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    Nighthawk CO and Gas Alarm with Digital Display , Peak Level Memory and 9V Battery Backup Model: KN-COEG-3 810-1571 REV . C 03/01 NIGHTHA WK Carbon M onoxide Alarm Explosive Gas Alarm Please have the following information ready when calling: CO and Gas Alarm Model number (located on back of alarm): CO and Gas Alarm Assembly number (located on back [...]

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    T able of Contents About this User’ s Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i Quick Set Up Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii Part One - Y our Nighthawk Carbon Monoxide (CO) and Gas Alarm: • About your CO and Gas [...]

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    About this User’ s Guide 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 and Gas alarm. Keep the guide in a handy location and refer to it when you have ques- tions about your CO and Gas alarm, its functions and fe[...]

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    Quick Set-Up Guide Step 1 Determine the best location for your CO and Gas alar m(s). Refer to page 1-3 for complete information. Step 2 Y our CO and Gas alarm is equipped to be mounted as a cord- ed unit (recommended for natural gas detection), a direct plug unit (recommended for propane gas detection) or a table top unit. In the “as shipped” c[...]

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    Part One – Y our Nighthawk CO and Gas Alarm About Y our CO and Gas Alarm The number one feature that sets Nighthawk apart from other alarms is its unique digital display that gives you a continuos read- out of CO levels from 30-999 parts per million and an easy method for determining if Gas is being detected. The digital display serves as an earl[...]

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    Part One – Y our Nighthawk CO and Gas Alarm Nighthawk’ s Unique Features Digital Display The continuous digital display shows you the level of carbon monoxide (if any) the unit is sensing as well as if Gas is present. 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 or [...]

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    Part One – Y our Nighthawk CO and Gas Alarm Where to Install Y our CO and Gas Alarm WHEN CHOOSING YOUR INST ALLA TION LOCA TIONS, MAKE SURE YOU CAN HEAR THE ALARM FROM ALL SLEEP- ING AREAS. Mounting Configuration Since CO generally mixes well with air , mounting the Nighthawk CO and Gas alarm should depend on the type of explosive Gas you intend [...]

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    Do not install in excessively dusty, dirty or greasy areas such as kitchens, garages and furnace rooms. Dust grease or household chemicals can contaminate or coat the alarm’s sensors, causing the alarm not to operate properly. Do not obstruct the vents located at the top and bottom of the alarm. Place the alarm where drapes, fur niture or other o[...]

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    Part One – Y our Nighthawk CO and Gas Alarm W all Mounted Alarm First, refer to “Where to Install Y our CO and Gas alarm” on page 1-3 for general guidelines as to where to locate your CO and Gas alarm. Installation tips for power cord models: The power cord option provides more flexibility in mounting locations and allows the alarm to be easi[...]

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    How to T est Y our Alarm (continued) NOTE: Pressing the T est/Reset button tests the functions of the alarm’s internal components, circuitry and micro-computer. YOU DO NOT NEED TO PRESS THE TEST BUTTON TO T AKE A CO OR GAS READING. CO readings or the presence of Gas are automatically shown on the alarm’s digital display. If the alarm shows zero[...]

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    Part One – Y our Nighthawk CO and Gas Alarm GAS TESTING Step 1. With a butane lighter , press the button of the lighter without activating the flint. Ensure no heat source or spark is present near you when performing this test. Step 2. While holding the button of the lighter down, insert the orafice of the lighter into the vents on the front of t[...]

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    Part One – Y our Nighthawk CO and Gas Alarm How to Know If Y our Alarm is Malfunctioning (continued) Never ignore an alarm. A true alarm is an indication of poten- tially dangerous levels of carbon monoxide or Gas. How to Care for Y our Alarm T o keep your alarm in good working order , you must follow these simple steps: • Test the al arm once [...]

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    Part T wo – Carbon Monoxide and Gas What is Carbon Monoxide? Carbon monoxide (CO) is an odorless, colorless, poisonous Gas cre- ated 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 pr[...]

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    Part T wo – Carbon Monoxide and Gas Home Safety Tips What Y ou Can Do... • Buy only appliances approved by a nationally recognized testing laboratory. • Choose fuel-burning appliances that can be vented to the outdoors, whenever possible. • Make sure appliances are installed according to manufacturer’s instructions and local building code[...]

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    Part Three – What Y ou Should Know Befor e the Alarm Sounds Learn the difference between danger ous levels, high levels, mid levels and low levels for an average healthy adult: Dangerous levels, when someone is experiencing symptoms of CO poisoning and CO readings ar e generally above 100 ppm. Anytime someone is experiencing the symptoms of carbo[...]

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    Part Four – What to Do When the Alarm Sounds for Carbon Monoxide 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 build- ing or calling for a[...]

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    Part Four – What to Do if the Alarm Sounds for Gas Calling a Qualified T echnician to Find and Repair the Problem If you call a qualified service technician (such as a licensed heat- ing contractor , utility service technician or fuel provider) to inspect your home for possible sources of CO or Gas leak. Do not restart these appliances until the [...]

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    Part Five – T echnical Information How the Unit Determines When to Alarm Y our Nighthawk alarm uses advanced technology to monitor the environment in your home and warn you of unacceptable levels of carbon monoxide or Gas. An internal microcomputer works togeth- er with the sensors inside the alarm to determine the levels of carbon monoxide or Ga[...]

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    Part Six – Frequently Asked Questions Q. How many alarms do I need in my house? How much square footage will one alarm cover? A. W e recommend you place alar ms near the sleeping area(s). If you have a multi-level home, you should place an alarm on each level of the home. A good rule of thumb for the number and placement of CO and Gas alarms for [...]

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    Part Six – Frequently Asked Questions Attempting to test the sensor function by holding the alarm next to a tailpipe or furnace vent may not cause a reading on the dis- play because today’s vehicles emit very little CO once the engine reaches operating temperature. Likewise, many of today’s high efficiency furnaces emit very low levels of CO.[...]

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    Part Six – Display Reading and What They Mean Start-up and Normal Operation Readings 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 refer ence. Y our new Nighthawk carbon monoxide and explosive Gas alarm is a sophisticated electronic device ?[...]

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    Part Six – Display Reading and What They Mean Readings Y ou May See When Unit is AC Powered Display Shows Alarm Sound Unit Status Recommended Action Steady “Err” “Chirp” every Unit malfunctioning when Call KIDDE Safety customer and flashing dot 30 seconds AC powered service at 1-800-880-6788 Readings Y ou May See When Unit is on T emporar[...]

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    Notes: CO/Gas Alarm Manual Rev. C 3/21/01 11:37 AM Page 24[...]

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    W all Mount Diagram If you are going to mount your Nighthawk CO and Gas alarm to the wall, you may use this guide for exact placement of the two wall mount screws provided. For more information about mount- ing to the wall, please refer to page 1-4. 2.58" CO/Gas Alarm Manual Rev. C 3/21/01 11:37 AM Page 25[...]

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    Limited W arranty W ARRANTY COVERAGE: THE MANUF ACTURER W ARRANTS TO THE ORIGINAL CONSUMER PURCHASER, THA T THIS PRODUCT WILL BE FREE OF DEFECTS IN MA TERIAL AND WORKMANSHIP FOR A PERIOD OF FIVE (5) YEARS FROM DA TE OF PURCHASE. THE MANUF ACTURER’S LIABILITY HEREUNDER IS LIMITED TO REPLACEMENT OF THE PRODUCT , REP AIR OF THE PRODUCT OR REPLACEMEN[...]