WARNING :This alarm will not operate without Mains
power failure the unit will operate for at least 24 hours on baery back up
power. During a
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Contents
1.Diagram of Alarms
2.What is Carbon Monoxide?
3.Safety Informaon
4.Installaon Instrucons – Recommended Locaons
5.Using Your Alarm-what the signals mean
6.Mains Power Failure
7.Interconnected systems
8.What to do if Your Alarm Sounds!
9. Maintenance of Your Alarm
10. Troubleshoong
11. Product Specificaons
12. Warnings and Important Noces
13. Warranty
14. Environmental Protecon
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Green,
Power LED
Test / Reset
Button
Model 4MDCO
Red,
Alarm LED
Peak Level Button
Digital Display
Green,
Power LED
Test / Reset
Button
Model 4MCO
Red,
Alarm LED
Peak Level Button
Model : 4MDCO
LOW
BATTERY
FLASHING
=ALARM
POWER
1 Flash
=SERVICE
LOW
BATTERY
POWER
FLASHING
=ALARM
1Flash
=SERVICE
Model : 4MCO
EN50291-1:2010
LicenseNo. KM98848
EN50291-1:2010
LicenseNo. KM98848
1.Diagram of Alarms
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2. What is Carbon Monoxide?
Carbon monoxide (CO) is a highly poisonous gas with no taste, colour or smell.
Potenal Sources of CO
• Wood-burning stoves
• Gas boilers and fires
• Gas Hobs
• Oil and coal burning appliances
• Portable gas heaters
• Blocked flues and chimneys
• Fumes from integral garages
• Barbecues
• High concentraons of tobacco smoke
This CO alarm is not a substute for the correct maintenance of your
appliances.
Carbon monoxide can be produced from poorly burning appliances
or from blocked flues and chimneys.
If your alarm has sounded and you have venlated the room the CO
may have dispersed before help arrives. It is crucial that the source
of CO is determined and appropriate maintenance carried out.
Carbon monoxide is a cumulave poison. Longterm exposure to low levels may cause symptoms. This Kidde
alarm is me-weighted – the higher the level of CO, the sooner it will alarm.
NOTE: The apparatus may respond to brief exhaust gas emissions, for example during the inial start-up of an
appliance. Also, hydrogen acts as an interferent and can arise from some ba ery charging acvies and the
curing of concrete or cement under certain circumstances. Volale Organic Compounds (VOCs), e.g. alcohols,
which may eventually acvate the alarm, can be generated from use of damp-proofing materials or other coatings containing alkylalkoxysilanes.
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3. Safety informaon
To be safe, know the possible sources of CO in your home. Keep fuel burning appliances and
their chimneys and vents in good working condion. Learn the early symptoms of exposure, and
if you suspect CO poisoning, move outside to fresh air and get emergency help. Your first line of
defence is an annual inspecon and regular maintenance of your appliances. Contact a licensed
contractor or call your local ulity company for assistance.
In rented properes your Landlord (or Council/ Housing Associaon), will have an Emergency
Response phone number, and be liable for the regular maintenance of their combuson
appliances (Gas/LPG/Oil/Solid Fuel).
This alarm has not been tested specifically for use in caravans or boats. Only CO alarms
cerfied to EN50291-2 are fully approved for this purpose.
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3. Safety informaon-Alarm levels as defined by EN50291-1:2010
The table below shows the response mes at which your CO alarm will sound;
Parts per Million (PPM) of COTime unl Alarm
5060 – 90 minutes
10010 – 40 minutes
300Must alarm in less than 3 minutes
CO Advice and Informaon
The table below shows the effects of different levels of CO poisoning on the body;
400Nausea,frontal headache,drowsiness, confusion and rapid heart rate.
800Severe headaches, convulsions, vitalorgan failures. Deathpossible within
5
Riskto lifeaer over 3 hours of exposure
2 – 3hours
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3. Important Safety Informaon
NOTE: If you recognise any of the above symptoms consult your Doctor immediately.
NOTE: Young children, elderly and pets are more suscepble to the dangers of CO.
NOTE: Your Kidde alarm is designed to detect CO gas. It is not designed to detect
smoke, fire or other gas such as natural gas.
NOTE: This product is intended for use in ordinary family homes. It is not designed to
measure compliance with occupaonal safety and the HSE.
NOTE: Individuals with certain specific medical condions may need an alarm that
operates below 30ppm. If this applies consult your Doctor.
IMPORTANT: Ensure that all family members are familiar with the symptoms of CO
poisoning and how your alarm works.
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4. Installaon Instrucons – Recommended Locaons
•
When wall-mounng place the alarm a horizontal distance of between 1 metre and 3 metres from a fuel
burning appliance.
•
Wall-mounted alarms should be close to the ceiling, but at least 150mm away to avoid being in ‘dead-air’ space.
•
Locate within hearing distance of bedrooms* and place at sleeping height if a heang appliance is in the
bedroom.
•
CO alarms in rooms with sloped ceilings should be located on the high side of the room.
•
Ceiling mounted alarms should be at least 300 mm from any wall.
•
If there is a paron in the room, locate the alarm on the same side of the paron as the potenal source.
* A CO alarm should be installed in all rooms containing a fuel burning appliance. Addional CO alarms should be
installed in rooms where most awake me is spent, in every sleeping area, and on every level of the home.
Locaons to Avoid
•
Avoid locang next to draughts, such as doors, windows, extractor fans, air vents or other
similar venlaon openings.
•
Avoid locang close to obstrucons (e.g. behind curtains, shelves or furniture).
•
Avoid dusty, dirty or greasy areas, such as garages or workshops
•
Avoid humid (bathrooms), cold (< -10oC) or hot (> 40oC) or damp areas and keep away from sinks.
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4. Installaon Instrucons –Supply and Interconnect
Refer to Separate Easy Installaon Instrucons
NOTE: THIS ALARM IS DESIGNED FOR INSTALLATION BY A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN IN ACCORDANCE
WITH THE LATEST IEE REGULATIONS AND RELEVANT BRITISH STANDARDS.
THIS ALARM MUST BE POWERED BY A CONSTANT 230V AC, 50Hz SUPPLY THAT IS NOT CONTROLLED
BY ANY FORM OF SWITCH.
THIS ALARM INTERCONNECTS WITH UP TO 24 KIDDE DEVICES (OF WHICH 18 CAN BE INITIATING)
INCLUDING SMOKE, CO AND HEAT ALARMS. (SEE BELOW)
THIS ALARM IS NOT DESIGNED TO BE INTERCONNECTED WITH OTHER MANUFACTURER’S
PRODUCTS, UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED.
FirexKidde
KF10R1SFWRMains Ionisaon Alarm with Rechargeable baery back-up
KF10
KF20R
KF20
KF30R
KF30
1SFWMains Ionisaon Alarm with alkaline baery back up
2SFWRMains Opcal Alarm with Rechargeable baery back-up
2SFWMains Opcal Alarm with alkaline baery back up
3SFWRMains Heat Alarm with Rechargeable baery back-up
3SFWMains Heat Alarm with alkaline baery back up
4MCO
4MDCOMains CO Alarm with rechargeable baery back-up, digital display
Mains CO Alarm with rechargeable baery back-up
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5. Using Your Digital Alarm(4MDCO) – what the signals mean
LEDsLCDSounderUnit StatusAcon
Normal Operaon
Alarm
Interconnected CO
alarm detects CO
Interconnected Heat/Smoke
alarm detects hazard
Error condion -1
Error condion -2
End of Life
Charging the baery
back up
Low baery
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NOTE: If AC mains is connected and acve, the Green LED will be on connuous. If Green LED is not on, see Secon 6.
Red
Amber
RedFlashing
Amber
RedFlashing
Amber
Red
Amber
RedFlashing every 30 secs
AmberFlashing every 30 secs
RedON
Amber
RedFlashing
Amber
Red
AmberFlashing every 15 secs
RedFlashing every 15 secs
AmberFlashing every 15 secs
Flashing
Flashing twice every 30 secs
NoneNormal OperaonNone
0
Displays CO ppm
( 30-999)
CO
Fixfire
4 loud beeps/pause/4
loud beeps- repeated
4 loud beeps/pause/4
loud beeps- repeated
3 loud beeps/pause/3
loud beeps- repeated
CO detectedSee secon
Interconnected CO alarm
detects CO
Smoke or heat has been
detected from an intercon-
nected smoke or heat alarm
ErrChirp/30 secsUnit has failed
Constant loud sound
EndChirp twice every
30 seconds
Lb FlashesNONE
(Lb Flashes)
Unit microprocessor has
The unit has reached the
end of its life
Baery backup is charging (unit
is monitoring for CO)
LbChirp / 15 secsBack up baery is
discharged
failed
See secon
EVACUATE THE
PREMISES ACCORDING
TO YOUR ESCAPE PLAN
Replace
Replace
Replace
Nothing
Ensure switch is On at
the rear of the unit - if it
persists contact Kidde
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5. Using Your Non-Digital Alarm(4MCO) – what the signals mean
LEDsSounderUnit StatusAcon
Normal Operaon
Alarm
Interconnected CO
alarm detects CO
Interconnected Heat/Smoke
alarm detects hazard
Error condion -1
Error condion -2
End of Life
Charging the bat-
tery back up
Low baery
NOTE: If AC mains is connected and acve, the Green LED will be on connuous. If Green LED is not on,
see Secon 6.
Red
Amber
RedFlashing
Amber
RedFlashing
Amber
Red
Amber
RedFlashing every 30 secs
AmberFlashing every 30 secs
RedON
Amber
RedFlashing
Amber
Red
AmberFlashing every 15 secs
RedFlashing every 15 secs
AmberFlashing every 15 secs
Flashing
Flashing twice every 30 secs
NoneNormal OperaonNone
4 loud beeps/pause/4
loud beeps- repeated
4 loud beeps/pause/4
loud beeps- repeated
3 loud beeps/pause/3
loud beeps- repeated
CO detectedSee secon
Interconnected CO alarm
detects CO
Smoke or heat has been
detected from an intercon-
nected smoke or heat alarm
Chirp/30 secsUnit has failed
Constant loud sound Unit microprocessor has
failed
Chirp twice every
30 seconds
NONE
The unit has reached the
end of its life
Baery backup is charging (unit
is monitoring for CO)
Chirp / 15 secsBack up baery is
discharged
See secon
EVACUATE THE PREMISES
ACCORDING TO YOUR ESCAPE
PLAN
Replace
Replace
Replace
Nothing
Ensure switch is On at the rear
of the unit - if it persists
contact Kidde
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5. Using Your Alarm – Cont.
Tesng
Each week your alarm should be tested by pressing the test buon. The alarm will beep once
followed by a brief pause. Then the alarm will sound fully with 4 beeps a pause and then 4 beeps.
During tesng the red LED will flash.
The Digital model will display “888” followed by a 200+ number.
This confirms that the alarm is powered up and working.
Re-seng the Alarm
If the alarm sounds, the test / reset buon will silence the alarm unless it is sll detecng dangerous
levels of CO.
Peak Level Memory – Digital model only
Pressing the Peak level memory buon tells you if you have had levels of CO>9ppm. To reset keep the
peak level buon pressed and press the test buon for 2 seconds.
End of Life Noficaon
Aer 7 years of connuous operaon, the unit will chirp twice every 30 seconds, and the amber LED
will flash twice. The red LED will also be flashing. Unit has reached end of life, and must be replaced.
NOTE: Constant exposures to extreme temperatures and humidies may affect ba ery life.
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6.Mains Power Failure – Digital Alarm (4MDCO)
Loss of Mains
power
Low Baery
when mains
has failed
Baery back
up close to
discharge
LEDsLCDSounderUnit status
RedOFF
GreenFlashing every 7 secs
AmberOFF
RedFlashing every 15 secs
GreenFlashing every 7 secs
AmberFlashing every 15 secs
RedFlashing every 60 secs
GreenFlashing every 7 secs
AmberOFF
0 or CO ppm
displayed
every 60 secs
Lb and 0 or CO
ppm alternate
- only for the
first 5 minutes
NoneChirp/60 secs
Chirp/15 secs
Unit has no mains
power and the baery
back up will have
limited life
Back up baery is discharged
Unit will no longer
detect CO
Acon
Restore the
mains ASAP
Restore the
mains ASAP
Restore the
mains ASAP
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6.Mains Power Failure – Non Digital Alarm (4MCO)
LEDsSounderUnit statusAcon
Loss of Mains
power
Low Baery
when mains
has failed
Baery back
up close to
discharge
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RedOFF
GreenFlashing every 7 secs
AmberOFF
RedFlashing every 15 secs
GreenFlashing every 7 secs
AmberFlashing every 15 secs
RedFlashing every 60 secs
GreenFlashing every 7 secs
AmberOFF
Chirp/15 secs
Chirp/60 secs
Unit has no mains
power and the baery
back up will have
limited life
Back up baery is discharged
Unit will no longer
detect CO
Restore the mains
ASAP
Restore the mains
ASAP
Restore the mains
ASAP
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7. Interconnected systems
Interconnected systems of Kidde Models - 1SFW, 1SFWR, 2SFW, 2SFWR,3SFW, 3SFWR,
4MCO, 4MDCO
CO Alarm
Press CO test buonNormal test sequence - 4 loud beeps
pause and then 4 loud beeps and so on.
Press Smoke/Heat Alarm
test buon
Smoke/Heat Alarm Event3 loud beeps pause 3 loud beeps with
CO eventAlarms with 4 loud beeps pause 4 beeps
3 loud beeps pause 3 beeps with
Red LED flashing
Red flashing. The Digital model will
display " Fire"
and so on
Smokes/Heat alarm will overide CO
Smoke/Heat Alarm
Do not sound
3 loud beeps pause 3 loud
beeps with Red LED flashing
3 loud beeps pause 3 loud
beeps with Red flashing.
Do not sound
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7. Interconnected systems
Interconnected systems of Firex models, KF10, KF10R, KF20, KF20R, KF30, KF30R
CO Alarm
Press CO test buonNormal test sequence - 4 loud beeps
pause and then 4 loud beeps and so on.
Press Smoke/Heat
Alarm test buon
Smoke/Heat Alarm
Event
CO eventAlarms with 4 loud beeps pause 4 beeps
3 loud beeps pause 3 beeps with
Red LED flashing
3 loud beeps pause 3 loud beeps with
Red flashing. The Digital model will
display " Fire".
and so on.
Smokes/Heat alarm will overide CO
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Smoke/Heat Alarm
Normal test sequence - 4 loud beeps
pause and then 4 loud beeps and so on.
3 loud beeps pause 3 loud beeps with
Red LED flashing
3 loud beeps pause 3 loud beeps with
Red flashing.
Alarms with 4 loud beeps pause 4 beeps
and so on.
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8. What to do if Your Alarm Sounds!
!
Carbon Monoxide Alarm Procedure
WARNING! Acvaon of thealarm indicates the presenceof Carbon Monoxide (CO)
whichcankill you.
Based on recommendaons from EN 50292, follow these steps if alarm sounds (4 loud audible pulses
followed by a pause for 5 seconds):
1. Keep calm and open all doors and windows. Turn off all fuel-burning appliances if possible. Note: it is possible
that outdoor condions could influence domesc CO alarms (bad traffic polluon in cold weather, for example).
In these circumstances, the level of indoor CO might actually increase when doors and windows are opened.
2. If the alarm connues to sound, even aer being reset (where appropriate), then evacuate the premises, alerng
other occupants to the risk. Leave doors and windows open. Do not re-enter the premises.
3. Get medical help for anyone suffering the effects of CO poisoning, and advise that CO inhalaon is suspected.
4. Call Gas Emergency Services: 0800 111 999, or your local Gas Safe Registered Engineer:
PHONE NUMBER:
Never restart the source of the CO problem unl it has been corrected. Never ignore the sound
of the alarm! If the alarm is sounding, pressing the test/reset bu on will terminate the alarm.
If the CO condion that caused the alert in the first place connues, the alarm will reacvate.
If the unit alarms again within six minutes, it is sensing high levels of CO which can quickly
become a dangerous situaon.
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9. Maintenance of Your Alarm
!
This is a Mains Alarm. Isolate before removing for decorang. If in doubt contact a qualified
electrician.
Warning: Do not tamper with the apparatus, as there is a risk of electric shock or malfuncon.
To keep your alarm in good working order:
•Test every week
•Vacuum regularly to remove dust
•Keep away from solvents or detergents
•Avoid spraying air-freshener, hair-spray near the alarm
•Do not paint the alarm. If decorang or using adhesives close to the alarm, remove it
temporarily
The following substances can affect the sensor and cause false alarms:
Methane, Propane, Iso-butane, Iso-propanol, Ethylene, Benzene, Toluene, Ethyl
acetate, Hydrogen Sulphide, Hydrogen, Sulphur Dioxide, alcohol based products,
paints, thinners, solvents, adhesives, hair-sprays, aershaves or perfumes and
some cleaning agents.
NOTE: there could be other compounds occurring within a parcular household which could cause
similar effects.
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10.Troubleshoong
Error condion -1
Error condion -2
Red
Amber
RedON
Amber
LEDsLCDSounderUnit StatusAcon
Flashing every 30 secs
Flashing every 30 secs
(4MDCO)
Err
Chirp/30 secsUnit has failedReplace
Unit micro-
Constant
lound sound
processor has
failed
Replace
Flashing
Flashing twice every
30 secs
Flashing every 15 secs
Flashing every 15 secs
End
NONE
Chirp twice
every 30 sec-
onds
Chirp/15 secs
The unit has
reached the end
of its life
Backup baery is
discharged
Replace
Ensure switch is ON at
the rear of the unit-if it
persists, contact Kidde
End of Life
Low baery
Red
Amber
Red
Amber
NOTE: If AC mains is connected and acve, the Green LED will be on connuous. If Green LED is not on,
see Secon 6.
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11. Product Specificaons
Power240V, 50Hz 30mA max
SensorElectrochemical CO Sensor
Storage and Transport
Condions
Temperature RangeOperang range: 0°C to 40°C
Humidityup to 90% relave humidity (RH), non-condensing
WARNING:
APPROPRIATENUMBEROF SMOKE ALARMS IN YOUR HOME. THIS ALARM WILL NOT SENSE SMOKE, FIRE, OR
ANY POISONOUS GAS OTHER THAN CARBON MONOXIDE. FOR THIS REASON YOU MUST INSTALL SMOKE
ALARMS TO PROVIDE EARLYWARNING OF FIRE AND TO PROTECT YOU AND YOUR FAMILY FROM FIREAND
ITS RELATEDHAZARDS.
WARNING:
SIGNED TO MEASURE COMPLIANCE WITHCOMMERCIALANDINDUSTRIALSTANDARDS. THIS ALARM IS NOT
SUITABLE FOR INSTALLATIONIN HAZARDOUS LOCATIONS . INDIVIDUALS WITH MEDICAL PROBLEMSMAY
CONSIDER USING WARNINGDEVICES WHICH PROVIDEAUDIBLE AND VISUAL SIGNALS FOR CARBON
MONOXIDE CONCENTRATIONS UNDER30 PPM.
IMPORTANT:
SOURCE OF COMBUSTION INCLUDING IMPROPER OR MALFUNCTIONING APPLIANCES. THE INSTALLATION
OF THIS DEVICE SHOULD NOT BE USED AS A SUBSTITUTE FOR PROPER INSTALLATION, USE AND
MAINTENANCEOF FUEL BURNING APPLIANCES INCLUDING APPROPRIATE VENTILATIONANDEXHAUST
SYSTEMS
WARNING:
SUPPLY OF POWER.
WARNING:
YOU MUSTINSTALL SMOKE ALARMS.
IMPORTANT: IF ANY FAULT SIGNALSOCCUR,CONTACT THE MANUFACTURER OR SUPPLIERANDDO NOT
CONTINUE USING THE ALARM.
WARNING: THE DEVICE CANNOTWARN AGAINST THE CHRONIC EFFECTSOF EXPOSURE TO CARBON
MONOXIDE OR PROTECTINDIVIDUALS WHO ARE AT SPECIFIC RISK.
WARNING: ALTERING THE ALARM IN ANY WAY MAY LEAD TO A RISKOF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PREVENT IT
FROMFUNCTIONING CORRECTLY.
CAUTION: THIS ALARM WILL ONLY INDICATETHEPRESENCE OF CARBONMONOXIDE AT THE SENSOR.
CARBON MONOXIDE MAY BE PRESENTIN OTHER AREAS.
THISCARBONMONOXIDE ALARMIS NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR INSTALLING AND MAINTAINING AN
THISPRODUCT IS INTENDED FOR USE IN ORDINARY INDOOR RESIDENTIALAREAS. IT IS NOT DE-
THISCARBONMONOXIDE ALARMIS DESIGNED TO DETECT CARBON MONOXIDE FROM ANY
THISALARM WILLNOTWORK WITHOUT POWER. THIS ALARMREQUIRES A CONTINUOUS
THISUNIT IS NOT A SMOKE ALARM. IT WILL NOT SENSE SMOKE. FOR EARLY WARNINGOF FIRE
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13. Warranty
WARRANTY COVERAGE: THE MANUFACTURER WARRANTS TO THE ORIGINAL CONSUMER PURCHASER, THAT THIS PRODUCTWILL BE FREE
OF DEFECTSIN MATERIALAND WORKMANSHIP FOR A PERIODOF SEVEN(7) YEARS FROM DATE OF PURCHASE. THE MANUFACTURER’S LIABILITY HEREUNDER IS LIMITEDTO REPLACEMENTOF THE PRODUCT.REPAIR OF THE PRODUCTOR REPLACEMENT OF THE PRODUCTWITH
REPAIRED PRODUCT AT THEDISCRETION OF THE MANUFACTURER. THIS WARRANTYIS VOID IF THE PRODUCT HAS BEEN DAMAGED BY
ACCIDENT, UNREASONABLE USE, NEGLECT, TAMPERINGOR OTHERCAUSES NOT ARISINGFROM DEFECTS IN MATERIAL OR WORKMANSHIP.
THIS WARRANTY EXTENDS TO THE ORIGINALCONSUMER PURCHASER OF THE PRODUCT ONLY.
Warranty Disclaimers:Any implied warranes arisingout of this sale, including but not limited to the implied warranes of descripon,
merchantability and fitness fora parcular purpose,arelimited in duraonto the above warrantyperiod. In no event shall the
Manufacturer be liable for loss of use of this product or for any indirect, special,incidental or consequenaldamages, or costs, or expenses
incurred by the consumeror anyother user of this product, whether due to a breach of contract, negligence,strict liability in tortor
otherwise. The Manufacturer shallhave no liability for anypersonal injury, property damage or any special, incidental, conngentor
consequenal damage of any kind resulng from gas leakage, fire or explosion. Thiswarranty does not affect your statutory rights.
Warranty Performance: During the abovewarranty period, your productwill be replaced with a comparable product if the defecve
productis returned, postage prepaid,to KIDDE Safety EuropeLtd, Mathisen Way,Colnbrook, SloughSL3 0HB. Telephone 01753 685148,
together with proofof 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 originalwarranty periodor for six months, whichever is longer. Otherthan the cost of postage, no
chargewill be made for replacement of the defecveproduct. Important: Do not open unit.Opening unit will void warranty.
Your Carbon Monoxide Alarmis not a substute for property, disability,life or other insuranceof any kind.Appropriateinsurance coverage
is your responsibility. Consult your insurance agent. Kidde makes no warranty, express or implied, wrien or oral,including that of
merchantability or fitness for anyparcular purpose,with respect of the baeries.
For Warranty Service: In many casesthe quickest way to exchangeyour CO alarm is to return it to the originalplace of purchase. If you have
quesons, call the KIDDE customer service department on 01753 685148
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SEVEN YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
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14. Environmental Protecon
Waste electrical products should not be disposed of
with household waste. Please recycle where
facilies exist. Check with Local Authority or retailer
for recycling advice