Manual P/N 820-1727 Rev A 03-10
ATTENTION: Please take a few minutes to thoroughly read this
user’s guide which should be saved for future reference and
passed on to any subsequent owner.
Carbon Monoxide Alarm
User’s Guide
KM 98848
EN50291:2001
Models: KN-COPP-B-LS-UK (900-0230) and
KN-COB-B-LS-UK (900-0233)
KN-COB-B-LS-UK
(900-0233)
with Digital Display
KN-COPP-B-LS-UK
(900-0230)
• Peak Level Memory
• 3-AA Battery Operation
Welcome
Note: Many times throughout this User’s Guide, we will refer to Carbon
Monoxide as “CO”.
Your new Kidde Carbon Monoxide (CO) Alarm is a sophisticated instrument that
has been carefully designed and tested to detect CO build up in a residential environments. Your alarm is for use specifically in the home.
CO cannot be seen, smelled or tasted and can be fatal. The build up of CO in the
blood is called the carboxyhemoglobin level and interferes with the body’s ability to
supply itself with oxygen. Depending on the concentration, carbon monoxide can
kill in minutes.
The most common sources of CO are malfunctioning, or misuse of, gas appliances
used for heating and cooking, vehicles engines, electric generators, blocked chimneys or flues, portable fuel burning heaters, fireplaces, fuel powered tools and
operating a grill in an enclosed space.
Indications of CO poisoning include symptoms similar to the flu, but with no fever.
Other symptoms include dizziness, fatigue, weakness, headache, nausea, vomiting,
sleepiness and confusion. Everyone is susceptible to the danger of CO, but unborn
babies, small children, pregnant women, senior citizens and people with heart or
respiratory problems may experience symptoms sooner. Each year a qualified Gas
Safe (gas) or Hetas (solid fuel) engineer should inspect and clean your heating system, vents, chimney, and flues.
Your new Kidde CO alarm has a seven year warranty. Please take a few minutes to
thoroughly read the user’s guide and familiarize yourself and your family with its
operation. Your Kidde CO alarm was designed to detect carbon monoxide gas
from ANY source of combustion. It is NOT designed to detect smoke, fire or any
other gases. If you have any questions please call us on 01753 685148.
This manual and the products described 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.
If you require further information, contact our Consumer Hotline, or write to us at:
Kidde Safety Europe Ltd
Mathisen Way, Poyle Road, Colnbrook, Berkshire SL3 0HB
Customer Hotline (UK): 0800 917 0722 (Ireland): 1 800 818 601
kiddesafetyeurope.co.uk
Carbon Monoxide Alarm Procedure
When the CO alarm senses a dangerous level of CO, the unit
will emit a loud alarm pattern.
WARNING!– Actuation of this device indicates
the presence of dangerous levels of carbon monoxide!
Carbon monoxide can be fatal! If the alarm sounds:
1) Operate the test/reset button;
2a) Call the Gas Emergency
Services.
2b) If you believe that the
source of carbon monoxide is not a gas appliance,
contact either;
Oftec (oil) - 0845 658 580
HETAS (solid fuel) - 0800 600 000
3) Immediately move to fresh air outdoors. Do a head count
to check that all persons are accounted for. Do not reenter the premises until gas emergency services have
arrived, the premises has been aired out, and your alarm
remains in its normal condition.
4) After following steps 1-3, if your alarm reactivates within
a 24 hour period, repeat steps 1-3 and call a qualified Gas
Safe registered installer to examine and/or turn off your
gas/oil fired appliances, such as space heater, boiler, water
heater, cooker, oven, clothes dryer, or other sources of
combustion, such as paraffin burning stove or heater or
gas log fireplace. If your car is idling in an attached garage
turn off the engine.
WARNING: Actuation of your CO
Alarm indicates the presence of Carbon
Monoxide (CO) which can kill you.
What to do When the Alarm Sounds!
PHONE NUMBER
0800 111 999
Important Warning Statements
IMPORTANT: This carbon monoxide alarm is designed to detect carbon monoxide from ANY source of combustion. It is NOT designed to
detect smoke, fire, or any other gas.
WARNING: Carbon monoxide alarms are not smoke alarms. This carbon monoxide alarm is not a substitute for installing and maintaining
an appropriate number of smoke alarms in your home.
Important Warning Statements
This carbon monoxide alarm will not sense smoke, fire, or any
poisonous gas other than carbon monoxide even though carbon
monoxide can be generated by fire. 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.
CAUTION: This alarm will only indicate the presence of carbon monoxide at the sensor. Carbon monoxide may be present in other areas.
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 the Health & Safety Executive (HSE).
The installation of this device should not be used as a substitute for
proper installation, use and maintenance of fuel burning appliances,
including appropriate ventilation and exhaust systems. It does not
prevent CO from occurring, nor can it solve and existing CO problem.
WARNING: This device is designed to protect individuals from acute
effects of carbon monoxide exposure. It may 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.
This carbon monoxide alarm requires a continuous supply of electrical power – it will not work without power. Models without battery
backup will not operate during power failure.
Contents of This User’s Guide
1. Information About Carbon Monoxide
2. Product Features and Specifications
3. Installation Locations
4. Installation Instructions
5. KN-COB-B-LS-UK (900-0233) Operating Characteristics
6.
KN-COPP-B-LS-UK (900-0230) (with digital display) Operating Characteristics
7. Alarm Characteristics
8. Maintenance
9. Limited Warranty
1. Information About Carbon Monoxide
General Carbon Monoxide Information
Carbon monoxide is a colourless, odorless and tasteless poison gas that can
be fatal when inhaled. CO inhibits the blood’s capacity to carry oxygen.
Periodically review this alarm manual and discuss your CO alarm emergency procedure with all the members of your family. Never ignore a CO
alarm. A true alarm is an indication of potentially dangerous levels of
CO. CO alarms are designed to alert you to the presence of CO before
an emergency – before most people would experience symptoms of CO
poisoning, giving you time to resolve the problem calmly.
Determine if anyone in the household is experiencing symptoms of CO
poisoning. 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 themselves by either exiting the building or calling for
assistance. Also, young children and household pets may be the first
affected. You should take extra precautions to protect high-risk persons
from CO exposure because they may experience ill effects from CO at
levels that would not ordinarily affect a healthy adult.
Symptoms of CO Poisoning
The following common symptoms are related to CO 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, cardio-respiratory failure, death.
If you experience even mild symptoms of CO poisoning, consult your
doctor immediately!
Environmental Protection
Waste electrical products should not be disposed of with household waste. Please recycle where facilities exist. Check with
Local Authority or retailer for recycling advice.
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