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User Guide for Model KN-COSM-IBA
Combination
Smoke and
Carbon Monoxide
Alarm
• 120V AC
• 2 - AA Battery Backup
• 2-LED Display
• Peak Level Memory
• Test/Hush
®
• Voice Message System
For questions concerning your Smoke and Carbon Monoxide
Alarm, please call our Product Support Line at 1-800-880-6788.
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Date of Manufacture
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Date of Purchase:
Where Purchased:
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- Page 1 User Guide for Model KN-COSM-IBA Combination Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm • 120V AC • 2 - AA Battery Backup • 2-LED Display • Peak Level Memory • Test/Hush button ® • Voice Message System For questions concerning your Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm, please call our Product Support Line 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
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. -
Page 4: Product View
Product View FRONT RED AND GREEN LED VOICE SPEAKER ALARM SOUNDER... - Page 5 Product View BACK...
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Page 6: Features
• Powered by 120V AC (60 Hz, 45mA max) wire-in connector and two AA battery backup. • Interconnectable to other Kidde/Nighthawk brand smoke and CO alarms (see page 15 for details). • Alarm/Voice message warning system that alerts you of the... - Page 7 Features System announces “HUSH MODE CANCELLED” when unit resumes normal operation after Hush Mode has been cancelled. – Only if button is pushed System announces “CARBON MONOXIDE PREVIOUSLY DETECTED” when unit detected concentrations of 100 ppm or higher. – System announces “PUSH TEST BUTTON” when the unit is powered up, reminding user to activate the Test Button.
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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 type, in good condition and installed properly. - Page 9 Features and General Information • 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.
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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, write the "Replace by" date (10 years from initial power up) in permanent marker in the space provided on the side of the alarm. -
Page 16: Step 4: Testing The Alarm
Support Line at 1-800-880-6788. Interconnect Feature Your Combination Smoke/CO Alarm is interconnectable to other multiple station Kidde, Nighthawk and Kidde/Fyrnetics products: • When compatible smoke alarms and heat alarms are interconnected to your Smoke/CO Alarm, they will only respond to a smoke related event. -
Page 17: Hush Control 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: –Smoke alarms: 1235, 1275, 1276, 1285, i12020, i12020A,... -
Page 18: Reset Feature
Operating Instructions CAUTION: BEFORE USING THE ALARM HUSH FEATURE, IDENTIFY THE SOURCE OF THE SMOKE AND BE CERTAIN A SAFE CONDITION EXISTS. Reset Feature 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 continues, the alarm will reactivate within 200 seconds (follow the action plan on page 20). -
Page 19: Tamper Resist Feature
Operating Instructions Green LED The green LED will flash as described below under the following conditions: – Standby Condition (powered by AC and battery backup): The LED will be constantly on. – Standby Condition (powered by only battery backup): The LED will flash every 60 seconds.. –... -
Page 20: What To Do If The Alarm Sounds
Operating Instructions Posts FIGURE 5A FIGURE 5B engaged, press down on the tamper resist tab, and rotate the alarm off of the bracket (see figure 5B). NEVER IGNORE THE SOUND OF THE ALARM! Determining what type of alarm has sounded is easy with your Combination Smoke/CO Alarm. - Page 21 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...
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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
Battery Replacement Alarm Removal IF TAMPER RESIST FEATURE HAS BEEN ACTIVATED, REFER TO TAMPER RESIST FEATURE DESCRIPTION ON PAGE 17 FOR REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS. Remove the alarm from the mounting bracket by rotating the alarm in the direction of the “OFF” arrow on the cover. Battery Replacement If any form of battery failure is detected the red LED light will flash and the unit will “chirp”... - Page 24 Battery Replacement Replace batteries with one of the following approved brands: Duracell MN1500, MX1500, Energizer E91, Gold Peak 15A or Golden Power GLR6A . 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.
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Page 25: General Alarm Maintenance
General Maintenance To keep your Smoke/CO Alarm in good working order, please follow these simple steps: • Verify the unit's alarm and LED lights 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. -
Page 26: Carbon Monoxide Safety Information
General Maintenance Carbon Monoxide Safety Information General CO Information Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colorless, odorless, and tasteless poison gas that can be fatal when inhaled. CO inhibits the blood’s capacity to carry oxygen. Possible Sources CO can be produced when burning any fossil fuel: gasoline, propane, natural gas, oil and wood. -
Page 27: Co Safety Tips
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. -
Page 28: Fire Safety Information
Carbon Monoxide Safety Information 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. Fire Safety Information Escape Plan Familiarize everyone with the sound of the smoke alarm and train... -
Page 29: Industry Safety Standards
Fire Safety Information Industry Safety Standards NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) For your information, the National Fire Protection Association’s Standard 72, reads as follows: Smoke Detection. Where required by applicable laws, codes, or standards for the specified occupancy, approved single- and multiple-station smoke alarms shall be installed as follows: (1) In all sleeping rooms... -
Page 30: Consumer Product Safety Commission
Industry Safety Standards 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. 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. -
Page 31: Limited Warranty And Service Information
Limited Warranty TEN 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 ten years from the date of purchase. -
Page 32: Product Registration
The above warranty may not be altered except in writing signed by both parties hereto. 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. - Page 33 QUESTIONS OR FOR MORE INFORMATION Call our Product Support Line 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...