Kenwood TS-440S Wheelchair User Manual
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1. if it senses 30 PPM of CO or less and if you have a good backup battery pack installed If it senses carbon monoxide it will display a reading so you can see if you have a non threatening or emergency situation However if the backup battery pack is low or missing or if the unit malfunctions it will display other readings and alarm differently to alert you that something is wrong with the alarm Please familiarize yourself and other family members to the difference enced a CO reading and a reading signifying a problem with the alarm itself AC and DC Start Up Alarm and Error Operation Display Shows Alarm Sound Unit Status Unit Condition Recommended Action Brief 888 One short Self testing on Normal opera None unit will and flashing chirp start up tion at start up quickly display ot or reset a zero Steady display 4 quick Carbon monoxide Unit in alarm Refer to page of number beeps 5 detected condition 23 What to do between 30 seconds off if alarm sounds and 999 repeating E Steady 08 ively Unit is iot 7 Unit malfunction Contac customer fee meee and flashing seconds operational wi service al dot not detect CO 1 800 880 6788 REA No display Constant alarm Unit is not Unit malfunction Contaci customer ional wi service al ean 1 800 880 6788 26 Display Readings AC Powered in Normal Stand by Operation Display Shows Alarm Sound Unit Status Unit Condition Recommende2. Backup Operation When the alarm is unplugged or loses AC power and the battery pack is fully charged the alarm will automatically switch to battery backup operation and you will notice the following For the first five minutes of operation on battery the alarm will operate as if on AC power e However after five minutes of operation to conserve battery capacity the display will flash the CO level usually 0 once every 60 seconds Caution If the unit detects CO and enters an alarm state while in bat tery back up condition the CO level will be displayed and the audible alarm pattern of four quick beeps will sound once every 60 seconds Battery Back up Operation in Low Battery Lb Condition When the battery pack is not fully charged the unit will begin displaying Lb and chirp once every 15 seconds This will last approximately 7 hours to wam you the battery is losing capacity Apply AC power to charge battery as soon as possible NOTE While in the low battery Lb warning mode the unit is sensing for and will alarm if CO is detected Battery Back up Operation in Trouble Alarm Condition When the battery pack capacity has been discharged to a state where it can no longer provide enough power to detect CO and operate the alarm it will enter a trouble alarm condition The display will go blank and the alarm will give an audible trouble chirp once every 60 seconds This will continue for approximately 7 hours after whic
3. PLEASE familiarize yourself with the malfunction alert and do not confuse these sig nals with an alarm After reading the information above if you are still unsure whether your alarm is operating properly call the Kidde toll free consumer hotline at 1 800 880 6788 to do a quick diagnostic check of the alarm over the phone The customer serv ice representative will be able to assist you and answer your questions Never ignore a CO alarm A true alarm is an indication of potentially dangerous lev els of carbon monoxide CO alarms are designed to alert you to the presence of carbon monoxide before an emergency before most people would experience symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning allowing time to resolve the problem calmly Operation How to Care for Your Alarm To keep your alarm in good working order you must follow these simple steps WHAT YOU SHOULD DO Test the alarm once a week by pressing the Test Reset button see page 5 Vacuum the alarm cover once a month to remove accumulated dust Use the soft brush attachment of your vacuum cleaner and unplug the alarm from the electrical outlet before vacuuming e Instruct children never to touch unplug or otherwise interfere with the alarm Wam children of the dangers of CO poisoning WHAT YOU SHOULD NOT DO e Never use detergents or solvents to clean the alarm Chemicals can per manently damage or temporarily contaminate the sensor Avoid spraying air freshene
4. Slide Support for Table Top and Direct Plug Use Features Digital Display The continuous digital display shows you the level of carbon monoxide if any the unit is sensing The unit updates the digital display every 15 seconds Note if the unit does not sense any CO the reading is zero 0 In most homes the unit reads 0 all the time A reading of 0 is expected under normal conditions The blinking dot after the number shows the unit is operating Test Reset Button The Test Reset button has three functions 1 Press this button to test the unit weekly see page 16 for further details 2 Press this button to silence the alarm This will reset the unit and it will then start monitoring for CO If the CO concentration is above 70 ppm the alarm will again sound within 6 minutes 3 Press the Test Reset button to reset peak level memory See page 19 Peak Level Button By pressing this button you can see the peak CO level recorded by the alarm since it was last cleared or unplugged This Carrier feature allows you or a heating contractor or a fireman to see exactly how serious the CO problem you have so you can react accordingly Sensor The sensor is a highly sensitive electrochemical sensor that is CO specific to help avoid false alarms Sounder Alarm This is the loud 85 decibel pulsing alarm that will sound to alert you to a potential problem An alarm condition is 4 quick chirps followed by
5. and up to 999 PPM will be displayed Concentrations of CO between 0 and 30 PPM can often occur in normal everyday conditions Concentrations of CO below 30 PPM may be an indi cation of a transient condition that may appear today and never reappear Just a few examples of conditions and or sources that may cause readings are heavy automobile traffic a starting a vehicle in an attached garage an appliance that emits CO when starting up a fire in a fireplace or charcoal in anearby barbecue A temperature inversion can trap CO generated by traf fic and other fuel buming appliances causing readings of CO Normally the digital display will read 0 and under certain conditions you may notice levels of 30 or more for short periods of time by using the Peak level memory feature on the Carrier CO alarm you can view concentrations of CO between 11 and 30 PPM Use the concentrations shown in memory as a tool in identifying the source of the CO It may be helpful to purchase additional Carrier CO Alarms to place in different locations throughout your house to iso late the CO source Monitor the CO concentrations shown in the peak level memory to see if readings occur in certain areas at certain times of the day or near a particular appliance Once the source is located correcting the problem may be as easy as open ing a window venting an appliance backing a running car out of the garage a safe distance from living quarters and closing the garage d
6. carbon monoxide in parts per million ppm Note The number will probably be zero 0 This is a normal con dition for most households and shows that no measurable amount of CO has been detected The alarm has begun monitoring the air for carbon monoxide and will con tinue to do so as long as it receives power Operation Testing the Electronics You should test the alarm once a week following the directions listed below If at any time you test the alarm and it does not perform as described below have it replaced immediately See How to know if your alarm is malfunctioning on page 17 for a description of the characteris tics of a malfunctioning alarm and what you should do if a malfunction occurs Observe the alarm weekly to make sure the red dot is blink ing indicating normal operation If the dot is not blinking unplug the alarm then plug it in again This will clear the alarm for restart If the dot does Blinkifg Dot not resume blinking your alarm may be malfunctioning To test the alarm press the Test Reset button If the unit is operating properly you should notice the following The display shows three eights EEE and then shows a num ber usually around 200 You will then hear 4 quick beeps followed by 5 seconds of silence followed by 4 quick beeps The unit will then show the three eights for several seconds It will then return to monitoring for carbon monoxide Familiarize yourself and household
7. for the alarm it is specified Do not recharge the battery using any charging circuit other than the one provided in the alarm A recharging operation under non conforming recharging conditions can cause electrolyte leakage overheating smoke emission bulging bursting and or ignition Do not discard the battery into fire or heat it under any circumstances Otherwise it may cause the battery to explode Do not connect the battery to an electrical outlet Do not connect the positive and negative terminals of the bat tery with any conductor such as metal wires Do not store the battery or transport it together with any metal objects 28 Li lon Battery Handling Precautions Do not disassemble or modify the battery pack under circumstances Disassembling the battery can cause internal shorts resulting in bulging bursting due to excess gas genera tion overheat ignition explosion or other problems Do not pierce the battery with sharp objects or subject to any other mechanical forces Do not use an apparently dam aged or deformed battery Do not use or leave the battery near a heat source such as a fire or heater Do not place the battery in microwave oven or on induction heaters Do not use or subject the battery to intense sunlight or hot temperatures Otherwise electrolyte leakage overheating and or smoke emission can occur Also its guaranteed perform ance will be lost and or its
8. sleeping In the garage vehicle exhaust can contain some carbon monoxide These levels are higher when the engine is first started Within hours of starting a vehicle and backing it out of the garage the levels present over time can activate the alarm and become a nuisance In the kitchen and fumace room some gas appliances can emit a short burst of carbon monoxide upon start up This is normal If your CO alarm is mounted too Close to these appliances it may alarm often and become a nuisance If you must install a Carer CO alarm near a cooking or heating appliance install AT LEAST 5 feet away from appliance Do notinstall in excessively dusty dirty or greasy areas such as kitchens garages and fumace rooms Dust grease or household chemicals can contaminate or coat the alarm s sensor causing the alarm not to operate properly Do not obstruct the vents located at the top and bottom of the alarm Place the alarm where drapes fumiture or other objects do not block the flow of air to the vents Do not install in dead air space such as peaks of vaulted ceilings or gabled roofs where carbon monoxide may not reach the sensor in time to provide early warn ing Do not install in turbulent air from ceiling fans Do not install near doors and win dows that open to the outside near fresh air vents or anywhere that is drafty Rapid air circulation from fans or fresh air from outside may cause the sensor to display an inaccurate reading in t
9. the slot in the battery Insure the orientation of the two alignment ribs align with the slots in the battery case Press the connector in until it is fully seated Depending on the charge state of the battery pack the battery packs can have different amounts of energy stored in them due to storage time you may hear the alarm sound briefly to indicate the alarm is receiving power Place battery pack into battery compartment and replace back door refer to page 13 Note Battery backup will be limited until the battery has fully charged It may take up to 24 hours for the battery back up to fully charge Step 4 Plug the alarm into a standard unswitched 120 volt AC electric outlet in one of the configurations listed in step 2 Quick Set Up Guide Step 5 If the battery pack has a full charge when first powered up you will see three eights in the digital display indicating the alarm is warming up After approximately 20 seconds the first reading will be dis played The number on the display should be O If the battery pack is partially charged Lb Low battery will flash every second alternat ing with a O until the battery is charged If this occurs see page 13 for complete information Step 6 Make sure the red dot the digital display is blinking Test the unit s operation by pressing and releasing the Test Reset button Within 15 seconds you will hear 4 quick chirps followed by 5 seconds of silenc
10. 5 seconds of silence followed by 4 quick chirps This pattern repeats until the alarm is silenced or a high level of CO is no longer present Caution Continuous exposure to this sound level at close range over an extended period of time may cause hearing loss We recom mend you cover the sounder with your finger or thumb while testing the alarm Keyholes When the alarm is mounted to the wall the keyholes slide onto the screws mounted in the wall Features Pull Out Transformer Adapter This unique Carrier feature enables the alarm to be used as a direct plug unit a wall mounted unit or a table top unit Note This CO alarm is not battery operated Warning Do not use any other type of rechargeable battery in your alarm or attempt to recharge the battery pack yourself Improper charg ing may even cause the battery pack to overheat or leak thus posing possible injury to the user Rear view with back door removed _ Carrier J 0 Rechargeable Backup Battery shown installed in battery compartment Cord Recess Power Cord Install Backup Battery For correct installation refer Adapter Cord to Step 3 in the Quick Set Strain Relief 6 Up Guide on page 1 and D D gt refer to Battery Installation 13 Note Your Carrier CO alarm is baitery operated The backup battery is to supply s
11. Common Extreme Exposure Symptoms Unconsciousness brain damage death If you experience even mild symptoms of CO poi soning consult your doctor immediately 22 What Do When the Alarm Sounds WARNING Actuation of your CO Alarm indicates the presence of Carbon Monoxide CO which can KILL YOU When the CO alarm senses a dangerous level of CO the unit will emit a loud alarm pattem The alarm pattem is 4 short chirps followed by 5 seconds of silence followed by 4 short chirps Note When the unit is disconnected from the 120V power supply and is on battery backup the alarm pattern will continue for the first 5 minutes after detecting CO and then the cycle will repeat every one minute Know how to respond to a CO emergency Periodically review this user s guide and discuss with all members of your family If alarm signal sounds 4 quick chirps 5 seconds off 1 Immediately move to fresh air outdoors or by an open door or window Check that all persons are accounted for Do not re enter the premises or move away from the open door or window until emergency services respon ders have arrived the premises have been aired out and your alarm remains in its normal operating condi tion 2 Call your emergency services PHONE NUMBER fire department or 911 OUZCOW 22 ZmMIg APT 23 Power 120 V AC units 60 Hz Current 60 mA max Sensor Senso
12. ONSIDER USING WARNING DEVICES WHICH PROVIDE AUDIBLE AND VISUAL SIGNALS FOR CARBON MONOXIDE CONCENTRA TIONS UNDER 30 PPM Quick Set Up Guide We urge you to read this entire manual in the sequence it is presented Listed below are six easy steps for setting up your Carrier CO alarm Please read this entire guide for complete information Setting up your alarm for first time operation Step 1 Determine the best location for your CO alarm s Usually this is in or near bedrooms The alarm should be located where it can wake you if it alarms at night Refer to page 8 for installation location information Step 2 Your CO alarm is equipped to be mounted as a corded unit a direct plug unit or a table top unit In the as shipped configuration the unit can be plugged directly into a wall socket If your outlets are mount ed horizontally please refer to page 11 to rotate adapter If the transformer adapter is taken out of the unit the alarm can be mount ed on the wall at eye level while the transformer is plugged into a wall socket The unit can also be set on a table if the support at the bottom of the unit is pulled out see rear view illustration on page 10 Refer to pages 10 12 for further information on installing your alarm Step 3 A Carrier rechargeable battery pack is provided for backup in the event of a power outage To install the battery pack open the back door and align the connector with
13. See page 23 for What to do when the alarm sounds User s Guide CARRIER CO Alarm with Digital Display and Peak Level Memory Model KN COPP 3 RC Assembly COALMCCNRBO1 A IAS 6 96 SECOND EDITION CO ALARM us ALSO COMPLIES WITH CSA 6 19 01 2 For questions concerning your Carbon Monoxide Alarm please call our Consumer Hotline at 1 800 880 6788 Please have the following information ready when calling CO Model number located on back of alarm CO Assembly number located on back of alarm Date of Manufacture located on the back of the alarm Date of Purchase Where Purchased Attention Please take 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 instal lation of your alarm please call our toll free Consumer Hotline at 1 800 880 6788 OMKNCOPP 01 810 2680 REV A 09 05 Table of Contents Quick Set Up Guide Introduction Features Views What CO alarms can and cannot do Installation Battery Installation Battery Backup Operation Operation Normal operating characteristics Testing the electronics How to know if your alarm is malfunctioning How to care for your alarm Peak level memory Carbon Monoxide Home safety tips Warning signs What to Do When the Alarm Sounds How to respond to the alarm e Who you shou
14. URCHASE AND THE BAT TERY PACK WILL BE FREE OF DEFECTS IN MATERIAL AND WORKMANSHIP FOR A PERIOD OF ONE 1 YEAR FROM DATE OF PURCHASE THE MANUFACTURER S LIABILITY HEREUNDER IS LIMITED TO REPLACEMENT OF THE PRODUCT REPAIR OF THE PRODUCT OR REPLACEMENT OF THE PRODUCT WITH REPAIRED PRODUCT AT THE DISCRETION OF THE MANUFACTURER THIS WARRANTY IS VOID IF THE PRODUCT HAS BEEN DAMAGED BY ACCIDENT UNREASONABLE USE NEG LECT TAMPERING OR OTHER CAUSES NOT ARISING FROM DEFECTS IN MATERIAL OR WORKMANSHIP THIS WARRANTY EXTENDS TO THE ORIGINAL CONSUMER PURCHASER OF THE PRODUCT ONLY Warranty Disclaimers 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 consumer or any other user of this product whether due to a breach of con tract negligence strict liability in tort or otherwise The Manufacturer shall have no liability for any personal injury property damage or any special incidental contin gent or consequential damage of any kind resulting from gas leakage fire or explosion Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitation may not apply to you Some
15. ases out and carefully or sdeways outlet tum alarm over This will allow adapter to slide out 5 Lift the adapter completely out of the alarm and rotate the adapter 90 to the right clockwise Snap it firmly back into place 6 Carefully replace the back door Insure the latches on all four comers of the door are lined up then press the door into place 7 Push with your thumbs in the direction opposite of the arrows on the thumb grips and slide the back door toward the top until it stops 8 Plug the alarm into an unswitched wall socket Wall Mounted Alarm The power cord option provides more flexibility in mounting locations and allows the alarm to be easily installed at eye level Note If you mount the alarm high on a wall make sure it is at least 6 from the ceiling Any higher than this the alarm will be in dead air space and carbon monoxide may not reach the sensor 11 Installation For a wall mounted unit you will need to pull out the removable adapter and power cord To install 1 Follow steps 1 through 4 in the previous section under To Rotate the Adapter 2 With the adapter removed pull the power cord out of the cord recess remove the twist tie and extend the power cord 3 With the power cord extended press the last few inches of the power cord back into the cord recess Gently pull the cord at the bottom of the cord recess until the cord becomes taught and lays flat in co
16. body The microcom puter is calibrated to trigger the units alarm before most people would experience any symptoms of carbon monoxide poison ing Because carbon monoxide is a cumulative poison long term exposures to low levels can cause symptoms as well as short term exposures to high levels Your unit has a time weighted alarm so the higher the level of carbon monoxide present the sooner the alarm will be triggered WARNING This device is designed to protect individuals from acute effects of carbon monoxide exposure It will not fully safeguard individuals with specific medical conditions If in doubt consult a medical practitioner Individuals with medical problems may consider using warning devices which provide audible and visual signals for carbon monoxide concentrations under 30 ppm Replacement of Alarm Eight years after initial power up this unit will chirp every 30 seconds to indicate that it is time to replace the alarm A label has been provided that has Replace by printed on it Write the replace by date on the label and affix it to the front of the alarm so that it is visible after mounting The date written on the label should be after eight 8 years of cumulative power REPLACE IMMEDIATELY UNIT WILL NOT DETECT CO IN THIS CONDITION 25 Display Readings Your new Carrier carbon monoxide alarm is a sophisticated electronic device yet very simple to understand Basically the unit will display a 0
17. d Action 0 with None Normal operation Battery is fully None flashing dot sensing for charged 0 alternat Charging battery Battery dis Keep unit on Flashes ing with Lb pack Initial charged less AC to fully alternately and a flashing power up or than 10 hours charge battery power was reset AC Battery Lb will disap is in charge pear once bat tt state tery is charged depending on initial charge O alternat 1 beep every Battery discon Battery dis Connect battery Em ingih 15 ne nected or not charged or dis Lb will Lb and a charging connected isappear once flashing dot longer than 10 battery is hours charged lepending on initial charge If at any time you test the alarm and it does not perform as described have it replaced immediately DC Powered in Battery Backup Operation Display Shows Alarm Sound Unit Status Unit Condition Recommended Action Operation on Battery is fully Connect to AC battery backup charged First5 power sensing for CO minutes on battery backup O orCO None Battery conserve Battery is fully Normal battery concentration mode sensing charged and after only operation payg for CO 5 minutes 0 To recharge 60 seconds operation on battery connect flashing dot battery backup to AC power 0 or CO None Battery conserve Battery is partially Connect to AC concentratio
18. e followed by 4 quick chirps While testing the alarm have someone else check that the alarm can be heard easily from the sleeping areas For complete testing information refer to page 16 Caution Continuous exposure to the loud 85 decibel alarm at close range over an extended period of time may cause hearing loss Your Carrier CO alarm is now monitoring for the presence of carbon monoxide Introduction This Carrier carbon monoxide CO alarm is an important part of your family s home safety plan As a new owner of a CO alarm there are some basic facts you should know for your protection and convenience Many people think that CO alarms operate like smoke alarms Like smoke alarms CO alarms monitor the air in your home and sound a loud alarm to warn you of trouble The way you respond to a CO alarm is quite different than a smoke alarm That s because a house fire and a carbon monoxide problem are two distinctly different situations If your smoke alarm were to alarm you would quickly be able to judge the level of danger you were in with your senses You can see and smell the smoke feel the heat see and pos sibly hear the fire burning You can also readily see if your smoke alarm is alarming in a non emergency situation for example someone smoked up the kitchen with some burnt toast Because your sense of sight smell hearing and touch give you information you can almost instantly judge what action to take if you hear y
19. e inspected and cleaned by a qualified technician every year Follow manufacturer s directions for safe operation of all fuel ouming appli ances Examine vents and chimneys regularly for improper connections visible rust or stains Open a window when a fireplace or wood buming stove is in use and provide adequate outdoor air for fumace and water heater Notice problems that could indicate improper appliance operation Decreasing hot water supply Fumace unable to heat house or runs constantly Sooting especially on appliances Unfamiliar or buming odor Yellow or orange flame Be aware of the symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning headaches dizziness weakness sleepiness nausea vomiting confusion and disorientation Recognize that CO poisoning may be the cause when family members suffer from fiu like symptoms that don t disappear but improve when they leave home for extended periods of time What You Should Not Do Never bum charcoal inside a home garage cabin RV or camper Never install service or convert fueHouming appliances from one type to another without proper knowledge skills and tools Never use a gas range oven or clothes dryer for heating Never operate unvented gas buming appliances such as kerosene or natural gas space heaters in a closed room Never operate gasoline powered engines like vehicles motorcycles lawn mow ers yard equipment or p
20. h the 9 slot in the battery Insure the orientation of the two align Connector ment ribs align with the slots in Red Wire the battery case wa Red dot on battery will align Alignment with red wire Press the con Ribs nector in until it is fully seated See drawing at right Be sure to correctly insert battery into the battery compartment with wires at top as shown in drawing at right After inserting battery replace back door Upon initial power up or after the alarm has operated on battery backup and depending on the charge state of the battery it could take up to 24 hours to FULLY charge the battery During the first 10 hour initial charge period or until the battery has charged Lb will be displayed along with the CO level usually 0 and without an audible chirp When the initial charge is complete the Lb will disappear If however after 10 hours the battery is not charging properly Lb may con tinue to flash AND there will be an audible chirp once every 15 seconds indicating the battery is not charging If this occurs make sure the connec tion between the battery and the alarm is correctly oriented and fully seated If not disconnect the battery and reconnect insuring the alignment ribs match the slots in the battery If it is properly connected and fully seated and Lb is still displayed along with an audible chirp contact customer service Battery Backup Operation Battery
21. h time the alarm will no longer chirp to warn of a trouble condition WARNING THE UNIT WILL NOT DETECT CO WHILE INTHE TROU BLE ALARM CONDITION BLANK DISPLAY AND ONE AUDIBLE TROU BLE CHIRP EVERY 60 SECONDS APPLY AC POWERTO CHARGE THE BATTERY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE When AC power is restored the alarm will automatically switch back to nor mal operating mode and begin charging the battery pack to full capacity After continued operation on battery backup Lb may flash while the battery is recharging and will continue until fully charged Constant exposures to high or low humidity may reduce battery life WARNING Replace the battery pack only with a Carrier rechargeable bat tery pack Replacement battery packs can be purchased from Carrier customer service See page 28 for additional precau tions regarding the rechargeable battery pack 14 Operation Normal Operating Characteristics When you first power up the unit the alarm will sound briefly to let you know the unit is receiving power and that the alarm circuit is functioning You will see three eights on the digital display indicating the alarm is in the start up mode The three eights will remain for approximately 20 seconds You will see a blinking red dot to the lower right of the digital display The blinking dot shows that the alarm is operating EEE oe Within 20 seconds your CO alarm will start monitoring for CO The num ber indicates a measurement of
22. he presence of CO Do not install this alarm in switch or dimmer controlled outlet Do not install in areas where the temperature is colder than 40 F 4 4 C or hot ter than 100 F 37 8 C These areas include unconditioned crawl spaces attics porches and garages Extreme temperatures will affect the sensitivity of the alarm Do not install CO alarm near deep cell large batteries Large batteries have emis sions that can cause the alarm to perform at less than optimum performance Installation Avoid the following Excessive spillage or reverse venting of fuel buming appliances caused by outdoor ambient conditions such as 1 Wind direction and or velocity including high gusts of wind Heavy air in the vent pipes cold humid air with extended periods between cycles 2 Negative pressure differential resulting from the use of exhaust fans 3 Simultaneous operation of several fuel buming appliances competing for limited intemal air 4 Vent pipe connections vibrating loose from clothes dryers fumaces or water heaters 5 Obstructions in or unconventional vent pipe designs which can amplify the above situations Extended operation of unvented fue buming devices range oven fire place etc Temperature inversions which can trap exhaust gasses near the ground Car idling in an open or closed attached garage or near a home How to Install Your Alarm Your Carrier CO alarm with its removable adapter allows yo
23. he unit s sensor Carbon monoxide may be present in other areas without reaching the alarm The rate at which CO reaches the unit may be affected by doors or other obstructions In addition fresh air from a vent or open window or any other source may prevent CO from reaching the sensor Please observe cautions on page 8 Where to install your alarm CO could be present on one level of the home and not reach a CO alarm installed on a different level For example CO in the base ment may not reach an alarm on the second level near the bed rooms For this reason we recommend you provide complete cov erage by placing a CO alarm on every level of the home CO alarms are not smoke alarms CO alarms do not sense smoke or fire For early warning of fire you must install smoke alarms even though carbon monoxide can be generated by a fire CO alarms should not be used to detect the presence of natural gas methane propane butane or other combustible fuels CO alarms are not a substitute for property disability life or other insurance of any kind Appropriate insurance coverage is your responsibility Consult your insurance agent Installation Where to Install Your CO Alarm Your Carrier CO alarm should be mounted in or near bedrooms and liv ing areas It is recommended that you install a Carrier CO alarm on each level of a multi level home You may use the number and location of smoke alarms installed in your home acco
24. hort term backup power dur ing a power outage In the event of a power outage the battery will continue operating the alarm for at least 20 hours Features What Carbon Monoxide Alarms Can and Cannot Do CO alarms are designed to sense unacceptable levels of CO from malfunctioning furnaces appliances gas engines or other sources This Carbon Monoxide alarm is not a substitute for installing and maintaining an operational smoke alarm CO alarms provide early warning of the presence of carbon monox ide usually before a healthy adult would experience symptoms This early warning is possible however only if your Carrier CO alarm is located installed and maintained as described in this user s guide This CO alarm is designed to act as a monitor it is not designed for use as a short term testing device to perform a quick check for the presence of CO CO alarms have limitations Like any other electronic device CO alarms are not fool proof CO alarms have a limited operational life You must test your CO alarm weekly because it could fail to operate at any time If your CO alarm fails to test properly or if its self diagnostic test reveals a malfunction immediately have the unit replaced See back page for warranty information This CO alarm also has an operational end of life feature which will indicate when to replace the alarm See page 25 for details of this feature CO alarms can only sense that reaches t
25. ld call if you suspect you have CO in your home Technical Information Product Specifications How the unit determines when to alarm Replacement of the alarm Display readings Li lon battery handling precautions Limited Warranty IMPORTANT THIS CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM IS DESIGNED TO DETECT CARBON MONOXIDE FROM ANY SOURCE OF IMPROPER OR MALFUNCTIONING APPLIANCES IT IS NOT DESIGNED TO DETECT SMOKE FIRE OR ANY OTHER GAS WARNING THIS CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM IS NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR INSTALLING AND MAINTAINING AN APPROPRIATE NUMBER OF SMOKE ALARMS IN YOUR HOME THIS CARBON MONOXIDE WILL NOT SENSE SMOKE FIRE OR ANY POISONOUS GAS OTHER THAN CARBON MONOXIDE FOR THIS REASON YOU MUST INSTALL SMOKE ALARMS TO PROVIDE EARLY WARNING OF FIRE AND TO PROTECT YOU AND YOUR FAMILY FROM FIRE AND ITS RELATED HAZARDS NOT SUITABLE FOR INSTALLATION IN HAZARDOUS LOCA TIONS AS DEFINED IN THE NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE DURING POWER OUTAGE THIS UNIT WILL OPERATE FOR A PERIOD OF AT LEAST 20 HOURS ON A FULLY CHARGED CARRIER RECHARGABLE BATTERY PACK THIS PRODUCT IS INTENDED FOR USE IN ORDINARY INDOOR RESIDENTIAL AREAS IT IS NOT DESIGNED TO MEASURE COMPLIANCE WITH COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL STANDARDS THE INSTALLATION OF THIS DEVICE SHOULD NOT BE USED AS A SUBSTITUTE FOR PROPER INSTALLATION USE AND MAINTENANCE OF FUEL BURNING APPLI ANCES INCLUDING APPROPRIATE VENTILATION AND EXHAUST SYSTEMS INDIVIDUALS WITH MEDICAL PROBLEMS MAY C
26. members with the alarm pattern described above In the event of a CO incident this pattern will continue to repeat as long as CO is present NOTE Pressing the Test Reset button tests the functions of the alarm s internal components circuitry and micro computer YOU DO NOT NEED TO PRESS THE TEST BUTTON TO TAKE CO READING read ings are automatically shown on the alarm s digital display If the alarm shows zero 0 then no measurable amount of CO has been sensed by the alarm within the past 15 seconds Operation How to Know If Your Alarm is Malfunctioning Your alarm performs an internal self diagnosis every 15 seconds to make sure that it is functioning properly The alarm is designed to alert you in the unusual event of a malfunction If the alarm malfunctions In the rare event that your alarm malfunctions it will alert you with one of these signal groups depending upon the type of malfunction that occurs Malfunction Signal Group 1 Component Failure An intermittent chirping alarm will sound every 20 seconds and An message will appear on the digital display OR Malfunction Signal Group 2 Microprocessor Failure The alarm will sound continuously and The digital display will be blank and The alarm cannot be shut off by pushing the Test Reset button Unplug the alarm immediately and return for warranty exchange see Warranty on back page What to do if you re not sure
27. n mode sensing discharged first5 power to fully alten naling for CO minutes of operation bat on battery backup 27 Display Readings DC Powered in Battery Backup Operation Display Shows Alarm Sound Unit Status Unit Condition Recommended Action O orCO 1 chirp every Battery conserve Battery is partial Confirm battery u concentration 15 seconds mode sensing ly discharged and Ib dis for CO after 5 minutes ue na Ben of operation ay onnect to onas flash battery backup nt poe ing dot every battery Contact second Kidde customer service if condi ion continues Flashing dot 1 chirp Unit in trouble Operation on Confirm battery once every 60 sec alarm Mode will battery backup seated amp 60 seconds nds continue for and battery is oriented prop approximately 7 fully dis ay Connect to hours WILL charged popar o NOT DETECT battery Contact CO Kidde customer service if condi ion continues None None Unit is not Battery discon Confirm battery EA operational nected or miss WILL NOT ing oriented proper DETECT CO Connect to C power to charge battery Contact Kidde customer service if condi ion continues If at any time you test the alarm and it does not perform as described have it replaced immediately Li lon Battery Handling Precautions Handlin Do not use the battery for a purpose other than
28. omer Service Department 1394 South Third Street Mebane NC 27302 The model number and assembly number can be found on the label on the back of the alarm 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 customer service department at 1 800 880 6788 for assistance Questions or for more information call our Consumer Hotline at 1 800 880 6788 or contact us at our website at www kiddeUS com Kidde 1394 South Third Street Mebane NC 27302
29. oor It could be possible that a weather condition caused the reading and the condition may or may not happen again Some CO conditions may start out as low level leaks but could develop into CO concentrations that could become harmful If this happens the CO alarm will detect the dangerous level and alarm notifying you and others of the con ditions DO NOT ignore high concentration readings above 30 PPM or a CO alarming device that is in alarm CO concentrations displayed below 30 PPM in Peak Level memory are for reference only and the accuracy of the concentration shown may not be as accurate as noted on page 24 To Reset the Peak Level Memory Step 1 Press the peak level button Step 2 With the peak level button still pressed press the test reset but ton for two seconds and release The number on the display will turn to 0 The memory has now been Cleared and the alarm will begin monitoring for CO within a few minutes 19 Carbon Monoxide Home Safety Tips What You Can Do Buy only appliances approved by a nationally recognized testing laboratory Choose fuel buming appliances that can be vented to the outdoors whenever possible Make sure appliances are installed according to manufacturer s instructions and local building codes Most appliances should be installed by professionals and should be inspected by the proper authority after installation Have the heating system vents chimney and flu
30. our smoke alarm Carbon monoxide CO is invisible odorless tasteless nonirritating poi sonous gas that is completely undetectable to your senses It is created when any fuel is burned gasoline propane natural gas oil wood coal and even tobacco When oxygen is limited during combustion more CO is produced Serious problems can develop when combustion by products are not properly vented outside the house That s why it s so important to your safety that you have a carbon monoxide alarm Please take the time to completely read this guide to familiarize yourself with the facts about carbon monoxide how your new unit works and what to do if it alarms Find a handy place to keep this manual so that it will be readily available when you have a question Thank you for making Carrier a part of your complete home safety pro gram With proper installation and use your new Carrier CO alarm will provide you with years of dependable service Features Carrier CO Alarm front view Blinkin Digital Red Display 1 7 Peak Level Test Reset Button Button Alarm Sounder Carrier CO Alarm rear view Thumb Grip for Adapter e Back Door Thum Removal il Slide Down SS SS ee a ee Removable Adapter Back Door Door Latches at all four comers of
31. ower tools in confined areas such as a garage or base ment even if an outside door or window is open Never ignore a safety device when it shuts off an appliance Never ignore a CO alarm 20 Be Aware of the Warning Signs of Carbon Monoxide Clues You Can See Streaks of carbon or soot around the service door of your fueHouming appli ances Ayellow or orange flame may indicate a problem with natural gas appliances Excessive rusting on flue pipes or appliance jackets Loose or missing fumace panel Moisture collecting on the windows and walls of fumace rooms Loose or disconnected vent chimney fireplace or appliance Small amounts of water leaking from the base of the chimney vent or flue pipe Rust on the portion of the vent pipe visible from outside your home The absence of a draft in your chimney indicating blockage Fallen soot from the fireplace chimney Loose damaged or discolored bricks on your chimney Clues You Cannot See Intemal appliance damage or malfunctioning components Improper bumer adjustment Hidden blockage or damage in chimneys Understand the Effects of Carbon Monoxide Exposure Concentration of CO in the Air opm parts per milion Approximate Inhalation Time and Symptoms Developed 50 ppm The maximum allowable concentration for continuous expo sure for healthy adults in any 8 hour period according to OSHA 200 p
32. pm Slight headache fatigue dizziness nausea after 2 3 hours 400 PPM Frontal headaches within 1 2 hours life threatening after 3 hours 800 Dizziness nausea and convulsions within 45 minutes Unconsciousness within 2 hours Death within 2 3 hours 1 600 ppm Headache dizziness and nausea within 20 minutes Death within 1 hour 3 200 ppm Headache dizziness and nausea within 5 10 minutes Death within 25 30 minutes 6 400 ppm Headache dizziness and nausea within 1 2 minutes Death within 10 15 minutes 12 800 ppm Death within 1 3 minutes Occupational Safety and Health Administratio Reminder This chart relates to the exposure of healthy adults 21 What To Do When the Alarm Sounds Determine if anyone in the household is experiencing symptoms of CO poison ing 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 them selves by either exiting the building or calling for assistance Also young children and household pets may be the first affected The following symptoms are related to CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING and should be discussed with ALL members of the household Become familiar with these common symptoms from CO poisoning Common Mild Exposure Symptoms Headaches running nose sore eyes often described as flu like symptoms Common Medium Exposure Symptoms Dizziness drowsiness vomiting
33. r calibrated at 150 ppm 25 ppm Temperature Operating range 4 4 C 40 F to 37 8 C 100 F Humidity Operating range 5 95 non condensing Mounting Accessories supplied for wall mount direct plug and tabletop appli cations Alarm 85 dB at 3 m 10 3 4 0 5 KHz pulsing alarm CO Alarm Time 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 Digital Display Accuracy Each Carrier CO Alarm is calibrated at a CO concentration of 150 ppm in air at 80 F 10 F Depending on the ambi ent condition temperature humidity and the condition of the sensor the alarm readings may vary The digital reading tolerances are Ambient 80 F 10 F atmospheric pressure 10 40 3 relative humidity Tolerance Reading of displayed reading 0 999 ppm 20 15 ppm Depending on the ambient condition temperature humidity and the condition of the sensor the alarm readings may vary 24 Specifications How the Unit Determines When to Alarm Your Carrier CO alarm uses advanced technology to monitor the environment in your home and warn you of unacceptable lev els of carbon monoxide An internal microcomputer works together with the sensor inside the alarm to determine the lev els of carbon monoxide in the air and to calculate the rate that CO would be absorbed into the human
34. rd recess 4 Carefully replace the back door Insure the latches on all four comers of the door are lined up then press the door into place Back of the alarm when used 5 Push with your thumbs in the direction oppo wall mount unit site of the arrows on the thumb grips and slide the back door toward the top until it stops 6 Mark the location for the two mounting holes on the wall spaced vertically 2 5 8 apart 7 If you are mounting the alarm in plaster board or drywall drill a 3 16 hole into the wall and insert the plastic anchors provided Install the two screws provided into the wall or wall anchors until the screw head is approximately 1 8 from the wall 8 Hook the unit over the screw head and into the keyhole in back of the unit 9 Plug the adapter into an unswitched wall socket Table Top Alarm You can use your Carrier CO alarm as a table top unit Follow steps 1 thru 4 above under Wall Mounted Alarm Instead of mounting the unit to a wall pull the slide support all of the way out until it stops You may stand the unit on a table bedside stand or chest of drawers refer to the diagram page 10 Cord Recess Battery Installation Note This alarm is shipped from the factory with the battery dis connected from the alarm Battery Installation and Operation Install the battery by first removing the battery door and the battery pack Red Battery Align the connector wit
35. rding to current building code requirements as a guide to the location of your Carrier CO alarm s WHEN CHOOSING YOUR INSTALLATION LOCATIONS MAKE SURE YOU CAN HEAR THE ALARM FROM ALL SLEEPING AREAS IF YOU INSTALL ONLY ONE CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM IN YOUR HOME INSTALL THE ALARM NEAR BED ROOMS NOT IN THE BASEMENT OR FURNACE ROOM Recommended Locations BEDROOM Two labels have been provided with important information on what to do in case of an alarm Add the phone number of your emergency service provider 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 win dow CAUTION This alarm will only indicate the presence of carbon monox ide at the sensor Carbon monoxide may be present in other areas IMPORTANT Improper location can affect the sensitive electronic com ponents in this alarm Please see the next section describing where NOT to install this alarm Installation Where Not to Install Your CO Alarm To avoid causing damage to the unit to provide optimum protection and to prevent unnecessary alarms follow the directions below It is recommended that you do not install this CO alarm in garages kitchens or fumace rooms Installation in these areas could lead to nuisance alarms may expose the sensor to substances that could damage or contaminate it or the alarm may not be heard by persons in other areas of the home especially if they are
36. rs hair spray paint or other aerosols near the alarm Do not paint the alarm Paint will seal the vents and interfere with proper sensor operation Do not mount the alarm directly above or near a diaper pail as high amounts of methane gas can cause temporary readings on the digital display Note If you will be staining or stripping wood floors or furniture painting wall papering or using aerosols or adhesives for a do it yourself project or hobby before you begin Remove the alarm to a remote location to prevent possible damage to or contamination of the sensor You may wish to unplug the alarm and store it in a plastic bag during the project The following is a list of substances that at high levels can affect the sen sor and cause temporary readings on the digital display that are not carbon monoxide readings Methane propane iso butane ethylene ethanol alcohol iso propanol benzene toluene ethyl acetate hydrogen hydrogen sulfide and sulfur dioxides Also most aerosol spray alcohol based products paint thinner solvent adhesives hair spray aftershave perfume auto exhaust cold start and some cleaning agents Operation Peak Level Memory The peak level feature is helpful in identifying CO occurrences below 30 PPM Although the unit will not automatically display levels below 30 PPM it will detect and store these readings in memory By pressing the peak level but ton concentration levels as low as 11
37. service life will be shortened e Do not subject the battery to static electricity Otherwise the built in safety protection circuits can be damaged by static volt ages possibly leading to leakage overheating smoke emis sion bursting and or ignition Do not immerse the battery in liquids such as fresh or salt water beverages fruit juices and coffee etc If the battery leaks and the electrolyte gets into the eyes the skin or other part of the body rinse the body part with clean running water and immediately seek medical attention e Li lon batteries may be disposed of in normal household waste Contact local landfill for disposal or recycling practices in your area Battery Storage When Detached From the Alarm e Store the battery in a location where children cannot reach it Store the battery in a cool and dry storage area Storing the bat tery in temperatures above 40 C will lead to permanent bat tery damage If a refrigerator is used for storage the battery should be placed in a plastic bag for protection against con densation e The proper operating recharging temperature range is from 0 to 40 C An operating recharging condition outside this range can lead to battery damage overheating or other problems 29 WARRANTY COVERAGE THE MANUFACTURER WARRANTS TO THE ORIGINAL CONSUMER PURCHASER THAT THIS PRODUCT WILL BE FREE OF DEFECTS IN MATERIAL AND WORK MANSHIP FOR A PERIOD OF SEVEN 7 YEARS FROM DATE OF P
38. states do not allow the exclusion or limita tion of consequential or incidental damages so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you Legal Remedies This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state Warranty Performance During the above warranty period your product will be replaced with a comparable product if the defective product is returned postage prepaid to Kidde Customer Service Department 1 800 880 6788 together with proof of purchase date Please include a note describing the problem when you return the unit The replacement product will be in warranty for the remainder of the original warranty period or for six months whichever is longer Other than the cost of postage no charge will be made for replacement of the defective product Important Do not remove back cover Back cover removal will void warranty Your Carrier Carbon Monoxide Alarmis not a substitute for property disability life or other insurance of any kind Appropriate insurance coverage is your responsibilty Consult your insurance agent Also Carrier makes no warranty express or implied written or oral including that of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose with respect to the battery The above warranty may not be altered except in writing signed by both parties hereto Please send products and all other correspondence to Kidde Attn Cust
39. u to install the alarm as a wall mounted unit a direct plug unit or as a table top unit Direct Plug Alarm First refer to Where to Install Your CO Alarm on page 8 for general guidelines as to where to locate your CO alarm In its as shipped configuration your Carrier CO alarm is ready to be plugged directly into a wall socket To install 1 Choose a standard 120V unswitched outlet to plug the alarm into 2 Pull slide support out approximately 1 4 until slide snaps in place this will help support unit in wall of unit when outlet used as direct plug 3 Plug the alarm into the outlet Installation If the outlet is mounted horizontally sideways If you are going to use your alarm as a direct plug and you are going to plug in to an outlet that is mounted horizontally sideways you will need to rotate the adapter 90 To rotate the adapter 1 With back of the unit facing towards you and the adapter located at the top place your thumbs on thumb grips 2 Pull with your thumbs in the direction of the arrows on the thumb grips and slide the back door toward you until it stops 3 Place your index finger into the small open ing along the bottom of the adapter Catch the edge of the door with your finger or finger nail and lift the door out 3 Next place your thumbs on the adapter thumb Back of the alarm when releases used as direct plug unit 4 Spread adapter thumb rele
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