Kidde 900-0122-UK User Manual

Assembly Number 900-0122-UK

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Manual P/N 810-1808-Rev. A

For questions concerning your

Smoke and Carbon Monoxide

Alarm, please call

0800 917 0722

(Mon-Frid 9am-5pm)

Installation instructions

MUST be adhered to.

For your convenience, write down the following

information. If you call our consumer hotline,

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Date of Manufacture (located on the back of the alarm):

Date of Purchase:

Where Purchased:

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With 2-LED Display and Peak Level Memory

Kidde Safety Europe Limited

Battery Operated

COMBINATION SMOKE &

C

ARBON MONOXIDE ALARM

User’s Guide

TESTED BY THE LOSS

PREVENTION COUNCIL/B.R.E.

BOARD FOR ALARM POINTS TO

BS7860-1996-Carbon Monxide

BS5446-2000-Smoke Alarm

Introduction ..............................................................................Page 1

Product View ........................................................................Pages 2-3

Features ..................................................................................Pages 4-7

Operating/Installation Instructions

Step 1 Installing Batteries ............................................................Page 8

Step 2 Installation Instructions:

A. Recommended Installation Locations ........................Pages 9-10

B. Where Not to Install ..................................................Page 11-12

C. How to Install..................................................................Page 12

D. Tamper Resist Feature ....................................................Page 13

Step 3 Testing the Alarm ..........................................................Page 14

Step 4 Peak Level Memory........................................................Page 15

What to do if the Alarm Sounds

Smoke Alarm........................................................................Pages 15-16

Carbon Monoxide Alarm ....................................................Pages 17-18

Battery Replacement ......................................................Pages 18-19

General Alarm Maintenance ........................................Pages 19-20

Carbon Monoxide Safety Information

General CO Information............................................................Page 21

Possible Sources ..........................................................................Page 21

CO Safety Tips............................................................................Page 22

Symptoms of CO Poisoning ................................................Page 22-23

Fire Safety Information

Escape Plan..................................................................................Page 23

Fire Prevention............................................................................Page 24

Warranty and Service Information ............................Pages 25-27

Product Registration ................................................................Page 28

Details on CO alarm installation as stated in Annex B of

BS7860-1996 ................................................................................Page 29

Table of Contents

Thank you for purchasing the Kidde Combination Smoke and
Carbon Monoxide Alarm model 900-0122-UK. This alarm
has a five-year limited warranty. Please take a few minutes to
thoroughly read this user’s guide, and save for future reference.
Teach children how to respond to the alarms, and that they
should never play with the unit. Your Kidde Smoke/CO
Alarm was designed to detect both smoke and carbon
monoxide from any source of combustion in a residential

environment. It is not designed for use in a
caravan or boat. If you have any questions about the

operation or installation of your alarm, please call 0800 917
0722 (Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm). The guide on page 24
will help you determine the correct location of safety products
that will help keep your home a safer place.

Introduction

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Battery Placement

• Permanent independent smoke and carbon monoxide
sensors.

• Smoke alarm takes precedence when both fire and

carbon monoxide are present.

• Alarm/Voice message warning system that alerts you of the

following conditions in the manner described below, thus
eliminating any confusion over which alarm is sounding:

FIRE:

The alarm/voice pattern is three long alarm beeps
followed by the verbal warning message “FIRE! FIRE!”.
This pattern is repeated until the smoke is eliminated. The
red LED light will flash while in alarm/voice mode.

CARBON MONOXIDE:

The alarm/voice pattern is four
short alarm beeps followed by the verbal warning message
“WARNING! CARBON MONOXIDE!” After four
minutes the alarm/voice pattern will sound once every
minute until the unit is reset, or the CO eliminated. The
red Light Emitting Diode (LED) light will flash while in
alarm/voice mode.

LOW BA

TTERY:

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 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.

Features

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• One “chirp” every 30 seconds is an indication that the alarm
is malfunctioning. If this occurs call the Consumer Hotline
at 0800 917 0722 (Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm).

• Loud 85 decibel alarm.

• Oversized test button for easy activation.

• Test button performs the following functions:

Tests the units electronics and verifies
proper unit operation
Resets the unit during CO alarm
Peak Level Memory (See page 15).

• Mounting bracket designed for easy orientation of unit.

• Green and red LED lights that indicate normal operation
and alarm status.

Green Light: The green Light Emitting Diode(LED)
flashes every 30 seconds to indicate the unit is operating
properly. The green light also flashes before a CO reading is
taken and when any button is pressed.

Red Light: When a dangerous level of smoke or carbon
monoxide is detected the red Light Emitting Diode (LED)
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 three (3) AA batteries.

• Battery lockout system that prohibits installation
without using three batteries.

• Tamper Resist Feature that deters children and others from
removing the alarm.

Features

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Smoke Alarm

The smoke alarm monitors the air for products of combustion
that are produced when something is burning or smouldering.
When smoke particles in the smoke sensor reach a specified
concentration, the alarm/voice message warning system will
sound, and be accompanied by the flashing red LED light.

The smoke alarm takes precedence when both
smoke and carbon monoxide are present.

This unit has a smoke sensor that uses the
ionisation technology. Ionisation units are the fastest at

responding to fast flaming fires that give off little smoke.
Photoelectric smoke alarms are the fastest at responding to
slow smouldering, smoky fires. Kidde Safety recommends

for maximum protection that both ionisation and
photoelectric smoke alarms should be installed.

Home fires can develop in different ways and are often
unpredictable. Neither type of alarm is always best, and a
given alarm may not always provide warning of a fire.

CAUTION: Smoke must reach the sensor to be detected.
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. The alarm may be unable to wake a sound sleeper, or
someone impaired by alcohol or drugs.

Smoke Alarm Features

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Carbon Monoxide (CO) Alarm

The carbon monoxide (CO) alarm monitors the air for the
presence of CO. It will alarm when there are high levels of CO
present, and when there are low levels of CO present over a
longer period of time. When a CO condition matches either of
these situations, the alarm/voice message warning system will
sound, and be accompanied by the flashing red LED light. The
carbon monoxide sensor uses an electrochemical technology.

CAUTION: This alarm will only indicate the
presence of carbon monoxide gas at the sensor.
Carbon monoxide gas may be present in other
areas.

Individuals with medical problems may consider using warning
devices which provide audible and visual signals for carbon
monoxide concentrations under 30 ppm.

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Step 1

Installing Batteries:

Batteries were not installed at the factory and must be
installed for the unit to operate! Install the three (3) AA

batteries in the back of the Smoke/CO Alarm.

• The mounting plate must be removed from the back of the

unit to install batteries. To remove, hold the mounting plate
and twist counterclockwise (left).

• The battery polarity markings on the bottom of the battery

compartment must be adhered to.

• Batteries must be installed in the sequence shown. If batteries

seem difficult to install, they’re not being installed in the
proper sequence.

• Smoke/CO Alarm will not engage to bracket unless all three

batteries are installed. Removal of any or all batteries will
render the Smoke/CO Alarm inoperative!

• After the batteries are correctly installed the unit will beep

once and the red LED light will flash.
After 20-30 seconds the green LED light will flash indicating
the unit is now operational.

CAUTION: Your Smoke/CO Alarm is sealed and the
cover is NOT removable!

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Installation Instructions:

IMPORTANT: THIS ALARM MUST BE MOUNTED ON A
CEILING OR WALL. WHERE POSSIBLE, THE ALARM
SHOULD BE INSTALLED ON THE CEILING IN
PREFERENCE TO A WALL. IT IS NOT DESIGNATED FOR
USE AS A TABLETOP DEVICE! DO NOT INSTALL AT
SKIRTING BOARD LEVEL. TO MEET BRE (Building
Research Establishment) GUIDELINES, IT IS ESSENTIAL
THAT THE INSTALLATION PROCEDURE IS FOLLOWED
ACCURATELY.

A. Recommended Installation Locations:

Kidde Safety recommends the installation of a Smoke/CO
Alarm in the following locations. For maximum protection we
suggest an alarm be installed on each level of a multilevel
home, including every bedroom, hallways, attics and cellars.
Put alarms at both ends of bedroom, hallway or large room if
hallway or room is more than 30ft. (9.1m) long. If you have
only one alarm, ensure it is placed in the hallway outside of the
main sleeping area, or in the main bedroom. Verify the alarm
can be heard in all sleeping areas.

Locate an alarm in every room where someone sleeps with the
door closed. The closed door may prevent the alarm from
waking the sleeper. Smoke, heat and combustion products rise
to the ceiling and spread horizontally. Mounting the alarm on
the ceiling in the centre of the room places it closest to all
points in the room. Ceiling mounting is preferred in ordinary
residential construction. When mounting an alarm on the
ceiling, locate it at a minimum of 4” (10cm) from the side wall
(see Diagram A). 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
Diagram A).

• Please refer to page 29 for information on CO installation in

reference to BS7860-1996.

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Mobile Homes:

Mobile homes built within the last five to seven years are
designed to be energy efficient. Install Smoke/CO alarms as
recommended above. (Refer to Recommended Installation
Instructions and Diagram A) In mobile homes that are not well
insulated, extreme heat or cold can be transferred from the
outside to the inside through poorly insulated walls and roof.
This may cause a thermal barrier, which can prevent smoke
from reaching an alarm mounted on the ceiling. In such mobile
homes install your Smoke/CO Alarm on an inside wall with the
top edge of the alarm at a minimum of 4 inches (10cm) and a
maximum of 12 inches (30.5cm) below the ceiling. (See
Diagram A) If you are not sure about the insulation 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

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DIAGRAM A

B. Where Not to Install:
Do not install in garages, kitchens, boiler rooms or
bathrooms! INSTALL AT LEAST 1.85 METRES 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 bath or shower, forced air
vents 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 contaminate the alarm’s sensors, causing it to not operate
properly.

Place the alarm where curtains or other objects will not block the
sensor. Smoke and CO must be able to reach the sensors to
accurately detect these conditions. Do not install in peaks of
vaulted ceilings, “A” frame ceilings or gabled roofs. Keep out of
damp and humid areas.

Install at least 0.3m 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 temperature is colder than 40 degrees Fahrenheit (4.4
Celsius) or hotter than 100 degrees Fahrenheit (37.8 Celsius).
Place away from doors and windows that open to the outside. Do
not install in areas where the relative humidity (RH) is above
85%.

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WARNING - This product is intended for
use in ordinary indoor locations of family
living units. It is not designed to measure
compliance with HSE Guidelines for
commercial and industrial exposure.

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When wall mounting,
the “A” line should
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Alignment Marks

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C. How to Install:

Remove mounting plate from the back of the unit by holding the rim of
the mounting plate and twisting counterclockwise (left). Seven (7) years
after initial power up, this unit will “chirp” every 30 seconds to indicate
that it is time to replace the alarm. After seven (7) years, the device may
no longer detect carbon monoxide accurately and should be replaced
immediately. On the product label, which is located on the back of the
alarm, there is a location 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 date the unit is initially powered up.

Hold the mounting plate against the selected installation location (wall or
ceiling) and mark the centre of the holes with a pencil. To ensure aesthetic
alignment of the alarm with the hallway, or wall, the “A” line on the
mounting plate must be parallel with the hallway when ceiling mounting,
or horizontal when wall mounting. Drill a hole through the pencil marks
and use the enclosed screws and anchors to secure (use 5mm drill bit for
anchor holes). Align the Smoke/CO Alarm with the mounting plate and
rotate clockwise (right) until the unit is aligned.

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Two labels are included with your alarm. They have 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 atfer it is mounted, and one label near a fresh air source
such as a door or window.

When mounting in a

hallway

, the “A” line

should be parallel with

the hallway.

FIGURE 1

D. Tamper Resist Feature:

To make your smoke alarm somewhat tamper resistant, a
tamper resist feature has been provided. Activate the tamper
resist feature by breaking off the four posts in the square holes
in the trim ring (see Figure A). 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 mounting bracket. Using the tamper
resist feature will 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 the bracket (see Figure B).Screw
and anchor accessories are supplied.

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FIGURE A

FIGURE B

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Step 3

Testing the Alarm

The test button has three purposes. It tests the unit’s electronics,
resets the alarm and activates the peak level memory (See page

15).

CAUTION: Due to the loudness (85 decibels) of the
alarm, always stand an arms length away from the
unit when testing.

• To test: Press the test/reset button for five seconds and 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.

• Reset: If the smoke/CO alarm is sounding a CO alarm,

pressing the test/reset button will silence the alarm. If the
CO condition that caused the alert continues, the
alarm will reactivate. Reactivation times depend on the
amount of CO present. See page 18.

• Peak Level Memory: If 8 chirps are made when

pushing the test/reset button, the unit has detected a CO
level of 100 PPM or greater.

The unit needs to be tested weekly! If at anytime it does
not perform as described, verify the three batteries are installed
correctly and that they don’t need replacing. Clean dust and
other buildup off the unit. If it still doesn’t operate properly
call the Consumer Hotline [phone] (Monday to Friday
9am - 5pm)

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Operating/Installation Instructions and
What To Do If The Alarm Sounds

Step 4

Peak Level Memory

If the CO sensor has detected a CO level of 100 PPM or higher
since last reset, it will be recorded by the Peak Level Memory
function. To access the Peak Level Memory press the test/reset
button. If a reading of 100 PPM or higher has been recorded
the unit will chirp 8 times. If you’ve been away from home this
feature allows you to check if there was a CO reading of 100,
or higher, during your absence. Pushing the test/reset button
resets the memory. It’s also reset when batteries are removed.

What To Do If The Alarm Sounds

NEVER IGNORE THE SOUND OF THE ALARM!

Determining what type of alarm has sounded is easy with your
Kidde Combination Smoke/CO Alarm. The voice
message warning system will inform you of the type of
situation occurring. Refer to the Features section on page 4 for
a detailed description of each alarm pattern.

When the smoke alar

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Smoke alarms are designed to minimise false alarms. Cigarette
smoke will not normally set off the alarm, unless the smoke is
blown directly into the alarm. Combustion particles from
cooking may set off the alarm if located too close to the
cooking area. Large quantities of combustible particles are
generated from spills or when grilling. Using the fan on a
cooker hood which vents to the outside (non recirculating
type) will also help remove these combustible products from
the kitchen.

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If the alarm sounds, check for fires first. If a fire is discovered
follow these steps. Become thoroughly familiar with these
items, and review with all family members!

• Leave immediately using one of your planned escape
routes (see page 23). 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.

• Go to your predetermined meeting place. When two
people have arrived one should leave to call 999 from a
neighbour’s home, and the other should stay to perform a
head count.

• Do not go back in to the house under any

circumstance until fire officials give the go
ahead.

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When the carbon monoxide alarm sounds:

If alarm signal sounds:

1) Operate the test/reset button;

2) If the property has gas
call Transco

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 go back into the premises nor move away from
the open door/window until the emergency services
responders have arrived, the premises have been aired
out, and your alarm remains in its normal condition.

4) After following steps 1-3, if your alarm reactivates
within a 24 hour period, repeat steps 1-3 and call a
qualified gas installer
to investigate for
sources of CO
from fuel burning
equipment and appliances, and to inspect for proper
operation of this equipment. If problems are identified
during this inspection have the equipment serviced
immediately. Note any combustion equipment not
inspected by the gas installer and consult the
manufacturer’s instructions, or contact the
manufacturer’s directly, for more information about
CO safety and this equipment. Make sure that motor
vehicles are not, and have not been, operating in an
attached garage or adjacent to the residence.

What To Do If The Alarm Sounds

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WARNING: Actuation of your CO

Alarm indicates the presence of Carbon
Monoxide (CO) which can KILL YOU.

PHONE NUMBER

ADD PHONE NUMBER

0800 111 999

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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
BS7860. Standard alarm times are as follows:
At 45 PPM, the unit must not alarm before 60 minutes.
At 150 PPM, the unit must alarm within 10-30 minutes.
At 350 PPM, the unit must alarm within 6 minutes.

This carbon monoxide alarm is designed to detect
carbon monoxide gas from ANY source of
combustion. It is NOT designed to detect any other
gas.

British gas and some gas engineers 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 Safety will not pay for, or reimburse, the
owner or user of this product, for any repair or dispatch calls
related to the alarm sounding.

Battery Replacement

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.

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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 free Consumer Hotline

0800 917 0722 (Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm) for
instructions on how to return the unit.

Refer to Step 1 on page 8 for information on
installing the batteries.

Replace batteries with one of the following approved brands of
Alkaline batteries: Duracell MN1500, MX1500 or Energizer E91.

WARNING! Use only the batteries specified. Use of different
batteries may have a detrimental effect on the Smoke/CO
alarm. A good safety measure is to replace the batteries twice a
year, at the same time you change your clocks for daylight
saving time.

General Maintenance

To keep your Smoke/CO Alarm in good working order, please
follow these simple steps:

• Verify unit alarm, lights and battery operation by pushing
the test/reset button once a week.

• Remove the unit from mounting bracket and vacuum the
alarm cover and vents with a soft brush attachment once a
month to remove dust and dirt. REINSTALL
IMMEDIATELY AFTER CLEANING AND THEN
TEST USING THE TEST/RESET BUTTON! IF
TAMPER RESIST FEATURE HAS BEEN ACTIVATED,
REFER TO TAMPER RESIST FEATURE
DESCRIPTION ON PAGE 13 FOR REMOVAL
INSTRUCTIONS.

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• Never use detergents or other solvents to clean the unit.

• Avoid spraying air fresheners, hairspray, or other aerosols
near the Smoke/CO Alarm.

Do not paint the unit. Paint will seal the vents and interfere
with the sensor’s ability to detect smoke and CO. Never
attempt to disassemble the unit or clean inside. This action
will void your warranty.

Move the Smoke/CO Alarm and place in another location
prior to performing any of the following:

• Staining or stripping wood floors or furniture

• Painting

• Wallpapering

• Using adhesives

Storing the unit in a plastic bag during any of the above
projects will protect the sensors from damage. Do not place
near a nappy bucket.

WARNING: Reinstall the Smoke/CO Alarm as soon as
possible to assure continuous protection.

When household cleaning supplies or similar contaminates are
used, the area must be well ventilated. The following
substances can effect the CO sensor and may cause false
readings and damage to the sensor:
Methane, propane, iso-butane, iso-propanol, ethyl acetate,
hydrogen sulphide, sulphide dioxides, alcohol based products,
paints, thinner, solvents, adhesives, hairspray, aftershave,
perfume and some cleaning agents.

General Maintenance

General CO Information

Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colourless, odourless and tasteless
poison gas that can be fatal when inhaled. CO inhibits the
blood’s capacity to carry oxygen.

Possible Sour

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CO can be produced when burning any fossil fuel: petrol,
propane, natural gas, oil and wood. It can be produced by any
fuel-burning appliance that is malfunctioning, improperly
installed, or not ventilated correctly. Possible sources include
boilers, gas stoves, gas clothes dryers, water heaters, portable
gas/paraffin heaters, fireplaces, wood-burning stoves and certain
swimming pool heaters. Blocked chimneys or flues, back
drafting and changes in air pressure, corroded or disconnected
vent pipes, and a loose or cracked boiler heat exchanger can also
cause CO. Vehicles and other combustion engines running in
an attached garage and using a charcoal/gas grill 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 appliances
caused by outdoor ambient conditions such as: Wind direction
and/or velocity, including high gusts of wind, heavy air in the
vent pipes (cold/humid air with extended periods between
cycles), negative pressure differential resulting from the use of
exhaust fans, simultaneous operation of several fuel-burning
appliances competing for limited internal air, vent pipe
connections vibrating loose from clothes dryers, boilers, or
water heaters, obstructions in, or unconventional, vent pipe
designs which can amplify the above situations, extended
operation of unvented fuel-burning devices (gas hob, 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.

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CO Safety T

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Every year have the heating system, vents, chimney and flue
inspected and cleaned by a qualified technician. Gas appliances
can only be serviced by a Corgi engineer. 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 connections, visible
rust, or stains, and check for cracks in boiler heat exchangers.
Verify the colour of flame on pilot lights and burners is blue.
A yellow or orange flame is a sign that the fuel is not burning
completely. Teach all household members what the alarm
sounds like and how to respond.

Symptoms of CO Poisoning

Initial carbon monoxide poisoning symptoms are similar to the
flu with no fever and can include dizziness, severe headaches,
nausea, vomiting and disorientation. Everyone is susceptible
but experts agree that unborn babies, pregnant women, senior
citizens and people with heart or respiratory problems are
especially vulnerable. If symptoms of carbon monoxide
poisoning are experienced seek medical attention immediately.
CO poisoning can be determined by a carboxyhemoglobin
test.

The following symptoms are related to CARBON
MONOXIDE POISONING and should be discussed with
ALL members of the household:

1. Mild Exposur

e: Slight headache, nausea, vomiting

fatigue (often described as “Flu-like” symptoms).

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2. Medium Exposure: Severe throbbing headache,
drowsiness, confusion, fast heart rate.

3. Extr

eme Exposure: 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 carbon
monoxide can be fatal or cause permanent damage and
disabilities. Many cases of reported carbon monoxide poisoning
indicate that while victims are aware they are not well, they
become so disoriented they are unable to save themselves by
either exiting the building, or calling for assistance. Also, young
children and household pets may be the first effected.
Familiarisation with the effects of each level is important.

Fire Safety Information

Escape Plan

Prepare and practice a home escape plan twice a year. Know two
ways out of every room (door & window) and identify a meeting
place outside the home where everyone will gather once they
have exited the residence. When two people have reached the
meeting place, one should leave to call 999* while the second
person stays to account for additional family members.

Establish a rule that once you’re out, you never go
back in to the house under any circumstance!

*NOTE IF THE PROPERTY HAS GAS:
For Carbon Monoxide incidences/emergencies call
Transco on 0800 111 999.

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Further information on fire protection & CO poisoning

can be found on our website.

www.kiddesafetyeurope.co.uk

Fir

e 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 recognise the alarm pattern, voice message
warning and to leave the home using their escape plan when
it’s heard. Know how to do Stop, Drop and Roll if clothes
catch on fire, and how to crawl low under smoke. Install and
maintain fire extinguishers on every level of the home and in
the kitchen, cellar and garage. Know how to use a fire
extinguisher prior to an emergency. Second level and higher
occupied rooms with windows, should have an escape ladder.

Fire Safety Information (cont.)

BEDROOM

FAMILY ROOM

WORKSHOP

CELLAR

KITCHEN

HALL

MASTER

BEDROOM

GARAGE

FIRE EXTINGUISHERS

SMOKE ALARMS

CARBON MONOXIDE
ALARMS

SMOKE/CO ALARM

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Warranty

FIVE YEAR FACTORY WARRANTY

Kidde Safety Europe guarantees to you as a purchaser that the
enclosed alarm will be free of defects in material, workmanship
or design under normal use and service for a period of 5 years,
from the date of purchase excluding any loose battery supplied.

The guarantee is not assignable.

Our liability to you under this guarantee is limited to repairing
or replacing any part which we find to be defective in material,
workmanship or design, free of charge to the customer, who is
situated within the UK, upon sending the alarm with proof of
date of purchase, postage prepaid to:

Kidde Safety Europe Limited, Mathisen Way, Colnbrook, SL3
0HB, UK.

The terms of this guarantee will not apply in the following
circumstances: If alarm has been damaged, modified,
neglected, dismantled, contaminated, abused or altered after
the date of purchase;
or if it fails to operate due to incorrect selection, siting,
installation, maintenance, inadequate AC or DC electrical
power;
or damage caused by failure to abide by the instructions
supplied.

The liability of Kidde, arising from the sale of this alarm or

Warranty and Service Information

Warranty and Service Information (cont)

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under the terms of this guarantee shall not in any case exceed
the cost of the replacement of the alarm, in no case, shall be
liable for consequential loss or damage resulting from the
failure of the alarm or for the breach of this or any other
guarantee, express or implied.

This guarantee does not affect your statutory rights.

Kidde makes no guarantee, express or implied, written or oral,
including that of satisfactory quality or fitness for any
particular purpose, with respect to the battery.

THIS ALARM IS NOT INTENDED TO ALERT
HEARING IMPAIRED INDIVIDUALS.

Service Information

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During the specified warranty period Kidde Safety Europe will
repair or replace, at its discretion any defective Kidde
Combination Smoke & CO Alarms that are returned in a
postage paid package to the following address: Kidde Safety
Europe Limited, Mathisen Way, Colnbrook, SL3 0HB, UK.
Please include your name, address and phone number along
with a brief description of what is wrong with the unit.

For further assistance please call our free Consumer Hotline on
0800 917 0722 (Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm). Damage from
neglect, 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.

Product Registration

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This manual and the products described herein are
copyrighted, with all rights reserved. Under these copyright
laws, no part of this manual may be copied for use without the
written consent of Kidde Safety Europe. If you require further
information please contact us on 0800 917 0722 (Monday to
Friday 9am - 5pm) or write to us at: Kidde Safety Europe
Limited, Mathisen Way, Colnbrook, SL3 0HB, UK.Our
internet address is www.kiddesafetyeurope.co.uk

DETAILS ON CO ALARM INSTALLATION AS
STATED IN ANNEX B OF BS7860-1996

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IN WHICH ROOM TO PUT THE ALARM:

Ideally, you should have an alarm in or near every room that
contains a fuel burning appliance.

However, if you have more than one appliance, but only one
alarm, you should take the following into consideration when
deciding where best to put the alarm.

If there is an appliance in the room where you sleep, you
should put the alarm in that room.

If there is an appliance in a room that you use a lot eg. sitting
room, you should put it in that room.

If you live in a bedsit, put the alarm as far away from the
cooking appliances as possible, but near to the place where you
sleep.

If the appliance is in a room not normally used (eg. boiler
room) put the alarm just outside the room so that you will be
able to hear the alarm more easily.

Custom Assembled in China with U.S. and Foreign Components.

Patents pending

Mathisen Way, Colnbrook, Slough, Berkshire SL3 0HB

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