Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product KN-COPP-3 Nighthawk
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Nighthawk CO Alarm with Digital Display , Peak Level Memory and 9V Battery Backup Model: KN-COPP-3 810-1368 REV . A 12/99 Please have the following information ready when calling: CO Alarm Model numbe.
T able of Contents About this User’ s Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i Quick Set Up Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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 you use this guide just as you will be using your Nighthawk CO alarm.
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 1-3 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.
Part One – Y our Nighthawk CO Alarm About Y our CO Alarm The number one feature that sets Nighthawk apart from other alarms is its unique digital display that gives you a continuos read- out of CO levels from 30-999 parts per million. The digital display serves as an early warning of CO presence.
Part One – Y our Nighthawk CO Alarm Nighthawk ’ s Unique Features Digital Display The continuous digital display shows you the level of carbon monoxide (if any) the unit is sensing. The unit updates this reading every 15 seconds so you can watch levels rise or fall.
Part One – Y our Nighthawk CO Alarm Do not install in excessively dusty, dirty or greasy areas such as kitchens, garages and furnace rooms. Dust grease or household chemicals can contaminate or coat the alarm’s sensor , causing the alarm not to operate properly.
Part One – Y our Nighthawk CO Alarm How to Install Y our Alarm Y our Nighthawk CO 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. To install the battery, open the back door and snap battery connector onto battery.
Part One – Y our Nighthawk CO Alarm 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 should see three eights on the digital display, indicat- ing the alarm is in the start-up mode.
Part One – Y our Nighthawk CO Alarm How to T est Y our Alarm (continued) NOTE: Pressing the Test/Reset button tests the functions of the alarm’s internal components, circuitry and micro-computer. YOU DO NOT NEED TO PRESS THE TEST BUTTON TO T AKE A CO READING.
Part One – Y our Nighthawk CO Alarm How to Know If Y our Alarm is Malfunctioning (continued) Never ignore a CO alarm. A true alarm is an indication of poten- tially dangerous levels of carbon monoxide.
Part T wo – Carbon Monoxide-The Silent Killer 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 tobacco. When combustion air is lim- ited, more CO is produced.
Part T wo – Carbon Monoxide-The Silent Killer Home Safety Tips What Y ou Can Do... • Buy only appliances approved by a nationally recognized testing laboratory. • Choose fuel-bur ning appliances that can be vented to the outdoors, whenever possible.
Part Three – What Y ou Should Know Before the Alarm Sounds Learn the difference between danger ous levels, high levels, mid levels and low levels: Dangerous levels, when someone is experiencing symptoms of CO poisoning and CO readings are generally above 100 ppm.
Part Four – What to Do When the Alarm Sounds Determine if anyone in the household is experiencing symptoms of CO poisoning. 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 build- ing or calling for assistance.
Part Four – What to Do When the Alarm Sounds Remember to determine if anyone is at high risk for CO poisoning. If so, you should use precaution not to expose the at-risk person to low levels for more than eight hours. If no one is experiencing symptoms of CO poisoning, press the reset button on the alarm.
Part Five – T echnical Information How the Unit Determines When to Alarm Y our Nighthawk CO alarm uses advanced technology to monitor the environment in your home and warn you of unacceptable levels of carbon monoxide.
Part Six – Fr equently Asked Questions Q. How many alarms do I need in my house? How much square footage will one alarm cover? A. W e recommend you place alarms near the sleeping area(s). If you have a multi-level home, you should place an alarm on each level of the home.
Part Six – Fr equently Asked Questions Q. When I tried to test the unit I got a high number on the digital display, but the alarm didn’t sound immediately. Why? A. Please refer to “How the unit determines when to alarm” on page 5-1 for an explanation of the “time weighted alarm.
Part Six – Display Reading and What They Mean Start-up and Normal Operation Readings Page 6-3 and 6-4 contain vital information about the various readings you may see on your display .
Part Six – Display Reading and What They Mean Readings Y ou May See When Unit is AC Power ed Display Shows Alarm Sound Unit Status Recommended Action Steady “ Err ”“ Chirp ” every Unit malfu.
Notes: 810-1368 AC PP 12/99 8/24/00 2:06 PM Page 23.
W all Mount Diagram If you are going to mount your Nighthawk CO alarm to the wall, you may use this guide for exact placement of the two wall mount screws provided.
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.
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