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Kidde K5CO User And Installer Manual

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User and Installer Guide
Battery Carbon Monoxide Alarms
Model: K5CO
Alarm
Operate
Fault
Move to
Fresh Air
Carbon M onox ide Al arm
MODEL: K5DCO
BS EN 50291-1:2018
LICENSE NO. KM 738897
Quick Start Instructions
included at the back of
this User Guide
Alarm
Operate
Fault
Move to Fresh Air
Carbon Monoxide Alarm
PPM of CO displayed
Lb= Low Battery
End= End of Unit Life
MODEL: K5DCO
Model: K5DCO
P/N: K5CO-7201-01
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  • Page 1 Move to Quick Start Instructions Fresh Air included at the back of Carbon M onox ide Al arm this User Guide MODEL: K5DCO Model: K5CO Alarm Operate Fault Move to Fresh Air Carbon Monoxide Alarm PPM of CO displayed Lb= Low Battery...
  • Page 2 Thank You for Purchasing this Kidde Alarm Powered by two AA batteries, these models include a digital display (model K5DCO only), and a Reset function to temporarily silence nuisance alarms. Teach children how to respond to the alarm and that they should never play with the unit. This alarm is designed to detect carbon monoxide from any source of combustion in a residential environment.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents 1. Carbon Monoxide Alarm: What To Do When the Alarm Sounds..................4 Other Alarm Visual and Audible Indicators............................ 5 3. Troubleshooting Guide....................................6 4. Introduction, Product Features and Specifications........................7 Limitations of CO Alarms..................................9 Recommended Locations for Alarms..............................10 7.

  • Page 4: Carbon Monoxide Alarm: What To Do When The Alarm Sounds

    1. Carbon Monoxide Alarm: What To Do When the Alarm Sounds The carbon monoxide (CO) alarm pattern is four quick beeps repeating every 5 seconds. The red LED blinks in sync with the beep pattern. The digital display on model K5DCO will show the PPM level of CO detected. WARNING: CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM ACTIVATION INDICATES THE PRESENCE OF CARBON MONOXI O AT HIGH CONCENTRATIONS WHICH CAN KILL YOU.

  • Page 5: Other Alarm Visual And Audible Indicators

    Model K5DCO digital display will show 3 dashes and then “888”. CO Alarm Memory (unit Red LED blinks every 60 sec. None. Model K5CO: Push button to has experienced a CO clear Alarm Memory. alarm event or 100 ppm Model K5DCO: Push Test/...

  • Page 6: Troubleshooting Guide

    3. Troubleshooting Guide 3. Troubleshooting Guide Trouble Condition Visual Indications Audible Indications Action: Low Battery Amber LED blinks every Chirp every 60 sec. * Push test button once to silence for 24 hrs. Note: 30 days after Low Battery begins, the 60 sec.

  • Page 7: Introduction, Product Features And Specifications

    4. Introduction, Product Features and Specifications Introduction This alarm detects carbon monoxide using an electrochemical cell. Many times throughout this User Guide, we will refer to Carbon Monoxide as “CO.” Ten (10) years after the unit was installed, this unit will automatically alert you that it is time to replace the unit. This is called “End of Unit Life”...
  • Page 8 A larm LED Pow er LED Fault LED Alarm Operate Fault Move to Fresh Air Test / Reset Button Carbon Monoxide Alarm Model: K5CO Amber, Red, Gr e Fault LED A larm LED Pow er LED Test / Reset Button Alarm Operate...

  • Page 9: Limitations Of Co Alarms

    5. Limitations of CO Alarms WARNING: PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND THOROUGHLY This alarm is not intended to alert hearing impaired individuals. LIMITATIONS OF CO ALARMS IMPORTANT: This alarm is designed to detect carbon monoxide gas from ANY source of combustion. It is NOT designed to detect any other gas.

  • Page 10: Recommended Locations For Alarms

    6. Recommended Locations for CO Alarms Note: CO alarms should be installed following the guidance of relevant local standards, such as EN 50292. Whether the alarm is wall-mounted or ceiling mounted, place the alarm a horizontal distance of between 1 metre and 3 metres from a fuel burning appliance. When mounting the alarm on the wall, use an inside wall with the top edge of the alarm at a minimum of 150 mm below the ceiling.

  • Page 11: Locations To Avoid

    7. Locations to Avoid In the garage. Products of combustion are present when you start your motor vehicle. Do not install alarms adjacent to, or directly above, heaters or air-conditioning vents. In very humid areas (above 90% RH, non-condensing), such as bathrooms and shower rooms. Do not install directly above a sink, or near dishwashers or washing machines.

  • Page 12: Installation

    8. Installation / Activation CAUTION: THIS UNIT IS SEALED. THE COVER IS NOT REMOVABLE! NOTE: YOUR CO ALARM MUST BE INSTALLED BY A COMPETENT PERSON, AND IS TO BE INSTALLED ACCORDING TO THESE INSTRUCTIONS. After selecting the proper alarm location as described in the “Recommended Locations for CO Alarms” section, you may choose either a wall mounting or free-standing installation.

  • Page 13: Operation And Testing

    9. Operation and Testing Operation The alarm is operating once it is activated and testing is complete (see “TESTING” below). When CO is detected, the unit sounds a loud alarm. See Section 1 for alarm signal descriptions. In high levels of CO, the unit will go into alarm in a shorter period of time than at low levels of CO.

  • Page 14: Recognizing Nuisance Alarms

    10. Recognizing Nuisance Alarms Carbon Monoxide (CO) Nuisance RESET: Pushing the test / reset button during CO alarm allows the unit to reset calculations and double check for the presence of CO. If the unit re-alarms , it is sensing high levels of CO which can quickly become a dangerous situation.

  • Page 15: Battery

    11. Battery This alarm is powered by two AA batteries. Under normal operating conditions, the batteries will last a mini- mum of one year. NOTE: Constant exposures to extreme temperatures and humidities may a ect battery life. WARNING: DO NOT ATTEMPT TO OPEN THE ALARM FOR ANY REASON! DO NOT TRY TO REPAIR THE ALARM YOURSELF.

  • Page 16: General Carbon Monoxide (Co) Information

    12. General Carbon Monoxide (CO) Information What is Carbon Monoxide? Carbon monoxide (CO) is a highly poisonous gas with no taste, colour or smell. Potential Sources of CO This CO alarm is not a substitute for proper installation, use and maintenance of fuel burning appliances including appropriate ventilation and exhaust systems.
  • Page 17 NOTE: Young children, elderly and pets are more susceptible to the dangers of CO. NOTE: Your Kidde alarm is designed to detect CO gas. It is not designed to detect other gas such as natural gas. NOTE: This product is intended for use in ordinary family homes. It is not designed to measure compliance with occupational safety and the HSE.

  • Page 18: Cleaning Your Alarm

    13. Cleaning Your Alarm Your Alarm Should be Cleaned at Least Once a Year You can clean the interior of your alarm by using compressed air or a vacuum cleaner hose and blowing or vacuuming through the openings around the perimeter of the alarm. The outside of the alarm can be wiped with a damp cloth.

  • Page 19: Service And Warranty

    The obligation of KIDDE SAFETY EUROPE LTD 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...

  • Page 20: Quick Start Instructions

    Quick Start Instructions Quick Start Instructions Alarm Operate Alarm Fault Operate Fault Move to Move to Fresh Air Fresh Air Carbon Monoxide Alarm Carbon Monoxide Alarm Model: K5CO Model: K5CO MODEL: K5CO MODEL: K5CO...
  • Page 21 Model: K5CO, K5DCO Model: K5CO, K5DCO (Model K5CO shown) (Model K5CO shown) Alarm Alarm Operate Operate Fault Fault Move to Move to Fresh Air Fresh Air Carbon Monoxide Alarm Carbon Monoxide Alarm MODEL: K5CO MODEL: K5CO BEEP BEEP - BEEP - BEEP - BEEP...
  • Page 22 Kidde Helpline (UK) 0800 917 0722 / (Ireland) 1800 818 601 Emergency Numbers: Gas Emergency Services 0800 111 999 HETAS (Solid Fuel Emergency) 0845 634 5626 Oftec (oil) 0845 658 5080 2021 Carrier. All rights reserved. Manufactured By: Walter Kidde Portable Equipment Inc.

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