Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product KN-COB-DP-H) Kidde
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Kidde CO Alarm with 85 Decibel Alarm Dir ect Plug Model (KN-COB-DP-H) 900-0107 810-1439 REV . B AC Powered Carbon Mono xide Alarm User ’ s Guide A TTENTION: Please take a few minutes to thor oughly r ead this manual, which should be saved for future refer ence and passed on to any subsequent owner .
About this User’s Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Quick Set Up Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5, 6 Part One – Y our Kidde CO Alarm •About your CO alarm .
3 4 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 for you to use this guide just as you will be using your Kidde CO alarm.
5 Quick Set Up Guide Quick Set Up Guide 6 Step 1 Determ ine the best location for your CO alarm(s). Usually this is in or near bedrooms. Refer to page 11 for complete infor mation. Step 2 Plug the CO alarm into a standard, unswitched 120 volt AC electric out- let.
7 8 Part One – Y our Kidde CO Alarm Part One – Y our Kidde CO Alarm About Y our CO Alarm While many other CO alarms r equire costly sensor or battery pack replacement, there are no re placement parts on Kidde CO alarms. This is just one r eason why over 4.
10 Part One – Y our Kidde CO Alarm Part One – Y our Kidde CO Alarm Kidde’ s Unique Features T est/Reset Button This button has two functions. First, this is the button you press when you test the unit weekly (see page 15 for further details). Secondly, you press this button if the unit alarms and you want to tur n it off.
Part One – Y our Kidde CO Alarm Part One – Y our Kidde CO Alarm Where to Install Y our CO Alarm Y our Kidde CO alarm should be mounted in or near bedr ooms and liv- ing areas. It is r ecommended that you install a Kidde CO alarm on each level of a multi-level home.
14 13 Part One – Y our Kidde CO Alarm Normal Operating Characteristics When you first power up the alarm, the red alarm light will come on and the alarm will sound briefly, then the green operate light will come on. All this is to let you know the CO alarm i s r eceiv- ing power and that the alar m cir cuit is functioning.
16 15 Part One – Y our Kidde CO Alarm How to Know If Y our Alarm is Malfunctioning Y our CO alarm performs an internal self-diagnosis every fifteen sec- onds to make sure that it is functioning properly. The CO alarm is designed to alert you in the unusual event of a malfunction.
18 17 What is Carbon Monoxide? Carbon monoxide (CO) is an odorless, colorless, poisonous gas creat- ed when any fuel is burned – gasoline, pr opane, natural gas, oil, wood, coal, and even tobacco. When combustion air is limited, more CO is pr oduced.
20 19 Part T wo – Carbon Monoxide - The Silent Killer Home Safety Tips What Y ou Can Do... •Buy only appliances appr oved by a nationally r ecognized testing laboratory. •Choose fuel-burning appliances that can be vented to the outdoors, whenever possible.
22 21 Part Three – What Y ou Should Know Before the Alarms Sounds Determine if anyone in the household is at high risk for CO poisoning: Many cases of reported carbon monoxide poisoning indicate tha.
24 23 Part Four – What to do When the Alarm Sounds Determi ne if anyone in the household is experiencing symptoms of CO poisoning. Many cases of reported CO poisoning indicate that while victims are.
26 25 Part Four – What to do When the Alarm Sounds Tr eatment for CO Poisoning Any person who is suspected to have carbon monoxide poisoning should leave the potentially dangerous environment, get fresh air immediately and seek care from a physician.
28 27 Part Five – T echnical Information Power: 120V AC units: 60 Hz, Current 60 mA max. Sensor: Sensor calibrated at 150 ppm (±25 ppm). Te m perature: Operating range: 40˚F (4.4˚C) to 100˚F (37.8˚C). Mounting: Direct Plug-In: No mounting screws needed.
30 29 Part Six – Frequently Asked Questions Q. How many alarms do I need in my house? How much square footage will one CO alarm cover? A. We re commend you place alarms near the sleeping area(s). If you have a multi-level home, you should place a CO alarm on each level of the home.
32 31 Part Six – Frequently Asked Questions Q. I use the CO alarm in a vacation home that isn’t always occupied and can have temperature extr emes when no one is there (no heat or no air conditioning). Will that hurt the CO alarm? Should I leave it plugged in all the time? A.
34 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 .
Custom Assembled in China with U.S. and Foreign Components. 35 Limited W arranty The model number and assembly number can be found on the label on the back of the CO alarm. For W arranty Service: In many cases the quickest way to exchange your CO alarm is to return i t t o th e o rig ina l p l ace of purchase.
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