2507-7205-00 4/6/05 17:14 Page 1 Carbon Monoxide Alarm User’s Guide See page 13 for “What to do when the alarm sounds” Kidde CO Alarm with Digital Display and Peak Level Memory Model: KN-COPP-3, Assembly 900-0099 D ESI G N CE RTIFIE D IAS 6-96 2ND EDITION CO ALARM ALSO COMPLIES WITH CSA 6.19-01 US For your convenience, write down the following information.
507-7205-00 4/6/05 17:14 Page 2 Table of Contents About this User’s Guide 1 Introduction 1 Quick Set Up Guide 2 Part One - Your Kidde Carbon Monoxide (CO) Alarm: •About your alarm (product illustrations) 3 •The unique features of this Kidde CO alarm 4 •What carbon monoxide alarms can and cannot do 4 •Where to install your CO alarm 5 •Where not to install your CO alarm 5, 6 •How to install your alarm 6 •Battery installation and operation 7 •Normal operating characteristics 8 •How to test your alar
2507-7205-00 4/6/05 17:14 Page 3 About this User’s Guide Introduction 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 Kidde 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 you have questions about carbon monoxide. It will take about an hour of your time, but it’s well worth it.
2507-7205-00 4/6/05 17:14 Page 4 Quick Set Up Guide We urge you to read this entire manual in the sequence it is presented. But, if you only read one part of this guide initially, read this page! 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 Step 4 Step 2 Step 5 Determine the best location for your CO alarm(s). Usually this is in or near bedrooms.
2507-7205-00 4/6/05 17:14 Page 5 Part One – Your Kidde Carbon Monoxide Alarm Kidde CO Alarm – rear view About Your CO Alarm The number one feature that sets this Kidde model apart from other alarms is its unique digital display that gives you a continuous readout of CO levels from 30-999 parts per million. The digital display serves as an early warning of CO presence.
2507-7205-00 4/6/05 17:14 Page 6 Part One – Your Kidde Carbon Monoxide Alarm The Unique Features of this Kidde CO Alarm Digital Display 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. The continuous digital display shows you the level of carbon monoxide (if any) the unit is sensing. The unit updates this reading every 15 seconds so you can watch levels rise or fall.
2507-7205-00 4/6/05 17:14 Page 7 Part One – Your Kidde Carbon Monoxide Alarm 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 directions below where NOT to install this alarm: 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.
2507-7205-00 4/6/05 17:14 Page 8 Part One – Your Kidde Carbon Monoxide Alarm To rotate adapter: 1. With back of unit facing you (with adapter at top), place your thumbs on thumb grips. 2. With your thumbs, push down in the direction of the arrows on the thumb grips and slide back door off. 3. Next, place your thumbs on the adapter thumb releases. 4. Spread adapter thumb releases out and carefully turn alarm over. This will allow adapter to slide out. Back of unit when used as direct plug 5.
2507-7205-00 4/6/05 17:14 Page 9 Part One – Your Kidde Carbon Monoxide Alarm 5. Using the wall mount diagram located near the back of this user’s guide, install the two screws provided until heads are approximately 1/8” from wall (If mounting in plaster board or drywall, drill two 3/16 holes and use plastic anchors provided). 6. Hook the Kidde CO alarm unit over the screws onto keyholes in back of unit. 7. Plug cord into electrical outlet.
2507-7205-00 4/6/05 17:14 Page 10 Part One – Your Kidde Carbon Monoxide Alarm • The display shows three “eights”, and then shows a number (usually around 200). You should then hear 4 quick “chirps” – followed by 5 seconds of silence – followed by 4 quick “chirps”. The unit will then show the three eights for several seconds. It will then return to monitoring for carbon monoxide. Constant exposures to high or low humidity may reduce battery life.
2507-7205-00 4/6/05 17:14 Page 11 Part One – Your Kidde Carbon Monoxide Alarm 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. Concentrations of CO between 0 and 30 PPM can often occur in normal, everyday conditions. Concentrations of CO below 30 PPM may be an indication of a transient condition that may appear today and never reappear.
2507-7205-00 4/6/05 17:14 Page 12 Part Two – Carbon Monoxide-The Silent Killer produce dangerous levels of carbon monoxide. 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.
2507-7205-00 4/6/05 17:14 Page 13 Part Two – Carbon Monoxide-The Silent Killer What You Should Not Do... • Never burn charcoal inside a home, garage, cabin, RV or camper. Home Safety Tips What You Can Do... • Buy only appliances approved by a nationally recognized testing laboratory. • Never install, service, or convert fuel-burning appliances from one type to another without proper knowledge, skills and tools. • Choose fuel-burning appliances that can be vented to the outdoors, whenever possible.
2507-7205-00 4/6/05 17:14 Page 14 Part Three – Understanding the effect of CO exposure Understand the Effects of Carbon Monoxide Exposure: Concentration of CO in the Air (ppm = parts per million) Approximate Inhalation Time and Symptoms Developed 50 ppm The maximum allowable concentration for continuous exposure for healthy adults in any 8-hour period, according to OSHA*. 200 ppm Slight headache, fatigue, dizziness, nausea after 2-3 hours.
2507-7205-00 4/6/05 17:14 Page 15 Part Four – What to do When the Alarm Sounds building or calling for assistance. Also young children and household pets may be the first affected. The following symptoms are related to CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING and should be discussed with ALL members of the household: Determine if anyone in the household is experiencing symptoms of CO poisoning.
2507-7205-00 4/6/05 17:14 Page 16 Part Five – Technical Information Product Specifications Power: 120V AC units: 60 Hz, Current 60 mA max. Sensor: Sensor calibrated at 150 ppm (±25 ppm). Temperature: Operating range: 40˚F (4.4˚C) to 100˚F (37.8˚C). Humidity: Operating range 5-95% non-condensing. Mounting: Accessories supplied for wall mount, direct plug and table top applications. Alarm: 85+ dB at 10’ @ 3.4 ± 0.5 KHz pulsing alarm.
2507-7205-00 4/6/05 17:14 Page 17 Part Six – Frequently Asked Questions Q. How many alarms do I need in my house? A. Refer to page 5 for recommended locations and where to place your alarm. Q. How do I get the alarm to show something besides “0.” OR, How can I determine if the sensor is operating correctly? A. Please refer to “Testing Sensor Response” on page 8 for complete instructions on how to test your alarm’s electronics and sensor functions. Q.
2507-7205-00 4/6/05 17:14 Page 18 Part Six – Frequently Asked Questions Q. I use the alarm in a vacation home that isn’t always occupied and can have temperature extremes when no one is there (no heat or no air conditioning). Will that hurt the alarm? Should I leave it plugged in all the time? A. We recommend that your alarm not be installed in areas where temperatures fall below 40˚F (4.4˚C) or rise above 100˚F (37.8˚C). Your alarm was designed to be constantly plugged in for maximum performance. Q.
2507-7205-00 4/6/05 17:14 Page 19 Part Six – Display Readings and What They Mean Pages 18-19 contain vital information about the various readings you may see on your display. We suggest you keep this User’s Guide handy for reference. However, if the backup battery pack is low or missing, or if the unit malfunctions, it will display other readings (and alarm differently) to alert you that something is wrong with the alarm.
2507-7205-00 4/6/05 17:14 Page 20 Part Six – Display Readings and What They Mean DC POWERED IN BATTERY BACKUP OPERATION Display Shows Alarm Sound "0" NONE "0" OR CO CONCENTRATION DISPLAYED ONCE EVERY 60 SECONDS, FLASHING DOT NONE "0" OR CO CONCENTRATION ALTERNATING WITH "Lb" NONE Unit Status OPERATION ON BATTERY BACKUP,SENSING FOR CO Unit Condition Recommended Action BATTERY IS FULLY CHARGED, FIRST 5 MINUTES OF OPERATION ON BACKUP BATTERY CONNECT TO AC POWER BATTERY CONSERVE MODE, BATTERY I
2507-7205-00 4/6/05 17:14 Page 21 Part Seven – Li-ION Battery Handling Precautions 11. Do not subject the battery to static electricity. Otherwise, the built-in safety/protection circuits can be damaged by static voltages, possibly leading to leakage, overheating, smoke emission, bursting and/or ignition. Handling: 1. Do not use the battery for a purpose other than for the alarm it is specified. 2. Do not recharge the battery using any charging circuit other than the one provided in the alarm.
2507-7205-00 4/6/05 17:14 Page 22 Wall Mount Diagram If you are going to mount your Kidde CO alarm to the wall, you may use this guide for exact placement of the two wall mount screws provided. For more information about mounting to the wall, please refer to pages 6-7. 2.
2507-7205-00 4/6/05 17:14 Page 23 Limited Warranty WARRANTY COVERAGE: THE MANUFACTURER WARRANTS TO THE ORIGINAL CONSUMER PURCHASER, THAT THIS PRODUCT WILL BE FREE OF DEFECTS IN MATERIAL AND WORKMANSHIP FOR A PERIOD OF SEVEN (7) YEARS FROM DATE OF PURCHASE AND THE BATTERY PACK WILL BE FREE OF DEFECTS IN MATERIAL AND WORKMANSHIP FOR A PERIOD OF ONE (1) YEAR FROM DATE OF PURCHASE.
