Kidde KN-COPE-I Carbon Monoxide Alarm User Manual
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1. Smoke alarms must be tested regularly to make sure the batteries and the alarm circuits are in good operating condition Carbon Monoxide Alarm Features e 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 e If the alarm is located outside the bedroom or on a differ ent floor it may not wake up a sound sleeper e 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 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 match es either of these situations the alarm voice message warn ing system will sound and be accompanied by the flashing red LED light The carbon monoxide sensor uses an electro chemical technology CAUTION This alarm will only indicate the presence of carbon monoxide gas at the sensor Carb2. located near the sleeping area 27 Warranty and Service Information SEVEN 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 seven years from the date of purchase The obligation of Kidde under this warranty is limited to repairing or replac ing the alarm or any part which we find to be defective in material workmanship or design free of charge upon sending the alarm with proof of date of purchase postage and return postage prepaid to Warranty Service Department Kidde 1016 Corporate Park Drive Mebane NC 27302 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 AC or 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 M anufacturer 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 for any
3. web site at www kidde com HUSH Control Feature The HUSH feature has the capability of temporarily desen sitizing the smoke alarm circuit for approximately 10 min utes 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 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 smoke alarm is in a temporarily desensitized condition Your Smoke CO Alarm will automat ically reset after approximately 10 minutes When the unit returns to normal operation after being in HUSH mode it will verbally announce HUSH MODE CANCELLED and sound the alarm if smoke is still present The HUSH fea ture 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 15 Operating Instructions NOTE DENSE SMOKE WILL OVERRIDE THE HUSH CONTROL FEATURE AND SOUND A CONTINUOUS ALARM CAUTION BEFORE USING THE ALARM HUSH FEA TURE 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
4. initiate a test reset If the CO con dition that caused the alert continues the alarm will reacti vate Low Battery HUSH CONTROL When the battery needs to be replaced the unit will pro duce a low battery chirp once per minute The Low Battery HUSH feature allows you to press the button on the alarm producing the warning and disable the chirp for a random period of up to 12 hours This gives you a chance to replace the battery at a more convenient time without sacrificing your safety by disconnecting the alarm from power During this Low Battery HUSH period your alarm is performing normally and is not desensitized 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 if 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 rapid beeps Pushing the test reset button resets the memory It s also reset when the power is removed 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 16 Operating Instructions alarm a C
5. 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 1 800 880 6788 Interconnect Feature Your Combination Smoke CO Alarm can be interconnected to other multiple station Kidde Nighthawk Kidde Fyrnetics and Kidde FireX products e When compatible smoke alarms and heat alarms are inter connected to your Smoke CO Alarm they will only respond to a smoke related event e 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 e This unit is only approved to interconnect with other Kidde Nighthawk products It is NOT approved to intercon nect with any other brand of detection product 14 Operating and Installation Instructions e This alarm is interconnect compatible with the following alarms and accessories Smoke alarms 1235 1275 1276 1285 1296 112020 112040 112060 112080 PE120 PI2000 KN COSM IB KN COSM I KN SM FM i and RF SM ACDC Kidde Firex 4618 4518 4480 460 484 and P4580 Heat alarm HD135 F CO alarms KN COB IC KN COP IC KN COPF i Relay modules 120X SM 120X 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
6. 7 years from initial power up in permanent marker on the label See Alarm Replacement section for additional information 12 Operating and Installation Instructions 2 Plug the AC QUICK CONNEC Remove the mounting bracket from the back of the alarm by holding the mounting bracket and twisting the alarm in the direction indicated by the OFF arrow on the alarm cover After selecting the proper location for your Smoke CO Alarm as described on Pages 8 11 and wiring the AC QUICK CONNECT harness as described in the WIRING INSTRUCTIONS attach the mounting bracket to the elec trical box 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 Pull the AC QUICK CONNECTOR through the center hole in the mounting bracket and secure the bracket making sure that the mounting screws are positioned in the small ends of the keyholes before tightening the screws TOR into the back of the alarm see figure 4 making sure that the locks on the connector snap into place Then push the excess wire back into the electrical box through the hole in the center FIGURE 4 of the mounting bracket 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 func tion allows fo
7. O alarm a low battery mode chirp and a unit error mode chirp Green LED The green LED will flash as described below under the fol lowing conditions Standby Condition powered by AC and battery back up The LED will be constantly on but will flicker every 30 seconds when a CO reading is taken Standby Condition powered by only battery backup 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 If the green LED is not flashing every second while sounding an alarm then the alarm is acting as a remote sounder and an alarm in another area is ini tializing the warning 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 tamp er resist features have been provided The first is used to discourage removal of the alarm while the second is for the battery To activate the mounting bracket tamper resist fea ture break off the four posts in the square holes in the trim ring see figure 5A When the posts are broken off the 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 locking the alarm on the
8. OR REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS Remove the alarm from the mounting bracket by rotating the alarm in the direction of the OFF arrow on the cover 19 Battery Replacement To disconnect 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 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 1 800 880 6788 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 acti vated 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 batteries press on the battery carri er and then rel
9. SIGNALING F Kidde a LISTED A UTG Fiw amp Secutty Company User s Guide for Model KN COPE I Combination Photoelectric Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm 120 VAC Interconnectable 2 LED Display 9V Battery Backup Front Load Battery Peak Level Memory Hush Voice Message System Low Battery Hush 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 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 s guide which should be saved for future reference and passed on to any subsequent owner Manual P N 820 1669 Rev A 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 Operate the test reset button 2 Call your emergency PHONE NUMBER services Fire Dept or 911 3 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 reenter the premises nor move away from the open do
10. aminate the alarm s sensors causing the alarm to not operate properly Place the alarm where drapes or other objects will not block the sensors Smoke and CO must be able to reach the sen sors to accurately detect these conditions Do not install in peaks of vaulted ceilings A frame ceilings or gabled roofs see figure 2 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 Do not install in areas where the temper ature is colder than 402 Fahrenheit 4 42 Celsius or hotter than 1002 Fahrenheit 37 82 Celsius such as garages and unfinished attics Do not install in areas where the relative humidity RH is above 85 Place away from doors and windows that open to the outside Smoke alarms are not to be used with detector guards unless the combination alarm and guard has been evaluat ed and found suitable for that purpose 10 Operating and Installation Instructions Step 2 Wiring Instructions Wiring Requirements This smoke alarm should be installed on a U L listed or recognized junction box All connections should be made by a qualified electrician and all wiring used shall be in accordance with articles 210 and 300 3 B of the U S National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 NFPA 72 and or an
11. and two family dwelling units approved smoke alarms powered by batteries are permitted Smoke Detection Are More Smoke Alarms Desirable The required number of smoke alarms might not provide reliable early warning protection for those areas separated by a door from the areas protected by the required smoke alarms For this reason it is recommended that the house holder 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 smoke alarms in kitchens attics finished or unfinished or garages is not normally recommended as these locations occasionally experience conditions that can result in improper operation California State Fire Marshall Early warning fire detection is best achieved by the installa tion of fire detection equipment in all rooms and areas of the household as follows A smoke alarm installed in each separate sleeping area in the vicinity but outside the bed rooms heat or smoke detectors in the living rooms dining rooms bedrooms kitchens hallways attics furnace rooms closets utility and storage rooms basements and attached garages 26 Industry Safety Standards Consumer Product Safety Commission The Consumer Product Safety Commission CPSC recom mends the use of at least one CO Alarm per household
12. clude your name address and phone num ber along with a brief description of what is wrong with the unit For further assistance please call our toll free Consumer Hotline at 1 800 880 6788 Damage from neg lect 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 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 1 800 880 6788 or write us at Kidde 1016 Corporate Park Drive Mebane NC 27302 Our internet address is www kidde com 29 QUESTIONS OR FOR MORE INFORMATION Call our Consumer Hotline at 1 800 880 6788 or contact us at our website at www kidde com N F Kidde Kidde 1016 Corporate Park Drive M ebane NC 27302 Made in China U S Patents 6 160 487 and 6 753 786 2505 7201 00
13. ease to allow the carrier to pop open The battery can then be pulled out of the carrier When installing a new battery into the carrier make sure the bat tery terminals are exposed and that the polarity matches the markings printed on the battery carrier Completely press the battery carrier down into the 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 batteries with one of the following approved brands Duracell MN1604 MX1604 Energizer 522 and 20 General Maintenance Gold Peak 1604A These batteries can be purchased at your local retailer WARNING Use only the batteries specified Use of differ ent 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 Alarm Replacement Seven 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 seven 7 years after the alarm was ini
14. ed 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 insu lation in your mobile home or if you notice that the outer walls and ceiling are either hot or cold install your alarm on an inside wall ONLY THIS EQUIPMENT SHOULD BE INSTALLED IN ACCOR DANCE WITH THE NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIA TION S STANDARD 72 National Fire Protection Association Batterymarch Park Quincy MA 02269 Operating and Installation Instructions WARNING This product is intended for use in ordinary indoor locations of family living units It is not designed to measure compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration OSHA commercial or industrial standards B Where Not to Install Do not install in garages kitchens furnace rooms or bathrooms INSTALL AT LEAST 5 FEET AWAY FROM ANY FUEL BURNING APPLIANCE Do not install within 3 ft 9m of the following The door to a kitchen or a bathroom that contains a tub or shower forced air supply ducts used for heating or cooling ceiling or whole house ventilating fans or other high air flow areas Avoid excessively dusty dirty or greasy areas Dust grease or household chemicals can cont
15. em vents chimney and flue inspected and cleaned by a qualified technician Always install appliances according to manufacturer s instructions and adhere to local building codes Most appliances should be installed by professionals and inspected after installation Regularly examine vents and chimneys for improper connec tions visible rust or stains and check for cracks in furnace heat exchangers 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 car boxyhemoglobin test The following symptoms are related to CARBON MONOX IDE POISONING and should be discussed with ALL members of the household 1 Mild Exposure Slight headache nausea vomiting fatigue often described as Flu like symptoms 2 Medium Exposure Severe throbbing headache drowsiness confusion fast heart rate 3 Extreme Expos
16. ke and CO Never attempt to disassemble the unit or clean inside This action will void your warranty Move the Smoke CO Alarm and place in another location prior to performing any of the following e Staining or stripping wood floors or furniture e Painting e Wall papering e 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 pos sible 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 M ethane propane iso butane iso propanol ethyl acetate hydrogen sulfide sul fide dioxides alcohol based products paints thinner sol vents adhesives hair spray after shave perfume and some cleaning agents 22 Carbon Monoxide Safety Information General CO Information Carbon Monoxide CO 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 gasoline propane natural gas oil and wood It can be produced by any fuel burning appliance that is malfunctioning improp erly installed or not ventilated correctly Possible sources include furnaces ga
17. mounting bracket Using the tamper resist feature will help deter children and others from removing the alarm from bracket NOTE To remove the alarm when the tamper resist tab is engaged press down on the tamper resist tab and rotate the alarm off of the bracket see figure 5B 17 Operating Instructions 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 which will render the unit inopera ble during the loss of AC power To activate the battery carrier tamper resist feature remove the unit from the trim plate disconnect the AC quick con nector and locate the small cut out in the middle of the product label on the back of the unit With a small screwdriver or simi lar tool slide the switch towards the top of the label see Figure 6 The tamper resist feature is now active and the battery carri er can not be opened until the tamper resist feature is deactivat ed FIGURE 6 18 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 during the loss of AC po
18. mpact of cooking particles However large quantities of combustible particles from spills or broiling could still cause the unit to alarm Careful location of the unit away from the kitchen area will give the maximum nuisance alarm pro tection Combustion particles from cooking may set off the alarm if located too close to the cooking area Large quanti ties 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 sound and may not be awakened by the sound of the smoke alarms Leave immediately using one of your planned escape routes see page 25 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 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 If the escape route requires you to go through smoke crawl low under the smoke where the air is clearer What To Do When The Alarm Sounds Go to your predetermined meeti
19. n 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 continuouslyor or flash every 30 seconds to indicate 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 Powered by 120V AC 60 Hz 30 mA max wire in connector and is also equipped with a 9V battery backup Can be interconnected to other Kidde Nighthawk brand smoke and CO alarms see page 15 for details Tamper Resist Feature that deters children and others from removing the battery or alarm Smoke Alarm Features Smoke Alarm The smoke alarm monitors the air for products of combus tion that are produced when something is burning or smol dering 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 precedence when both smoke and carbon monoxide are
20. ng place When two people have arrived one should leave to call 911 from a neighbor s home and the other should stay to perform a head count Do not 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 as noted by the NFPA and UL For instance 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 Table of Contents Introduction 0 0 00 0 eee ee 1 Product View 0 0 cece eee 2 Features icc pi oana e asta cule Gi ke ee em eae 4 Operating Installation Instructions Step 1 Installing Batteries 00 8 Step 2 Installation Instructions A Recommended Installation Locations 9 B Where Not to Install 0 00008 12 C How to Install 0 0 eee eee 13 D Tamper Resist Feature 0 00000 15 Step 3 Testing the Alarm 0000 16 Step 4 Hush Control Feature 17 Step 5 Peak Level Memory 0000 17 Alarm Re
21. 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 the following con ditions 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 M ode has been can celled o System announces CARBON MONOXIDE PREVIOUSLY DETECTED when the unit has detected CO concentra tions of 100 ppm or higher 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 4 1 800 880 6788 e e After seven 7 years of cumulative power up this unit will chirp once 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 operatio
22. on monox ide 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 Operating and Installation Instructions Step 1 Installation Guide IM PORTANT THIS ALARM MUST BE MOUNTED ON A CEIL ING OR WALL IT WAS NOT DESIGNED FOR USE ASA TABLETOP DEVICE INSTALL ONLY AS DETAILED A Recommended Installation Locations Kidde recommends the ge installation of a Smoke CO tag Alarm in the following loca tions For maximum protec tion we suggest an alarm be installed on each level of a Here NEVER multilevel home including every bedroom hallways fin ished attics and basements Put alarms at both ends of bedroom hallway or large room if hallway or room is more than 30 ft 9 1m long If you have only one alarm FIGURE 1 ensure it is placed in the hallway outside of the main sleep ing 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 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 hor izontally Mounting the alarm on the ceiling in the center of the room places it closest to all points in the room Ceiling mounting is preferred in ordinary residential construction When moun
23. onsumer Hotline at 1 800 880 6788 The guide on page 8 will help you determine the correct location of safety products that will help keep your home a safer place Product View Test Reset Hush Green amp Red LED Button Light Emitting Diode Alarm Sounder Voice Speaker Battery Compartment BACK Battery Door Tamper Resist Slide Mounting Bracket Tamper Resist Latch e Permanent independent smoke and carbon monoxide sensors e Smoke alarm takes precedence when both smoke and car bon 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 fol lowed 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 o 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 When the batteries are low and need replacing the red LED light will flash and the unit will chirp one time followed by the warning message LOW BATTERY This cycle will
24. or window until the emergency services responders have arrived the premises has been aired out and your alarm remains in its normal condition 4 After following steps 1 3 if your alarm reactivates PHONE NUMBER within a 24 hour period repeat steps 1 3 and call a qualified appliance 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 dur ing this inspection have the equipment serviced immediately Note any combustion equipment not inspected by the technician and consult the manu facturer s instructions or contact the manufactur er s directly for more information about CO safety and this equipment Make sure that motor vehi cles are not and have not been operating in an attached garage or adjacent to the residence 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 mes sage warning system will inform you of the type of situa tion 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 con tains nuisance alarm protection which will reduce the i
25. personal injury prop erty damage or any special incidental contingent or consequential damage of any kind resulting from gas leakage fire or explosion Since some states do not allow limitations of the duration of an implied warranty or do not allow the exclusion or limitation of inci dental or consequential damages the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you While this warranty gives you specific legal rights you may also have other rights which vary from state to state 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 or other insurance of any kind Appropriate insurance coverage is your responsibility Consult your insurance agent Removal of the front cover will void the warranty 28 Warranty and Service Information This alarm is not intended to alert hearing impaired indi viduals 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 Kidde Attn Warranty Returns 1016 Corporate Park Drive Mebane NC 27302 USA Please in
26. present NFPA 72 states Life safety from fire in residential occupan cies is based primarily on early notification to occupants of the need to escape followed by the appropriate egress actions by those occupants Fire warning systems for dwelling units are capable of protecting about half of the occupants in potentially fatal fires Victims are often inti mate with the fire too old or young or physically or men tally impaired such that they cannot escape even when warned early enough that escape should be possible For these people other strategies 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 lonization 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 smoldering fires sooner than ionization alarms Home fires develop in different ways and are often unpre dictable For maximum protection Kidde recommends that both lonization and Photoelectric alarms be installed A battery powered alarm must have a battery of the spec ified type in good condition and installed properly AC powered alarms without battery backup will not operate if the AC power has been cut off such as by an electrical fire or an open fuse
27. r aesthetic alignment Note The alarm will mount to the bracket in 4 positions every 90 degrees Turn on the AC power The green AC Power On Indicator should be lit when the alarm is operating from AC power 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 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 13 Operating and Installation Instructions 9 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 fea ture and activates the Peak Level Memory Feature After installation TEST THE UNIT S ELECTRONICS by press ing 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 power is connected correctly and
28. rd Know how swoxeico aLam to do Stop Drop and Roll if clothes catch on fire and how to crawl low under smoke Install and maintain fire extinguish ers 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 win dows should have an escape ladder Current studies have shown smoke alarms may not awaken all sleeping individuals and that it is the responsibility of individu als in the household that are capable of assisting others to pro vide assistance to those who may not be awakened by the alarm sound or to those who may be incapable of safely evac uating the area unassisted 25 Industry Safety Standards NFPA National Fire Protection Association For your information the National Fire Protection Association s Standard 72 reads as follows Smoke Detection Where required by applicable laws codes or standards for the specified occupancy approved single and multiple station smoke alarms shall be installed as fol lows 1 In all sleeping rooms Exception Smoke alarms shall not be required in sleeping rooms in existing one and two family dwelling units 2 Outside of each separate sleeping area in immediate vicinity of the sleeping rooms 3 On each level of the dwelling unit including basements Exception In existing one
29. s ranges stoves gas clothes dryers water heaters portable fuel burning space heaters fire places wood burning stoves and certain swimming pool heaters Blocked chimneys or flues back drafting and changes in air pressure corroded or disconnected vent pipes and a loose or cracked furnace exchanger can also cause CO Vehicles and other combustion engines 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 appli ances 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 connections vibrating loose from clothes dryers furnaces or water heaters obstructions in or unconvention al 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 23 Carbon Monoxide Safety Information CO Safety Tips Every year have the heating syst
30. sponse Times 19 Battery Replacement 21 General Alarm Maintenance 21 Carbon Monoxide Safety Information General CO Information 005 22 Possible Sources 0c eee ee ee 23 CO Safety Tips sasiecga cies Wee es Oa Paw es 24 Symptoms of CO Poisoning 05 24 Fire Safety Information Escape Plaho oti o 4 0 eheeciaavoredanes 25 Fire Prevention 0 0 c eee eee 25 Industry Safety Standards National Fire Protection Association 26 California State Fire Marshall 26 Consumer Product Safety Commission 27 Warranty and Service Information 28 Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Kidde Combination Photoelectric Smoke and Carbon M onoxide Alarm model KN COPE IB This alarm is suitable as a Single Station and or Multiple Station 24 devices alarm This alarm has a five year limited warranty Please take a few minutes to thoroughly read this user s 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 combus tion 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 installa tion of your alarm please call our toll free C
31. tially 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 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 Maintence To keep your Smoke CO Alarm in good working order please follow these simple steps e Verify unit alarm lights and battery operation by pushing the test reset button once a week e Clean your alarm monthly using compressed air or a vac uum Cleaner hose and vacuuming or blowing air through the openings around the perimeter of the alarm If clean ing does not restore your alarm to normal operation the alarm should be replaced REINSTALL IMMEDIATELY AFTER CLEANING AND THEN TEST USING THE TEST RESET BUTTON IF TAM PER RESIST FEA TURE HAS BEEN ACTIVATED REFER TO TAM PER RESIST 21 General Maintenance FEATURE DESCRIPTION ON PAGE 17 FOR REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS e Never use detergent or other solvents to clean the unit e 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 smo
32. ting an alarm on the ceiling locate it at a mini mum of 4 10cm from the side wall see figure 1 If 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 DEAD AIR SPACE ACCEPTABLE gt HERE Operating and Installation Instructions Sloped Ceiling Installation The following information is from the National Fire Protection Association and is listed in Fire Code 72 Install Smoke Alarms on sloped peaked or cathedral ceilings at or within 3 ft 0 9m of the highest point measured horizon tally NFPA 72 states Smoke alarms in rooms with ceiling slopes greater than 1 ft to 8 ft 3 m 2 4 m horizontally shall be located on the high side of the room NFPA 72 states A row of alarms shall be spaced and locat ed within 3 ft 0 9 m of the peak of the ceiling measured horizontally see figure 2 NOT IN THIS ANYWHERE AREA IN THIS r ANYWHERE AREA oz nm E IN THIS Feroz tne 3 le Bt oka Bt ot 1 09m 09m 4 FIGURE 2 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 insu lated extreme heat or cold can be transferred from the out side to the inside through poorly insulat
33. tion Instructions CO Smoke CO Combination heat etc This Snoke CO combination alarm must be counted as a smoke alarm when determining the number of units on an intercon nect line With 18 alarms interconnected it is still possible to interconnect up to a total of 6 remote signaling devices and or relay modules see page 15 for details on interconnecting Kidde devices The maximum wire run distance between the first and last unit in an interconnected system is 1000 feet e Figure 3 illustrates interconnection wiring Improper con nection may result in damage to the alarm failure to operate or a shock hazard FUSE OR CIRCUIT BREAKER Additional 7 i Additional Alarm amp tional sory Alarm FIGURE 3 Interconnect Wiring Diagram WIRES ON ALARM HARNESS CONNECTED TO Black Hot side of AC line White Neutral side of AC line Red Interconnect lines red wires of other units in the multiple station set up e Make certain alarms are wired to a continuous non switched power line NOTE Use standard UL Listed household wire as required by local codes available at all electrical supply stores and most hardware stores Step 3 Mounting Instructions 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
34. ure Unconsciousness convulsions cardiorespiratory failure death The above levels of exposure relate to healthy adults Levels differ for those at high risk Exposure to high levels of car bon monoxide can be fatal or cause permanent damage and disabilities Many cases of reported carbon monoxide 24 Fire Safety Information 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 assis tance Also young children and household pets may be the first effected Familiarization with the effects of each level is important 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 eave to call 911 while the second person stays to account for additional family members Establish a rule that once you re out you never reenter under any cir cumstance Fire Prevention Never smoke in bed or leave cooking food unattended Teach children never to play with matches or lighters Train everyone in the home to recognize the f Fre exmicuistiers alarm pattern voice message warning swoxe ararms and to leave the home using their E itaans 0E escape plan when it s hea
35. wer To deactivate the battery carrier tamper resist in order to change the smoke alarm battery remove the unit from the trim plate see Smoke Alarm Tamper Resist Feature if activated disconnect the AC quick connector 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 UL standard 2034 Standard alarm times are as follows At 70 PPM the unit must alarm within 60 240 minutes At 150 PPM the unit must alarm within 10 50 minutes At 400 PPM the unit must alarm within 4 15 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 Fire Departments most utility companies and HVAC con tractors will perform CO inspections some may charge for this service It s advisable to inquire about any applicable fees prior to having the service performed 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 Alarm Removal IF THE TAMPER RESIST FEATURE HAS BEEN ACTIVATED REFER TO TAMPER RESIST FEATURE DESCRIPTION ON PAGE 17 F
36. y other codes having jurisdiction in your area The mul tiple station interconnect wiring to the alarms must be run in the same raceway or cable as the AC power wiring In addition the resistance of the interconnect wiring shall be a maximum of 10 ohms The appropriate power source is 120 Volt AC Single Phase supplied from a non switchable circuit which is not pro tected by a ground fault interrupter WARNING The alarm cannot be operated from power derived from a square wave modified square wave or modified sine wave inverter These types of inverters are sometimes used to supply power to the structure in off grid installations such as solar or wind derived power sources These power sources produce high peak voltages that will damage the alarm WIRING INSTRUCTIONS FOR AC QUICK CONNECT HAR NESS CAUTION TURN OFF THE MAIN POWER TO THE CIR CUIT BEFORE WIRING THE ALARM e For alarms that are used as single station DO NOT CON NECT THE RED WIRE TO ANYTHING Leave the red wire insulating cap in place to make certain that the red wire cannot contact any metal parts or the electrical box e When alarms are interconnected all interconnected units must be powered from a single circuit A maximum of 24 Kidde Safety devices may be intercon nected in a multiple station arrangement The intercon nect system should not exceed the NFPA interconnect limit of 12 smoke alarms and or 18 alarms total smoke 11 Operating and Installa
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