2508-7201-07(810-1512N):_ 2011.5.3 9:05 AM Page 1 User’s Guide for Models KN-COSM-I and KN-COSM-IB Combination Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm • 120V AC • 9V Battery Backup (model KN-COSM-IB) • • • • 2-LED Display Peak Level Memory Hush® Voice Message System For questions concerning your Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm, please call our Consumer Hotline at 1-800-880-6788. For your convenience, write down the following information.
508-7201-07(810-1512N):_ 2011.5.3 9:05 AM Table of Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 1 Product View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pages 2-3 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pages 4-7 Installation Instructions Step 1: Installation Instructions: A. Recommended Installation Locations . . Pages 8-10 B. Where Not to Install . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 10 Step 2: Wiring Instructions . . . .
2508-7201-07(810-1512N):_ 2011.5.3 9:05 AM Page 3 Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Kidde Combination Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm model # KN-COSM-I or # KN-COSM-IB. This alarm is suitable as a Single Station and/or Multiple Station (24 devices) alarm. This alarm has a seven-year limited warranty. Please take a few minutes to thoroughly read this user’s guide, and save for future reference. Teach children how to respond to the alarms, and that they should never play with the unit.
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2508-7201-07(810-1512N):_ 2011.5.3 9:05 AM Page 6 Features • Loud 85 decibel alarm. • Permanent independent smoke and carbon monoxide sensors. • Smoke alarm takes precedence when both smoke and carbon monoxide are present. • Powered by 120V AC (60 Hz, 25 mA max) wire-in connector. Model KN-COSM-IB is also equipped with a 9V battery backup. • Model KN-COSM-IB is equipped with Battery Pull Tab that allows for easy battery connection.
2508-7201-07(810-1512N):_ 2011.5.3 9:05 AM Page 7 Features • Voice Message System that alerts user to the following conditions: – System announces “HUSH MODE ACTIVATED” when the unit is first put into HUSH Mode. – System announces “HUSH MODE CANCELLED” when unit resumes normal operation after Hush Mode has been cancelled. – System announces “CARBON MONOXIDE PREVIOUSLY DETECTED” when the unit has detected CO concentrations of 100 ppm or higher.
2508-7201-07(810-1512N):_ 2011.5.3 9:05 AM Page 8 Features and General Information • Seven (7) years after initial power up, this unit will “chirp” twice every 30 seconds. This is an “operational end of life” feature which will indicate that it is time to replace the alarm. Smoke Alarm The smoke alarm monitors the air for products of combustion that are produced when something is burning or smoldering.
2508-7201-07(810-1512N):_ 2011.5.3 9:05 AM Page 9 Features and General Information • AC powered alarms (without battery backup) will not operate if the AC power has been cut off, such as by an electrical fire or an open fuse. • Smoke alarms must be tested regularly to make sure the batteries and the alarm circuits are in good operating condition. • Smoke alarms cannot provide an alarm if smoke does not reach the alarm.
2508-7201-07(810-1512N):_ 2011.5.3 9:05 AM Page 10 Installation Instructions Step 1 Installation Guide: IMPORTANT: THIS ALARM MUST BE MOUNTED ON A CEILING OR WALL. IT WAS NOT DESIGNED FOR USE AS A TABLETOP DEVICE! INSTALL ONLY AS DETAILED! A. Recommended Installation Locations: Kidde Safety recommends the installation of a Smoke/CO Alarm in the following locations.
2508-7201-07(810-1512N):_ 2011.5.3 9:05 AM Page 11 Installation Instructions Sloped Ceiling Installation: The following information is from the National Fire Protection Association and is listed in Fire Code 72. Install Smoke Alarms on sloped, peaked or cathedral ceilings at, or within 3 ft (0.9m) of the highest point (measured horizontally). NFPA 72 states “Smoke alarms in rooms with ceiling slopes greater than 1 ft to 8 ft (.3 m-2.4 m) horizontally shall be located on the high side of the room”.
2508-7201-07(810-1512N):_ 2011.5.3 9:05 AM Page 12 Installation Instructions THIS EQUIPMENT SHOULD BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION’S STANDARD 72 (National Fire Protection Association, Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269). 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. B.
2508-7201-07(810-1512N):_ 2011.5.3 9:05 AM Page 13 Installation Instructions Step 2 Wiring Instructions: WIRING REQUIREMENTS • This smoke alarm should be installed on a U.L. listed or recognized junction box. All connections should be made by a qualified electrician and all wiring used shall be in accordance with articles 210 and 300.3(B) of the U.S. National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA 70, NFPA 72 and/or any other codes having jurisdiction in your area.
2508-7201-07(810-1512N):_ 2011.5.3 9:05 AM Page 14 Installation Instructions • A maximum of 24 Kidde Safety devices may be interconnected in a multiple station arrangement. The interconnect system should not exceed the NFPA interconnect limit of 12 smoke alarms and/or 18 alarms total (smoke, CO, Smoke/ CO Combination, heat, etc.). This Smoke/CO combination alarm must be counted as a smoke alarm when determining the number of units on an interconnect line.
2508-7201-07(810-1512N):_ 2011.5.3 9:05 AM Page 15 Installation Instructions Step 3 Mounting Instructions: CAUTION: YOUR SMOKE/CO ALARM IS SEALED AND THE COVER IS NOT REMOVABLE! 1. To help identify the date to replace the unit, a label has been affixed to the side of the alarm. Write the “Replace by” date (7 years from initial power up) in permanent marker on the label. See Alarm Replacement section for additional information. 2.
2508-7201-07(810-1512N):_ 2011.5.3 9:05 AM Page 16 Installation Instructions 7. Turn on the AC power. The green AC Power On Indicator should be lit when the alarm is operating from AC power. 8. Two labels are included with your alarm. They have important information on what to do in case of an alarm. Add the phone number of your emergency service provider (Fire Department or 911) in the space provided.
2508-7201-07(810-1512N):_ 2011.5.3 9:05 AM Page 17 Operating Instructions Interconnect Feature Your Combination Smoke/CO Alarm is interconnectable to other multiple station Kidde, Nighthawk and Kidde/Fyrnetics products: • When compatible smoke alarms and heat alarms are interconnected to your Smoke/CO Alarm, they will only respond to a smoke related event.
2508-7201-07(810-1512N):_ 2011.5.3 9:05 AM Page 18 Operating Instructions immediately, the unit will verbally announce “HUSH MODE ACTIVATED”, and the green LED will flash every 2 seconds for approximately 10 minutes. This indicates that the smoke alarm is in a temporarily desensitized condition. Your Smoke/CO Alarm will automatically reset after approximately 10 minutes.
2508-7201-07(810-1512N):_ 2011.5.3 9:05 AM Page 19 Operating Instructions LED Indicator Operation Red LED Red LED will flash in conjunction with the alarm beep. Therefore, the red LED will flash during a smoke alarm, a CO alarm, a low battery mode chirp and a unit error mode chirp. Green LED The green LED will flash as described below under the following conditions: – Standby Condition (powered by AC and battery backup): The LED will be constantly on.
2508-7201-07(810-1512N):_ 2011.5.3 9:05 AM Page 20 Operating Instructions A A Posts FIGURE 5A FIGURE 5B NEVER IGNORE THE SOUND OF THE ALARM! Determining what type of alarm has sounded is easy with your Nighthawk Combination Smoke/CO Alarm. The voice message warning system will inform you of the type of situation occurring. Refer to the Features section on pages 4-7 for a detailed description of each alarm pattern.
2508-7201-07(810-1512N):_ 2011.5.3 9:05 AM Page 21 What To Do If The Alarm Sounds If the alarm sounds, check for fires first. If a fire is discovered follow these steps. Become thoroughly familiar with these items, and review with all family members! • Alert small children in the home. • Leave immediately using one of your planned escape routes (see page 26). Every second counts, don’t stop to get dressed or pick up valuables.
2508-7201-07(810-1512N):_ 2011.5.3 9:05 AM Page 22 What To Do If The Alarm Sounds When the carbon monoxide alarm sounds: ! WARNING - Actuation of your CO Alarm indicates the presence of Carbon Monoxide (CO) which can kill you. If alarm signal sounds: 1) Operate the test/reset button PHONE NUMBER 2) Call your emergency services (Fire Dept. 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.
2508-7201-07(810-1512N):_ 2011.5.3 9:05 AM Page 23 Alarm Removal and Battery Replacement The CO sensor meets the alarm response time requirements of UL standard 2034. Standard alarm times are as follows: At 70 PPM, the unit must alarm within 60-240 minutes. At 150 PPM, the unit must alarm within 10-50 minutes. At 400 PPM, the unit must alarm within 4-15 minutes. This carbon monoxide alarm is designed to detect carbon monoxide gas from ANY source of combustion. It is NOT designed to detect any other gas.
2508-7201-07(810-1512N):_ 2011.5.3 9:05 AM Page 24 Alarm Removal and Battery Replacement CAUTION: YOUR SMOKE/CO ALARM IS SEALED AND THE COVER IS NOT REMOVABLE! To replace the battery you must first remove the alarm from the mounting bracket by following the ALARM REMOVAL instructions at the beginning of this section. After the alarm has been removed, you can open the battery door and replace the battery. Battery installation instructions are provided on the inside of the battery door.
08-7201-07(810-1512N):_ 2011.5.3 9:05 AM Page 25 General Maintenance WARNING! Use only the batteries specified. Use of different batteries may have a detrimental effect on the Smoke/CO alarm. A good safety measure is to replace the battery at least once a year, or at the same time yo change your clocks for daylight saving time. Alarm Replacement Seven years after initial power-up, this unit will “chirp” twice every 30 seconds to indicate that it is time to replace the alarm.
2508-7201-07(810-1512N):_ 2011.5.3 9:05 AM Page 26 General Maintenance Storing the unit in a plastic bag during any of the above projects will protect the sensors from damage. Do not place near a diaper pail. WARNING: Reinstall the Smoke/CO Alarm as soon as possible to assure continuous protection. When household cleaning supplies or similar contaminates are used, the area must be well ventilated.
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2508-7201-07(810-1512N):_ 2011.5.3 9:05 AM Page 28 Carbon Monoxide Safety Information 1. Mild Exposure: Slight headache, nausea,vomiting, fatigue (often described as “Flu-like” symptoms). 2. Medium Exposure: Severe throbbing headache, drowsiness, confusion, fast heart rate. 3. Extreme Exposure: Unconsciousness, convulsions, cardiorespiratory failure, death. The above levels of exposure relate to healthy adults. Levels differ for those at high risk.
2508-7201-07(810-1512N):_ 2011.5.3 9:05 AM Page 29 Fire Safety Information Fire Prevention Never smoke in bed, or leave cooking food unattended. Teach children never to play with matches or lighters! Train everyone in the home to recognize the alarm pattern, voice message warning and to leave the home using their escape plan when it’s heard. Know how to do “Stop, Drop and Roll” if clothes catch on fire, and how to crawl low under smoke.
2508-7201-07(810-1512N):_ 2011.5.3 9:05 AM Page 30 Industry Safety Standards areas protected by the required smoke alarms. For this reason, it is recommended that the householder consider the use of additional smoke alarms for those areas for increased protection. The additional areas include the basement, bedrooms, dining room, furnace room, utility room, and hallways not protected by the required smoke alarms.
2508-7201-07(810-1512N):_ 2011.5.3 9:05 AM Page 31 Warranty and Service Information Limited Warranty SEVEN YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY KIDDE warrants that the enclosed alarm (but not the battery) will be free from defects in material and workmanship or design under normal use and service for a period of seven years from the date of purchase.
2508-7201-07(810-1512N):_ 2011.5.3 9:05 AM Page 32 Warranty and Service Information The above warranty may not be altered except in writing signed by both parties hereto. Your Nighthawk Combination Smoke & CO Alarm is not a substitute for property, fire, disability, life or other insurance of any kind. Appropriate insurance coverage is your responsibility. Consult your insurance agent. Removal of the front cover will void the warranty. This alarm is not intended to alert hearing impaired individuals.
2508-7201-07(810-1512N):_ 2011.5.3 9:05 AM QUESTIONS OR FOR MORE INFORMATION Call our Consumer Hotline at 1-800-880-6788 or contact us at our website at www.kidde.com Kidde 1016 Corporate Park Drive, Mebane, NC 27302 Custom Assembled in China with U.S.
