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User's Guide for Models KN-COSM-I and KN-COSM-IB
Combination
Smoke and
Carbon Monoxide
Alarm
• 120V AC
• 9V Battery Backup
(model KN-COSM-IB)
• 2-LED Display
• Peak Level Memory
• Hush
®
• Voice Message System
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 the alarm):
Date of Manufacture
(located on back of the alarm):
Date of Purchase:
Where Purchased:
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Manual P/N 810-1512 Rev. N
2508-7201-07
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- Page 1 User’s Guide for Models KN-COSM-I and KN-COSM-IB Combination Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm • 120V AC • 9V Battery Backup (model KN-COSM-IB) • 2-LED Display • Peak Level Memory • Hush ® • Voice Message System For questions concerning your Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm, please call our Consumer Hotline at 1-800-880-6788.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Introduction ......Page 1 Product View ......Pages 2-3 Features . -
Page 3: Introduction
Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Kidde Combination Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm model # KN-COSM-I or # KN-COSM-IB. This alarm is suitable as a Single Station and/or Multiple Station (24 devices) alarm. This alarm has a seven-year limited warranty. -
Page 4: Product View
Product View FRONT... - Page 5 Product View BACK...
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Page 6: Features
• Model KN-COSM-IB is equipped with Battery Pull Tab that allows for easy battery connection. Simply pull tab out, and battery is connected! • Interconnectable to other Kidde/Nighthawk brand smoke and CO alarms (see page 16 for details). • Alarm/Voice message warning system that alerts you of the... - Page 7 Features • Voice Message System that alerts user to the following conditions: – System announces “HUSH MODE ACTIVATED” when the unit is first put into HUSH Mode. – System announces “HUSH MODE CANCELLED” when unit resumes normal operation after Hush Mode has been cancelled.
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Page 8: Smoke Alarm
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... - Page 9 Features and General Information • 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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Page 10: Installation Instructions
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. - Page 11 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”.
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Page 12: Where Not To Install
Installation Instructions 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). 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 and Health Administration (OSHA) commercial or industrial standards. -
Page 13: Step 2: Wiring Instructions
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. - Page 14 Installation Instructions • 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, CO, Smoke/ CO Combination, heat, etc.).
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Page 15: Step 3: Mounting Instructions
Installation Instructions 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. -
Page 16: Step 4: Testing The Alarm
Installation Instructions 7. Turn 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. -
Page 17: Operating Instructions Interconnect Feature
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. • This alarm is interconnect compatible with the following alarms and accessories: –... -
Page 18: Hush Control Feature
Operating Instructions 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 mode, it will verbally announce “HUSH MODE CANCELLED”, and sound the alarm if smoke is still present. -
Page 19: Led Indicator Operation
Operating Instructions LED Indicator Operation Red LED Red LED will flash in conjunction with the alarm beep. Therefore, the red LED will flash during a smoke 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 following conditions:... -
Page 20: What To Do If The Alarm Sounds
Operating Instructions Posts FIGURE 5A FIGURE 5B NEVER IGNORE THE SOUND OF THE ALARM! Determining what type of alarm has sounded is easy with your Nighthawk Combination Smoke/CO Alarm. The voice message warning system will inform you of the type of situation occurring. Refer to the Features section on pages 4-7 for a detailed description of each alarm pattern. -
Page 21: Smoke Alarm
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. •... -
Page 22: Carbon Monoxide Alarm
What To Do If The Alarm Sounds When the carbon monoxide alarm sounds: WARNING Actuation of your CO Alarm indicates the presence of Carbon Monoxide (CO) which can kill you. If alarm signal sounds: 1) Operate the test/reset button 2) Call your emergency PHONE NUMBER services (Fire Dept. -
Page 23: Alarm Removal/Battery Replacement
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. - Page 24 Alarm Removal and Battery Replacement CAUTION: YOUR SMOKE/CO ALARM IS SEALED AND THE COVER IS NOT REMOVABLE! To replace the battery you must first remove the alarm from the mounting bracket by following the ALARM REMOVAL instructions at the beginning of this section. After the alarm has been removed, you can open the battery door and replace the battery.
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Page 25: General Alarm Maintenance
General Maintenance 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 yo change your clocks for daylight saving time. -
Page 26: Carbon Monoxide Safety Information General Co Information
General Maintenance 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. -
Page 27: Co Safety Tips
Carbon Monoxide Safety Information 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... -
Page 28: Fire Safety Information Escape Plan
Carbon Monoxide Safety Information 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. -
Page 29: Fire Prevention
Fire Safety Information 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. -
Page 30: California State Fire Marshall
Industry Safety Standards 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. -
Page 31: Limited Warranty And Service Information
Limited Warranty SEVEN YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY KIDDE 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 seven years from the date of purchase. -
Page 32: Product Registration
This alarm is not intended to alert hearing impaired individuals. During the specified warranty period Kidde Products will repair or replace, at its discretion any defective Nighthawk Combination Smoke & CO Alarms that are returned in a postage paid package to the following address: Kidde Products Attn: Warranty Returns, 1016 Corporate Park Dr., Mebane, NC 27302, USA. - Page 33 QUESTIONS OR FOR MORE INFORMATION Call our Consumer Hotline at 1-800-880-6788 or contact us at our website at www.kidde.com Kidde 1016 Corporate Park Drive, Mebane, NC 27302 Custom Assembled in China with U.S. and Foreign Components...