2541-7201-01_revB_EN_V1:_ 2013.3.5 11:13 AM Carbon Monoxide Monitor User Guide Model: KN-COU-B • • • • Peak Level Memory Digital Display Detects Low Levels of Carbon Monoxide 3-AA Battery Operation ATTENTION: Please take a few minutes to thoroughly read this user guide which should be saved for future reference and passed on to any subsequent owner. Manual P/N 2541-7201-01 Rev.
541-7201-01_revB_EN_V1:_ 2013.3.5 11:13 AM What to do When the Monitor Sounds! Carbon Monoxide Monitor Procedure WARNING: Full monitor activation indicates the presence of Carbon Monoxide (CO) at high concentrations, which can kill you. 1) Operate the Test/Reset button; 2) Call your emergency services (Fire Department or 911); PHONE NUMBER: 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.
2541-7201-01_revB_EN_V1:_ 2013.3.5 11:13 AM Carbon Monoxide Alert Procedure Low Level Alert WARNING: Alerts to the presence of constant low level CO concentrations (less than 30 ppm). These constant low levels may pose potential health risks for individuals with certain pre-existing health or medical conditions. You must consult your health care provider as to any potential low level CO exposure risk due to any specific pre-existing heath or medical conditions.
2541-7201-01_revB_EN_V1:_ 2013.3.5 11:13 AM This Kidde carbon monoxide (CO) monitor is part of your family’s health monitoring and safety plan. This monitor has been designed and tested to detect and alert to the presence CO background concentrations which can emanate from several sources including heating appliances, automobile traffic, and pollution.
2541-7201-01_revB_EN_V1:_ 2013.3.5 11:13 AM CAUTION: This monitor will only indicate the presence of carbon monoxide at the sensor. Carbon monoxide may be present in other areas. WARNING: This device is designed to alert and provide information to individuals to the presence of low concentrations (below 30ppm) of carbon monoxide.
2541-7201-01_revB_EN_V1:_ 2013.3.5 11:13 AM 1. Information About Carbon Monoxide 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. Symptoms of CO Poisoning Determine if anyone in the household is experiencing symptoms of CO poisoning.
2541-7201-01_revB_EN_V1:_ 2013.3.5 11:13 AM 1. Information About Carbon Monoxide (cont.) Mid Levels: Generally between 50 PPM to 100 PPM. This should be cause for concern and should not be ignored or dismissed. See “What to do When the Monitor Sounds” (inside front cover). Low Levels: Generally between 20 and 50 PPM. Kidde recommends you take action to eliminate the source of CO. See “What to do When the Monitor Sounds” (inside front cover). Background Levels: Generally below 20 PPM.
2541-7201-01_revB_EN_V1:_ 2013.3.5 11:13 AM 1. Information About Carbon Monoxide (cont.) • Negative pressure resulting from the use of exhaust fans. • Simultaneous operation of several fuel-burning appliances competing for limited internal air. • Vent pipe connections vibrating loose from clothes dryers, furnaces, or water heaters. • Obstructions in, or unconventional, vent pipe designs which can amplify the above situations.
2541-7201-01_revB_EN_V1:_ 2013.3.5 11:13 AM 1. Information About Carbon Monoxide (cont.) CO monitors are not a substitute for CO alarms mandated by code in several states in the United States because CO alarms are not permitted to provide any indication of CO levels below 30 PPM whereas this CO monitor will provide CO readings below 30PPM.
2541-7201-01_revB_EN_V1:_ 2013.3.5 11:13 AM 1. Information About Carbon Monoxide (cont.) For these reasons, we recommend that you provide complete coverage by placing a CO alarm on every level of the home and using this monitor as a complimentary tool to monitor prolonged exposure to low background levels of CO with potential long term health effects. To help identify the date to replace the monitor, a label has been affixed to the side of the monitor.
2541-7201-01_revB_EN_V1:_ 2013.3.5 2. Product Features and Specifications 11:13 AM (cont.) Temperature: Operating Range: 40°F (4.4°C) to 100°F (37.8°C) Humidity: Operating range: 10-95% non-condensing Audible Alarm: 85+ dB at 10’ @ 3.4±0.5 KHz pulsing alarm Sensor: Electrochemical Power: 3-AA Batteries Accuracy of Digital Display: (10-999 PPM +/-30% when measured in conditions of 80° F (+/- 10° F), atmospheric pressure +/- 10% and 40% +/- 3% relative humidity.
2541-7201-01_revB_EN_V1:_ 3. Installation Locations 2013.3.5 11:13 AM Page 12 (cont.) Locations To Avoid IMPORTANT: Improper location can affect the sensitive electronic components in this monitor. To avoid causing damage to the unit, to provide optimum performance, and to prevent unnecessary nuisance warnings: • Do not install in kitchens, garages or furnace rooms that may expose the sensor to substances that could damage or contaminate it.
2541-7201-01_revB_EN_V1:_ 4. Installation Instructions 2013.3.5 11:13 AM Page 13 (cont.) 3. Install the new batteries. Note the polarity illustration in the battery compartment. 4. Close the bottom cover. Note: The bottom cover will not close if all three AA batteries are not installed.
2541-7201-01_revB_EN_V1:_ 2013.3.5 11:13 AM 4. Installation Instructions 3. Hook the mounting plate over the screws using the keyholes in the back mounting plate of the monitor. After the mounting plate is secured to the wall, slide the monitor down over the mounting plate until it snaps into place. Your CO monitor may also be placed on a tabletop. If the monitor is not wall mounted, then be sure the monitor is no more than three feet from the floor to prevent damage if dropped. Wall Mount 5.
2541-7201-01_revB_EN_V1:_ 2013.3.5 5. Operating and Alarm Characteristics 11:13 AM (cont.) The following table illustrates the approximate CO concentration vs.
2541-7201-01_revB_EN_V1:_ 2013.3.5 5. Operating and Alarm Characteristics 11:13 AM Page 16 (cont.) 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, Operate (Green) Alarm Sound Unit Status Recommentation and Alarm (Red) LED shows: • A steady display of CO 4 quick beeps, Refer to “Carbon Alarm condition concentration from 105 seconds.
2541-7201-01_revB_EN_V1:_ 2013.3.5 5. Operating and Alarm Characteristics 11:13 AM (cont.) When the Peak Level button is pressed and held, the display shows the highest CO reading taken by the CO monitor since its last reset or power up. In this example 120 PPM was the maximum level of CO recorded since the unit was last reset. The Peak Level display feature will display levels between 10-999 PPM. The Peak Level feature is helpful in identifying if you have had a CO reading since resetting the alarm.
2541-7201-01_revB_EN_V1:_ 2013.3.5 11:13 AM 6. Maintenance NOTE: This unit is sealed. The cover is not removable. Due to the loudness of the unit, we suggest that you place your fingers over the sounder opening while testing your monitor. Caution: Continuous exposure to the high sound level of this unit over an extended period of time may cause hearing loss. To keep your monitor in good working order, you must follow these steps: • Test the monitor once a week by pressing the Test/Reset button.
2541-7201-01_revB_EN_V1:_ 2013.3.5 11:13 AM TEN 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 ten (10) years from date of purchase. The manufacturer’s liability hereunder is limited to replacement of the product, repair of the product or replacement of the product with repaired product at the discretion of the manufacturer.
