Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product KN-COEG-3 (900-01 13) Kidde
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Manual P/N 820-1557 Rev . B 01/10 2509-7214-01 A TTENTION: Please take a few minutes to thoroughly r ead this user’ s guide which should be saved for future r eference and passed on to any subsequent owner .
Carbon Monoxide Alarm Procedur e 1) Operate the T est/Reset button; 2) Call your emergency services (Fire Department or 911); 3) Immediately move to fresh air - outdoors or by an open door/window . Do a head count to check that all persons are accounted for .
Gas Alarm Procedur e When the unit senses either natural gas or propane, the display will show “GAS” and emit a loud alarm pattern. The alarm patter n for gas is a 1/2 second beep followed by a 1/2 second of silence then repeat- ing. Know how to respond to a CO or gas emergency .
Welcome Note: Many times throughout this User’ s Guide, we will refer to Carbon Monoxide as “CO”. The words “Gas” or “Explosive Gas” will refer to Natural Gas or Pr opane. This Kidde carbon monoxide (CO) and gas alarm is an important part of your family’ s home safety plan.
Important W ar ning Statements CAUTION: This alarm will only indicate the presence of carbon monoxide, natural gas or propane at the sensor . Carbon monox- ide, natural gas or propane may be pr esent in other areas. W ARNING: This product is intended for use in ordinary indoor locations of family living units.
General Carbon Monoxide Information CO is a colorless, odorless and tasteless poison gas that can be fatal when inhaled. CO inhibits the blood’ s capacity to carry oxygen. Periodically review this alarm manual and discuss your CO alarm emer- gency procedur e with all the members of your family .
See “What to do When the Alarm Sounds” (inside front cover). High Levels: Generally above 100 PPM, with no one experiencing symptoms. This should be treated as an urgent situation. See “What to do When the Alarm Sounds” (inside front cover). Mid Levels: Generally between 50 PPM to 100 PPM.
• Negative pressur e resulting from the use of exhaust fans. • Simultaneous operation of several fuel-burning appliances competing for limited internal air . • V ent pipe connections vibrating loose from clothes dryers, furnaces, or water heaters.
This CO alarm is designed to act as a monitor; it is not designed for use as a short-term testing device to perform a quick check for the presence of CO. CO alarms have limitations. Like any other electronic device, CO alarms are not fool-pr oof. CO alarms have a limited operational life.
2. Product Featur es and Specifications Blinking Red Dot Digital Display Carbon Monoxide ALARM Explosive Gas ALARM T est/Reset Button Peak Level Button Back Door Key Holes Slide Support for T able T o.
2. Product Featur es and Specifications IMPORT ANT : Seven (7) years after the initial power up, this alarm will “beep” two times every 30 seconds to indicate that it is time to replace the alarm. Replace the alarm immediately! It will not detect CO in this condition.
Recommended Installation Locations CO and Gas alarms should be mounted in or near bedrooms and living areas. It is r ecommended that you install a CO and Gas alarm on each level of your home. When choosing your installation locations, make sure you can hear the alarm from all sleeping ar eas.
How to Install Y our Alarm Y our Kidde CO and Gas alarm with its removable adapter allows you to install the alarm as a wall mounted unit, a direct plug unit, or as a table top unit.
2. Spread adapter thumb r eleases out and carefully turn alarm over . This will allow adapter to slide out. 3. Lift the adapter completely out of the alarm and rotate the adapter 90˚ to the right (clockwise). Snap it firmly back into place. 4. Carefully r eplace the back door .
5. Alarm Characteristics Carbon Monoxide Alarm Indicator This CO and Gas alarm is designed to act as a monitor . It is not designed for use as a short term testing device to perform a quick check for the presence of CO or gas. When the alarm senses a dangerous level of CO, the unit will emit a loud alarm pattern.
5. Alarm Characteristics W ARNING: When powered by battery backup only; after four minutes, this alarm pattern occurs only every 60 seconds, until the alarm is reset or the CO is eliminated. • The digital display will show a the PPM of CO or show “GAS” only if it senses carbon monoxide or gas while in backup mode.
If the battery is low or missing, or if the unit malfunctions, it will display other readings (and alarm dif ferently) to alert you of specific conditions. Please familiarize yourself, and other family members, to the differ ence between a CO reading and and indication signifying a pr oblem with the unit itself.
Peak Level Memory When the Peak Level button is pressed and held, the display shows the highest CO reading taken by the CO alarm since its last r eset or power up.
7. Maintenance NOTE: This unit is sealed. The cover is not removable. Due to the loudness of the alarm, we suggest that you place your fingers over the sounder opening while testing your alarm. CAUTION: Continuous exposure to the high sound level of this alarm over an extended period of time may cause hearing loss.
7. Maintenance These batteries can be purchased wher e you bought the alarm or at a local hardwar e store. Use of a different battery may have a detrimental effect on the alarm operation.
7. Maintenance Move the CO and Gas alarm to a remote location, to pr event possible damage or contamination of the sensor , prior to performing any of the following: • Staining or stripping floors o.
FIVE YEAR LIMITED W ARRANTY Warranty Coverage: The manufactur er warrants to the original consumer purchaser , that this product (except battery) will be free of defects in material and workmanship for a period of five (5) years from date of purchase.
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