User’s Guide for Model KN-COPE-I
Combination
Photoelectric
Smoke and Carbon
Monoxide Alarm
• 120 VAC (Interconnectable)
• 2-LED Display
• 9V Battery Backup
• Front Load Battery
• Peak Level Memory
• Hush ®
• Voice Message System
• Low Battery Hush
For questions concerning your Smoke and Carbon Monoxide
Alarm, please call our Consumer Hotline at 1-800-880-6788.
For your convenience, write down the following information. If you call
our consumer hotline, these are the first questions you will be asked:
m Model Number
Alar
(located on back of the alarm):
Date of Manufacture
(located on back of the alar
Date of Purchase:
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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.
Manual P/N 820-1669 Rev. A
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What To Do When The Alarm Sounds!
WARNING:
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When the carbon monoxide alarm sounds:
If alarm signal sounds:
1) Operate the test/reset button
2) Call your emergency
services (Fire Dept. 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 reenter
the premises nor move away from the open door/
window until the emergency services responders
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 appliance technician to investigate
for sources of CO from fuel burning equipment
and appliances, and inspect for proper operation
of this equipment. If problems are identified dur
ing this inspection have the equipment serviced
immediately . Note any combustion equipment not
inspected by the technician and consult the manu
facturer’s instructions, or contact the manufactur
er’s directly, for more information about CO safety
and this equipment. Make sure that motor vehi
cles are not, and have not been, operating in an
attached garage or adjacent to the residence.
Actuation of your CO Alarm
indicates the presence of
Carbon Monoxide (CO)
which can kill you.
PHONE NUMBER
PHONE NUMBER
What To Do When 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 alarm sounds:
Smoke alarms are designed to minimize false alarms.
Cigarette smoke will not normally set off the alarm, unless
the smoke is blown directly into the alarm. This unit contains nuisance alarm protection, which will reduce the
impact of cooking particles. However, large quantities of
combustible particles from spills or broiling could still cause
the unit to alarm. Careful location of the unit away from
the kitchen area will give the maximum nuisance alarm protection. 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 broiling. Using the fan on a range hood which vents
to the outside (non- recirculating type) will also help remove
these combustible products from the kitchen.
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!
• Alert small children in the home. Children sleep very
sound and may not be awakened by the sound of the
smoke alarms.
• Leave immediately using one of your planned escape
routes (see page 25). 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.
What To Do When The Alarm Sounds!
• Go to your predetermined meeting place. When two
people have arrived one should leave to call 911 from
a neighbor’s home, and the other should stay to
perform a head count.
• Do not reenter under any circumstance until fire
officials give the go ahead.
• There are situations where a smoke alarm may
not be effective to protect against fire as noted
by the NFPA and UL. For instance:
- Smoking in bed.
- Leaving children unsupervised.
- Cleaning with flammable liquids, such as gaso-
line.
- Fires where the victim is intimate with a flaming
initiated fire; for example, when a person's
clothes catch fire while cooking.
- Fires where the smoke is prevented from reach-
ing the detector due to a closed door or other
obstruction.
- Incendiary fires where the fire grows so rapidly
that an occupant's egress is blocked even with
properly located detectors.
Table of Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Product View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Operating/Installation Instructions
Step 1: Installing Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Step 2: Installation Instructions:
A. Recommended Installation Locations . . . . . . 9
B. Where Not to Install . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
C. How to Install . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
D. Tamper Resist Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Step 3: Testing the Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Step 4: Hush®Control Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Step 5: Peak Level Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Alarm Response Times . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Battery Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
General Alarm Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Carbon Monoxide Safety Information
General CO Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Possible Sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
CO Safety Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Symptoms of CO Poisoning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Fire Safety Information
Escape Plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Fire Prevention . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Industry Safety Standards
National Fire Protection Association . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
California State Fire Marshall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Consumer Product Safety Commission . . . . . . . . . 27
Warranty and Service Information . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Kidde Combination
Photoelectric Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm model
KN-COPE-IB. This alarm is suitable as a Single Station and/or
Multiple Station (24 devices) alarm. This alarm has a fiveyear limited warranty.
Please take a few minutes to thoroughly read this user’s
guide which should be saved for future reference. Teach
children how to respond to the alarms, and 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 recreational vehicle (RV) or boat.
If you have any questions about the operation or installation of your alarm, please call our toll free Consumer
Hotline at 1 800-880-6788.
The guide on page 8 will help you determine the correct
location of safety products that will help keep your home a
safer place.
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Product View
FRONT
Test/Reset/Hush
Button
Alarm Sounder
Green& Red LED
(Light Emitting Diode)
Voice Speaker
Battery Compartment
2
Product View
Battery Door
Tamper-Resist
Slide
BACK
Mounting Bracket
Tamper Resist
Latch
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Features
•
Permanent independent smoke and carbon monoxide sensors
• Smoke alarm takes precedence when both smoke 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:
o FIRE: The alarm/voice pattern is three long alarm beeps fol-
lowed 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.
o 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 LED light
will flash while in alarm/voice mode.
o LOW BATTERY: 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.
• Voice Message System that alerts user to the following conditions:
o System announces “HUSH MODE ACTIVATED” when the
unit is first put into HUSH Mode.
o System announces “HUSH MODE CANCELLED” when unit
resumes normal operation after Hush Mode has been cancelled.
o System announces “CARBON MONOXIDE PREVIOUSLY
DETECTED” when the unit has detected CO concentrations of 100 ppm or higher.
o System announces “PUSH TEST BUTTON” when the unit is
powered up, reminding user to activate the Test Button.
• One “chirp” every 30 seconds is an indication that the alarm
is malfunctioning. If this occurs call the Consumer Hotline at
1-800-880-6788.
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Features
• After seven (7) years of cumulative power up, this unit will
“chirp” once every 30 seconds. This is an "operational end
of life" feature which will indicate that it is time to replace
the alarm.
• Loud 85 decibel alarm
• HUSH Control Feature that silences the unit during nuisance
alarm situations (see page 16).
• Oversized test button for easy activation
• Test button performs the following functions:
Tests the units electronics and verifies proper unit operation
o
o Resets the unit during CO alarm
o Peak Level Memory
o Activates or cancels Hush® Feature
• Mounting bracket designed for easy orientation of the unit
• Green and red LED lights that indicate normal operation and
alarm status
o Green Light: The green LED will be lit continuouslyor or
flash every 30 seconds to indicate the unit is operating
properly. In HUSH® mode the LED blinks every 2 seconds
and once per second if it is the initiating alarm.
o Red Light: When a dangerous level of smoke or carbon
monoxide is detected the red LED light 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 120V AC (60 Hz, 30 mA max) wire-in connector
and is also equipped with a 9V battery backup.
• Can be interconnected to other Kidde/Nighthawk brand
smoke and CO alarms (see page 15 for details).
• Tamper Resist Feature that deters children and others from
removing the battery or alarm
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Smoke Alarm Features
Smoke Alarm
The smoke alarm monitors the air for products of combustion that are produced when something is burning or smoldering. 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.
NFPA 72 states: Life safety from fire in residential occupancies is based primarily on early notification to occupants of
the need to escape, followed by the appropriate egress
actions by those occupants. Fire warning systems for
dwelling units are capable of protecting about half of the
occupants in potentially fatal fires. Victims are often intimate with the fire, too old or young, or physically or mentally impaired such that they cannot escape even when
warned early enough that escape should be possible. For
these people, other strategies such as protection-in-place or
assisted escape or rescue are necessary.
• Smoke alarms are devices that can provide early warning
of possible fires at a reasonable cost; however, alarms
have sensing limitations. Ionization sensing alarms may
detect invisible fire particles (associated with fast flaming
fires) sooner than photoelectric alarms. Photoelectric
sensing alarms may detect visible fire particles (associated
with slow smoldering fires) sooner than ionization alarms.
Home fires develop in different ways and are often unpredictable. For maximum protection, Kidde recommends
that both Ionization and Photoelectric alarms be installed.
• A battery powered alarm must have a battery of the specified type, in good condition and installed properly.
• AC powered alarms (without battery backup) will not
operate if the AC power has been cut off, such as by an
electrical fire or an open fuse.
• Smoke alarms must be tested regularly to make sure the
batteries and the alarm circuits are in good operating
condition.
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Carbon Monoxide Alarm Features
• Smoke alarms cannot provide an alarm if smoke does not
reach the alarm. Therefore, 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.
• If the alarm is located outside the bedroom or on a different floor, it may not wake up a sound sleeper.
• The use of alcohol or drugs may also impair one’s ability
to hear the smoke alarm. For maximum protection, a
smoke alarm should be installed in each sleeping area on
every level of a home.
• Although smoke alarms can help save lives by providing
an early warning of a fire, they are not a substitute for an
insurance policy. Home owners and renters should have
adequate insurance to protect their lives and property.
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 less than 30 ppm.
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Operating and Installation Instructions
Step 1
Installation Guide:
IMPORTANT: THIS ALARM MUST BE MOUNTED ON A CEILING OR WALL. IT WAS NOT DESIGNED FOR USE AS A
TABLETOP DEVICE! INSTALL ONLY AS DETAILED!
A. Recommended Installation Locations:
Kidde 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, finished attics and basements.
Put alarms at both ends of
bedroom, hallway or large
room if hallway or room is
more than 30 ft (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 an alarm not
located in that room from waking the sleeper. Smoke, heat
and combustion products rise to the ceiling and spread horizontally.
Mounting the alarm on the ceiling in the center 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 figure 1). 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 figure 1).
FIGURE 1
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Operating and Installation Instructions
Sloped Ceiling Installation:
The following information is from the National Fire
Protection Association and is listed in Fire Code 72. Install
Smoke Alarms on sloped, peaked or cathedral ceilings at, or
within 3 ft (0.9m) of the highest point (measured horizontally). NFPA 72 states “Smoke alarms in rooms with ceiling
slopes greater than 1 ft to 8 ft (.3 m-2.4 m) horizontally
shall be located on the high side of the room”.
NFPA 72 states “A row of alarms shall be spaced and located within 3 ft (0.9 m) of the peak of the ceiling measured
horizontally” (see figure 2).
FIGURE 2
Mobile Homes:
Modern mobile homes have been designed and built to be
energy efficient. Install Smoke/CO alarms as recommended
previously (refer to Recommended Installation Instructions
and figure 1). In older 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 figure 1). 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 ONLY!
THIS EQUIPMENT SHOULD BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION’S STANDARD 72 (National Fire Protection
Association, Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269).
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Operating and Installation Instructions
WARNING - This product is intended
for use in ordinary indoor locations of
family living units. It is not designed to
!
B. Where Not to Install:
Do not install in garages, kitchens, furnace rooms or
bathrooms! INSTALL AT LEAST 5 FEET 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 tub or shower,
forced air supply ducts 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 the alarm to not operate properly.
Place the alarm where drapes or other objects will not block
the sensors. 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 (see figure 2). Keep out of damp and humid areas.
Install at least one (1) foot 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 40º Fahrenheit (4.4º Celsius) or hotter
than 100º Fahrenheit (37.8º Celsius), such as garages and
unfinished attics. Do not install in areas where the relative
humidity (RH) is above 85%. Place away from doors and
windows that open to the outside.
Smoke alarms are not to be used with detector guards
unless the combination (alarm and guard) has been evaluated and found suitable for that purpose.
measure compliance with Occupational
Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
commercial or industrial standards.
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Operating and Installation Instructions
Step 2
Wiring Instructions:
Wiring Requirements
• This smoke alarm should be installed on a U.L. listed or
recognized junction box. All connections should be made
by a qualified electrician and all wiring used shall be in
accordance with articles 210 and 300.3(B) of the U.S.
National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA 70, NFPA 72 and/or
any other codes having jurisdiction in your area. The multiple station interconnect wiring to the alarms must be
run in the same raceway or cable as the AC power
wiring. In addition, the resistance of the interconnect
wiring shall be a maximum of 10 ohms.
• The appropriate power source is 120 Volt AC Single Phase
supplied from a non-switchable circuit, which is not protected by a ground fault interrupter.
WARNING: The alarm cannot be operated from power
•
derived from a square wave, modified square wave or
modified sine wave, inverter. These types of inverters are
sometimes used to supply power to the structure in off
grid installations, such as solar or wind derived power
sources. These power sources produce high peak voltages
that will damage the alarm.
WIRING INSTRUCTIONS FOR AC QUICK CONNECT HARNESS
CAUTION! TURN OFF THE MAIN POWER TO THE CIRCUIT BEFORE WIRING THE ALARM.
• For alarms that are used as single station, DO NOT CONNECT THE RED WIRE TO ANYTHING. Leave the red wire
insulating cap in place to make certain that the red wire
cannot contact any metal parts or the electrical box.
• When alarms are interconnected, all interconnected units
must be powered from a single circuit.
• A maximum of 24 Kidde Safety devices may be interconnected in a multiple station arrangement. The interconnect system should not exceed the NFPA interconnect
limit of 12 smoke alarms and/or 18 alarms total (smoke,
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Operating and Installation Instructions
FUSE OR CIRCUIT BREAKER
RED
BLACK
W
HITE
BLACK
WHITE
RED
CONNECTOR
CONNECTOR
First
Alarm
Additional
Alarm
K
idde
Relay Module
SM120X
A
dditional
Alarm
O
ptional Accessory
CO, Smoke/CO Combination, heat, etc.). This Smoke/CO
combination alarm must be counted as a smoke alarm
when determining the number of units on an interconnect line. With 18 alarms interconnected, it is still possible
to interconnect up to a total of 6 remote signaling
devices and /or relay modules (see page 15 for details on
interconnecting Kidde devices).
• The maximum wire run distance between the first and last
unit in an interconnected system is 1000 feet.
• Figure 3 illustrates interconnection wiring. Improper connection may result in damage to the alarm, failure to
operate, or a shock hazard.
FIGURE 3 Interconnect Wiring Diagram
WIRES ON ALARM HARNESS CONNECTED TO
Black Hot side of AC line
White Neutral side of AC line
Red Interconnect lines (red wires) of other
• Make certain alarms are wired to a continuous (nonswitched) power line. NOTE: Use standard UL Listed
household wire (as required by local codes) available at all
electrical supply stores and most hardware stores
Step 3 Mounting Instructions
CAUTION: YOUR SMOKE/CO ALARM IS SEALED AND
THE COVER IS NOT REMOVABLE!
1. To help identify the date to replace the unit, a label has
been affixed to the side of the alarm. Write the “Replace
by” date (7 years from initial power up) in permanent
marker on the label. See Alarm Replacement section for
additional information.
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units in the multiple station set up
Operating and Installation Instructions
2. Remove the mounting bracket from the back of the
alarm by holding the mounting bracket and twisting the
alarm in the direction indicated by the “OFF”arrow on
the alarm cover.
3. After selecting the proper location for your Smoke/CO
Alarm, as described on Pages 8-11, and wiring the AC
QUICK CONNECT harness as described in the WIRING
INSTRUCTIONS, attach the mounting bracket to the electrical box. To ensure aesthetic alignment of the alarm
with the hallway, or wall, the “A” line on the mounting
bracket must be parallel with the hallway when ceiling
mounted, or horizontal when wall mounted.
4. Pull the AC QUICK CONNECTOR through the center hole
in the mounting bracket and secure the bracket, making
sure that the mounting screws are positioned in the small
ends of the keyholes before tightening the screws.
5. Plug the AC QUICK CONNEC-
TOR into the back of the
alarm (see figure 4), making
sure that the locks on the
connector snap into place.
Then push the excess wire
back into the electrical box
through the hole in the center
of the mounting bracket.
6. Install the alarm on the mounting bracket and rotate the
alarm in the direction of the “ON” arrow on the cover
until the alarm ratchets into place (this ratcheting function allows for aesthetic alignment). Note: The alarm will
mount to the bracket in 4 positions (every 90 degrees).
7. Tur n on the AC power. The green AC Power On Indicator
should be lit when the alarm is operating from AC
power.
8.
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
(Fire Department or 911) 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
FIGURE 4
dow.
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Operating and Installation Instructions
9. Pull the Battery Pull Tab (yellow tab protruding from unit)
completely out of unit. This will automatically connect
the battery.
Step 4: Testing the Alarm
CAUTION: Due to the loudness (85 decibels) of the
alarm, always stand an arms length away from the
unit when testing.
The test/reset button has four purposes. It tests the unit’s
electronics, resets the CO alarm, activates the HUSH feature, and activates the Peak Level Memory Feature.
After installation, TEST THE UNIT’S ELECTRONICS by pressing and releasing the test/reset button. 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.
Weekly testing is required! If at anytime it does not perform
as described, verify power is connected correctly and that
the battery doesn’t need replacing. Clean dust and other
buildup off the unit. If it still doesn’t operate properly call
the Consumer Hotline at 1 (800) 880 6788.
Interconnect Feature
Your Combination Smoke/CO Alarm can be interconnected to
other multiple station Kidde, Nighthawk, Kidde/Fyrnetics, and
Kidde/FireX products:
• When compatible smoke alarms and heat alarms are interconnected to your Smoke/CO Alarm, they will only respond
to a smoke related event.
• When mixing compatible models with battery backup with
models without battery backup, be advised that the models
without battery backup will not respond during an AC
power failure.
• This unit is only approved to interconnect with other
Kidde/Nighthawk products. It is NOT approved to interconnect with any other brand of detection product.
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Operating and Installation Instructions
• This alarm is interconnect compatible with the following
alarms and accessories:
– Smoke alarms: 1235, 1275, 1276, 1285, 1296, i12020,
i12040, i12060, i12080, PE120, PI2000, KN-COSM-IB,
KN-COSM-I, KN-SMFM-i and RF-SM-ACDC. Kidde/Firex
4618, 4518, 4480, 460, 484, and P4580
– Heat alarm: HD135°F
– CO alarms: KN-COB-IC, KN-COP-IC, KN-COPF-i
– Relay modules: 120X, SM120X, CO120X
– Strobe Light: SL177i
See User’s Guides for specific application information.
• For more information about compatible interconnect units
and their functionality in an interconnect system, visit our
web site at www.kidde.com.
HUSH®Control Feature
The HUSH®feature has the capability of temporarily desensitizing the smoke alarm circuit for approximately 10 minutes. This feature is to be used only when a known alarm
condition, such as smoke from cooking, activates the alarm.
You can put your Smoke/CO Alarm in HUSH
pushing the test/reset button. If the smoke is not too dense,
the alarm will silence immediately, the unit will verbally
announce “HUSH MODE ACTIVATED”, and the green LED
will flash every 2 seconds for approximately 10 minutes.
This indicates that the smoke alarm is in a temporarily
desensitized condition. Your Smoke/CO Alarm will automatically reset after approximately 10 minutes. When the unit
returns to normal operation after being in HUSH
will verbally announce “HUSH MODE CANCELLED”, and
sound the alarm if smoke is still present. The HUSH
ture can be used repeatedly until the air has been cleared of
the condition causing the alarm. While the unit is in
HUSH®mode, pushing the test/reset button on the alarm
will also end the HUSH®period.
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Operating Instructions
NOTE: DENSE SMOKE WILL OVERRIDE THE HUSH
CONTROL FEATURE AND SOUND A CONTINUOUS
ALARM.
CAUTION: BEFORE USING THE ALARM HUSH®FEATURE, IDENTIFY THE SOURCE OF THE SMOKE AND BE
CERTAIN A SAFE CONDITION EXISTS.
Reset Feature
If the Smoke/CO Alarm is sounding a CO alarm, pressing
the test/reset button will initiate a test/reset. If the CO condition that caused the alert continues, the alarm will reactivate.
Low Battery HUSH
When the battery needs to be replaced, the unit will produce a low battery “chirp” once per minute. The Low
Battery HUSH®feature allows you to press the button on
the alarm producing the warning and disable the “chirp”
for a random period of up to 12 hours. This gives you a
chance to replace the battery at a more convenient time
without sacrificing your safety by disconnecting the alarm
from power. During this Low Battery HUSH®period, your
alarm is performing normally and is not desensitized.
Alarm/Peak Level Memory
If the green LED is blinking once every 16 seconds, the unit
has detected a hazardous condition. If the unit has detected
a CO level of 100 PPM or greater, pushing the Test/Reset
button will result in a voice message “Caution, carbon
monoxide previously detected”. Peak level also happens if
the unit detects smoke and then comes out of alarm.
However, there is no voice message if the unit is in peak
level due to smoke. When the Test/Reset button is pushed,
the unit will produce three rapid beeps. Pushing the
test/reset button resets the memory. It’s also reset when the
power is removed.
LED Indicator Operation
Red LED
The red LED will flash in conjunction with the alarm
sounder. Therefore, the red LED will flash during a smoke
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Operating Instructions
alarm, a CO alarm, a low battery mode chirp and a unit
error mode chirp.
Green LED
The green LED will flash as described below under the fol-
lowing conditions:
– Standby Condition (powered by AC and battery back-
up): The LED will be constantly on, but will flicker
every 30 seconds when a CO reading is taken.
– Standby Condition (powered by only battery backup):
The LED will flash every 30 seconds.
– Alarm Condition: The LED will flash every second sig-
nifying that the alarm sensed a smoke or CO hazard.
If the green LED is not flashing every second while
sounding an alarm, then the alarm is acting as a
remote sounder and an alarm in another area is initializing the warning.
– HUSH MODE Condition: The LED will flash every 2
seconds while the alarm is in HUSH mode.
– Alarm Memory: The LED blinks once every 16 seconds
to indicate a hazardous condition was previously
detected.
Tamper Resist Features
To make your smoke/CO alarm tamper resistant, two tamper resist features have been provided. The first is used to
discourage removal of the alarm while the second is for the
battery. To activate the mounting bracket tamper resist feature break off the four posts in the square holes in the trim
ring (see figure 5A). 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 help 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 of the bracket (see figure 5B).
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POSTS
FIGURE 5A
FIGURE 5B
This alarm also has a battery carrier tamper resist feature,
which helps prevent the battery carrier from being opened.
This feature is effective in preventing the removal of the
battery from this device (which will render the unit inoperable during the loss of AC power).
To activate the battery carrier tamper resist feature, remove
the unit from the trim plate, disconnect the AC quick connector and locate the small cutout in the middle of the product
label on the back of the unit.
With a small screwdriver, or similar tool, slide the switch towards
the top of the label. (see Figure
6) The tamper resist feature is
now active and the battery carrier can not be opened until the
tamper resist feature is deactivated.
FIGURE 6
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NOTE: Before activating the battery carrier tamper resist feature,
make sure a fresh battery is installed in the unit and that the battery
carrier is properly closed. If the battery carrier tamper resist feature
is activated while the battery carrier is open, the battery carrier will
not close and the unit will be inoperable during the loss of AC
power.
To deactivate the battery carrier tamper resist, in order to change
the smoke alarm battery, remove the unit from the trim plate (see
Smoke Alarm Tamper Resist Feature if activated), disconnect the AC
quick connector and locate the small cut-out in the middle of the
product label. Using a screwdriver, or similar tool, slide the switch
towards the bottom of the product label. The battery carrier can
now be opened and the battery changed.
CO Alarm Response Time
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 UL
standard 2034. Standard alarm times are as follows:
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.
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.
Fire Departments, most utility companies and HVAC contractors 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 will not
pay for, or reimburse, the owner or user of this product, for
any repair or dispatch calls related to the alarm sounding.
Alarm Removal
IF THE TAMPER RESIST FEATURE HAS BEEN ACTIVATED,
REFER TO TAMPER RESIST FEATURE DESCRIPTION ON
PAGE 17 FOR REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS
Remove the alarm from the mounting bracket by rotating
the alarm in the direction of the “OFF” arrow on the cover.
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Battery Replacement
To disconnect the AC power har ness, squeeze the locking
arms on the sides of the Quick Connector while pulling the
connector away from the bottom of the alarm.
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. 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 toll free Consumer Hotline at 1-
800-880-6788 for instructions on how to return the unit.
CAUTION: YOUR SMOKE/CO ALARM IS SEALED AND
THE COVER IS NOT REMOVABLE!
Note: If battery carrier tamper resist feature has been activated it will need to be deactivated in order to change the
battery. Refer to section 3 “Battery Carrier Tamper Resist
Feature” for instructions.
To replace or install the batteries press on the battery carrier and then release to allow the carrier to pop open. The
battery can then be pulled out of the carrier. When
installing a new battery into the carrier, make sure the battery terminals are exposed and that the polarity matches
the markings printed on the battery carrier. Completely
press the battery carrier down into the alarm and release,
the battery carrier will lock into the closed position.
A missing or improperly installed battery will prevent the
battery carrier from closing and result in improper alarm
operation.
This smoke alarm uses a 9V battery. A fresh battery should
last for one year under normal operating conditions.
Replace batteries with one of the following approved
brands: Duracell MN1604, MX1604, Energizer 522 and
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General Maintenance
Gold Peak 1604A. These batteries can be purchased at
your local retailer.
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
battery at least once a year, or at the same time you
change your clocks for daylight saving time.
Alarm ReplacementAlarm Replacement
Seven years after initial power-up, this unit will “chirp”
twice every 30 seconds to indicate that it is time to replace
the alarm. A label has been provided on the side of the
alarm 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 alarm was initially powered.
This alarm does have end of life Hush®which allows you to
silence the trouble chirp for two days giving you exrtra time
to replace the unit at a more convenient time. To activate,
press the test/reset button. While in the End of Life Hush
mode, will still detect CO and Smoke. This feature can only
be used for 30 days from the time the unit first indicates
end of life. At the end of the 30 day period the alarm cannot be hushed and must be replaced immediately.
REPLACE IMMEDIATELY!
General MaintenceGeneral 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.
• Clean your alarm monthly using compressed air or a vacuum cleaner hose and vacuuming or blowing air through
the openings around the perimeter of the alarm. If cleaning does not restore your alarm to normal operation the
alarm should be replaced.
REINSTALL IMMEDIATELY AFTER CLEANING AND THEN TEST
USING THE TEST/RESET BUTTON! IF TAMPER RESIST FEATURE HAS BEEN ACTIVATED, REFER TO TAMPER RESIST
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General Maintenance
FEATURE DESCRIPTION ON PAGE 17 FOR REMOVAL
INSTRUCTIONS.
• Never use detergent or other solvents to clean the unit.
• Avoid spraying air freshener, hair spray, 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
• Wall papering
• 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 diaper pail.
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, isobutane, iso-propanol, ethyl acetate, hydrogen sulfide, sulfide dioxides, alcohol based products, paints, thinner, solvents, adhesives, hair spray, after shave, perfume, and some
cleaning agents.
Carbon Monoxide Safety Inform
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Carbon Monoxide Safety Information
General CO Information
Carbon Monoxide (CO) is a colorless, odorless, and tasteless
poison gas that can be fatal when inhaled. CO inhibits the
blood’s capacity to carry oxygen.
Possible Sources
CO can be produced when burning any fossil fuel: gasoline,
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 furnaces, gas ranges/stoves, gas clothes dryers,
water heaters, portable fuel burning space 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 furnace exchanger can also
cause CO. Vehicles and other combustion engines running
in an attached garage and using a charcoal/gas grill or
hibachi 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 appli-
ances 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,
furnaces, or water heaters, obstructions in, or unconventional, vent pipe designs which can amplify the above situations,
extended operation of unvented fuel-burning devices (range,
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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Carbon Monoxide Safety Information
CO Safety Tips
Every year have the heating system, vents, chimney and flue
inspected and cleaned by a qualified technician. 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 furnace
heat exchangers. Verify the color 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 Exposure: Slight headache, nausea, vomiting,
fatigue (often described as “Flu-like” symptoms)
2. Medium Exposure: Severe throbbing headache,
drowsiness, confusion, fast heart rate
3. Extreme 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
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Fire Safety Information
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. Familiarization with the effects of each level is
important.
Escape Plan
Prepare and practice a home escape plan twice a year, including drills at night. 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 911 while the second person stays to account for
additional family members. Establish a rule that once you’re
out, you never reenter under any circumstance!
Fire 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 recognize 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, basement
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.
Current studies have shown smoke alarms may not awaken all
sleeping individuals, and that it is the responsibility of individuals in the household that are capable of assisting others to provide assistance to those who may not be awakened by the
alarm sound, or to those who may be incapable of safely evacuating the area unassisted.
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Industry Safety Standards
NFPA (National Fire Protection Association)
For your information, the National Fire Protection
Association’s Standard 72, reads as follows:
Smoke Detection. Where required by applicable laws, codes,
or standards for the specified occupancy, approved singleand multiple-station smoke alarms shall be installed as follows: (1) In all sleeping rooms Exception: Smoke alarms shall
not be required in sleeping rooms in existing one- and twofamily dwelling units. (2) Outside of each separate sleeping
area, in immediate vicinity of the sleeping rooms. (3) On
each level of the dwelling unit, including basements
Exception: In existing one- and two-family dwelling units,
approved smoke alarms powered by batteries are permitted.
Smoke Detection–Are More Smoke Alarms Desirable?
The required number of smoke alarms might not provide
reliable early warning protection for those areas separated
by a door from the areas protected by the required smoke
alarms. For this reason, it is recommended that the householder consider the use of additional smoke alarms for
those areas for increased protection. The additional areas
include the basement, bedrooms, dining room, furnace
room, utility room, and hallways not protected by the
required smoke alarms. The installation of smoke alarms in
kitchens, attics (finished or unfinished), or garages is not
normally recommended, as these locations occasionally
experience conditions that can result in improper operation.
California State Fire Marshall
Early warning fire detection is best achieved by the installation of fire detection equipment in all rooms and areas of
the household as follows: A smoke alarm installed in each
separate sleeping area (in the vicinity, but outside the bedrooms), heat or smoke detectors in the living rooms, dining
rooms, bedrooms, kitchens, hallways, attics, furnace rooms,
closets, utility and storage rooms, basements and attached
garages.
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Industry Safety Standards
Consumer Product Safety Commission
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recommends the use of at least one CO Alarm per household,
located near the sleeping area.
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Warranty and Service Information
Kidde warrants that the enclosed alarm (but not the bat-
SEVEN YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
tery) will be free from defects in material and workmanship
or design under normal use and service for a period of
seven years from the date of purchase. The obligation of
Kidde under this warranty is limited to repairing or replacing the alarm or any part which we find to be defective in
material, workmanship or design, free of charge, upon
sending the alarm with proof of date of purchase, postage
and return postage prepaid, to Warranty Service
Department, Kidde, 1016 Corporate Park Drive, Mebane,
NC 27302.
This warranty shall not apply to the alarm if it has been damaged,
modified, abused or altered after the date of purchase or if it fails to
operate due to improper maintenance or inadequate AC or DC
power. 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 contract, negligence, strict liability in tort or otherwise.
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.
Since some states do not allow limitations of the duration of an
implied warranty or do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, the above limitations or exclusions
may not apply to you. While this warranty gives you specific legal
rights, you may also have other rights which vary from state to
state.
Also, Kidde 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.
Your Kidde Combination Smoke & CO Alarm is not a substitute for
property, fire, disability, life or other insurance of any kind.
Appropriate insurance coverage is your responsibility. Consult your
insurance agent. Removal of the front cover will void the warranty.
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Warranty and Service Information
This alarm is not intended to alert hearing impaired individuals.
Service Information
During the specified warranty period Kidde 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, Attn: Warranty
Returns, 1016 Corporate Park Drive, Mebane, NC 27302,
USA. 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 toll free
Consumer Hotline at 1-800-880-6788. 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.
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. If you require further information
please contact out Consumer Hotline at 1-800-880-6788 or
write us at: Kidde, 1016 Corporate Park Drive, Mebane, NC
27302. Our internet address is www.kidde.com.
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Call our Consumer Hotline at 1-800-880-6788 or contact
us at our website at
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