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Kidde KN-COSM-B manual

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    ALARM OPERATE O N T W I S T O F F S MOKE AND C ARBON M ONOXIDE A LARM M O V E T O F R E S H A I R PUSH & HOLD TO TEST WEEKL Y Battery Operated C OMBINA TION S MOKE & C ARBON M ONOXIDE A LARM User ’ s Guide LISTED Model KN-COSM-B Manual P/N 810-1191 Rev . E For questions concerning your Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm, please call our Cons[...]

  • Page 2

    Thank you f or purchasing the Kidde Combination Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm model # KN- COSM-B . This alarm has a five-year limited warranty . Please take a few minutes to thor oughly read this user’ s guide, and save f or future ref erence. T each childr en how to respond to the alarms, and that they should never pla y with the unit. Y our K[...]

  • Page 3

    3 2 Product V iew Product V iew ALARM OPERA TE O N T W I S T O F F S MOKE AND C ARBON M ONOXIDE A LARM M O V E T O F R E S H A I R PUSH & HOLD TO TEST WEEKL Y  3 2 1 W ARNING: BA TTERIES MISSING INSTALL LAST INSTALL SECOND INSTALL FIRST + + + FRONT BACK 3 2 1 INSTALL THIRD INSTALL SECOND INSTALL FIRST W ARNING: BA TTERIES HAVE BEEN REMOVED A[...]

  • Page 4

    • One “chirp” ever y 30 seconds is an indication that the alarm is malfunctioning. If this occur s call the Consumer Hotline at 1-800-880-6788. • Seven (7) years after initial power up, this unit will “chirp” every 30 seconds to indicate that it is time to replace the alarm. • Loud 85 decibel alarm. •O ver sized test button for easy[...]

  • Page 5

    • A batter y powered alarm must have a batter y of the specified type, in good condition and installed properl y . • A.C. powered alarms (without batter y backup) will not operate if the A.C. power has been cut off, such as by an electrical fire or an open fuse. • Smoke alarms must be tested regularly to make sure the batteries and the alar m[...]

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    CAUTION: This alarm will only indicate the pr esence of carbon monoxide gas at the sensor . Carbon monoxide gas may be present in other ar eas. Individuals with medical problems ma y consider using war ning devices which provide audib le and visual signals f or carbon monoxide concentrations under 30 ppm. Step 1 Installing Batteries: Batteries were[...]

  • Page 7

    Mobile Homes: Mobile homes built within the last five to sev en years are designed to be energy efficient. Install Smoke/CO alarms as recommended above. (Refer to Recommended Installation Instructions and Diagram A) In mobile homes that are not well insulated, extr eme heat or cold can be transf erred from the outside to the inside through poorly i[...]

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    Install at least one (1) foot a wa y from f luorescent lights, electronic noise may cause nuisance alarms. Do not place in direct sunlight and keep out of insect infested areas. Extreme temperatures will effect the sensitivity of the Smoke/CO Alar m. Do not install in areas where the temperature is colder than 40 deg rees Fahrenheit (4.4 Celsius) o[...]

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    14 15 D.T amper Resist Featur e: To make your smoke alarm somewhat tamper resistant, a tamper resist featur e has been provided. Activate the tamper resist featur e by breaking off the four posts in the square holes in the trim ring (see Figure A). When the posts are broken off, the tamper resist tab on the base is allowed to engag e the mounting b[...]

  • Page 10

    17 Operating/Installation Instructions and What T o Do If The Alarm Sounds Step 4 Peak Level Memory If the CO sensor has detected a CO level of 100 PPM or higher since last reset, it will be recorded by the Peak Level Memory function. T o access the Peak Lev el Memor y press the test/reset button. If a reading of 100 PPM or higher has been recorded[...]

  • Page 11

    If the alarm sounds, check for fir es first. If a fire is discover ed follow these steps. Become thoroughly f amiliar with these items, and review with all family members! • Alert small childr en in the home. Children sleep ve ry sound and may not be a wakened by the sound of the smoke alarms. • Leave immediatel y using one of your planned esca[...]

  • Page 12

    Never restart the sour ce of a CO problem until it has been fixed. NEVER IGNORE THE ALARM! The CO sensor meets the alarm response time require- ments of UL standard 2034. Standard alarm times 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 w[...]

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    CO inhibits the blood’ s capacity to car r y oxygen. Possible Sour ces CO can be produced when burning any fossil fuel: gaso- line, propane, natural gas, oil and wood. It can be pro- duced by any fuel-burning appliance that is malfunction- ing, improperly installed, or not ventilated correctly . Po ssible sources include furnaces, gas ranges/stov[...]

  • Page 14

    CO Safety T ips Every year have the heating system, vents, chimney and f lue inspected and cleaned by a qualified technician. Always install appliances accor ding to manufacturer’ s instructions and adhere to local building codes. Most appliances should be installed by professionals and inspected after installation. Regularly e xamine vents and c[...]

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    NFP A (National Fire Protection Association) F or y our information, the National Fire Protection Association’ s Standard 72, reads as follows: Smoke alarms shall be installed outside of each separate sleeping area in the immediate vicinity of the bedrooms and on each additional story of the family living unit including basements and e xcluding c[...]

  • Page 16

    Consumer Product Safety Commission The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) r ecommends the use of at least one CO Alarm per household, located near the sleeping area. NRC Ionization type smoke alarms use a ver y small amount of a radioactive element in the sensing c hamber to enable detection of visible and invisible combustion products. The [...]

  • Page 17

    Y our Kidde Combination Smoke & CO Alarm is not a substitute for property , fire, disability , life or other insur- ance of any kind. Appropriate insurance cov erage is y our responsibility . Consult your insurance ag ent. Removal of the front cov er will void the warranty . This alarm is not intended to alert hearing impaired individuals. Serv[...]

  • Page 18

    Custom Assembled in China with U.S. and Foreign Components. Patents Pending 2505-7201-00 1394 South Third Street, Mebane, NC 27302 Consumer Hotline: 1-800-880-6788 www .KiddeUS.com[...]