Battery Operated Carbon Monoxide Alarm User’s Guide Battery operated CO alarm without Digital display Battery operated CO alarm With Digital Display and Peak Level memory MODEL: KN-COB-B ASSEMBLY: 9CO5 MODEL: KN-COPP-B ASSEMBLY: 900-0146 For questions concerning your Carbon Monoxide Alarm, please call our Consumer Hotline at 1-800-654-9677.
Table of Contents Carbon Monoxide Overview Carbon Monoxide Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Your new Kidde Carbon Monoxide (CO) Alarm is a sophisticated instrument that has been carefully designed and tested to detect CO build up in a residential environments. Kidde Product View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5 Quick Set Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Kidde Product View Kidde Product View non-digital 9CO5 model 900-0146 Digital display model TEST RESET PEAK LEVEL Operate Alarm CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM 4 TEST RESET MOVE TO FRESH AIR Operate Alarm CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM 5
Quick Set Up Installation Instructions Remove the three enclosed AA batteries and install them into the battery well. Carefully place the red battery warning flags into the battery well. Observe the battery polarity markings at the bottom of the battery well. After approximately 30 seconds, your CO alarm will begin monitoring for CO. Installation Location Your Kidde CO Alarm is now operational.
Installation Instructions Installation Instructions (cont.) Mounting Where NOT To Install Your Kidde CO Alarm 1. Using the template provided (see page 25). Mark the location on wall. 2. Insert the two screws provided until the screw heads are approximately 1/8” from wall. (If mounting in plaster board or drywall, drill 3/16” hole and use the plastic anchors provided.) Figure 1 3. Hook the Kidde CO Alarm unit over the screws onto keyholes in back of unit.
Features and Operation of Digital Display Model Features and Operation of Digital Display Model (cont.) Your new Kidde Battery Powered CO Alarm utilizes sophisticated electronic components to protect you and your family from the dangers of CO. Other Possible Displays and Their Meanings Unique features include a digital display capable of displaying CO concentrations in (PPM) Parts Per Million and the highest levels of CO detected.
Features and Operation of Digital Display Model (cont.) Features and Operation for Digital Display Model (cont.) Peak Level Display (Cont.) Resetting the Peak Level Reading The peak level feature is helpful in identifying low level 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.
Features and Operation of Digital Display and Non-digital Display Models (cont.) Features and Operation of Digital Display and Non-Digital Display Models (cont.) Test/Reset Button Lights The test/reset button is used to test the unit’s electronics and to reset the unit during alarm. • The red light flashing once every Alarm 30 seconds, accompanied by the Figure 8 alarm “chirp”, indicates the batteries need to be replaced, or the unit has malfunctioned (see figure 8).
Battery Installation/Replacement Battery Installation/Replacement Installation/Replacement Battery Replacement/Installation Instructions Since batteries are not installed in the unit at the factory, you will need to install them. To install or replace the batteries in your Kidde unit please perform the following steps: Three AA batteries have been included with your purchase.
Part Four – What to do When the Alarm Sounds What To Do If The Alarm Sounds (cont.) Symptoms of CO Poisoning ! ▲ WARNING: Actuation of your CO Alarm indicates the presence of Carbon Monoxide (CO) which can KILL YOU. 1) Operate test/reset button; 2) Call your emergency services (fire dept. 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.
What To Do If The Alarm Sounds (cont.) Because carbon monoxide is a cumulative poison, long-term exposures to low levels may cause symptoms, as well as short-term exposures to high levels. This Kidde unit has a time-weighted alarm - the higher the level of carbon monoxide present, the sooner the alarm will be triggered. This CO alarm can only warn you of the presence of CO. It does not prevent CO from occurring, nor can it solve an existing CO problem.
Caring for your Kidde Battery Powered CO Alarm (cont.) Move the CO alarm and place in another location prior to performing any of the following: • • • • Staining or stripping wood floors or furniture Painting Troubleshooting Guide Symptom 1 chirp every 30 seconds with a red LED flash, digital units display Problem Batteries are low and need replacing. Action See pages 16-17. Battery Installation/ Replacement.
Frequently Asked Questions Q. How many CO alarms do I need? A. There is no formula for determining how many CO Wall Mounting Template If you are going to mount your Kidde CO Alarm to the wall, you may use this template for exact placement of the two wall mount screws provided. For more information about mounting to the wall, please refer to page 8. alarms you will need.
Product Specifications POWER: SENSOR: Three AA batteries (supplied) Electrochemical carbon monoxide sensor ACCURACY: Each Kidde CO Alarm is calibrated to a CO concentration of 150 ppm (+/-25 ppm) in air, at 80°F (+/-10°F) and 40% (+/-3%) relative humidity. Depending on the ambient condition (temperature, humidity) and the condition of the sensor, the alarm readings may vary. The digital reading tolerances are: Ambient: 80°F(+/-10°F), atmospheric pressure +/-10%, 40%+/-3% relative humidity.
Limited Warranty (cont.) Notes Important: Do not remove back cover. Back cover removal will void 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 finess for any particular purpose, with respect to the batteries.
