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1. 48 AM AE UE 2014 3 21 10 v Kidde C V United Technologies ENS0291 1 2010 EN14604 2005 License No KM602617 User Guide for Model 10SCO Combination Photoelectric Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm Battery Operation 9V Battery 2 LED Display Front Load Battery Peak Level Memory Hush Voice Message System For your convenience write down the following information If you call our consumer hotline 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 ATTENTION Please take a few minutes to thoroughly read this user guide which should be saved for future reference and passed on to any subsequent owner Manual P N 2540 7205 02 id d qxd 2014 3 21 10 48 AM What To Do When The Alarm Sounds WARNING Actuation of your CO Alarm indicates the presence of Carbon Monoxide CO which can kill you When the carbon monoxide alarm sounds If alarm signal sounds 1 Immediately move to fresh air outdoors or by an open door window Do a head count to check that all persons are accounted for Do not re enter the premises nor move away from the open door window until the emergency services responders have arrived the premises have been aired out and your alarm remains in its normal condition 2 Call your gas em
2. frontal headache drowsiness confusion and rapid heart rate Risk to life after over 3 hours of exposure 800 Severe headaches convulsions vital organ failures Death possible within 2 3 hours The above levels of exposure relate to healthy adults Levels differ for those at high risk Exposure to high levels of carbon monoxide can be fatal or cause permanent damage and dis abilities Many cases of reported carbon monoxide 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 effected Familiarisation with the effects of each level is important 20 48 AM oi E qxd 2014 3 21 10 Fire Safety Information Escape Plan Prepare and practice a home escape plan twice a year includ ing drills at night Know two ways out of every room door amp window and identify a meeting place outside the home where everyone will gather once they have exited the residence When two people have reached the meeting place one should leave to call 999 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 Fire Prevention Never smoke in bed or leave cooking food unattended Teach children never to play with matches or lighters T
3. at a more convenient time To activate press the test reset button While in the End of Life Hush mode will still detect CO and Smoke This feature can only be used for 30 days from the time the unit first indicates end of life At the end of the 30 day period the alarm can not be hushed and must be replaced immediately REPLACE IMMEDIATELY General Maintenance General Maintence To keep your Smoke CO Alarm in good working order please follow these simple steps Verify unit alarm lights and battery operation by pushing the test reset button once a week Clean your alarm monthly using compressed air or a vacuum cleaner hose and vacuuming or blowing air through the openings around the perimeter of the alarm If cleaning does not restore your alarm to normal operation the alarm should be replaced 17 48 AM NE E 2014 3 21 10 General Maintenance REINSTALL IMMEDIATELY AFTER CLEANING AND THEN TEST USING THE TEST RESET BUTTON IF TAMPER RESIST FEATURE HAS BEEN ACTIVATED REFER TO TAMPER RESIST FEATURE DESCRIPTION ON PAGE 14 FOR REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS Never use detergent or other solvents to clean the unit Avoid spraying air freshener hair spray or other aerosols near the Smoke CO Alarm Do not paint the unit Paint will seal the vents and interfere with the sensor s ability to detect smoke and CO Never attempt to disassemble the unit or clean inside This action will void your warranty Mov
4. installing the alarm on the wall use an inside wall with the top edge of the alarm at a minimum of 4 10cm and a maximum of 12 30 5cm below the ceiling see figure 1 48 AM Eie qxd _ 2014 3 21 10 Operating and Installation Instructions Sloped Ceiling Installation Install within 0 9m of the highest point measured horizon tally Smoke alarms in rooms with ceiling slopes greater than 0 3m in 2 4m horizontally shall be located on the high side of the room A row of detectors shall be spaced and located within 0 9m of the peak of the ceiling measured horizontally see Figure 2 NOT IN THIS ANYWHERE AREA IN THIS AREA ANYWHERE IN THI FIGURE 2 Static Mobile Homes Modern mobile homes have been designed and built to be energy efficient Install Smoke CO alarms as recommended previously 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 CO Alarm on an inside wall with the top edge of the alarm at a minimum of 4 inches 10cm and a maximum of 12 inches 30 5cm below the ceiling See figure 1 If you are not sure about the insulation in your mobile home or if you
5. order to change the smoke alarm battery remove the unit from the trim plate see Smoke Alarm Tamper Resist Feature if activated and locate the small cut out in the middle of the product label Using a screwdriver or similar tool slide the switch towards the bottom of the product label The battery carrier can now be opened and the battery changed CO Alarm Response Time Never restart the source of a CO problem until it has been fixed NEVER IGNORE THE ALARM The CO sensor meets the alarm response time requirements of EN50291 1 2010 Standard alarm times are as follows Parts per Million Time until Alarm PPM of CO 50 60 90 minutes 100 10 40 minutes 300 Must alarm in less than 3 minutes This carbon monoxide alarm is designed to detect carbon monoxide gas from ANY source of combus tion It is NOT designed to detect any other gas It can be possible to arrange for a CO inspection of your home or property but some inspectors may charge for this service Kidde will not pay for or reimburse the owner or user of this product for any repair or dispatch calls related to the alarm sounding so it is advisable to inquire about fees prior to having such a service performed 48 AM NE E 2014 3 21 10 Alarm Removal IF THE TAMPER RESIST FEATURE HAS BEEN ACTIVATED REFER TO TAMPER RESIST FEATURE DESCRIPTION ON PAGE 17 FOR REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS Battery Replacement Remove the alarm from the mo
6. sending the alarm with proof of date of purchase postage and return to Customer Service Department Kidde Safety Europe Ltd Mathisen Way Colnbrook Berkshire SL3 OHB This warranty shall not apply to the alarm if it has been damaged modified abused or altered after the date of purchase or if it fails to operate due to improper maintenance or inadequate DC power Any implied warranties arising out of this sale including but not limited to the implied warranties of description merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose 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 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 for any personal injury property damage or any special incidental contingent or consequential damage of any kind resulting from gas leakage fire or explosion Also Kidde makes no warranty express or implied written or oral including that of merchantability or fitness for any particular pur pose with respect to the battery The above warranty may not be altered except in writing signed by both parties hereto Your Kidde Combination Smoke amp CO Alarm is not a substitute for property fire disability life o
7. smoke alarm is in a temporarily desen sitized condition Your Smoke CO Alarm will automatically reset after approximately 10 minutes When the unit returns to normal operation after being in HUSH mode it will ver bally announce HUSH MODE CANCELLED and sound the alarm if smoke is still present The HUSH feature can be used repeatedly until the air has been cleared of the condition causing the alarm While the unit is in HUSH mode pushing the test reset button 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 Smoke CO Alarm is sounding a CO alarm pressing the test reset button will initiate a test reset If the CO condition that caused the alert continues the alarm will reactivate Alarm Peak Level Memory If the green LED is blinking once every 16 seconds the unit has detected a hazardous condition If the unit has detected a CO level of 100 PPM or greater pushing the Test Reset button will result in a voice message Caution carbon monoxide previously detected Peak level also happens i the unit detects smoke and then comes out of alarm However there is no voice message if the unit is in peak level due to smoke When the Test Reset button is pushed the unit will produce three ra
8. ALARM MUST BE MOUNTED ON A CEILING OR WALL IT WAS NOT DESIGNED FOR USE AS A TABLETOP DEVICE INSTALL ONLY AS DETAILED ER nr me A Recommended Installation Locations Kidde recommends the installation of a Smoke CO Alarm in the following loca ions For maximum protec ion we suggest an alarm be AREE n installed on each level of a multilevel home including every bedroom hallways fin ished attics and basements FIGURE 1 f installing this alarm in the kitchen please note that sometimes cooking fumes or steam can result in nuisance smoke alarms which can be minimized by locating the alarm away from sources of cooking fumes or steam Put alarms at both ends of bedroom hallway or large room if hallway or room is more han 30 ft 9 1m long If you have only one alarm ensure it is placed in the hallway outside of the main sleeping area or in the main bedroom Verify the alarm can be heard in all sleeping areas Locate an alarm in every room where someone sleeps with he door closed The closed door may prevent an alarm not ocated in that room from waking the sleeper Smoke heat and combustion products rise to the ceiling and spread horizontally ounting the alarm on the ceiling in the centre of the room places it closest to all points in the room Ceiling mounting is preferred in ordinary residential construction When mounting an alarm on the ceiling locate it at a minimum of 4 10cm rom the side wall see figure 1 If
9. ION 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 and releasing the test reset button A series of beeps will sound followed by the message Fire Fire then another two series of beeps and the message WARNING CARBON MONOXIDE followed by 4 additional short beeps Weekly testing is required If at anytime it does not perform as described verify that the battery doesn t need replacing Clean dust and other buildup off the unit If it still doesn t operate properly call the Consumer Hotline at 0800 917 0722 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 condition such as smoke from cooking activates the alarm You can put your Smoke CO Alarm in HUSH mode by pushing the test reset button If the smoke is not too 48 AM AE E 2014 3 21 10 Operating and Installation Instructions dense the alarm will silence immediately the unit will verbally announce HUSH MODE ACTIVATED and the green LED will flash every 2 seconds for approximately 10 minutes This indicates that the
10. ants in potentially fatal fires Victims are often intimate with the fire For the old young or physically or mentally impaired such that they cannot escape even when warned early enough that escape should be possible For these people other strate gies such as protection in place or assisted escape or rescue are necessary e Smoke alarms are devices that can provide early warning of possible fires at a reasonable cost however alarms have sensing limitations lonisation sensing alarms may detect invisible fire particles associated with fast flaming fires sooner than photoelectric alarms Photoelectric sensing alarms may detect visible fire particles associated with slow smouldering fires sooner than ionisation alarms Home fires develop in different ways and are often unpredictable For maximum protection Kidde recommends that both lonisation and Photoelectric alarms be installed A battery powered alarm must have a battery of the specified type in good condition and installed properly Smoke alarms must be tested regularly to make sure the batteries and the alarm circuits are in good operating condition Smoke alarms cannot provide an alarm if smoke does not reach the alarm Therefore smoke alarms may not sense fires starting in chimneys walls on roofs on the other side of a closed door or on a different floor 48 AM 48 AM E qxd 2014 3 21 10 Smoke Alarm Features e If the alarm is loc
11. ated outside the bedroom or on a different floor it may not wake up a sound sleeper The use of alcohol or drugs may also impair one s ability to hear the smoke alarm For maximum protection a smoke alarm should be installed in each sleeping area on every level of a home e Although smoke alarms can help save lives by providing an early warning of a fire they are not a substitute for an insurance policy Home owners and renters should have adequate insurance to protect their lives and property Carbon Monoxide CO Alarm The carbon monoxide CO alarm monitors the air 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 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 ZN CAUTION This alarm will only indicate the presence of carbon monoxide gas at the sensor Carbon monoxide gas may be present in other areas Individuals with medical problems may consider using warn ing devices which provide audible and visual signals for car bon monoxide concentrations less than 30 ppm 48 AM Ek UE qxd 2014 3 21 10 Operating and Installation Instructions This alarm must only be installed by a competent person Step 1 Installation Guide IMPORTANT THIS
12. aters fireplaces wood burning stoves and certain swimming pool heaters Blocked chimneys or flues back drafting and changes in air pressure corroded or disconnected vent pipes can also cause CO Vehicles and other combustion engines running in an attached garage and using a charcoal gas grill or barbecue in an enclosed area are all possible sources of CO Do not BBQ in enclosed spaces 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 air with extended periods between cycles negative pressure differential resulting from the use of exhaust fans simultaneous operation of several fuel burning appliances competing for limited internal air vent pipe connec tions vibrating loose from clothes dryers furnaces or water heaters obstructions in or unconventional vent pipe designs which can amplify the above situations extended operation of unvented fuel burning devices range oven fireplace etc temperature inversions which can trap exhaust gasses near the ground car idling in an open or closed attached garage or near a home CO Safety Tips Every year have the heating system vents chimney and flue inspected and cleaned by a qualified technician Always install appliances according to manufacturer s instructio
13. dicate the unit is operating properly In HUSH mode the LED blinks every 2 seconds and once per second if it is the initiating alarm o Red Light When a dangerous level of smoke or carbon monoxide is detected the red LED light will flash and the corresponding alarm pattern depending on the source will sound If the unit malfunctions the red LED light will flash and the unit will chirp every 30 seconds indicating a system problem If the red LED flashes every 60 seconds WITHOUT an audible chirp this is the pre warning that the battery will soon need replacing The alarm is battery operated with a 9V battery Tamper Resist Feature that deters children and others from removing the battery or alarm 48 AM EE a 2014 3 21 10 Smoke Alarm Features Smoke Alarm The smoke alarm monitors the air for products of combustion that are produced when something is burning or smouldering When smoke particles in the smoke sensor reach a specified concentration the alarm voice message warning system will sound and be accompanied by the flashing red LED light The smoke alarm takes prece dence when both smoke and carbon monoxide are present Life safety from fire in residential occupancies is based pri marily on early notification to occupants of the need to escape followed by the appropriate escape actions by those occupants Fire warning systems for dwelling units are capa ble of protecting about half of the occup
14. e following conditions o System announces HUSH MODE ACTIVATED when the unit is first put into HUSH Mode o System announces HUSH MODE CANCELLED when unit resumes normal operation after Hush Mode has been cancelled o System announces CARBON MONOXIDE PREVIOUSLY DETECTED when the unit has detected CO concentra tions of 100 ppm or higher 9 o 48 AM EE E 2014 3 21 10 o System announces PUSH TEST BUTTON when the unit is powered up reminding user to activate the Test Button One chirp every 30 seconds is an indication that the alarm is malfunctioning If this occurs call the Consumer Hotline at 0800 917 0722 After ten 10 years of cumulative power up this unit twice every 30 seconds This is an operational end of life feature which will indicate that it is time to replace the alarm Loud 85 decibel alarm HUSH Control Feature that silences the unit during nuisance alarm situations see page 16 Oversized test button for easy activation Test button performs the following functions o Tests the units electronics and verifies proper unit operation o Resets the unit during CO alarm o Peak Level Memory o Activates or cancels Hush Feature Mounting bracket designed for easy orientation of the unit Green and red LED lights that indicate normal operation and alarm status o Green Light The green LED will be lit continuously or flash every 30 seconds to in
15. e sensors Smoke alarm takes precedence when both smoke and carbon monoxide are present Alarm Voice message warning system that alerts you of the following conditions in the manner described below thus eliminating any confusion over which alarm is sounding o FIRE The alarm voice pattern is three long alarm beeps followed by the verbal warning message FIRE FIRE This pattern is repeated until the smoke is eliminated The red LED light will flash while in alarm voice mode CARBON MONOXIDE The alarm voice pattern is four short alarm beeps followed by the verbal warning message WARNING CARBON MONOXIDE After four minutes the alarm voice pattern will sound once every minute until the unit is reset or the CO eliminated The red LED light will flash while in alarm voice mode LOW BATTERY This alarm has a low battery pre warning The red LED will flash every 60 seconds for a period of 28 days Following this pre warning when the battery is low and needs replacing the red LED will flash and the unit will chirp one time followed by the warning message LOW BATTERY This cycle will occur once every minute for the first hour After the first hour the red LED light will continue to flash every minute accompanied by the chirp only sound The voice message LOW BATTERY will sound once every fifteen minutes during the chirp only cycle This will continue for at least seven days Voice Message System that alerts user to th
16. e 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 nappy bin N WARNING Reinstall the Smoke CO Alarm as soon as possible to assure continuous protection When household cleaning supplies or similar contaminates are used the area must be well ventilated The following substances can effect the CO sensor and may cause false readings and damage to the sensor Methane propane iso butane iso propanol ethyl acetate hydrogen sulfide sulfide dioxides alcohol based products paints thinner solvents adhesives hair spray after shave perfume and some cleaning agents 18 oi qxd 2014 3 21 10 Carbon Monoxide Safety Information General CO Information Carbon Monoxide CO is a colourless odourless 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 gasoline propane natural gas oil and wood It can be produced by any fuel burning appliance that is malfunctioning improperly installed or not ventilated correctly Possible sources include furnaces gas ranges stoves gas clothes dryers water heaters portable fuel burning space he
17. eoe bU RET IE A 8 n 21 Fire Pr ventlOnt se cues caedes eee Gg tees 21 Warranty and Service Information 26 48 AM SE qxd _ 2014 3 21 10 Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Kidde Combination Photoelectric Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm model 10SCO Please take a few minutes to thoroughly read this user guide which should be saved for future reference Teach children how to respond to the alarms and they should never play with 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 caravan or boat This apparatus is NOT a substitute for maintenance of fuel burning appliances and venting exhaust systems If you have any questions about the operation or installation of your alarm please call our toll free Consumer Hotline at 0800 917 0722 The guide on page 8 will help you determine the correct location of safety products that will help keep your home a safer place 48 AM Ee d qxd _ 2014 3 21 10 Product View Test Reset Hush Green amp Red LED Button Light Emitting Diode Alarm Sounder Voice Speaker Battery Compartment 48 AM OPUS DE E qxd _ 2014 3 21 10 Product View Mounting Bracket BACK Tamper Resist Latch Battery Door Tamper Resist Slide EE a 2014 3 21 10 Permanent independent smoke and carbon monoxid
18. ergency services 0800 111 999 or your local Gas Safe Registered Engineer PHONE NUMBER Alternatively for solid fuel emergencies call HETAS 0845 634 5626 or for oil based emergencies call Oftec 0845 658 5080 Never restart the source of the CO problem until it has been corrected Never ignore the sound of the alarm If the alarm is sounding pressing the test reset button will terminate the alarm If the CO condition that caused the alert in the first place continues the alarm will reactivate If the unit alarms again within six minutes it is sensing high levels of CO which can quickly become a dangerous situation ie EE gxd 2014 3 21 10 48 AM What To Do When The Alarm Sounds NEVER IGNORE THE SOUND OF THE ALARM Determining what type of alarm has sounded is easy with your Kidde Combination Smoke CO Alarm The voice message warning system will inform you of the type of situation occurring Refer to the Features section on page 4 for a detailed description of each alarm pattern When the smoke alarm sounds Smoke alarms are designed to minimize false alarms Cigarette smoke will not normally set off the alarm unless the smoke is blown directly into the alarm This unit contains nuisance alarm protection which will reduce the impact of cooking particles However large quantities of combustible particles from spills or grilling could still cause the unit to alarm Careful location of the unit away from the kitc
19. hen area will give the maximum nuisance alarm protection 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 will also help remove these combustible products from the kitchen If the alarm sounds check for fires first If a fire is discov ered follow these steps Become thoroughly familiar with these items and review with all family members e Alert small children in the home Children sleep very soundly and may not be awakened by the sound of he smoke alarms Leave immediately using one of your planned escape routes see page 25 Every second counts don t stop o 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 f the door is hot use your second exit If you feel it s safe open the door very slowly and be prepared to close immediately if smoke and heat rush in f the escape route requires you to go through smoke crawl low under the smoke where the air is clearer dE qxd 2014 3 21 10 48 AM What To Do When The Alarm Sounds Go to your predetermined meeting place When two people have arrived one should leave to call 999 from a neighbour s home and the other should stay to perform a head count Do n
20. mpletely press the battery carrier down into he alarm and release the battery carrier will lock into the closed position A missing or improperly installed battery will prevent the battery carrier from closing and result in improper alarm operation This smoke alarm uses a 9V battery A fresh battery should last for one year under normal operating conditions Replace battery with one of the following approved brands Duracell MN1604 MX1604 Energizer 522 and Gold Peak 1604A These batteries can be purchased at your local retailer 48 AM NE UE 2014 3 21 10 Battery Replacement N WARNING Use only the batteries specified Use of differ ent batteries may have a detrimental effect on the Smoke CO alarm A good way to remember is to do this when you put your clocks back one hour in the Autumn Following battery installation test the alarm and if it fails to work contact the manufacturer on 0800 917 Alarm Replacement Ten years after initial power up this unit will chirp twice every 30 seconds to indicate that it is time to replace the alarm A label has been provided on the side of the alarm that has Replace by printed on it Write the replace by date on the label The date written on the label should be ten 10 years after the alarm was initially powered This alarm does have end of life Hush which allows you to silence the trouble chirp for two days giving you exrtra time to replace the unit
21. notice that the outer walls and ceiling are either hot or cold install your alarm on an inside wall ONLY 2540 7205 02_10SCO gs gxd _ 2014 3 21 10 Operating and Installation Instructions 48 AM WARNING This product is intended for use in ordinary indoor locations of family living units Where Not to Install Do not install in garages furnace rooms or bath rooms INSTALL AT LEAST 5 FEET AWAY FROM ANY FUEL BURNING OR COOKING APPLIANCE Don t install within 5 feet of fuel burning appliances Don t wall mount close to obstructions e g behind cur tains shelving or furniture Don t fit in dusty dirty or greasy areas e g garages or workshops Don t wall mount within 30cm of the ceiling as this is a dead air space Avoid humid areas such as bathrooms with greater than 90 relative humidity RH non condensing or areas with temperatures outside of the operating range 0 40C Keep away from sinks Don t install within 1 metre of fluorescent lights Step 2 Mounting Instructions N CAUTION YOUR SMOKE CO ALARM IS SEALED AND THE COVER IS NOT REMOVABLE 1 To help identify the date to replace the unit a label has been affixed to the side of the alarm Write the Replace by date 10 years from initial power up in permanent marker on the label See Alarm Replacement section for additional information Remove the mounting bracket from the back of the alarm by holding the m
22. ns and adhere to local building regulations Most appliances should be installed by professionals and inspected after installation Regularly examine vents and chimneys for improper connections visible rust or stains and check for BEC 48 AM 48 AM NE E 2014 3 21 10 Carbon Monoxide Safety Information cracks in furnace heat exchangers If at any time you discover any faults contact a qualified technician 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 like and how to respond Symptoms of CO Poisoning Initial carbon monoxide poisoning symptoms are similar to the flu with no fever and can include dizziness severe headaches nausea vomiting and disorientation 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 be discussed with ALL members of the household Parts per Affects on Adults Million PPM 100 Slight headache nausea fatigue flu like symptoms 200 Dizziness and headache within 2 3 hours 400 Nausea
23. ot reenter 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 For example Smoking in bed Leaving children unsupervised Cleaning with flammable liquids such as gaso line Fires where the victim is intimate with a flaming initiated fire for example when a person s clothes catch fire while cooking Fires where the smoke is prevented from reach ing the detector due to a closed door or other obstruction Incendiary fires where the fire grows so rapidly that an occupant s egress is blocked even with properly located detectors 48 AM oi qxd _ 2014 3 21 10 Table of Contents Introduction 1 Product View Feat res EE Operating Installation Instructions Step 1 Installation Guide A Recommended Installation Locations 8 B Where Not to Install 0 Step 2 Mounting Instructions 0 Step 3 Testing Alarm 1 Operating Instructions 4 CO Alarm Response Time nananana 5 Alarm Removal 6 Battery Replacement nananana aaa 7 General Alarm Maintenance 8 Carbon Monoxide Safety Information General CO Information naana aaaea 9 Possible Sources isse 9 CO Safety TIPS spc iube ERR RU ADR OUR 20 Symptoms of CO Poisoning 20 Fire Safety Information Escape Plam a os b
24. ounting bracket and twisting the alarm in the direction indicated by the OFF arrow on the alarm cover Selecting the proper location for your Smoke CO Alarm as described on Pages 8 11 To ensure aesthetic alignment of the alarm with the hallway or wall the A line on the mounting bracket must be parallel with the hallway when ceiling mounted or horizontal when wall mounted 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 funcggn 48 AM ie d qxd 2014 3 21 10 Operating and Installation Instructions allows for aesthetic alignment Note The alarm will mount to the bracket in 4 positions every 90 degrees 5 Two labels are included with your alarm They have impor tant information on what to do in case of an alarm Add the phone number of your emergency service provider for smoke or fire emergencies call 999 or for CO gas emergencies call 0800 111 999 in the space provided Alternatively for solid fuel emergencies call HETAS 0845 634 5626 or for oil based emergencies call Oftec 0845 658 5080 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 6 Pull the Battery Pull Tab yellow tab protruding from unit completely out of unit This will automatically connect the battery Step 3 Testing the Alarm N CAUT
25. pid beeps Pushing the test rese button resets the memory It s also reset when the power is removed 12 48 AM NE NE 2014 3 21 10 Operating Instructions LED Indicator Operation Red LED The red LED will flash in conjunction with the alarm sounder Therefore the red LED will flash during a smoke alarm a CO alarm a low battery mode chirp and a unit error mode chirp Green LED The green LED will flash as described below under the following conditions Standby Condition The LED will flash every 30 seconds Alarm Condition The LED will flash every second sig nifying that the alarm sensed a smoke or CO hazard HUSH MODE Condition The LED will flash every 2 seconds while the alarm is in HUSH mode Alarm Memory The LED blinks once every 16 seconds to indicate a hazardous condition was previously detected Tamper Resist Features To make your smoke CO alarm tamper resistant two amper resist features have been provided The first is used o discourage removal of the alarm while the second is for he battery To activate the mounting bracket tamper resist eature break off the four posts in the square holes in the rim ring see figure 5A When the posts are broken off he tamper resist tab on the base is allowed to engage the mounting bracket Rotate the alarm onto the mounting bracket until you hear the tamper resist tab snap into place ocking the alarm on the mounting bracket Using
26. r other insurance of any kind Appropriate insurance coverage is your responsibility Consult your insurance agent Removal of the front cover will void the warranty This warranty does not affect your statutory rights 48 AM SINE E qxd 2014 3 21 10 Warranty and Service Information This alarm is not intended to alert hearing impaired indi viduals This warranty does not affect your statutory rights Service Information During the specified warranty period Kidde will repair or replace at its discretion any defective Kidde Combination Smoke amp CO Alarms that are returned in a postage paid package to the following address Customer Service Department Kidde Safety Europe Ltd Mathisen Way Colnbrook Berkshire SL3 OHB UK 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 Consumer Hotline at 0800 917 0722 Damage from neglect abuse or failure to adhere to any of the enclosed instructions will result in ter mination of the warranty and the unit will not be replaced or repaired This manual and the products described herein are copy righted with all rights reserved Under these copyright laws no part of this manual may be copied for use without the written consent of Kidde If you require further information please contact out Consumer Hotline at 0800 917 0722 or write us at Customer Service Depa
27. rain everyone in the home to recognize the alarm pattern voice message warning and to leave the home using their escape plan when it s heard Know how ree oemeusuers to do Stop Drop and Roll if clothes rooms catch on fire and how to crawl low E MONOMPE under smoke Install and maintain fire extinguishers on every level of the home and in the kitchen basement and garage Know how to use a fire extinguisher prior to an emergency Second level and higher occupied rooms with windows should have an escape ladder O SMOKE CO ALARM 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 sound or to those who may be incapable of safely evacuating the area unassisted 21 48 AM ag EE qxd _ 2014 3 21 10 Warranty and Service Information TEN YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Kidde warrants that the enclosed alarm but not the bat tery will be free from defects in material and workmanship or design under normal use and service for a period of ten years from the date of purchase The obligation of Kidde under this warranty is limited to repairing or replacing the alarm or any part which we find to be defective in material workmanship or design free of charge upon
28. rtment Kidde Safety Europe Ltd Mathisen Way Colnbrook Berkshire SL3 OHB Our website is www kiddesafetyeurope co uk 23 ek E qxd 2014 3 21 10 48 AM OUESTIONS OR FOR MORE INFORMATION Call our Consumer Hotline at 0800 917 0722 or contact us at our website at www kiddesafetyeurope co uk ZKidde united Technologies Kidde Safety Europe Ltd Mathisen Way Colnbrook Berkshire SL3 OHB Made in China U S Patents 6 160 487 and 6 753 786
29. the amper resist feature will help deter children and others rom removing the alarm from bracket OTE To remove the alarm when the tamper resist tab is engaged press down on the tamper resist tab and rotate he alarm off of the bracket see figure 5B 13 48 AM nq LUE 2014 3 21 10 Operating Instru FIGURE 5B This alarm also has a battery carrier tamper resist feature which helps prevent the battery carrier from being opened This feature is effective in preventing the removal of the battery from this device To activate the battery carrier tamper resist feature remove the unit from the trim and locate the small cut out in the middle of the product label on the back of the unit With a small screwdriver or similar tool slide the switch towards the top of the label see Figure 6 The Bebe once a year or tamper resist feature is now Ee active and the battery carrier can not be opened until the tamper resist feature is deactivated 14 48 AM E qxd _ 2014 3 21 10 Operating Instructions NOTE Before activating the battery carrier tamper resist feature make sure a fresh battery is installed in the unit and that the battery carrier is properly closed If the battery carrier tamper resist feature is activated while the battery carrier is open the battery carrier will not close and the unit will be inoperable To deactivate the battery carrier tamper resist in
30. unting bracket by rotating the alarm in the direction of the OFF arrow on the cover 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 This cycle will occur once every minute for the first hour After the first hour the red LED light will continue flashing accompanied by the chirp only sound every 60 seconds The voice message LOW BATTERY will sound once every fifteen minutes during the chirp only cycle and will continue for at least seven days If the red LED light flashes along with a chirp every 30 seconds and is not followed by the voice message LOW BATTERY as described above your unit has malfunctioned Call our toll free Consumer Hotline at 0800 917 0722 for instructions on how to return the unit CAUTION YOUR SMOKE CO ALARM IS SEALED AND THE COVER IS NOT REMOVABLE Note If battery carrier tamper resist feature has been activated it will need to be deactivated in order to change the battery Refer to section 3 Battery Carrier Tamper Resist Feature for instructions To replace or install the battery press on the battery carrier and hen release to allow the carrier to pop open The battery can hen be pulled out of the carrier When installing a new battery into the carrier make sure the battery terminals are exposed and that the polarity matches the markings printed on the battery carrier Co

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