Carbon Monoxide Alarm See page 26 for “What to do when the alarm sounds” User’s Guide Kidde CO Alarm with Digital Display and Peak Level Memory Model: KN-COPP-3 Please have the following information ready if you are calling customer Service: CO Alarm Model Number (Located on the back of alarm): CO Alarm Assembly Number (Located on back of alarm): Date of Manufacture (Located on back of alarm): Date of Purchase: Where Purchased: Attention: Please take a few minutes to thoroughly read this manual, which sho
Contents Introduction Quick Set Up Guide Features Installation Operation Maintenance Technical Information Limited Warranty WARNING: THIS CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM IS NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR INSTALLING AND MAINTAINING AN APPROPRIATE NUMBER OF SMOKE ALARMS IN YOUR HOME. THIS ALARM WILL NOT SENSE SMOKE, FIRE, OR ANY POISONOUS GAS OTHER THAN CARBON MONOXIDE. FOR THIS REASON YOU MUST INSTALL SMOKE ALARMS TO PROVIDE EARLY WARNING OF FIRE AND TO PROTECT YOU AND YOUR FAMILY FROM FIRE AND ITS RELATED HAZARDS.
Introduction This Kidde carbon monoxide (CO) alarm is an important part of your family’s home safety plan. As a new owner of a CO alarm, there are some basic facts you should know for your protection and convenience. Many people think that CO alarms operate like smoke alarms. Like smoke alarms, CO alarms monitor the air in your home and sound a loud alarm to warn you of trouble. The way you respond to a CO alarm is quite different than a smoke alarm.
Quick Set Up Guide We urge you to read this entire guide in the sequence it is presented. If you only read one part of this guide initially, read the following two pages! Listed below are seven easy steps for setting up your Kidde CO alarm. Please read the entire guide for complete information. Setting up your alarm for first time operation: Step 1 Determine the best location for your CO alarm(s). Usually this is in or near bedrooms. Refer to page 10 for complete information.
Quick Set Up Guide Step 5 You will either see a flashing red dot or you will see three eights in the digital display indicating the alarm is warming up. After approximately 20 seconds, the first reading will appear on the digital display. The number on the digital display should be zero (0). If not, see page 15 for complete information on normal operating characteristics. Step 6 Make sure the red dot in the digital display is blinking.
Features Kidde CO Alarm – front view Blinking Red Dot Digital Display Peak Level Button Test/Reset Button Alarm Sounder Kidde CO Alarm – rear view Adapter Thumb Release Thumb Grip for Back Door Removal (Slide Down) Removable Adapter Back Door Key Holes Door “Latches” at all four corners of back door Slide Support for Table Top and Direct Plug Use 6
Features Rear view with back door removed 9V Backup Battery (Shown installed) Cord Recess Battery Connector Power Cord Adapter Cord Strain Relief Install Backup Battery as shown Note: Your Kidde CO alarm is NOT battery operated. The backup battery is to supply short-term backup power during a power outage. In the event of a power outage, the battery will continue operating the alarm for at least 20 hours.
Features Peak Level Button By pressing this button, you can see the peak CO level recorded by the alarm since it was last cleared or unplugged. This Kidde feature allows you (or a heating contractor or a fireman) to see exactly how serious the CO problem you have so you can react accordingly. Sensor The sensor is a highly sensitive, electrochemical sensor that is CO-specific to help avoid false alarms.
Features What Carbon Monoxide Alarms Can and Cannot Do CO alarms are designed to sense unacceptable levels of CO from malfunctioning furnaces, appliances, gas engines or other sources. This Carbon Monoxide alarm is not a substitute for installing and maintaining an operational smoke alarm. CO alarms provide early warning of the presence of carbon monoxide, usually before a healthy adult would experience symptoms.
Installation Instructions Where to Install Your CO Alarm Your Kidde CO alarm should be mounted in or near bedrooms and living areas. It is recommended that you install a Kidde CO alarm on each level of a multi-level home. You may use the number and location of smoke alarms installed in your home according to current building code requirements as a guide to the location of your Kidde CO alarm(s). WHEN CHOOSING YOUR INSTALLATION LOCATIONS, MAKE SURE YOU CAN HEAR THE ALARM FROM ALL SLEEPING AREAS.
Installation Instructions Where Not to Install Your CO Alarm To avoid causing damage to the unit, to provide optimum protection, and to prevent unnecessary alarms, follow the instructions below where NOT to install this alarm: It is recommended that you do not install this CO alarm in garages, kitchens or furnace rooms.
Installation Instructions Avoid the following: • Excessive spillage or reverse venting of fuel burning appliances caused by outdoor ambient conditions, such as: 1) Wind direction and/or velocity, including high gusts of wind. Heavy air in the vent pipes (cold/humid air with extended periods between cycles). 2) Negative pressure differential resulting from the use of exhaust fans. 3) Simultaneous operation of several fuel burning appliances competing for limited internal air.
Installation Instructions If the outlet is mounted horizontally (sideways): If you are going to use your alarm as a direct plug and you are going to plug in to an outlet that is mounted horizontally (sideways), you will need to rotate the adapter 90˚. To rotate the adapter: 1. With back of the unit facing towards you and the adapter located at the top, place your thumbs on thumb grips. 2.
Installation Instructions For a wall-mounted unit, you will need to pull out the removable adapter and power cord. To install: 1. Follow steps 1 through 4 in the previous section under “To Rotate the Adapter.” Cord Recess 2. With the adapter removed, pull the power cord out of the cord recess, remove the twist tie, and extend the power cord. 3. With the power cord extended, press the last few inches of the power cord back into the cord recess.
Operation Normal Operating Characteristics When you first power up the unit, the alarm will sound briefly to let you know the unit is receiving power and that the alarm circuit is functioning. You will see three eights on the digital display, indicating the alarm is in the start-up mode. The three eights will remain for approximately 20 seconds. You will see a blinking red dot to the lower right of the digital display. The blinking dot shows that the alarm is operating.
Operation When the battery is depleted: • A blinking dot will be displayed and the sounder will chirp approximately every 30 seconds. • Pressing the test button will result in a chirp approximately every one second. The alarm will not detect CO if battery is depleted. Replace the battery. Constant exposures to high or low humidity may reduce battery life. We recommend you replace your 9V battery at least every six months.
Operation How to Know If Your Alarm is Malfunctioning Your alarm performs an internal self-diagnosis every 15 seconds to make sure that it is functioning properly. The alarm is designed to alert you in the unusual event of a malfunction. If the alarm malfunctions.
Operation The Peak Level Memory Button Although the peak level feature will display levels below 30 PPM, these levels will not result in an alarm no matter how long the device is exposed to these levels. The peak level feature is helpful in identifying CO occurrences below 30 PPM. Although the unit will not automatically display levels below 30 PPM, it will detect and store these readings in memory. By pressing the peak level button, concentration levels as low as 11 and up to 999 PPM will be displayed.
Operation Some CO conditions may start out as low level leaks but could develop into CO concentrations that could become harmful. If this happens, the CO alarm will detect the dangerous level and alarm, notifying you and others of the conditions. DO NOT ignore high concentration readings above 30 PPM or a CO alarming device that is in alarm. Refer to page 12 for more details.
Maintenance How to Care for Your Alarm To keep your alarm in good working order, you must follow these simple steps: WHAT YOU SHOULD DO: • Test the alarm once a week by pressing the Test/Reset button (see page 8). • Vacuum the alarm cover once a month to remove accumulated dust. Use the soft brush attachment of your vacuum cleaner, and unplug the alarm from the electrical outlet before vacuuming. • Instruct children never to touch, unplug or otherwise interfere with the alarm.
Carbon Monoxide Safety What is Carbon Monoxide? Carbon monoxide (CO) is an odorless, colorless, poisonous gas created 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-products are not properly vented outside the house. You’ve probably heard about carbon monoxide poisoning in the news recently.
Carbon Monoxide Safety When these appliances are in good working condition with proper ventilation, lethal carbon monoxide gas is vented outdoors where it quickly disperses. But even the slightest malfunction or misuse of any of these sources can lead to a build-up of carbon monoxide in your home that can become deadly before you’d even know it’s there. And you don’t have to have ancient appliances to have a problem.
Carbon Monoxide Safety • Notice problems that could indicate improper appliance operation: – Decreasing hot water supply – Furnace unable to heat house or runs constantly – Sooting, especially on appliances – Unfamiliar or burning odor – Yellow or orange flame • Be aware of the symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning: – headaches, dizziness, weakness, sleepiness, nausea, vomiting, confusion and disorientation.
Carbon Monoxide Safety • Small amounts of water leaking from the base of the chimney, vent or flue pipe. • Rust on the portion of the vent pipe visible from outside your home. • The absence of a draft in your chimney (indicating blockage). • Fallen soot from the fireplace chimney. • Loose, damaged or discolored bricks on your chimney. Clues You Cannot See...
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 indicate that while victims are aware they are not well, they become so disoriented they are unable to save themselves by either exiting the building or calling for assistance. Also young children and household pets may be the first affected.
What to do When the Alarm Sounds W H A T T O ! ▲ WARNING: Actuation of your CO Alarm indicates the presence of Carbon Monoxide (CO) which can KILL YOU. When the CO alarm senses a dangerous level of CO, the unit will emit a loud alarm pattern. The alarm pattern is 4 short “chirps” – followed by 5 seconds of silence – followed by 4 short “chirps”.
Technical Information Power: Sensor: Temperature: Humidity: Mounting: Alarm: 120V AC units: 60 Hz, Current 60 mA max. Sensor calibrated at 150 ppm (±25 ppm). Operating range: 40˚F (4.4˚C) to 100˚F (37.8˚C). Operating range 5-95% non-condensing. Accessories supplied for wall mount, direct plug and table top applications. 85+ dB at 10’ @ 3.4 ± 0.5 KHz pulsing alarm.
Technical Information Replacement of the Alarm Seven years after initial power-up, this unit will “chirp” every 30 seconds to indicate that it is time to replace the alarm. A label has been provided that has “replace by:” printed on it. Write the replace by date on the label and affix it to the front of the alarm so that it is visible after mounting, The date written on the label should be after seven (7) years of cumulative power. REPLACE THE ALARM IMMEDIATELY! IT WILL NOT DETECT CO IN THIS CONDITION.
Display Readings and What They Mean READINGS YOU MAY SEE WHEN UNIT IS AC POWERED Steady Err and flashing dot “chirp” every 30 seconds Unit malfunction when AC powered Call Kidde Customer Service at 1-800-880-6788 READINGS YOU MAY SEE WHEN UNIT IS ON TEMPORARY BATTERY BACKUP Flashing dot None Normal battery only operation.
Limited Warranty WARRANTY COVERAGE: THE MANUFACTURER WARRANTS TO THE ORIGINAL CONSUMER PURCHASER, THAT THIS ALARM WILL BE FREE OF DEFECTS IN MATERIAL AND WORKMANSHIP FOR A PERIOD OF FIVE (5) 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.
Limited Warranty Important: Do not remove the back cover of the alarm. Back cover removal will void the warranty. Your Kidde Carbon Monoxide Alarm is not a substitute for property, disability, life or other insurance of any kind. Appropriate insurance coverage is your responsibility. Consult your insurance agent. Also, Kidde makes no warranty, express or implied, written or oral, including that of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose, with respect to the batteries.
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