Kidde KN-COSM-BA, User Manual

Page 1: ...H TO HUSH PUSH TO T E S T W E EKLY For your convenience write down the following information If you call our Product Support Line these are the first questions you will be asked Alarm Model Number located on back of the alarm Date of Manufacture located on back of the alarm Date of Purchase Where Purchased READ AND SAVE THIS USER GUIDE 2 AA Battery Powered 2 LED Display Peak Level Memory Test Hush...

Page 2: ...16 Carbon Monoxide Alarm Pages 17 Alarm Removal Battery Replacement Pages 18 19 End of Product Life Notification Page 19 General Alarm Maintenance Pages 20 24 Carbon Monoxide Safety Information General CO Information Page 21 Possible Sources Page 21 CO Safety Tips Page 22 Symptoms of CO Poisoning Page 22 Fire Safety Information Escape Plan Page 23 Fire Prevention Page 23 Industry Safety Standards ...

Page 3: ...th the unit Your Kidde Smoke CO Alarm was designed to detect both smoke and carbon monoxide from any source of combustion in a residential environment It is not designed for use in a recreational vehicle RV or boat If you have any questions about the operation or installation of your alarm please call our toll free Product Support Line at 1 800 880 6788 The guide on Page 24 will help you determine...

Page 4: ... View FRONT 2 RED AND GREEN LED VOICE SPEAKER ALARM SOUNDER OFF TWIST ON MOVE TO FRESH AIR RED ALARM GREEN STANDBY P U S H TO HUSH PUSH TO T E S T W E EKLY 2553 7201 04 KN COSM BA qxd _ 2017 9 26 11 27 AM Page ...

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Page 6: ... the verbal warning message WARNING CARBON MONOXIDE This continues until the unit is reset or the CO is eliminated after four minutes the alarm voice pattern will sound once every minute The red Light Emitting Diode LED light will flash while in alarm voice mode LOW BATTERY When the batteries are low and need replacing the red LED light will flash and the unit will chirp once every 60 seconds for ...

Page 7: ...oduct Support Line at 1 800 880 6788 Test Reset button performs functions See page 14 HUSH Control Feature that silences the unit during nuisance alarm situations see page 15 Peak Level Memory Feature which alerts user when the unit has detected CO concentrations of 100 ppm or greater see page 16 Alarm Memory Feature that gives visual indication when an alarm has sensed a hazardous condition Green...

Page 8: ...tegies such as protection in place or assisted escape or rescue are necessary Smoke alarms are devices that can provide early warning of possible fires at a reasonable cost however alarms have sensing limitations Ionization sensing alarms may detect invisible fire particles associated with fast flaming fires sooner than photoelectric alarms Photoelectric sensing alarms may detect visible fire part...

Page 9: ...ir for the presence of CO It will alarm when there are high levels of CO present and when there are low levels of CO present over a longer period of time see page 21 for alarm times When a CO condition matches either of these situations the alarm voice message warning system will sound and be accompanied by the flashing red LED light The carbon monoxide sensor uses an electrochemical technology CA...

Page 10: ... in the main bedroom Verify the alarm can be heard in all sleeping areas Locate an alarm in every room where someone sleeps with the door closed The closed door may prevent an alarm not located in that room from waking the sleeper Smoke heat and combustion products rise to the ceiling and spread horizontally Mounting the alarm on the ceiling in the center of the room places it closest to all point...

Page 11: ...Smoke CO alarms as recommended above refer to Recommended Installation Instructions and figure 1 In older mobile homes that are not well insulated extreme heat or cold can be transferred from the outside to the inside through poorly insulated walls and roof This may cause a thermal barrier which can prevent smoke from reaching an alarm mounted on the ceiling In such mobile homes install your Smoke...

Page 12: ...he sensors to accurately detect these conditions Do not install in peaks of vaulted ceilings A frame ceilings or gabled roofs Keep out of damp and humid areas Install at least one 1 foot away from fluorescent 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 Alarm ...

Page 13: ... hallway when ceiling mounted or horizontal when wall mounted 4 Drill a hole through the pencil marks and use the enclosed screws and anchors to secure use 3 16 drill bit for anchor holes 5 Install the alarm on the mounting bracket and rotate the alarm in the direction of the ON arrow on the cover until the alarm ratchets into place this ratcheting function allows for aesthetic alignment Note The ...

Page 14: ...arnings Three long beeps Verbal warning FIRE Three long beeps Four quick beeps Verbal warning WARNING CARBON MONOXIDE Four quick beeps Weekly testing is required If at anytime it does not perform as described verify power is connected correctly and that the battery doesn t need replacing Clean dust and other buildup off the unit If it still doesn t operate properly call the Product Support Line at...

Page 15: ...utton on the alarm will also end the HUSH period NOTE DENSE SMOKE WILL OVERRIDE THE HUSH CONTROL FEATURE AND SOUND A CONTINUOUS ALARM CAUTION BEFORE USING THE ALARM HUSH FEATURE IDENTIFY THE SOURCE OF THE SMOKE AND BE CERTAIN A SAFE CONDITION EXISTS Reset Feature If the the Smoke CO Alarm is sounding a CO alarm pressing the test reset button will silence the alarm If the CO condition that caused t...

Page 16: ...he test reset button is pressed thus resetting the alarm HUSH MODE Condition The LED will flash every 2 seconds while the alarm is in HUSH mode Tamper Resist Feature To make your smoke CO alarm tamper resistant a tamper resist feature has been provided Activate the tamper resist feature by breaking off the four posts in the square holes in the trim ring see figure 5A When the posts are broken off ...

Page 17: ...e designed to minimize false alarms Cigarette smoke will not normally set off the alarm unless the smoke is blown directly into the alarm Combustion particles from cooking may set off the alarm if located too close to the cooking area Large quantities of combustible particles are generated from spills or when broiling Using the fan on a range hood which vents to the outside non recirculating type ...

Page 18: ...er under any circumstance until fire officials give the go ahead There are situations where a smoke alarm may not be effective to protect against fire as stated in the NFPA Standard 72 For instance a smoking in bed b leaving children unsupervised c cleaning with flammable liquids such as gasoline The CO sensor meets the alarm response time requirements of UL standard 2034 Standard alarm times are ...

Page 19: ...ppliance technician to investigate for sources of CO from fuel burning equipment and appliances and inspect for proper operation of this equipment If problems are identified during this inspection have the equipment serviced immediately Note any combustion equipment not inspected by the technician and consult the manufacturer s instructions or contact the manufacturer s directly for more informati...

Page 20: ...e LOW BATTERY as described above your unit has malfunctioned Call our toll free Product Support Line at 1 800 880 6788 for instructions on how to return the unit BATTERY INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL To replace or install the batteries slide the battery door in the direction indicated on the cover of the alarm When installing new batteries into the carrier make sure that the polarity matches the markin...

Page 21: ...ame time A good safety measure is to replace the batteries twice a year at the same time you change your clocks for daylight saving time End of Life Notification Ten 10 years after unit is first powered this alarm will beep two times every 30 seconds to indicate it is time to replace the alarm REPLACE IMMEDIATELY IT WILL NOT DETECT CO IN THIS CONDITION End of Life Hush can be activated by pushing ...

Page 22: ...on will void your warranty Move the Smoke CO Alarm and place in another location prior to performing any of the following Staining or stripping wood floors or furniture Painting Wall papering Using adhesives Storing the unit in a plastic bag during any of the above projects will protect the sensors from damage Do not place near a diaper pail WARNING Reinstall the Smoke CO Alarm as soon as possible...

Page 23: ...ines running in an attached garage and using a charcoal gas grill or hibachi in an enclosed area are all possible sources of CO The following conditions can result in transient CO situations Excessive spillage or reverse venting of fuel burning appliances caused by outdoor ambient conditions such as Wind direction and or velocity including high gusts of wind heavy air in the vent pipes cold humid ...

Page 24: ...entation Everyone is susceptible but experts agree that unborn babies pregnant women senior citizens and people with heart or respiratory problems are especially vulnerable If symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning are experienced seek medical attention immediately CO poisoning can be determined by a carboxyhemoglobin test The following symptoms are related to CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING and should b...

Page 25: ...while the second person stays to account for additional family members Establish a rule that once you re out you never reenter under any circumstance Current studies have shown smoke alarms may not awaken all sleeping individuals and that it is the responsibility of individuals in the household that are capable of assisting others to provide assistance to those who may not be awakened by the alarm...

Page 26: ...tion for those areas separated by a door from the areas protected by the required smoke alarms For this reason it is recommended that the householder consider the use of additional smoke alarms for those areas for increased protection The additional areas include the basement bedrooms dining room furnace room utility room and hallways not protected by the required smoke alarms The installation of ...

Page 27: ...FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular ins...

Page 28: ... are limited in duration to the above warranty period In no event shall the Manufacturer be liable for loss of use of this product or for any indirect special incidental or consequential damages or costs or expenses incurred by the consumer or any other user of this product whether due to a breach of contract negligence strict liability in tort or otherwise The Manufacturer shall have no liability...

Page 29: ...7302 USA Please include your name address and phone number along with a brief description of what is wrong with the unit For further assistance please call our toll free Product Support Line at 1 800 880 6788 Damage from neglect abuse or failure to adhere to any of the enclosed instructions will result in termination of the warranty and the unit will not be replaced or repaired This manual and the...

Page 30: ...r Product Support Line at 1 800 880 6788 or contact us at our website at www kidde com Kidde 1016 Corporate Park Drive Mebane NC 27302 Custom Assembled in China with U S and Foreign Components 2553 7201 04 KN COSM BA qxd _ 2017 9 26 11 27 AM Page ...