTTON TO T AKE A CO READING. CO readings are automatically shown on the CO a[...]

  • Page 11

    Part One – Y our Nighthawk CO Alarm Part One – Y our Nighthawk CO Alarm How to Know If Y our Alarm is Malfunctioning (cont.) Never ignore a CO alarm. A true alarm is an indication of potentially dangerous levels of carbon monoxide. CO alarms are designed to alert you to the presence of carbon monoxide before an emergency, before most people wou[...]

  • Page 12

    Part T wo – Carbon Monoxide - The Silent Killer What is Carbon Monoxide? Carbon monoxide (CO) is an odorless, colorless, poisonous gas creat- ed when any fuel is burned – gasoline, propane, natural gas, oil, wood, coal, and even tobacco. When combustion air is limited, more CO is produced. Serious problems can develop when combustion by-product[...]

  • Page 13

    Part T wo – Carbon Monoxide - The Silent Killer Part T wo – Carbon Monoxide - The Silent Killer Home Safety Tips What Y ou Can Do... •Buy only appliances approved by a nationally recognized testing laboratory. •Choose fuel-burning appliances that can be vented to the outdoors, whenever possible. •Make sure appliances are installed accordi[...]

  • Page 14

    Part Three – What Y ou Should Know Before the Alarms Sounds The maximum allowable concentration for con- tinuous exposure for healthy adults in any 8-hour period, according to OSHA*. Slight headache, fatigue, dizziness, nausea after 2-3 hours. Frontal headaches within 1-2 hours, life threat- ening after 3 hours. Dizziness, nausea and convulsions [...]

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    4-2 4-1 Part Four – What to do When the Alarm Sounds Part Four – What to do When the Alarm Sounds Determine if anyone in the household is experiencing symptoms of CO poisoning. Many cases of reported CO poisoning indicates that while victims are aware they are not well, they become so disorient- ed that they are unable to save themselves by eit[...]

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    Part Four – What to do When the Alarm Sounds Part Four – What to do When the Alarm Sounds Remember to determine if anyone is at high risk for CO poisoning. If so, you should use precaution not to expose the at-risk person to low levels for more than eight hours. If no one is experiencing symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning, press the reset bu[...]

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    Part Five – T echnical Information Part Five – T echnical Information Power: 120V AC units: 60 Hz, Current 60 mA max. Sensor: Sensor calibrated at 150 ppm (±25 ppm). T emperature: Operating range: 40˚F (4.4˚C) to 100˚F (37.8˚C). Mounting: Power Cord: #8 Philips panhead screw with plastic anchor . Hardwir e: 2, #8 Philips panhead screws wit[...]

  • Page 18

    Part Six – Frequently Asked Questions Q. How many alarms do I need in my house? How much square footage will one CO alarm cover? A. W e recommend you place alarms near the sleeping area(s). If you have a multi-level home, you should place an alarm on each level of the home. A good rule of thumb for the number and place- ment of CO alarms for your[...]

  • Page 19

    Part Six – Frequently Asked Questions Q. When I tried to test the alarm I got a high number on the digital display, but the alarm didn’t sound immediately. Why? A. Please refer to “How the unit determines when to alarm” on page 5-2 for an explanation of the “time weighted alarm.” Q. How much electricity does it take to run the CO alarm?[...]

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    Limited W arranty Notes W ARRANTY COVERAGE: THE MANUF ACTURER W ARRANTS TO THE ORIGINAL CONSUMER PURCHASER, THA T THIS PRODUCT WILL BE FREE OF DEFECTS IN MA TERIAL AND WORKMANSHIP FOR A PERIOD OF FIVE (5) YEARS FROM DA TE OF PURCHASE. THE MANUF ACTURER’S LIABILI- TY HEREUNDER IS LIMITED TO REPLACEMENT OF THE PRODUCT . REP AIR OF THE PRODUCT OR RE[...]