Kidde KN-COPP-3 manual

CO Alarm Model Number (Located on the back of alarm): CO Alarm Assembly Number (Located on back of alarm): Date of Manufactur e (Located on back of alarm): Date of Purchase: Where Purchased: Carbon Mono xide Alarm User ’ s Guide Please have the following information ready if you are calling customer Service: 810-0934 REV D SIGNALING LISTED U L A [...]

Contents 2 Thank you for the purchase of your new Kidde carbon monoxide al arm . I f you have any questions about the operation or setup of your CO alarm, feel free to call our Consumer Hotline at 1-800-880-6788. WARNING: THIS CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM IS NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR INST ALLING AND MAINT AINING AN APPROPRIA TE NUMBER OF SMOKE ALARMS IN YOUR H[...]

3 Introduction This Kidde carbon monoxide (CO) alarm is an important part of your family’ s home safety plan. As a new owner of a CO alarm, there are some basic facts you should know for your protection and convenience. Many people think that CO alarms operate like smoke alarms. Like smoke alarms, CO alarms monitor the air in your home and sound [...]

4 Quick Set Up Guide Step 1 Determine the best location for your CO alarm(s). Usually this is in or near bedrooms. Refer to page 10 for complete information. Step 2 Y our CO alarm is equipped to be mounted as a corded unit, a direct plug unit or a table top unit. In the “as shipped” configuration, the unit can be plugged directly into a wall so[...]

5 Step 5 Y ou will either see a flashing red dot or you will see three eights in the digital display indicating the alarm is warming up. After approximately 20 sec- onds, the first reading will appear on the digital display . The number on the dig- ital display should be zero (0). If not, see page 15 for complete information on normal operating cha[...]

6 Features Alarm Sounder Digital Display T est/Reset Button Blinking Red Dot Peak Level Button Kidde CO Alarm – rear view Removable Adapter Adapter Thumb Release Thumb Grip for Back Door Removal (Slide Down) Back Door Key Holes Slide Support for T able T op and Direct Plug Use Door “Latches” at all four corners of back door Kidde CO Alarm –[...]

7 Features 9V Backup Battery (Shown installed) Rear view with back door removed Power Cord Adapter Cord Strain Relief Note: Y our Kidde CO alarm is NOT battery operated. T he backup battery is to supply shor t-ter m backup power during a power outage. In the event of a power outage, the battery will continue operating the alarm for at least 20 hour[...]

8 Features Peak Level Button By pressing this button, you can see the peak CO level recorded by the alarm since it was last cleared or unplugged. This Kidde feature allows you (or a heating contractor or a fireman) to see exactly how serious the CO problem you have so you can react accordingly . Sensor The sensor is a highly sensitive, electrochemi[...]

9 Features What Carbon Monoxide Alarms Can and Cannot Do CO alarms are designed to sense unacceptable levels of CO from mal- functioning furnaces, appliances, gas engines or other sources. Th is Carbon Monoxide alarm is not a substitute for installing and maintaining an operational smoke alarm. CO alarms provide early warning of the presence of car[...]

10 Where to Install Y our CO Alarm Y our Kidde CO alarm should be mounted in or near bedrooms and living areas. It is recommended that you install a Kidde CO alarm on each level of a multi-level home. Y ou may use the number and location of smoke alarms installed in your home according to current building code requirements as a guide to the locatio[...]

11 Installation Instructions Where Not to Install Y our CO Alarm T o avoid causing damage to the unit, to provide optimum protection, and to pr event unnecessary alarms, follow the instructions below where NOT to install this alarm: It is recommended that you do not install this CO alarm in garages, kitchens or furnace rooms. Installation in these [...]

12 Avoid the following: • Excessive spillage or reverse venting of fuel burning appliances caused by outdoor ambient conditions, such as: 1) Wind direction and/or velocity , including high gusts of wind. Heavy air in the vent pipes (cold/humid air with extended periods between cycles). 2) Negative pressure differential resulting from the use of e[...]

13 If the outlet is mounted horizontally (sideways): If you are going to use your alarm as a direct plug and you are going to plug in to an outlet that is mounted horizontally (sideways), you will need to rotate the adapter 90˚. T o rotate the adapter: 1. With back of the unit facing towards you and the adapter located at the top, place your thumb[...]

For a wall-mounted unit, you will need to pull out the removable adapter and power cord. T o install: 1. Follow steps 1 through 4 in the previous sec- tion under “T o Rotate the Adapter .” 2. With the adapter removed, pull the power cord out of the cord recess, remove the twist tie, and extend the power cord. 3. With the power cord extended, pr[...]

15 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. Y ou will see three eights on the digital display , indicating the alarm is in the start-up mode. The three eights will remain for approximately 20 seconds. Y ou wi[...]

Operation 16 How to T est Y our Alarm T esting the Electronics Y ou should test the alarm once a week , following the directions listed below . If at any time you test the alarm and it does not perform as described below , have it replaced immediately . See “How to know if your alarm is mal- functioning” on page 17 for a description of the char[...]

17 How to Know If Y our Alarm is Malfunctioning Y our a larm performs an internal self-diagnosis every 15 seconds to make sure that it is functioning properly . The alar m is designed to alert you in the unusu- al event of a malfunction. If the alarm malfunctions. In the rare event that your alarm malfunctions, it will alert you with one of these s[...]

18 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 lev- els. The peak level feature is helpful in identifying CO occurrences below 30 PPM. Although the unit will not automatically display levels below 30 PPM, it [...]

19 Some CO conditions may start out as low level leaks but could develop into CO concentrations that could become harmful. If this happens, the CO alarm will detect the dangerous level and alarm, notifying you and others of the condi- tions. DO NOT ignore high concentration readings above 30 PPM or a CO alarm- ing device that is in alarm. Refer to [...]

20 How to Care for Y our Alarm T o keep your alarm in good working order , you must follow these simple steps: • T est the alarm once a week by pressing the T est/Reset button (see page 8). • V acuum the alarm cover once a month to remove accumulated dust. Use the soft brush attachment of your vacuum cleaner , and unplug the alarm from the elec[...]

21 What is Carbon Monoxide? Carbon monoxide (CO) is an odorless, colorless, poisonous gas created when any fuel is burned – gasoline, propane, natural gas, oil, wood, coal, and even tobac- co. When combustion air is limited, more CO is produced. Serious problems can develop when combustion by-products are not properly vented outside the house. Y [...]

22 When these appliances are in good working condition with proper ventilation, lethal carbon monoxide gas is vented outdoors where it quick- ly disperses. But even the slightest malfunction or misuse of any of these sources can lead to a build-up of carbon monoxide in your home that can become dead- ly before you’d even know it’ s there. And y[...]

23 • Notice problems that could indicate improper appliance operation: – Decreasing hot water supply – Furnace unable to heat house or runs constantly – Sooting, especially on appliances – Unfamiliar or burning odor – Y ellow or orange flame • Be aware of the symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning: – headaches, dizziness, weakness, s[...]

24 • Small amounts of water leaking from the base of the chimney , vent or flue pipe. • Rust on the portion of the vent pipe visible from outside your home. • The absence of a draft in your chimney (indicating blockage). • Fallen soot from the fireplace chimney . • Loose, damaged or discolored bricks on your chimney . Clues Y ou Cannot Se[...]

25 Determine if anyone in the household is experiencing symptoms of CO poison- ing. 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 fir[...]

If alarm signal sounds 4 quick “chirps”, 5 seconds off: 1) Immediately move to fresh air - outdoors or by an open door or window . Check that all persons are accounted for . Do not re-enter the premises or move away from the open door or window until emer- gency services responders have arrived, the pr emises have been aired out, and your alarm[...]

This Kidde CO alar m meets the alar m response time requirements which are as f ollows: At 70 ppm, the unit must alarm within 60-240 minutes. At 150 ppm, the unit must alarm within 10-50 minutes. At 400 ppm, the unit must alarm within 4-15 minutes. W ARNING: This device is designed to protect individuals from acute effects of carbon monoxide exposu[...]

28 Replacement of the 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 that it is visible after mounting, The date[...]

29 READINGS YOU MA Y SEE WHEN UNIT IS AC POWERED Unit malfunc- tion when AC powered Steady Err and flashing dot “chirp” every 30 seconds Call Kidde Customer Service at 1-800-880-6788 Flashing dot None Normal battery only operation. Unit will show reading only if it senses CO None Flashing dot and “Err” None Nor mal AC oper- ation (sensing n[...]

Limited Warranty 30 WARRANTY COVERAGE: THE MANUF ACTURER WARRANTS TO THE ORIGI- NAL CONSUMER PURCHASER, THA T THIS ALARM WILL BE FREE OF DEFECTS IN MA TERIAL AND WORKMANSHIP FOR A PERIOD OF FIVE (5) YEARS FROM DA TE OF PURCHASE. THE MANUFACTURER’S LIABILITY HEREUNDER IS LIMITED TO REPLACEMENT OF THE PRODUCT , REP AIR OF THE PRODUCT OR REPLACEMENT[...]

Limited Warranty 31 Important: Do not remove the back cover of the alarm. Back cover removal will void the warranty . Y our 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 warran[...]

QUESTIONS OR FOR MORE INFORMA TION Call our Consumer Hotline at 1-800-880-6788 or contact us at our website at www .KiddeUS.com 1394 South Third Street, Mebane, NC 27302 © Copyright Walter Kidde Portable Equipment 2005. All Rights Reserved.[...]