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Battery Operated
Carbon Monoxide
User's Guide
Battery operated CO alarm
without Digital display
ASSEMBLY: 900-0259
For questions concerning your Carbon Monoxide Alarm,
please call Kidde Safety Europe on 01753 685148
Please have the following information ready when calling:
CO Alarm Model Number:
CO Alarm Assembly Number:
Date of Manufacture:
Date of Purchase:
Where Purchased:
THIS OWNER'S MANUAL SHOULD BE READ, IN FULL AND RETAINED FOR
THE LIFE OF THE PRODUCT. IT SHOULD ALSO BE PASSED ON TO ANY
SUBSEQUENT OWNER.
KM 98848
EN50291:2001
Alarm
Battery operated CO alarm
with Digital Display and
Peak Level memory
ASSEMBLY: 900-0260
820-1732 REV A 04/09
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- Page 1 Peak Level memory ASSEMBLY: 900-0259 ASSEMBLY: 900-0260 For questions concerning your Carbon Monoxide Alarm, please call Kidde Safety Europe on 01753 685148 Please have the following information ready when calling: CO Alarm Model Number: CO Alarm Assembly Number: Date of Manufacture:...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
IMPORTANT: IF ANY FAULT SIGNALS OCCUR, CONTACT THE MANUFACTURER OR SUPPLIER AND DO NOT CONTINUE USING THE ALARM. Thank you for the purchase of your new Kidde carbon monoxide alarm. If you have any questions about the operation or setup of your CO... -
Page 3: Carbon Monoxide Overview
(gas) or Hetas (solid fuel) engineer should inspect and clean your heat- ing system, vents, chimney, and ues. Your new Kidde CO alarm has a ve year warranty. Please take a few minutes to thoroughly read the user’s guide and familiarize yourself and your family with its operation. -
Page 4: Kidde Product View
Kidde Product View 900-0260 digital display model Model No. 900-0260 KM 98848 EN 50291:2001 Peak Level Test/ Reset Backlight Operate PPM of Carbon Monoxide Displayed Alarm Lb = Low Battery Err = Error Condition CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM... - Page 5 Kidde Product View 900-0259 non-digital model 900-0259...
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Page 6: Quick Set-Up
Observe the battery polarity markings at the bot- tom of the battery well. After approximately 30 seconds, your CO alarm will begin monitoring for CO. Your Kidde CO Alarm is now operational. IMPORTANT A small screwdriver or similar tool may be required when open- ing the battery compartment cover. -
Page 7: Installation Instructions
Installation Instructions Installation Location When choosing your installation locations, make sure you can hear the alarm from all sleeping areas. If you install only one carbon monoxide alarm in your home, install the alarm near bedrooms, not in the celler or boiler room. - Page 8 Where To Install Your Kidde CO Alarm The following suggestions are intended to help you with the placement and installation of your Kidde CO Alarm. • Place out of the reach of children. Under no circumstance should chil- dren be allowed to handle or install the CO alarm.
- Page 9 ii) negative pressure di erential resulting from the use of exhaust fans. iii) Simultaneous operation of several fuel burning appliances compet- ing for limited internal air. iv) Vent pipe connections vibrating loose from clothes dryers, boilers or water heaters. v) Obstructions in or unconventional vent pipe designs which can amplify the above situations.
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Page 10: Features And Operation
Features and Operation of Digital Display Model Your new Kidde Battery Powered CO Alarm utilizes sophisticated electronic components to protect you and your family from the dangers of CO. Unique features include a digital display capable of displaying CO concentrations in (PPM) Parts Per Million and the highest levels of CO detected. -
Page 11: Peak Level Display
Features and Operation of Digital Display Model If the test/reset button is pressed, the alarm will sound. The display will show a number during the time that the alarm is sounding. This number is a normal part of the test function, and does not indicate a CO reading. -
Page 12: Low Battery
30 seconds to indicate that it is time to replace the alarm. The unit will not detect CO in this condition. Please replace immediately. Note: Your Kidde CO Alarm will NOT monitor CO levels while an error warning is being displayed. Unit Malfunction In the rare event that your alarm malfunctions, it will alert you with a short “chirp”... -
Page 13: Test/Reset Button
Ignore these numbers ! Due to the loudness of the alarm we suggest you place your ngers over the sounder opening when testing your Kidde CO Al arm. Reset If the alarm is sounding, pressing the test/reset button will terminate the alarm. -
Page 14: Lights
LED ash, indicates the batteries are low. Follow the battery installation/replacement instructions. A chirp every 30 seconds, with a red ash and no green LED ash indicates a unit error. If the unit does not respond, call Kidde on 01753 685148. -
Page 15: Battery Installation
Since batteries are not installed in the unit at the factory, you will need to install them. Your Kidde unit will continue to remind you to change the batteries for up to seven days after low batteries are detected. WARNING: Your Kidde CO alarm will not be operational and will not moni- tor for CO levels without the installation of three charged AA batteries. - Page 16 Battery Installation/Replacement 3. Reinstall the new batteries. Be careful to seat the red battery warning ags in the recess of the battery well. Also, note the polarity illustration in the bottom of the battery compartment. If applicable, the unit will chirp and display for approximately one minute and return to normal operation.
- Page 17 Part Four – What to do When the Alarm Sounds WARNING: Actuation of your CO Alarm indicates the presence of Carbon Monoxide (CO) which can KILL YOU. When the CO alarm senses a dangerous level of CO, the unit will emit a loud alarm pattern.
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Page 18: What To Do If The Alarm Sounds
Severe cases may require treatment in a hyperbaric chamber. Remember, young children and household pets may be the rst e ected. If you have additional questions please call Kidde on 01753 685148... - Page 19 Because carbon monoxide is a cumulative poison, long-term expo- sures to low levels may cause symptoms, as well as short-term exposures to high levels. This Kidde unit has a time-weighted alarm - the higher the level of carbon monoxide present, the sooner the alarm will be triggered.
- Page 20 Caring for your Kidde Battery Powered CO Alarm To keep your CO alarm in good working order, please follow these simple steps: • Verify unit alarm, lights and battery operation by pushing the test button once a week. • Vacuum the CO alarm cover with a soft brush attachment once a month to remove accumulated dust.
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Page 21: Troubleshooting Guide
Troubleshooting Guide Symptom Problem Action 1 chirp every 30 sec- See Battery onds with a red LED Batteries are low Installation/Replacement ash, digital units and need replacing. section. display 1 chirp every 30 sec- Sensor or unit onds with a red LED Replace unit, malfunction. -
Page 22: Product Specifications
Product Speci cations : Three AA batteries (supplied) POWER : Electrochemical carbon monoxide sensor SENSOR : Depending on the ambient condition (temperature, ACCURACY humidity) and the condition of the sensor, the alarm readings may vary. The digital reading toler- ances are: Ambient: 27°C +/-12°C(80°F +/-10°F), atmospheric pressure +/-10%, 40%+/-3% relative humidity. -
Page 23: Warranty
For Warranty Service: In many cases the quickest way to exchange your CO alarm is to return it to the original place of purchase. If you have questions, call the KIDDE cus- tomer service department at on 01753 685148... - Page 24 Please send products and all other correspondence to: Kidde Safety Europe Ltd Mathisen Way, Poyle Road, Colnbrook, Berkshire SL3 0HB contact us at our website at www.kiddesafetyeurope.co.uk...