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  • Page 1

    Manual P/N 820-1371 Rev . A 03/2008 A TTENTION: Please take a few minutes to thoroughly r ead this user’ s guide which should be saved for future refer ence and passed on to any subsequent owner . Carbon Monoxide Alarm User’ s Guide Models: KN-COB-DP-LS and KN-COP-DP-LS KN-COP-DP-LS with Digital Display • 120V AC Plug-In • 9V Battery Backup[...]

  • Page 2

    Welcome Note: Many times throughout this User’ s Guide, we will refer to Carbon Monoxide as “CO”. This Kidde carbon monoxide (CO) alarm is an important part of your family’ s home safety plan. This alarm has been designed and tested to detect CO buildup in a residential environment. Y our alarm is for use specifically in the home. As an own[...]

  • Page 3

    Important W ar ning Statements W ARNING: This product is intended for use in ordinary indoor locations of family living units. It is not designed to measure com- pliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), commercial or industrial standards. It is not suitable for installation in hazardous locations as defined in the National[...]

  • Page 4

    1. Information About Carbon Monoxide Carbon Monoxide PPM Levels (model KN-COP-DP-LS with digital display only) Model KN-COP-DP-LS is equipped with a digital display that shows levels of CO (displayed in PPM – parts per million). Lear n the difference between dangerous, high, mid and low levels. Dangerous Levels: When someone is experiencing sympt[...]

  • Page 5

    T amper -Resist Feature This is an alert to notify consumers the unit has been unplugged or has come loose from the outlet. This feature is not activated for two minutes after power is first supplied to give you time to plug the unit in after activating the battery . This feature is also disabled once the battery volt- age has reached a level to ca[...]

  • Page 6

    Recommended Installation Locations CO 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 loca- tions, make sure you can hear the alarm from all sleeping areas. If you install only one CO alarm in your home, install it near bed[...]

  • Page 7

    When you first power up the alarm: The red Alarm LED will light and the alarm will sound briefly , then the green Operate LED will light. This indicates that the CO alarm is receiving power and that the alarm circuit is functioning. 6. KN-COB-DP-LS Operating Characteristics How to Install Y our Alarm Direct Plug Alarm T o install: 1. Choose a stand[...]

  • Page 8

    The following table illustrates the possible digital displays, describes the audible alarm patterns, and the recommended actions to take. Operating and Alar m Characteristics LED Display Shows Alarm Sound Unit Status Recommendation Brief “888” along with any number between 100 and 300. 4 quick beeps, 5 seconds silence, repeated once Self checki[...]

  • Page 9

    7. Maintenance Move the CO Alarm to a remote location, to prevent possible damage or contamination of the sensor , prior to performing any of the following: • Staining or stripping floors or furniture, painting or wall-papering • Using aerosols or adhesives W ARNING: Reinstall the CO Alarm as soon as possible to assure contin- uous pr otection.[...]

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    SEVEN YEAR LIMITED W ARRANTY 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 seven (7) years from date of purchase. The manufactur er’ s liability hereunder is limited to replacement of the product, r epair of t[...]