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COMBINATION SMOKE &
ARBON MONOXIDE ALARM
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With 2-LED Display and Peak Level Memory
User’s Guide
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:
Alarm Model Number (located on back of alarm):
Model
KN-COSM-B
Manual P/N 810-1191 Rev. E
Date of Manufacture (located on the back of the alarm):
Date of Purchase:
Where Purchased:
Alarm Assembly Number (located on the back of the alarm)
Table of Contents
Introduction ...........................................Page 1
Product View .......................................... Pages 2-3
Features ................................................Pages 4-8
Operating/Installation Instructions
Step 1 Installing Batteries . ...........................Page 8-9
Step 2 Installation Instructions:
A. Recommended Installation Locations . .........Pages 9-12
B. Where Not to Install . ...........................Page 12-13
C. How to Install . .................................Page 13-14
D. Tamper Resist Feature . .........................Page 15
Step 3 Testing the Alarm . ............................Page 16
Step 4 Peak Level Memory . ......................... Page 17
What to do if the Alarm Sounds
Smoke Alarm . ........................................Pages 17-18
Carbon Monoxide Alarm . ............................Pages 19-20
Battery Replacement ..................................Pages 20-21
General Alarm Maintenance .........................Pages 21-22
Carbon Monoxide Safety Information
General CO Information . ............................ Page 22-23
Possible Sources ..................................... Page 23
CO Safety Tips . ...................................... Page 24
Symptoms of CO Poisoning . .........................Page 24-25
Fire Safety Information
Escape Plan . ......................................... Page 25
Fire Prevention . ......................................Page 26
Industry Safety Standards
National Fire Protection Association . .................Page 27
California State Fire Marshall ....................... Page 27
Consumer Product Safety Commission . ............. Page 28
NRC . .................................................Page 28
Limited Warranty and Service Information ........Pages 28-31
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Kidde Combination
Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm model # KN-
COSM-B. This alarm has a five-year limited warranty.
Please take a few minutes to thoroughly read this user’s
guide, and save for future reference. Teach children
how to respond to the alarms, and that they should
never play with the unit. Your Kidde Smoke/CO Alarm
was designed to detect both smoke and carbon monoxide from any source of combustion in a residential
environment. It is not designed for use in a
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 25 will help you
determine the correct location of safety products that
will help keep your home a safer place.
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FRONT
Test/Reset
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Alarm
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BACK
Red LED Light
Battery Placement
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Features
•Permanent independent smoke and carbon
monoxide sensors.
• Smoke alarm takes precedence when both
fire and carbon monoxide are present.
• Alarm/Voice message warning system that alerts
you of the following conditions in the manner
described below, thus eliminating any confusion
over which alarm is sounding:
FIRE: The alarm/voice pattern is three long
alarm beeps followed by the verbal warning
message “FIRE! FIRE!”. This pattern is repeated
until the smoke is eliminated. The red LED light
will flash while in alarm/voice mode.
CARBON MONOXIDE:
pattern is four short alarm beeps followed by the
verbal warning message “WARNING! CARBON
MONOXIDE!”. After four minutes the alarm/voice
pattern will sound once every minute until the
unit is reset, or the CO eliminated. The red Light
Emitting Diode (LED) light will flash while in
alarm/voice mode.
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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.
TTERY: When the batteries are
The alarm/voice
Features
• 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.
• Seven (7) years after initial power up, this unit will
“chirp”every 30 seconds to indicate that it is time
to replace the alarm.
• Loud 85 decibel alarm.
•Oversized test button for easy activation.
•Test button performs the following functions:
Tests the units electronics and verifies
proper unit operation
Resets the unit during CO alarm
Peak Level Memory (See page 16).
•Mounting bracket designed for easy orientation
of unit.
•Green and red LED lights that indicate normal
operation and alarm status.
Green Light: The green Light Emitting Diode
(LED) flashes every 30 seconds to indicate the
unit is operating properly. The green light also
flashes before a CO reading is taken and when
any button is pressed.
Red Light: When a dangerous level of
smoke or carbon monoxide is detected the
red Light Emitting Diode (LED) will flash and
the corresponding alarm pattern (depending
on the source) will sound. If the unit
malfunctions, the red LED light will flash and
the unit will chirp every 30 seconds
indicating a system problem.
•Powered by three (3) AA batteries.
• Battery lockout system that prohibits installation
without using three batteries.
•Tamper Resist Feature that deters children and
others from removing the alarm.
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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 type alarms
offer a broad range of fire sensing capabilities but are
better at detecting fast flaming fires than slow smoldering fires. Photoelectric alarms sense smoldering fires
better than flaming fires. Home fires develop in
different ways and are often unpredictable. Neither
type of alarm (photoelectric or ionization) is
always best, and a given alarm may not always
provide warning of a fire.
Carbon Monoxide Alarm Features
• A battery powered alarm must have a battery of the
specified type, in good condition and installed properly.
• A.C. powered alarms (without battery backup) will not
operate if the A.C. 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.
• 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 sub-stitute
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.
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CAUTION: This alarm will only indicate the presence
of carbon monoxide gas at the sensor. Carbon
monoxide gas may be present in other areas.
Individuals with medical problems may consider using
warning devices which provide audible and visual signals
for carbon monoxide concentrations under 30 ppm.
Operating/Installation Instructions
• After the batteries are correctly installed the unit
will beep once and the red LED light will flash.
After 20-30 seconds the green LED light will flash
indicating the unit is now operational.
CAUTION: Your Smoke/CO Alarm is sealed and
the cover is NOT removable!
Step 1
Installing Batteries:
Batteries were not installed at the factory and must
be installed for the unit to operate! Install the three (3)
AA batteries in the back of the Smoke/CO Alarm.
• The mounting plate must be removed from the
back of the unit to install batteries.To remove, hold
the mounting plate and twist counterclockwise (left).
Batteries Must Be Installed in Order Shown Below:
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• The batter y polarity markings on the bottom of the
battery compartment must be adhered to.
• Batteries must be installed in the sequence shown. If
batteries seem difficult to install, they’re not being
installed in the proper sequence.
• Smoke/CO Alarm will not engage to bracket unless
all three batteries are installed. Removal of any or all
batteries will render the Smoke/CO Alarm inoperative!
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Installation Instructions:
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 Safety recommends the installation of a
Smoke/CO Alarm in the following locations. For
maximum protection we suggest an alarm be installed
on each level of a multilevel home, including every
bedroom, hallways, finished attics and basements. Put
alarms at both ends of bedroom, hallway or large room
if hallway or room is more than 30ft. (9.1m) long. If you
have only one alarm, ensure it is placed in the hallway
outside of the main sleeping area, or in the main bedroom. Verify the alarm can be heard in all sleeping
areas.
Locate an alarm in every room where someone sleeps
with the door closed.The closed door may prevent the
alarm from waking the sleeper.Smoke, heat and combustion products rise to the ceiling and spread
horizontally. Mounting the alarm on the ceiling in the
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
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ceiling, locate it at a minimum of 4” (10cm) from
the side wall (see Diagram A). If installing the alarm on
the wall, use an inside wall with the top edge of the
alarm at a minimum of 4” (10cm) and a maximum of
12” (30.5cm) below the ceiling (see Diagram A).
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 3ft (0.9m) of the highest point
(measured horizontally). NFPA 72 states “Smoke alarms
in rooms with ceiling slopes greater than 1 foot
to 8 feet (.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 Diagram B)
DIAGRAM A
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Best anywhere
in this area
DIAGRAM B
Mobile Homes:
Mobile homes built within the last five to seven years
are designed to be energy efficient. Install Smoke/CO
alarms as recommended above. (Refer to Recommended
Installation Instructions and Diagram A) In mobile
homes that are not well insulated, extreme heat or cold
can be transferred from the outside to the inside
through poorly insulated walls and roof. This may cause
a thermal barrier, which can prevent smoke from reaching an alarm mounted on the ceiling. In such mobile
homes install your Smoke/CO Alarm on an inside wall
with the top edge of the alarm at a minimum of 4 inches (10cm) and a maximum of 12 inches (30.5cm) below
the ceiling. (See Diagram A) If you are not sure about
the insulation in your mobile home, or if you notice that
the outer walls and ceiling are either hot or cold, install
your alarm on an inside wall ONLY!
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ACCORDANCE WITH THE NATIONAL FIRE
PROTECTION ASSOCIATION’S STANDARD 72
(National Fire Protection Association,
Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269).
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
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Do not install in garages, kitchens, furnace rooms
or bathrooms! INSTALL AT LEAST 15 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 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 it 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. Keep out of damp and humid areas.
and Health Administration (OSHA)
commercial or industrial standards.
e Not to Install:
Operating/Installation Instructions
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 40 degrees Fahrenheit
(4.4 Celsius) or hotter than 100 degrees Fahrenheit
(37.8 Celsius). Do not install in areas where the relative
humidity (RH) is above 85%. Place away from doors and
windows that open to the outside.
C. How to Install:
Remove mounting plate from the back of the unit by holding the rim of the mounting plate and twisting counterclockwise (left).Hold the mounting plate against the selected installation location (wall or ceiling) and mark the center of the holes with a pencil. To ensure aesthetic alignment of the alarm with the hallway, or wall, the “A”line on
the mounting plate must be parallel with the hallway when
ceiling mounting, or horizontal when wall mounting.
When wall mounting,
When mounting
in a hallway, the
“A” line should
be parallel with
the hallway.
FIGURE 1
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
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 window.
A A
Remove
the “A” line should
be horizontal.
Alignment Marks
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Drill a hole through the pencil marks and use the enclosed
screws and anchors to secure (use 3/16”drill bit for anchor
holes).Align the Smoke/CO Alarm with the mounting plate
and rotate clockwise (right) until the unit is aligned. Screw
and anchor accessories are supplied.
D.Tamper Resist Feature:
To make your smoke alarm somewhat tamper resistant,
a tamper resist feature has been provided. Activate the
tamper resist feature by breaking off the four posts in
the square holes in the trim ring (see Figure A). When
the posts are broken off, the tamper resist tab on the
base is allowed to engage the mounting bracket. Rotate
the alarm onto the mounting bracket until you hear the
tamper resist tab snap into place, locking the alarm on
the mounting bracket. Using the tamper resist feature
will deter children and others from removing the alarm
from bracket. NOTE: To remove the alarm when the
tamper resist tab is engaged, press down on the tamper
resist tab, and rotate the alarm off of the bracket (see
Figure B).
FIGURE A
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FIGURE B
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Step 3
Testing the Alarm
The test button has three purposes. It tests the unit’s
electronics, resets the alarm and activates the peak level
memory (See page 16).
CAUTION: Due to the loudness (85 decibels) of the
alarm, always stand an arms length away from the
unit when testing.
• To test: Press the test/reset button for five
seconds and a series of beeps will sound, followed
by the message “Fire! Fire!”, then another two series
of beeps and the message “Warning! Carbon
Monoxide”, followed by 4 additional short
beeps.
• Reset: If the the Smoke/CO Alarm is sounding a CO
alarm, pressing the test/reset button will silence the
alarm. If the CO condition that caused the alert con
tinues, the alarm will reactivate. Reactivation times
depend on the amount of CO present. See page 19.
• Peak Level Memory: If 8 chirps are made when
pushing the test/reset button, the unit has detected
a CO level of 100 PPM or greater.
The unit needs to be tested weekly! If at anytime it
does not perform as described, verify the three batteries
are installed correctly and that they don’t need replacing.
Clean dust and other buildup off the unit. If it still doesn’t
operate properly call the Consumer Hotline at 1-800-880-
6788.
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Step 4
Peak Level Memory
If the CO sensor has detected a CO level of 100 PPM or
higher since last reset, it will be recorded by the Peak
Level Memory function.To access the Peak Level
Memory press the test/reset button. If a reading of 100
PPM or higher has been recorded the unit will chirp 8
times. If you’ve been away from home this feature
allows you to check if there was a CO reading of 100,or
higher, during your absence. Pushing the test/reset
button resets the memory. It’s also reset when batteries
are removed.
What To Do If The Alarm Sounds
NEVER IGNORE THE SOUND OF THE ALARM!
Determining what type of alarm has sounded is easy
with your Kidde Combination Smoke/CO Alarm. The
voice message warning system will inform you of the
type of situation occurring. Refer to the Features section on page 4 for a detailed description of each alarm
pattern.
When the smoke 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.
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.
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What To Do If The Alarm Sounds
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 24). Every second
counts, don’t stop to get dressed or pick up
valuables.
• Before opening inside doors look for smoke
seeping in around the edges, and feel with the
back of your hand. If the door is hot use your
second exit. If you feel it’s safe,open the door very
slowly and be prepared to close immediately if
smoke and heat rush in.
• If the escape route requires you to go through
smoke, crawl low under the smoke where the
air is clearer.
•Go to your predetermined meeting place. When
two people have arrived one should leave to call
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
stated in the NFPA Standard 72. For instance:
a) smoking in bed
b) leaving children unsupervised
c) cleaning with flammable liquids,
such as gasoline
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What To Do If The Alarm Sounds
When the carbon monoxide alarm sounds:
WARNING: Actuation of your CO
Alarm indicates the presence of Carbon
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If alarm signal sounds:
1) Operate the test/reset button;
2) Call your emergency
services
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 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 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 during this inspection have
the equipment serviced immediately. Note any combustion equipment not inspected by the technician
and consult the manufacturer’s instructions, or contact the manufacturer’s directly, for more information about CO safety and this equipment. Make sure
that motor vehicles are not, and have not been, operating in an attached garage or adjacent to the residence.
Monoxide (CO) which can KILL YOU.
PHONE NUMBER
(fire dept. or 911);
PHONE NUMBER
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What To Do If The Alarm Sounds
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 Safety will not pay for, or reimburse, the
owner or user of this product, for any repair or dispatch
calls related to the alarm sounding.
Battery Replacement
If any form of battery failure is detected the red LED
light will flash and the unit will “chirp” one time, followed by the warning message “LOW BATTERY.” This
cycle will occur once every minute for the first hour.
After the first hour,the red LED light will continue
flashing accompanied by the chirp only sound every
60 seconds. The voice message “LOW BATTERY”will
sound once every fifteen minutes during the chirp only
cycle, and will continue for at least seven days.
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Battery Replacement
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.
Refer to Step 1 on page 8 for information on
installing the batteries.
Replace batteries with one of the following approved
brands: Duracell MN1500, MX1500 or Energizer E91.
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 batteries twice a year, at the same time you change
your clocks for daylight saving time.
General Maintenance
To keep your Smoke/CO Alarm in good working order,
please follow these simple steps:
•Verify unit alarm, lights and battery operation by
pushing the test/reset button once a week.
• Remove the unit from mounting bracket and
vacuum the alarm cover and vents with a soft
brush attachment once a month to remove dust
and dirt. REINSTALL IMMEDIATELY AFTER CLEAN
ING AND THEN TEST USING THE TEST/RESET
BUTTON! IF TAMPER RESIST FEATURE HAS BEEN
ACTIVATED, REFER TO TAMPER RESIST FEATURE
DESCRIPTION ON PAGE 14 FOR REMOVAL
INSTRUCTIONS.
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General Maintenance
•Never use detergents or other solvents to clean
the unit.
•Avoid spraying air fresheners, 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, iso-butane, 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 Information
General CO Information
Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colorless, odorless, and
tasteless poison gas that can be fatal when inhaled.
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Carbon Monoxide Safety Information
CO inhibits the blood’s capacity to carry oxygen.
Possible Sour
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 f lues,
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
appliances caused by outdoor ambient conditions such
as: Wind direction and/or velocity,including high gusts
of wind, heavy air in the vent pipes (cold/humid air with
extended periods between cycles), negative pressure differential resulting from the use of exhaust fans, simultaneous operation of several fuel-burning appliances competing for limited internal air, vent pipe connections
vibrating loose from clothes dryers, 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.
Ver ify 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.
Carbon Monoxide Safety Information
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 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.
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:
ing, fatigue (often described as “Flu-like”
symptoms).
2. Medium Exposure: Severe throbbing headache,
drowsiness, confusion, fast heart rate.
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Slight headache, nausea, vomit
Fire Safety Information
Escape Plan
Prepare and practice a home escape plan twice a year.
Know two ways out of every room (door & window) and
identify a meeting place outside the home where everyone will gather once they have exited the residence.
When two people have reached the meeting place, one
should leave to call 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!
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Fire Safety Information (cont.)
BEDROOM
FAMI LY ROOM
WORKSHOPBASEMENT
KITCHEN
HALL
MASTER
BEDROOM
GARAGE
FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
SMOKE ALARMS
CARBON MONOXIDE
ALARMS
SMOKE/CO ALARM
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.
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FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
SMOKE ALARMS
CARBON MONOXIDE
ALARMS
SMOKE/CO ALARM
Industry Safety Standards
NFPA (National Fire Protection Association)
For your information, the National Fire Protection
Association’s Standard 72, reads as follows:
Smoke alarms shall be installed outside of each separate
sleeping area in the immediate vicinity of the bedrooms
and on each additional story of the family living unit
including basements and excluding crawl spaces and
unfinished attics. In new construction, a smoke alarm
shall be installed in each sleeping room.
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.
Califor
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.
nia State Fire Marshall
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Industry Safety Standards (cont.)
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.
NRC
Ionization type smoke alarms use a very small amount
of a radioactive element in the sensing chamber to
enable detection of visible and invisible combustion
products.The radioactive element is safely contained in
the chamber and requires no adjustments or
maintenance. This smoke alarm meets or exceeds all
government standards. It is manufactured and distributed under license from the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory
Commission.
Warranty and Service Information
Limited Warranty
FIVE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
KIDDE Safety warrants that the enclosed alarm (but
not the battery) will be free from defects in material
and workmanship or design under normal use and
service for a period of five years from the date of purchase. The obligation of KIDDE Safety 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, 1394 South Third Street, Mebane,
NC 27302.
Warranty and Service Information
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 Safety 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.
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Warranty and Service Information
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.
This alarm is not intended to alert hearing
impaired individuals.
Service Information
During the specified warranty period Kidde Safety will
repair or replace, at its discretion any defective Kidde
Combination Smoke & CO Alarms that are returned in a
postage paid package to the following address: Kidde
Safety Attn: Warranty Returns, 1394 S.Third Street,
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 1800-880-6788. 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.
Warranty and Service Information
This manual and the products described herein are
copyrighted, with all rights reserved. Under these copyright laws, no part of this manual may be copied for use
without the written consent of Kidde Safety. If you
require further information please contact out
Consumer Hotline at 1-800-880-6788 or write us at:
Kidde Safety, 1394 South Third Street, Mebane, NC
27302. Our internet address is www.kiddeUS.com.
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1394 South Third Street, Mebane, NC 27302
Consumer Hotline: 1-800-880-6788
www.KiddeUS.com
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