Kidde COZ-1 Owner's Manual

Carbon Monoxide Alarm

Owners Manual Model COZ-1

CAREFULLY READ AND UNDERSTAND THE CONTENTS OF THIS

INSTRUCTION MANUAL BEFORE USING THE ALARM.

STORE THE MANUAL IN A SAFE PLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

PAY PARTICULAR ATTENTION TO THE SAFETY WARNINGS.

PASS THE MANUAL ONTO ANY SUBSEQUENT USERS OF

THE ALARM.

WARNING

Activation of your CO alarm’s audible buzzer

indicates the presence of carbon monoxide (CO)

which can KILL YOU.

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.

INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE AT SPECIAL RISK FROM CARBON MONOXIDE
EXPOSURE BY REASON OF AGE, PREGNANCY OR MEDICAL CONDITION
MAY CONSIDER USING WARNING DEVICES WHICH PROVIDE AUDIBLE
AND VISUAL SIGNALS FOR CARBON MONOXIDE CONCENTRATION
UNDER 30PPM. IF IN DOUBT CONSULT YOUR MEDICAL PRACTITIONER.

• Designed to detect smoke, fire or any gas other than carbon monoxide.

• To be seen as a substitute for the proper servicing of fuel-burning
appliances or the sweeping of chimneys.

• To be used on an intermittent basis, or as a portable alarm for the spillage
of combustion products from fuel-burning appliances or chimneys.

This carbon monoxide alarm is designed for indoor use only. Do not expose to
rain or moisture. Do not knock or drop the alarm. Do not open or tamper with
the alarm as this could cause malfunction. The alarm will not protect against
the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning when the batteries have drained. The
alarm will only indicate the presence of carbon monoxide gas at the sensor.
Carbon monoxide gas may be present in other areas.

• Carbon monoxide is produced by the incomplete combustion of fuels
such as wood, charcoal, coal, heating oil, paraffin, gasoline, natural
gas, propane, butane, etc.

• Ideally, it is recommended that a carbon monoxide alarm should be
installed in or near every room that has a fuel burning appliance
such as any gas fireplaces, furnaces, room heaters, water heaters,
cookers, grills, etc.

• Ensure that the alarm buzzer can be heard by all those who are intended
to hear it. Seek medical help if it is suspected that a member of the
household is suffering from carbon monoxide poisoning.

• If the alarm sounds, make sure to investigate the problem. Ignoring the
alarm may result in sickness, injury or death. (CO may be present even
if nothing is seen or smelled by the user).

• Alarm should be tested once per month. If further details are required
which do not appear in this manual contact Climate Controls Americas.

This pack contains:

One alarm; Mounting kit; Owners manual; information label.

Thank you for purchasing this
alarm which is designed to
detect the presence of carbon
monoxide. This manual contains
information on the installation
and operation of the CO alarm.
The red light flashes at
approximately 60-second intervals
to indicate the alarm is operating
correctly. The red light will flash
continuously and the buzzer will
sound if carbon monoxide is detected. The alarm is suitable for use in areas
where cooking and heating appliances burn fuels such as wood, charcoal,
coal, oil, gas, etc.

This carbon monoxide alarm is designed to detect carbon monoxide gas
from any source of combustion.

Carbon monoxide (CO) is a highly poisonous gas which is released when fuels
are burnt. It is invisible, has no smell and is therefore very difficult to detect with
the human senses. The first warning symptoms that CO is present in the air are
usually headaches and nausea. Under normal conditions, in a room where fuel
burning appliances are well maintained and correctly ventilated, the amount
of carbon monoxide released into the room by appliances is not dangerous.

A dangerous quantity of carbon monoxide can occur if one or more
of the following conditions exists:

1. An appliance is faulty or is poorly maintained.

2. A flue is partially or totally blocked.

3. A room is not adequately ventilated.

The following conditions can result in potentially dangerous CO situations:

1. Excessive spillage or reverse venting of fuel burning appliances
caused by outdoor conditions, such as:

i) Wind direction and/or velocity; including high gusts of wind.

Heavy air in the vent pipes (cold/humid air with extended
periods between cycles).

ii) Negative pressure differential resulting from use of

exhaust fans.

iii) Simultaneous operation of several fuel burning appliances

competing for limited internal air.

iv) Vent pipe connections vibrating loose from clothes dryers,

furnaces or water heaters.

v) Obstructions in or unconventional vent pipe designs which can
amplify the above situations.

2. Extended use of unvented fuel burning devices.

3. Temperature increase which can trap exhaust gases near the ground.

4. Car idling in an open or closed attached garage or near a home.

Carbon monoxide binds to the hemoglobin in the blood and reduces the
amount of oxygen being circulated in the body. The following symptoms are
related to CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING and should be discussed with
ALL members of the household:

Mild exposure: Slight headache, nausea, vomiting, fatigue

(often described as “flu-like” symptoms).

Medium exposure: Severe throbbing headache, drowsiness,

confusion, fast heart rate.

Extreme exposure: Unconsciousness, convulsions, cardiorespiratory

failure, death.

Many causes of reported CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING indicate that
while victims are aware that they are not well, they become so disoriented
that they are unable to save themselves by either exiting the building or
calling for assistance.

Also young children and pets may be the first to be affected.

Consult a physician if any symptoms are experienced.

Locate the top of the alarm no more than 6 feet from the floor.

Ideally an alarm should be fitted in or near every room that contains a furnace
or fuel burning heat source. However, if there is more than one appliance the
following points should be taken into account:

• An alarm should be installed in any family living unit containing a fuel­burning appliance or fireplace or having an attached garage.

• An alarm should be centrally located outside of each separate sleeping
area in the immediate vicinity of the bedrooms. More than one alarm could
be needed where bedrooms are separated and the audibility of the alarm
to occupants within the bedrooms is impaired.

Do not place the alarm in the following areas:

• Outside the building.

• In or below a cupboard.

• In a damp or humid area.

• Directly above a sink or stove/oven.

• Next to a door or window or anywhere that would be
affected by drafts.

• Where the air flow to the alarm would be obstructed by curtains
or furniture.

• When dirt or dust could collect and block the sensor, and
stop it from functioning.

• In an area where the temperature could drop below 40°F (4.4°C)
or rise to above 100°F (37.8°C).

• Where it could be easily knocked, damaged, or where it could be
inadvertently removed.

• Within 5 feet (1.5m) of any cooking appliance.

The alarm should be tested monthly by pressing and holding the
test/reset button on the front of the alarm for several seconds. The alarm
is pre-calibrated at the factory and requires no maintenance other than
to clean the outside casing occasionally with a cloth. Ensure that the holes
on the front of the alarm are not blocked with dirt and dust.

DO NOT USE

CLEANING AGENTS, BLEACH OR POLISH.

The unit requires 3 x 1.5V alkaline batteries. The following are suitable
replacements: Gold Peak 24A LR03, Energizer E92 LR03
Use only the batteries listed. Use of batteries not listed may affect
performance of the unit.

To activate the detector, pull the red tab. The red light will flash briefly
and the buzzer will sound a short chirp. If this doesn’t happen please
check battery installation.

Press the test/reset button and check that the red light flashes and the
buzzer sounds. The detector is now operating and ready for use.

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THIS CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM IS NOT

INTRODUCTION WHERE TO PUT THE ALARM

IN WHICH ROOM TO PUT THE ALARM

WHERE NOT TO PUT THE ALARM

CARE AND MAINTENANCE OF ALARM

WHAT IS CARBON MONOXIDE?

SYMPTOMS OF CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING

CAUTION

IMPORTANT

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Alarm

Buzzer

Gas inlet

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Bedroom

Bedroom

Kitchen

Garage

=Carbon Monoxide alarm

location multi-level resistence

Basement

Bedroom

Living
Room

Normal Operation

When no carbon monoxide is present, the red light will flash approximately
once every 60 seconds.

Test / Reset Button (in Normal operation)
If required, the alarm operation can be checked for correct operation
by pushing the Test/Reset button on the front of the unit.

Alarm Conditions

When the unit detects carbon monoxide the alarm signal is sounded
continuously. The red alarm light will flash and the alarm will sound
approximately 4 times every 5 seconds.

When the unit has been in alarm for a period of approximately 4 minutes,
the alarm signal will be given every 60 seconds.

Test / Reset Button (in Alarm condition)
If required, the audible alarm signal can be silenced for a period of 6 minutes by
pushing the Test/Reset button on the front of the unit. The red light will continue
to flash.

If the carbon monoxide is still present after the 6 minute period, the audible
alarm will resume the previous alarm condition. The Test/Reset button should
not be used repeatedly and the actions “What to do when the alarm sounds”
should be followed.

Return to Normal Operation

When the carbon monoxide gas disperses, the alarm will stop. The red light will
flash approximately once every 60 seconds (normal operation). The user should
check for the source of CO any time the alarm has sounded, even if the alarm
has returned to its normal working conditions.

Battery Replacement / Fault Warning

When the batteries need replacing the unit will sound 1 short beep once every
60 seconds. The batteries must then be replaced. The red light will flash once as
normal. If the detector continues to sound 1 short beep every 60 seconds it must
be replaced.

Room spaces should be well ventilated when household cleaning supplies
are used as these may cause a false alarm.

The alarm is designed to be wall mounted using the hardware provided.
Find a position to install the alarm (see “Where to put the alarm” and
“Where not to put the alarm”).

Option 1
Special Mounting Pad with Nail (supplied)

Place the nail through the mounting pad.
Using a hammer, gently knock the nail into
the wall ensuring that the mounting pad is
not hammered too firmly into the wall.

Option 2
Screw and Insert (NOT supplied)

If the wall is too hard to use the nail,
use a No. 4 round head screw and insert.

Press the test/reset button on the front of the alarm, hold for several
seconds and check that the red light flashes and the audible alarm sounds.
The detector can be hung on the protruding nail using the ‘keyhole’ on
the back.

Model: COZ-1
Gas Detected: Carbon monoxide
Detection Principle: Electro-chemical cell
Alarm Indication: Audible and visual alarm
Alarm Levels: 70ppm Between 60 and 240 minutes

150ppm Between 10 and 50 minutes

400ppm Between 4 and 15 minutes
Operating Temperature: 40°F to +100°F
Humidity Range: 15 to 95% RH
Warm-up time after initial switch on:Instantaneous
Dimensions: 4.69” x 3.14” x 1.50”
Weight: 6oz.

WARNING

Activation of your CO alarm’s audible buzzer

indicates the presence of carbon monoxide (CO)

which can KILL YOU.

1. Operate reset/silence button.

2. Call your emergency service
(Phone: _______________________________) [fire department 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
re-enter the premises nor move away from the open door/window until
the emergency services 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 technician
(Phone: _______________________________) to investigate for sources
of CO from fuel burning equipment and appliances and 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 technician and consult the
manufacturers’ instructions, or contact the manufacturers 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.

Please add the telephone number of your emergency services and a qualified
technician to the labels provided and place one copy next to the appliance and
the other near a source of fresh air where you plan to gather in the event of
an alarm.

Pull down catch to open detector and pull ribbon to remove batteries.

Carefully remove old batteries from battery housing and dispose
of old batteries with care.

Using only batteries listed in 'Care and Maintenance of Alarm' insert 3 new
batteries, ensuring they snap securely into place and cannot be shaken
loose. When inserting the batteries, ensure the polarity is correct - ie:
positive end of battery (+) aligns with the (+) symbol in the battery housing.
Press the test/reset button and check that the red light flashes and the
buzzer sounds. The detector is now operating and ready for use.

NOTE:
WITH THE BATTERIES REMOVED IT WILL NOT BE POSSIBLE
TO CLOSE THE ALARM LID.

Dispose of the alarm in accordance with local regulations.

WARNING: DO NOT DISPOSE OF IN FIRE.

Should you experience difficulty in obtaining a replacement alarm contact:

WALL MOUNTING INSTALLATION WHAT TO DO WHEN THE ALARM SOUNDS

SELF - ADHESIVE LABELS

TO REPLACE BATTERIES

DISPOSAL

SPECIFICATION

OPERATION OF THE ALARM

WARRANTY INFORMATION

Your COZ-1 Carbon Monoxide Alarm (excluding batteries) is warranted for 5
years from date of purchase against defect in materials and workmanship
under normal use.

The manufacturers liability is limited to the repair or replacement of any part of
the alarm which is found to be defective in materials or workmanship under
normal use during the applicable period from date of purchase. The
replacement product will be in warranty for the remainder of the original
warranty period or for six months, whichever is longer.

The warranty is void if the product has been damaged by accident,
unreasonable use, neglect, tampering or other causes not arising from defects
in materials or workmanship.

The manufacturer makes no warranty, expressed or implied, written or oral,
including that of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose, with
respect to the batteries.

The manufacturer makes no other express warranty for this alarm. No agent
representative, dealer or employee of the manufacturer has the authority to
increase or alter the obligations or limitations of this warranty.

In no case shall the manufacturer be liable for any consequential or incidental
damages for breach of this or any other warranty, expressed or implied
whatsoever, even if the loss or damage is caused by the company’s negligence
or fault. The manufacturer shall have no liability for any personal injury,
property damage or any special, incidental, contingent or consequential
damage of any kind resulting from gas leakage, fire or explosion.

Some states do not allow limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts
and/or do not allow the exclusion or limitation of accidental or consequential
damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights
which may vary from state to state.

Any products in need of repair should be returned to:

In the U.S.: In Canada:

Climate Controls Americas Climate Controls Canada, Inc.
28C Leigh Fisher Blvd 3505 Laird Road - Unit #14
El Paso, TX 79906 Mississauga, Ontario L5L 5Y7

Please include a note clearly describing the problem

when you return the alarm.

The alarm is not fitted with an on/off switch, it is automatically switched on when the tab is removed. This is to ensure that the alarm cannot be inadvertently
switched off and therefore fail to detect a build-up of carbon monoxide.

4 beeps

Red Light Buzzer

4 flashes

1 every 60 secs

4 beeps

4 flashes

4 every 5 secs

First
sequence:

Second
sequence:

4 beeps every 5 secs

4 every 60 secs

4 beeps every 60 secs

4 every 5 secs

no beep for 6 minutes

4 every 60 secs

4 beeps every 60 secs

1 beep every 60 secs

1 every 60 secs

1 every 60 secs

If problems with this alarm cannot be resolved, contact:

Technical Support: [phone]

Monday–Friday 7:30AM–5:30PM CST

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