Recognizing Nuisance Alarms; Battery - Kidde K10LLCO Quick Start Instructions

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. Move to fresh air and call 0800 111 999.
WARNING: IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO DETERMINE THE SOURCE OF A CO ALARM USING SIGHT OR
SMELL. ALWAYS CONSIDER A CO ALARM EVENT AS DANGEROUS.

11. Battery

This alarm is powered by a sealed lithium battery system. No battery installation or replacement is necessary
for the life of the alarm.
WARNING: NO SERVICEABLE PARTS INCLUDED. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO OPEN THE ALARM
FOR ANY REASON! DO NOT TRY TO REPAIR THE ALARM YOURSELF.
Low Battery
This alarm is equipped with a low battery monitor circuit. If the battery capacity is nearing the point where
it can no longer provide adequate power for all alarm functions, the low battery condition will occur. See
Troubleshooting Guide. The unit must be replaced within 30 days of the rst occurrence of the "Low Battery
Warning" to provide continuous alarm detection.
WARNING! A depleted battery will render this alarm inoperative.
Chirping:
When End of Unit Life or Low Battery chirping begins, you can temporarily silence these chirps by pressing
the button. See Troubleshooting Guide.
WARNING: REPLACE UNIT AS SOON AS POSSIBLE WHEN IN END OF UNIT LIFE OR LOW
BATTERY MODE. THE UNIT WILL NOT DETECT CO AFTER END OF UNIT LIFE.
WARNING!: IT IS FORBIDDEN TO DISPOSE OF A BATTERY IN A FIRE OR A HOT OVEN, OR
MECHANICALLY CRUSH OR CUT THE BATTERY. THIS CAN RESULT IN AN EXPLOSION.
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