Alarm Removal; Battery Replacement - Kidde KN-COSM-ICA User Manual

Alarm Removal

If the tamper resist feature has been activated, refer to
tamper resist feature description on page 19 for
removal instructions.
Remove the alarm from the mounting plate by rotating
the alarm in the direction of the "OFF" arrow on the
cover. To disconnect the AC Quick-Connect wire
h a rn e s s, squeeze the locking arms on the sides while
pulling the connector away from the bottom of the
alarm (see Page 14, Figure 2).
B a t t e ry Replacement
For model KN-COSM-IBCA only.
If any form of battery failure is detected, the red LED
light will flash and the unit will "chirp" one time,
followed by the warning message, "Low Battery! Pile
faible!" This cycle will occur once every minute, and
will continue for at least 7 days.
If the red LED light flashes along with a "chirp" every
30 seconds, and is not followed by the voice message,
"Low Battery! Pile faible!" as described above, the unit
has malfunctioned. Call our toll free Consumer Hotline
at for instructions on how to return the
1-800-880-6788
unit.
CAUTION: This unit is sealed. The cover is not
removable.
To replace the battery you must first remove the alarm
from the mounting plate by following the Alarm
Removal instructions above. After the alarm has been
removed, you can open the battery door and re p l a c e
the battery. Battery installation instructions are pro v i d e d
on the inside of the battery door.
When installing the battery, press the battery reminder
tab down into the battery compartment and install the
battery (see Figure 4).
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Battery Replacement

(For model KN-COSM-IBCA only)
FIGURE 4 BATTERY REPLACEMENT
CAUTION! If the battery reminder tab is not held down
in the battery compartment by the battery, the battery
door will not close, the AC Quick-Connect wire harness
will not attach to the alarm, and the alarm will not
attach to the mounting plate.
After changing the battery, reconnect the alarm and
test by using the Test/Reset/Hush
that the green LED is on.
Replace battery with one of the following approved
brands:
MN1604 or MX1604
Duracell
Energizer 522
Ultralife U9VL-J
These batteries can be purchased at your local retailer.
WARNING! Use only the batteries specified. Use of
different batteries may have a detrimental effect on the
Smoke/CO alarm. A good safety measure is to replace
the battery at least once a year, or at the same time you
change your clocks for daylight saving time.
Constant exposure to high or low humidity, or
temperature may reduce battery life.
Battery
tab
® button, and check
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