810-1368 AC PP 12/99 8/24/00 2:06 PM Page 2 By KIDDE Safety AC Powered Carbon Monoxide Alarm User’s Guide See pages 4-1 and 4-2 for “What to do When the Alarm Sounds” Nighthawk CO Alarm with Digital Display, Peak Level Memory and 9V Battery Backup Model: KN-COPP-3 For questions concerning your Carbon Monoxide Alarm, please call our Consumer Hotline at 1-800-880-6788.
810-1368 AC PP 12/99 8/24/00 2:06 PM Page 3 Table of Contents About this User’s Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .i Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .i Quick Set Up Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ii Part One - Your Nighthawk Carbon Monoxide (CO) Alarm: • About your CO alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1,2 • What CO alarms can and cannot do . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
810-1368 AC PP 12/99 8/24/00 2:06 PM Page 4 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 Nighthawk 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.
810-1368 AC PP 12/99 8/24/00 2:06 PM Page 5 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 Nighthawk CO alarm. Please read the entire guide for complete information. Setting up your CO alarm for first time operation: Step 1 Step 5 Determine the best location for your CO alarm(s). Usually this is in or near bedrooms.
810-1368 AC PP 12/99 8/24/00 2:06 PM Page 6 Part One – Your Nighthawk CO Alarm Nighthawk CO Alarm – rear view About Your CO Alarm The number one feature that sets Nighthawk apart from other alarms is its unique digital display that gives you a continuos readout of CO levels from 30-999 parts per million. The digital display serves as an early warning of CO presence.
810-1368 AC PP 12/99 8/24/00 2:06 PM Page 7 Part One – Your Nighthawk CO Alarm Nighthawk’s Unique Features Digital Display 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. Note: If the unit does not sense any CO, the reading is zero (0). In most homes, the unit reads “0” all the time. A reading of “0” is expected under normal conditions, and is good.
810-1368 AC PP 12/99 8/24/00 2:06 PM Page 8 Part One – Your Nighthawk CO Alarm Where to Install Your CO Alarm Your Nighthawk CO alarm should be mounted in or near bedrooms and living areas. It is recommended that you install a Nighthawk 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 Nighthawk CO alarm(s).
10-1368 AC PP 12/99 8/24/00 2:06 PM Page 9 Part One – Your Nighthawk CO Alarm How to Install Your Alarm Your Nighthawk CO alarm with its removable adapter allows you to install the alarm as a wall mounted unit, a direct plug unit, or as a table top unit. To install the battery, open the back door and snap battery connector onto battery. You will hear the alarm sound briefly to indicate the unit is receiving power.
810-1368 AC PP 12/99 8/24/00 2:06 PM Page 10 Part One – Your Nighthawk CO Alarm Constant exposures to high or low humidity may reduce battery life. 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. We recommend you replace your 9V battery at least every six months. You should see three eights on the digital display, indicating the alarm is in the start-up mode.
810-1368 AC PP 12/99 8/24/00 2:06 PM Page 11 Part One – Your Nighthawk CO Alarm 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.
810-1368 AC PP 12/99 8/24/00 2:06 PM Page 12 Part One – Your Nighthawk CO Alarm 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 indentifying 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.
810-1368 AC PP 12/99 8/24/00 2:06 PM Page 13 Part Two – Carbon Monoxide-The Silent Killer A by-product of combustion, carbon monoxide can be a potential problem from a number of common sources – automobiles, furnaces, water heaters, fireplaces, wood stoves, charcoal grills, gas ranges, space heaters and portable generators.
810-1368 AC PP 12/99 8/24/00 2:06 PM Page 14 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.
810-1368 AC PP 12/99 8/24/00 2:06 PM Page 15 Part Three – What You Should Know Before the Alarm Sounds Learn the difference between dangerous levels, high levels, mid levels and low levels: Dangerous levels, when someone is experiencing symptoms of CO poisoning and CO readings are generally above 100 ppm. Anytime someone is experiencing the symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning this should be treated as an EMERGENCY. Follow the instructions on page 4-1.
810-1368 AC PP 12/99 8/24/00 2:06 PM Page 16 Part Four – 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.
810-1368 AC PP 12/99 8/24/00 2:06 PM Page 17 Part Four – What to Do When the Alarm Sounds LOW LEVEL READING, Unit will not alarm when Peak Level Button is Pressed Unit reads below 50 ppm of carbon monoxide. Remember to determine if anyone is at high risk for CO poisoning. If so, you should use precaution not to expose the at-risk person to low levels for more than eight hours. If no one is experiencing symptoms of CO poisoning, press the reset button on the alarm.
810-1368 AC PP 12/99 8/24/00 2:06 PM Page 18 Part Five – Technical Information Product Specifications Power: 120V AC units: 60 Hz, Current 60 mA max. Sensor: Sensor calibrated at 150 ppm (±25 ppm). How the Unit Determines When to Alarm Your Nighthawk CO alarm uses advanced technology to monitor the environment in your home and warn you of unacceptable levels of carbon monoxide.
810-1368 AC PP 12/99 8/24/00 2:06 PM Page 19 Part Six – Frequently Asked Questions Q. You warranty the alarm for five years. How will I know when it doesn’t work anymore and I need to buy a new one? A. In any event of malfunction, your alarm will alert you with malfunction signals. These signals are described in detail on page 1-6. Q. How many alarms do I need in my house? How much square footage will one alarm cover? A. We recommend you place alarms near the sleeping area(s).
810-1368 AC PP 12/99 8/24/00 2:06 PM Page 20 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).
810-1368 AC PP 12/99 8/24/00 2:06 PM Page 21 Part Six – Display Reading and What They Mean Page 6-3 and 6-4 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 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.
810-1368 AC PP 12/99 8/24/00 2:06 PM Page 22 Part Six – Display Reading and What They Mean Readings You May See When Unit is AC Powered Display Shows Alarm Sound Unit Status Recommended Action Steady “Err” and flashing dot “Chirp” every 30 seconds Unit malfunctioning when AC powered Call KIDDE Safety customer service at 1-800-880-6788 Readings You May See When Unit is on Temporary Battery Backup Display Shows Alarm Sound Unit Status Recommended Action Flashing dot None Normal battery-only
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810-1368 AC PP 12/99 8/24/00 2:06 PM Page 24 Wall Mount Diagram If you are going to mount your Nighthawk 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 page 1-4. 2.
810-1368 AC PP 12/99 8/24/00 2:06 PM Page 1 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 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.
