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Kidde KN-COPP-3 User Manual

Ac powered carbon monoxide alarm with digital display, peak level memory and 9v battery backup
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Carbon Monoxide Alarm

User's Guide
Kidde CO Alarm with
Digital Display, Peak Level Memory
and 9V Battery Backup
Model: KN-COPP-3
Assembly: 900-0076
ATTENTION:
Please take a few minutes to thoroughly read
this manual, which should be saved for future reference and
passed on to any subsequent owner. If you have any questions
about the operation or installation of your alarm, please call our
toll free Consumer Hotline at 1-800-880-6788.
Includes 9V Battery
810-1803 REV. B

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  • Page 1: Carbon Monoxide Alarm

    AC Powered Carbon Monoxide Alarm User’s Guide Kidde CO Alarm with Digital Display, Peak Level Memory and 9V Battery Backup Model: KN-COPP-3 Assembly: 900-0076 ATTENTION: Please take a few minutes to thoroughly read this manual, which should be saved for future reference and passed on to any subsequent owner.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CO poisoning ........3-1 Part One - Your Kidde Carbon Monoxide (CO) Alarm: •...

  • Page 3: About This User's Guide

    Manual.” This is because our intention is you use this guide just as you family’s home safety plan. So important, the Consumer Product Safety will be using your Kidde CO alarm. Keep the guide in a handy location Commission (CPSC) recommends that every household should have at and refer to it when you have questions about your CO alarm, its func- least one carbon monoxide alarm.

  • Page 4: Quick Set Up Guide

    But, if you only read one part of this guide initially, read this page! Listed below are seven easy steps for setting up your Kidde CO alarm. Please read the entire guide for complete information. Setting up your CO alarm for first time operation: Step 1 imately 20 seconds, the first reading will appear on the digital display.

  • Page 5: About Your Co Alarm

    85 decibel alarm warns of higher levels. Door “Latches” at all four Kidde is the only CO alarm that gives you the choice of a direct-plug, a 6' Back Door corners of power cord or table top unit all in one. Depending on how or where you...

  • Page 6: Where To Install Your Co Alarm

    Pull-Out Transformer/Adapter CO alarms should not be used to detect the presence of natural gas This unique Kidde feature enables the alarm to be used as a direct plug unit, (methane), propane, butane, or other combustible fuels. a wall mounted unit or a table top unit. More on how this unique feature is CO alarms are not a substitute for property, disability, life or other insur- used for different application, page 1-4.

  • Page 7: Where Not To Install Your Co Alarm

    If you must install a Kidde CO alarm near a cooking or heating appliance, install AT LEAST 15 feet away from appliance. Do not install in excessively dusty, dirty or greasy areas such as kitchens, garages and furnace rooms.

  • Page 8: How To Install Your Co Alarm

    6. Carefully replace back door by making sure Back of unit when used as direct plug You can also use your Kidde CO alarm as a table top unit. Simply follow the “latches” on all four corners of door are lined up, for sideways outlet above steps for removing adapter, then instead of mounting to a wall, sim- then firmly press into place.

  • Page 9: Normal Operating Characteristics

    Part One – Your Kidde CO Alarm Normal Operating Characteristics Constant exposures to high or low humidity When you first power up the unit, the alarm will sound briefly may reduce battery life. to let you know the unit is receiving power and that the alarm circuit is functioning.

  • Page 10: How To Know If Your Co Alarm Is Malfunctioning

    KIDDE toll-free consumer hotline at 800-581-6742 to do a quick diag- Step 3. Continue holding the cigarette or incense stick directly below the nostic check of the alarm over the phone.

  • Page 11: How To Care For Your Co Alarm

    Warn children of the dangers of CO poisoning. the source of the CO. It may be helpful to purchase additional Kidde CO Alarms to place in different locations throughout your house to isolate the CO source. Monitor the CO concentrations shown in the peak level memory to see if readings occur in cer- DON’T:...

  • Page 12: Part Two - Carbon Monoxide-The Silent Killer

    Part Two – Carbon Monoxide-The Silent Killer What is Carbon Monoxide? space heaters and portable generators. Carbon monoxide (CO) is an odourless, colourless, poisonous gas creat- When these appliances are in good working condition with ed when any fuel is burned – gasoline, propane, natural gas, oil, wood, proper ventilation, lethal carbon monoxide gas is vented outdoors where coal, and even tobacco.

  • Page 13: Home Safety Tips

    Part Two – Carbon Monoxide-The Silent Killer Home Safety Tips What You Should Not Do... • Never burn charcoal inside a home, garage, cabin, RV or What You Can Do... camper. • Buy only appliances approved by a nationally recognized •...

  • Page 14: Part Three - What You Should Know Before The Alarm Sounds

    Part Three – What You Should Know Before the Alarm Sounds Learn the difference between dangerous levels, exposure because they may experience ill effects from carbon monoxide at lev- high levels, mid levels and low levels: els that would not ordinarily affect a healthy adult. Are there any infants or small children in the home? Be sure to check them Dangerous levels, when someone is experiencing symptoms of for signs of possible CO poisoning because they might have trouble explain-...
  • Page 15 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 building or calling for assistance. Also young children and household pets may be the first affected.

  • Page 16: Sometimes It Is Difficult To Find The Source Of Co

    CO to dissipate. The peak level function on Sometimes conditions may develop that are not caused by malfunctioning your Kidde CO alarm helps the responders know appliances or structural problems that need to be repaired. These conditions how severe the problem was before they arrived.

  • Page 17: Part Five - Technical Information

    Accuracy of the Digital Display Test button verifies proper unit operation and resets Each Kidde CO Alarm is calibrated at a CO concentration of 150 ppm in the unit in the event of a CO alarm. air, at 80˚ F (+/- 10˚ F) and 40% (+/- 3%) relative humidity. Depending on...

  • Page 18: Part Six - Frequently Asked Questions

    – – b b y y p p u u t t t t i i n n g g i i t t n n e e x x t t t t o o t t h h e e f f u u r r n n a a c c e e v v e e n n t t The microchip inside your Kidde CO alarm monitors the air for the pres- A.
  • Page 19 Part Six – Frequently Asked Questions Q Q . . W W i i l l l l t t h h e e a a l l a a r r m m l l a a s s t t l l o o n n g g e e r r i i f f I I u u n n p p l l u u g g i i t t d d u u r r i i n n g g t t h h e e s s u u m m - - i i s s O O K K ? ? ( ( I I ’...
  • Page 20 Page 6-3 and 6-4 contain vital information about the various readings you may see on your display. We suggest you keep this User’s Guide handy for reference. Your new Kidde carbon monoxide is a sophisticated electronic However, if the backup battery is low or missing, or if the unit mal- alarm device –...
  • Page 21 Alarm Sound Unit Status Recommended Action Steady “Err” “Chirp” every Unit malfunctioning when Call KIDDE Safety customer and flashing dot 30 seconds AC powered service at 1-800-880-6788 Readings You May See When Unit is on Temporary Battery Backup Display Shows...
  • Page 22 Notes:...
  • Page 23 Wall Mount Diagram If you are going to mount your Kidde CO alarm to the wall, you may use this guide for exact placement of the two wall mount screws provided. For more information about mounting to the wall, please refer to page 1-4.

  • Page 24: Limited Warranty

    For Warranty Service: In many cases the quickest way to exchange your alarm is to return it to the original place of purchase. If you have questions, call the KIDDE cus- tomer service department at 1-800-880-6788 for assistance.

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