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The unit needs to be tested weekly!  

If at anytime it

does not perform as described, verify power is connect-
ed correctly and that the battery doesn’t need replacing.
Clean dust and other buildup off the unit. If it still does-
n’t operate properly call the Consumer Hotline at 1-800-
880-6788.

Interconnect Feature 

Your Combination Smoke/CO Alarm is interconnectable
to other multiple station Kidde, Nighthawk and
Kidde/Fyrnetics products:
• When compatible smoke alarms and heat alarms are

interconnected to your Smoke/CO Alarm, they will
only respond to a smoke related event.

• When mixing compatible models with battery backup

with models without battery backup, be advised that
the models without battery backup will not respond
during an AC power failure.

•  This unit is only approved to interconnect with other

Kidde/Nighthawk products. It is NOT approved to
interconnect with any other brand of detection 
product.

• This alarm is interconnect compatible with the 

following alarms and accessories:
·Smoke alarms: 1235, 1275, 1276, 1285, PE120,
PI2000, KN-COSM-IB
·Heat alarm: HD135F
·CO alarms: KN-COB-IC, KN-COP-IC
·Relay modules: 120X, SM120X, CO120X
·Strobe Light: SL177I

See User’s Guides for specific application information.

• For more information about compatible interconnect

units and their functionality in an interconnect 
system, visit our web site at: www.KiddeUS.com.

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 ratchet-
ing function allows for aesthetic alignment). Note:
The  alarm will mount to the bracket in 4 positions
(every 90 degrees).

6. Turn on the AC power. The green AC Power On

Indicator should be lit when the alarm is operating
from AC  power.

7. Two labels are included with your alarm. They have

important information on what to do in case of an
alarm. Add the phone number of your emergancy
service provider (fire department or 911) in the
space provided. Place one label next to the alarm
after it is mounted, and one label near a fresh air
source such as a door or window."

8. For model KN-COSM-IB only: Pull the Battery Pull Tab

(yellow tab protruding from unit) completely out of
unit. This will automatically connect the battery.

Step 4

Testing the Alarm

CAUTION:  Due to the loudness (85 decibels) of
the alarm, always stand an arms length away
from the unit when testing.

The test/reset button has four purposes. It tests the
unit’s electronics, resets the CO alarm, activates the
HUSH feature, and activates the Peak Level Memory
Feature.

After installation,TEST THE UNIT’S ELECTRONICS by
pressing the test/reset button for five seconds.A series
of beeps will sound, followed by the message

FIRE!

FIRE!” then another two series of beeps and the mes-
sage “WARNING! CARBON MONOXIDE!” followed by 4
additional short beeps.

Operating Instructions

Operating Instructions

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Summary of Contents for KN-COSM-I

Page 1: ...P N 810 1512 Rev F For questions concerning your Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm please call our Consumer Hotline at 1 800 880 6788 For your convenience write down the following information If you cal...

Page 2: ...3 Features Pages 4 7 Installation Instructions Step 1 Installation Instructions A Recommended Installation Locations Pages 8 10 B Where Not to Install Page 11 12 Step 2 Wiring Instructions Page 12 13...

Page 3: ...N MONOXIDE ALARM MOVE TO FRESH AIR PUSH HOLD TO TEST WEEKLY 3 2 Product View Product View FRONT BACK Red LED Light Green LED Light Test Reset Hush Button Alarm Sounder AC Connector Pins Battery Compar...

Page 4: ...ibits installation when battery is not present Loud 85 decibel alarm Permanent independent smoke and carbon monoxide sensors Smoke alarm takes precedence when both fire and carbon monoxide are present...

Page 5: ...to replace the alarm Smoke Alarm The smoke alarm monitors the air for products of com bustion that are produced when something is burning or smoldering When smoke particles in the smoke sen sor reach...

Page 6: ...each level of a multilevel home including every bedroom hallways finished attics and basements Put alarms at both ends of bedroom hallway or large room if hallway or room is more than 30ft 9 1m long I...

Page 7: ...obile homes built within the last five to seven years are designed to be energy efficient Install Smoke CO alarms as recommended above Refer to Recommended Installation Instructions and Diagram A In m...

Page 8: ...t to be used with detector guards unless the combination alarm and detector guard have been evaluated and found suitable for that purpose The alarm should not be operated on power derived from a squar...

Page 9: ...indicated by the OFF arrow on the alarm cover 2 After selecting the proper location for your Smoke CO Alarm as described on Pages 8 10 and wiring the AC QUICK CONNECT harness as described in the WIRI...

Page 10: ...site at www KiddeUS com 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 ratchet ing function all...

Page 11: ...HUSH mode HUSH Control Feature The HUSH feature has the capability of temporarily desensitizing the smoke alarm circuit for approximately 10 minutes This feature is to be used only when a known alarm...

Page 12: ...28 Every second counts don t stop to get dressed or pick up valuables Before opening inside doors look for smoke seeping in around the edges and feel with the back of your hand If the door is hot use...

Page 13: ...any repair or dispatch calls related to the alarm sounding Alarm Removal IF TAMPER RESIST FEATURE HAS BEEN ACTIVATED REFER TO TAMPER RESIST FEATURE DESCRIPTION ON PAGE 19 FOR REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS Go t...

Page 14: ...onnect the AC power harness squeeze the locking arms on the sides of the Quick Connector while pulling the connector away from the bottom of the alarm see Page 15 Figure 2 Battery Replacement For mode...

Page 15: ...is a colorless odorless and tasteless poison gas that can be fatal when inhaled CO inhibits the blood s capacity to carry oxygen Possible Sources CO can be produced when burning any fossil fuel gaso l...

Page 16: ...xchangers Verify the color of flame on pilot lights and burners is blue A yellow or orange flame is a sign that the fuel is not burning completely Teach all household members what the alarm sounds lik...

Page 17: ...t least one CO Alarm per house hold located near the sleeping area Industry Safety Standards 31 ing fire drills at night Ensure that small children hear the alarm and wake when it sounds They must wak...

Page 18: ...and Service Information 33 NRC Ionization type smoke alarms use a very small amount of a radioactive element in the sensing chamber to enable detection of visible and invisible combustion products Th...

Page 19: ...ired This manual and the products described herein are copyrighted with all rights reserved Under these copy right laws no part of this manual may be copied for use without the written consent of Kidd...

Page 20: ...Custom Assembled in China with U S and Foreign Components Patents Pending 1394 South Third Street Mebane NC 27302 Consumer Hotline 1 800 880 6788 www KiddeUS com...

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