Kidde Carbon Monoxide Alarm KN COB IC User Manual

120 V A.C.  
ARBON ONOXIDE LARM  
C M A  
with Interconnect  
Alarm Manual  
MODEL KN-COB-IC, P/ N 900-0120, WITH 9V  
BATTERY BACKUP  
MODEL KN-COB-ICB, P/ N 900-0167, NO  
Manual P/N 810-1785 Rev.C  
07/04  
BATTERY BACKUP  
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Illustration  
Front  
Back  
Amber Trouble, or  
Initiating Alarm LED  
Tamper Resist Feature  
Green  
Power  
Red  
LED  
Alarm  
LED  
Battery Compartment  
(Optional)  
AC Connector Pins  
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Specifications  
Power:  
120 volts AC, 60 Hz, 60 mA max, 9 volt battery back-up  
Sensor:  
Electrochemical  
Temperature:  
Operating Range: 40°F (4.4°C) to 100°F (37.8°C)  
Humidity:  
Operating range: 5-95% non-condensing  
Alarm:  
85+ dB at 10’ @ 3.4±0.5 KHz pulsing alarm  
Interconnection:  
Multiple-Station Interconnects directly with Kidde:  
Ion smoke alarm models:  
1235, 1235CA, 1275, 1275CA, 1276, 1276CA, 1285, 1285CA  
Photo smoke alarm models:  
PE120, PE120CA, PI2000, PI2000CA  
Heat alarm models:  
HD135F, HD135FCA  
Carbon monoxide / Ion smoke alarm models:  
KN-COSM-IB, KN-COSM-IBCA;  
Carbon monoxide alarm models:  
KN-COB-IC, KN-COP-IC, KN-COB-ICB, KN-COP-ICB  
Relay models:  
CO120X, SM120X  
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Installation  
This Kidde CO alarm can be used independently or  
interconnected with other Kidde alarms. The alarms should  
be mounted in or near bedrooms and living areas. It is  
recommended that you install a Kidde CO alarm on each  
level of your home.  
When choosing your installation locations, make sure you  
can hear the alarm from all sleeping areas. If you install  
only one carbon monoxide alarm in your home, install the  
alarm near bedrooms, not in the basement or furnace  
room.  
Recommended Installation Locations  
CAUTION: This alarm will only indicate the presence of  
carbon monoxide at the sensor. Carbon monoxide may be  
present in other areas.  
WARNING: This product is intended for use in ordinary  
indoor locations of family living units. It is not designed to  
measure compliance with Occupational Safety and Health  
Administration (OSHA), commercial or industrial standards.  
This device is designed to protect individuals from acute  
effects of carbon monoxide exposure. It will not fully  
safeguard individuals with specific medical conditions. If in  
doubt, consult a medical practitioner. Individuals with  
medical problems may consider using warning devices,  
which provide audible and visual signals for carbon  
monoxide concentrations under 30 ppm. This alarm has  
not been investigated by UL for carbon monoxide  
detection below 70 ppm.  
IMPORTANT: Improper location can affect the sensitive  
electronic components in this alarm. Please see the next  
section describing locations to avoid.  
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Installation  
Locations To Avoid  
To avoid causing damage to the unit, to provide optimum  
performance, and to prevent unnecessary nuisance alarms:  
• Do not install in kitchens, garages or furnace rooms that  
may expose the sensor to substances that could damage  
or contaminate it.  
• Do not install in areas where the temperature is colder  
than 40°F (4.4°C) or hotter than 100°F (37.8°C) such as  
crawl spaces, attics, porches and garages.  
• Do not install within 5-15’ of heating or cooking  
appliances. (Kidde recommends 15 feet to prevent  
nuisance alarms)  
• Do not install near vents, flues, chimneys or any  
forced/unforced air ventilation openings.  
• Do not install near ceiling fans, doors, windows or areas  
directly exposed to the weather.  
• Do not install in dead air spaces, such as peaks of  
vaulted ceilings or gabled roofs, where carbon  
monoxide may not reach the sensor in time to provide  
early warning.  
• Do not install on a switched or dimmer-controlled  
outlet.  
• Do not install this unit near deep cell large batteries.  
Large batteries have emissions that can cause the alarm  
to perform at less than optimum performance.  
• Do not obstruct the vents located on the alarm. Do not  
place the alarm where drapes, furniture or other objects  
block the flow of air to the vents.  
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Installation  
Interconnecting  
This CO Alarm is interconnectable with other multiple-  
station Kidde and Nighthawk products (refer to list on  
page 4). It is not designed to be interconnected with any  
other manufacturers products.  
• When compatible Kidde smoke alarms and heat alarms  
are interconnected to your CO alarm, they will only  
respond to a smoke or heat related event.  
• When mixing Kidde alarms which have battery back-up  
with models without battery back-up, be advised that  
the models without battery back-up will not function  
during an A.C. power failure.  
• For alarms that are being used as single station alarms,  
do not connect the red wire to anything. Leave the red  
wire insulating cap in place to make certain that the red  
wire cannot contact any metal parts or the electrical box.  
• All interconnectable alarms should be installed on a UL  
Listed or recognized junction box. All connections  
should be made by a qualified electrician and must  
conform to article 760 of the U.S. National Electrical  
Code, NFPA 72 and/or any other codes having  
jurisdiction in your area.  
• The appropriate power source is 120 Volt AC Single-  
Phase supplied from a non-switchable circuit, which is  
not protected by a ground fault interrupter.  
• When alarms are interconnected, all interconnected units  
must be powered from a single circuit.  
• A maximum of 24 Kidde devices may be interconnected  
in a multiple-station arrangement. The interconnect  
system should not exceed the NFPA interconnect limit of  
12 smoke alarms and/or 18 alarms total (smoke, CO,  
smoke/CO combination, heat, etc.)  
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Installation  
With 18 alarms interconnected, it is still possible to  
interconnect up to a total of 6 remote signaling devices  
and/or relay modules.  
• The maximum wire run distance between the first and  
last unit in an interconnected system is 1000’ (305 m).  
• Make certain alarms are wired to a continuous, (non-  
switched) power line. NOTE: Use standard UL Listed  
household wire (18 gauge or larger as required by local  
codes) available at all electrical supply stores and most  
hardware stores.  
Wiring  
Figure 1 illustrates interconnection wiring. Improper  
connection will result in damage to the alarm, failure to  
operate, or a shock hazard.  
CAUTION! Turn off the main power to the circuit before  
wiring the alarm.  
FIGURE 1  
INTERCONNECT WIRING  
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Wires on the A.C. Quick-Connector Alarm Harness:  
Black  
White  
Red  
Connected to hot side of A.C. line.  
Connected to neutral side of A.C. line.  
Connected to interconnect lines (red wires)  
of other units in a multiple-station set-up.  
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Installation  
Mounting  
• Remove the mounting plate from the back of the alarm  
by holding the mounting plate and twisting the alarm in  
the direction indicated by the “OFF” arrow on the alarm  
cover.  
• After selecting the proper location for your CO Alarm, as  
described on page 5 and wiring the A.C. Quick-  
Connector harness as described in Wiring, attach the  
mounting plate to the electrical box. To ensure aesthetic  
alignment of the alarm with the hallway, or wall, the “A”  
line on the mounting plate must be parallel with the  
hallway when ceiling mounted or horizontal when wall  
mounted.  
• Pull the A.C. Quick-Connector through the center hole  
in the mounting plate and secure the bracket, making  
sure that the mounting screws are positioned in the  
small ends of the keyholes before tightening.  
• Plug the A.C. Quick-Connector into the back of the  
alarm (see Figure 2), making sure that the locks on the  
connector snap into the unit. Push the excess wire  
back into the electrical box through the hole in the  
center of the mounting plate.  
FIGURE 2  
ATTACHING THE A.C. QUICK-CONNECTOR  
• Install the alarm on the mounting plate and twist the  
alarm in the direction of the “ON” arrow on the cover  
until the alarm ratchets into place (this ratcheting function  
allows for aesthetic alignment). Note: The alarm will  
mount to the bracket in 4 positions (every 90 degrees).  
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Installation  
• Turn on the A.C. power. The green A.C. Power On Indicator  
should be lit when the alarm is operating from A.C. power.  
For alarm s equipped w ith 9V battery backup: Pull the  
Battery Pull Tab (yellow tab protruding from unit) com-  
pletely out of unit. This will automatically connect the  
battery.  
Tamper Resist Feature  
To make this CO alarm somewhat tamper resistant, a tamper  
resist feature has been provided. Activate the feature by  
breaking off the four posts in the square holes in the mount-  
ing plate (see Figure 3A). When the posts are broken off, the  
tamper resist tab on the base is allowed to engage the mount-  
ing plate. Rotate the alarm onto the mounting plate until you  
hear the tamper resist tab snap into place, locking the alarm.  
Using the tamper resist feature will deter children and others  
from removing the alarm. To remove the alarm, press on the  
tamper resist tab, and rotate the alarm off of the mounting  
plate (see Figure 3B).  
TAMPER RESIST FEATURE  
FIGURE 3A  
FIGURE 3B  
Location  
of Posts  
A
A
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Operation  
Two labels have been provided that have important  
information on what to do in case of an alarm. Add the  
phone number of your emergency service provider in the  
space provided. Place one label next to the alarm after it  
is mounted, and one label near a fresh air source such as  
a door or window.  
Your new Kidde carbon monoxide alarm is a sophisticated  
electronic device – yet very simple to understand. The  
green Power” LED will illuminate to identify the unit is  
monitoring for carbon monoxide. If it senses dangerous  
levels of carbon monoxide, the red Alarm” LED will flash  
accompanied with an audible alarm pattern. (See page 13  
for description of alarm patterns).  
However, if interconnected to other Kidde alarms, or (If  
equipped) the backup battery is low or missing, or if the  
unit malfunctions, it will display other readings (and alarm  
differently) to alert you of specific conditions. Please  
familiarize yourself, and other family members, to the  
difference between a CO alarm and an alarm signifying a  
problem with the unit itself.  
The table on Page 13 illustrates what the audible alarm  
patterns are, and what the recommended actions are.  
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Operation  
Carbon Monoxide (CO) Alarm Indicator  
When the CO alarm senses a dangerous level of CO, the  
unit will emit a loud alarm beeping pattern. The alarm  
pattern is 4 short beeps followed by 5 seconds of silence.  
This cycle repeats as long as a dangerous CO conditions  
exist. The red LED (Alarm) will flash the same pattern.  
WARNING: For alarms equipped with 9V battery backup,  
when powered by battery backup only; after four minutes,  
the alarm will sound and flash only once every minute, to  
conserve battery life.  
If this unit is interconnected with other Kidde CO alarms,  
the amber LED (Initiating Alarm) of the unit which first  
detected the CO, will light and remain on until reset. The  
other interconnected CO alarms will also alarm to warn  
you that CO was detected.  
Fire Alarm Indicator  
When an interconnected Kidde smoke alarm detects  
smoke, this unit will sound a smoke/fire alarm pattern of  
3 long beeps, followed by 1 second of silence. This cycle  
repeats as long as smoke signal persists to alert you of the  
condition. If this happens, leave the premises immediately  
by your escape plan and call your local fire department.  
WARNING: This unit is not a smoke alarm and will not  
detect smoke or fire. It will only alarm for smoke/fire if it  
receives a signal from an interconnected Kidde smoke  
alarm.  
Note: A smoke/fire alarm will override a CO alarm  
condition.  
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Operation  
Function  
LED Display  
Alarm Sound  
Unit Status  
Recommendation  
Normal  
operation  
Green LED constantly on None  
Normal AC operation  
(sensing no CO) and  
with a good battery  
None  
Normal  
operation  
Green LED flashes every None  
7 seconds  
Normal DC operation Verify AC power is  
on 9V battery backup  
restored as soon as  
possible to conserve  
battery. Replace battery  
Carbon  
monoxide  
alarm  
Red LED flashes with  
4 quick beeps,  
Alarm condition.  
Refer to alarm  
procedure on  
beeps. Amber LED shows 5 seconds silence, Dangerous  
initiating alarm  
repeating  
concentrations of CO Page 17  
detected  
Smoke / fire  
alarm  
Red LED flashes with  
beeps.  
3 long beeps,  
1 second silence,  
repeating  
Receiving signal from Evacuate by your  
an interconnected  
smoke alarm detecting  
smoke  
escape plan  
Low battery  
Red LED flashes every  
15 seconds  
One short “chirp” AC powered and low or Install or replace 9V  
every 15 seconds  
missing battery  
battery. Refer to  
Page 14  
Error / service  
alarm  
Red LED flashes every  
30 seconds  
One short “chirp” Unit malfunction  
every 30 seconds  
Call Kidde  
Customer Service  
Error  
Red LED constantly on  
Constant alarm  
Very low battery or unit Replace 9V battery. If  
malfunction. Unit will condition continues,  
not respond to CO  
call Kidde Customer  
Service  
Normal  
Test/Reset  
function  
Red LED flashes with  
4 quick beeps,  
Normal operation  
CO not detected.  
beeps. Green and amber 5 seconds silence, when Test/Reset button Alarm for test  
LED’s on  
repeated once  
is pressed  
purposes only  
WARNING: IF AT ANY TIME YOU TEST THE ALARM AND IT DOES NOT PERFORM AS DISCRIBED,  
HAVE IT REPLACED IMMEDIATELY.  
NOTE: REFERENCE TO BATTERY BACKUP OPERATION IS ONLY APPLICABLE TO UNITS THAT  
ARE EQUIPPED WITH BATTERY BACKUP OPTION.  
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Testing  
To test the alarm, press the Test/Reset button. If the unit is  
operating properly, you should hear 4 quick beeps – followed  
by 5 seconds of silence – followed by 4 quick beeps. The red  
LED will flash along with the beeps and the amber LED will  
illuminate. Within several seconds the unit will return to  
monitor for carbon monoxide.  
If interconnected to Kidde smoke alarms, pressing the  
Test/Reset button on the CO alarm will have no effect on  
the smoke alarms. The smoke alarms will not be tested  
and will not alarm. However, when pressing the Test  
button on an interconnected smoke alarm, the CO alarm  
will emit a Smoke/Fire audible and visual alarm pattern of  
3 long beeps, 1 second of silence, repeated. Note: You  
do not need to press the Test button to take a CO reading.  
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Battery Replacem ent (If Equipped)  
THIS CO ALARM IS NOT BATTERY OPERATED.  
FOR ALARMS EQUIPPED WITH 9V BATTERY BACK-UP,  
THE 9 VOLT BATTERY IS TO SUPPLY SHORT TERM  
BACKUP DURING POWER OUTAGE.  
When replacing the battery, use one of the following  
approved brands:  
Duracell MN1604 or MX1604  
Energizer 522  
Gold Peak 1604A  
These batteries can be purchased where you bought the  
alarm or at a local hardware store. Use of a different  
battery may have a detrimental effect on the alarm  
operation.  
The 9 volt battery is not rechargeable. If the 9 volt battery  
is missing, disconnected, or if the batterys power is low, a  
red LED flash will occur once every 15 seconds,  
accompanied by an audible beep. If this happens, the  
battery must be replaced.  
IMPORTANT: Constant exposures to high or low humidity  
may reduce battery life. A good safety measure is to  
replace the battery at least once a year, or at the same  
time as you change your clocks for daylight saving time.  
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Battery Replacem ent (If Equipped)  
Alarm Removal  
If tamper resist feature has been activated, refer to tamper  
resist feature description on page 10 for removal  
instructions.  
Remove the alarm from the mounting plate by rotating the  
alarm in the direction of the “OFF” arrow on the cover. To  
disconnect the AC Quick-Connector harness, squeeze the  
locking arms on the sides while pulling the connector  
away from the bottom of the alarm (see Figure 2).  
FOR ALARMS EQUIPPED WITH 9 VOLT BATTERY  
BACKUP  
After the alarm has been removed, you can open the  
battery door and replace the battery. Battery installation  
instructions are provided on the inside of the battery door.  
When installing the battery, orient the battery as shown on  
unit label. Press the battery reminder tab down into the  
battery compartment and install the battery (see Figure 4).  
BATTERY REPLACEMENT  
FIGURE 4  
Battery  
tab  
CAUTION! If the battery reminder tab is not held down in  
the battery compartment by the battery, the battery door will  
not close, the AC Quick-Connector will not attach to the  
alarm, and the alarm will not attach to the mounting plate.  
After installing or changing the battery, reinstall your alarm.  
Test your alarm by using the Test/Reset button and check  
that the green Power” LED is on.  
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Maintenance  
CAUTION: This unit is sealed. The cover is not removable.  
To keep your alarm in good working order, you must fol-  
low these simple steps:  
• Test the alarm once a week by pressing the Test/Reset  
button.  
Vacuum the alarm cover once a month to remove  
accumulated dust.  
• Never use detergents or solvents to clean the alarm.  
Chemicals can permanently damage or temporarily  
contaminate the sensor.  
Avoid spraying air fresheners, hair spray, paint or other  
aerosols near the alarm.  
• Do not paint the unit. Paint will seal the vents and  
interfere with proper sensor operation.  
Move the CO Alarm to a remote location, to prevent possi-  
ble damage or contamination of the sensor, prior to per-  
forming any of the following:  
• Staining or stripping wood floors or furniture  
• Painting or wall-papering  
• Using aerosols or adhesives  
WARNING: Reinstall the CO Alarm as soon as possible to  
assure continuous protection.  
The following is a list of substances that at high levels can  
damage the sensor or cause temporary readings that are  
not carbon monoxide readings:  
Ethylene, ethanol, alcohol, iso-propanol, benzene, toluene,  
ethyl acetate, hydrogen, hydrogen sulfide, sulfur dioxides.  
Also most aerosol sprays, alcohol based products, paints,  
thinners, solvents, adhesives, hair sprays, after shaves,  
perfumes, auto exhaust (cold start) and some cleaning  
agents.  
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Carbon Monoxide Safety  
Carbon Monoxide Alarm Procedure  
WARNING: Activation of the CO Alarm  
indicates the presence of Carbon Monoxide  
(CO) 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. Do a head count  
to check that all persons are accounted for. Do not re-enter  
the premises until the emergency services have arrived, the  
premises have been aired out, and the alarm remains in its  
normal condition.  
4) After following steps 1-3, if the alarm reactivates within a 24  
hour period, repeat steps 1-3 and call a qualified appliance  
technician to investigate sources of CO from fuel burning  
equipment and appliances, and to inspect for proper opera-  
tion of equipment.  
PHONE NUMBER  
If problems are identified during this inspection, have the  
equipment serviced immediately. Note any combustion  
equipment not inspected by the technician and consult the  
manufacturers instructions, or contact the manufacturers  
directly for more information about CO safety and the equip-  
ment. Make sure that motor vehicles are not, or have not  
been, operating in a garage attached or adjacent to the resi-  
dence.  
Never restart the source of a CO problem until it has been  
corrected. Never ignore the sound of the alarm!  
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Carbon Monoxide Safety  
Replacement of 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 it is visible after mounting. The  
date written on the label should be after seven (7) years of  
cumulative power.  
REPLACE IMMEDIATELY! IT WILL NOT DETECT CO IN  
THIS CONDITION!  
General CO Information  
Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colorless, odorless, and tasteless  
poison gas that can be fatal when inhaled. CO inhibits the  
bloods capacity to carry oxygen.  
Periodically review this alarm manual and discuss your CO  
alarm emergency procedure with all the members of your  
family. Never ignore a CO alarm. A true alarm is an indica-  
tion of potentially dangerous levels of carbon monoxide.  
CO alarms are designed to alert you to the presence of  
carbon monoxide before an emergency - before most peo-  
ple would experience symptoms of carbon monoxide poi-  
soning, giving you time to resolve the problem calmly.  
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. You should take extra  
precautions to protect high-risk persons from CO exposure  
because they may experience ill effects from carbon  
monoxide at levels that would not ordinarily affect a  
healthy adult.  
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Carbon Monoxide Safety  
Symptoms of CO Poisoning  
The following common symptoms are related to carbon  
monoxide poisoning and should be discussed with ALL  
members of the household. Learn the difference between  
dangerous, high, mid and low levels:  
Mild Exposure: Slight headache, nausea, vomiting, fatigue  
(often described as flu-like” symptoms).  
Medium Exposure: Severe throbbing headache, drowsi-  
ness, confusion, fast heart rate.  
Extreme Exposure: Unconsciousness, convulsions, cardio-  
respiratory failure, death.  
If you experience even mild symptoms of CO poisoning,  
consult your doctor immediately!  
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. If your unit has alarmed and youve  
provided ventilation by leaving your windows and doors  
open, the CO buildup may have dissipated by the time  
help responds. Although your problem may appear to be  
temporarily solved, its crucial that the source of the CO is  
determined and that the appropriate repairs are made.  
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Carbon Monoxide Safety  
CO alarms provide early warning of the presence of car-  
bon monoxide, usually before a healthy adult would expe-  
rience symptoms. This early warning is possible, however,  
only if your Kidde CO alarm is located, installed and main-  
tained as described in this manual.  
This CO alarm is designed to act as a continuous monitor;  
it is not designed for use as a short-term testing device to  
perform a quick check for the presence of CO.  
CO alarms have limitations. Like any other electronic  
device, CO alarms are not fool-proof. CO alarms have a  
limited operational life. You must test your CO alarm  
weekly, because it could fail to operate at any time.  
If your CO alarm fails to test properly, or if its self-  
diagnostic test reveals a malfunction, immediately have the  
unit replaced.  
CO alarms can only sense CO that reaches the units  
sensor. Carbon monoxide may be present in other areas  
without reaching the alarm. The rate at which CO reaches  
the unit may be affected by doors or other obstructions. In  
addition, fresh air from a vent or open window or any  
other source may prevent CO from reaching the sensor.  
Please observe cautions in Installation on page 5.  
CO could be present on one level of the home and not  
reach a CO alarm installed on a different level. For  
example, CO in the basement may not reach an alarm on  
the second level, near the bedrooms. For this reason, we  
recommend you provide complete coverage by placing a  
CO alarm on every level of the home.  
CO alarms should not be used to detect the presence of  
natural gas (methane), propane, butane, or other  
combustible fuels.  
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Carbon Monoxide Safety  
Instruct children never to touch, unplug or otherwise  
interfere with the alarm. Warn children of the dangers of  
CO poisoning.  
CO alarms are not a substitute for property, disability, life  
or other insurance of any kind. Appropriate insurance  
coverage is your responsibility. Consult your insurance  
agent.  
Possible Sources of CO  
Inside your home, appliances used for heating and cooking  
are the most likely sources of carbon monoxide. Vehicles  
running in attached garages can also produce dangerous  
levels of carbon monoxide.  
CO can be produced when burning any fossil fuel, such as  
gasoline, propane, natural gas, oil and wood. It can be  
produced by any fuel-burning appliance that is  
malfunctioning, improperly installed, or not ventilated  
correctly, such as:  
• Automobiles, furnaces, gas ranges/stoves, gas clothes  
dryers, water heaters, portable fuel burning space heaters  
and generators, fireplaces, wood-burning stoves and  
certain swimming pool heaters.  
• Blocked chimneys or flues, back drafts and changes in air  
pressure, corroded or disconnected vent pipes, loose or  
cracked furnace exchangers.  
Vehicles and other combustion engines running in an  
open or closed garage, attached or near a home.  
• Charcoal/gas grills and hibachis in an enclosed area.  
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Carbon Monoxide Safety  
The following conditions can result in transient CO situa-  
tions. Excessive spillage or reverse venting of fuel-burning  
appliances caused by outdoor ambient conditions such as:  
• Wind direction and/or velocity, including high gusts of  
wind, heavy air in the vent pipes (cold/humid air with  
extended periods between cycles).  
• 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.  
• Extended operation of unvented fuel-burning devices  
(range, oven, fireplace, etc.).  
• Temperature inversions which can trap exhaust gasses  
near the ground.  
To be safe, know the possible sources of CO in your home.  
Keep fuel-burning appliances and their chimneys and vents  
in good working condition. Learn the early symptoms of  
exposure, and if you suspect carbon monoxide poisoning,  
move outside to fresh air and get emergency help. Your first  
line of defense is an annual inspection and regular  
maintenance of your appliances. Contact a licensed  
contractor or call your local utility company for assistance.  
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Warranty  
5 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 five (5) years from date of  
purchase. The manufacturers 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. This warranty is void if the  
product has been damaged by accident, unreasonable use,  
neglect, tampering or other causes not arising from defects  
in material or workmanship. This warranty extends to the  
original consumer purchaser of the product only.  
Warranty Disclaimers: Any implied warranties arising out of  
this sale, including but not limited to the implied  
warranties of description, merchantability and fitness for a  
particular purpose, are limited in duration to the above  
warranty period. In no event shall the Manufacturer be  
liable for loss of use of this product or for any indirect,  
special, incidental or consequential damages, or costs, or  
expenses incurred by the consumer or any other user of  
this product, whether due to a breach of contract,  
negligence, strict liability in tort or otherwise. The  
Manufacturer shall have no liability for any personal injury,  
property damage or any special, incidental, contingent or  
consequential damage of any kind resulting from gas  
leakage, fire or explosion. Some states do not allow  
limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the  
above limitation may not apply to you. Some states do not  
allow the exclusion or limitation of consequential or  
incidental damages, so the above limitations or exclusions  
may not apply to you.  
Legal Remedies: This warranty gives you specific legal  
rights and you may also have other rights that vary from  
state to state.  
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Warranty  
Warranty Performance: During the above warranty period,  
your product will be replaced with a comparable product  
if the defective product is returned; postage prepaid, to  
Kidde Safety, Customer Service Department,  
1-800-654-9677, together with proof of purchase date.  
Please include a note describing the problem when you  
return the unit. The replacement product will be in  
warranty for the remainder of the original warranty period  
or for six months, whichever is longer. Other than the cost  
of postage, no charge will be made for replacement of the  
defective product. In many cases the quickest way to  
exchange your alarm is to return it to the original place of  
purchase. If you have questions, call Kidde customer  
service department.  
Important: Do not remove unit 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 fitness  
for any particular purpose, with respect to the battery.  
The above warranty may not be altered except in writing  
signed by both parties hereto.  
1394 South Third Street, Mebane, NC 27302  
Consumer Hotline: 1-800-880-6788  
Custom assembled in China with U.S. and foreign components.  
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