General Maintenance; General Co Information - Kidde 10SCO User Manual

Thi s alarm does have 'end of life Hush' which allows you to silence the trouble chirp
for two days givi
activate, press the test/reset button. While in the End of Life Hush mode, will still
detect CO and Smoke. This feature can only be used for 30 days from the time the
unit first indicates end of life. At
hushed and must be replaced immediately.
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General Maintenance

To keep your Smoke/CO Alarm in good working order, please follow these simple
steps:
Verify unit alarm, lights and battery operation by pushing the test/reset button once
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a week.
Clean your alarm monthly using compressed air or a vacuum cleaner hose and
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vacuuming or blowing air through the openings around the perimeter of the alarm.
cleaning does not restore yo
replaced.
REINSTALL IMMEDIATELY AFTER CLEANING AND THEN TEST USING THE
TEST/RESET BUTTON! IF TAMPER RESIST FEATURE HAS BEEN ACTIVATED,
REFER TO TAMPER RESIST FEATURE DESCRIPTION FOR REMOVAL
INSTRUCTIONS.
Never use detergent or other solvents to clean the unit.
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Avoid spraying air freshener, ha
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Alarm.
Do not paint the unit. Paint will seal the vents and interfere with the sensor's ability to
detect smoke and CO. Never attempt to disassemble the unit or clean inside. This
action will void your warranty. Move the Smoke/CO Alarm and place in another
location prior to performing any of the following:
Staining or stripping wood floors or furniture
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Painting
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Wall papering
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Using adhesives
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Storing the unit in a plastic bag during any of the above projects will protect the
sensors from damage. Do not place near a n
WARNING! Reinstal
continuous protection.
When household cleaning supplies or similar contaminates are used, the area mus
be well ventilated. The following substances can affect the CO sensor and may
cause f alse readings and damage to the sensor: Methane, propane, iso-butane, iso-
propanol, ethyl acetate, hydrogen sulfide, sulfide dioxides, alcohol based products,
paints, thinner, solvents, adhesives, hair
cleaning agents.

General CO Information

Carbon Monoxide (CO) is a colourless, odourless, and tasteless poison gas that can
be fatal when inhaled.
ng you extra time to replace the unit at a more convenient time. To
the end of the 30 day period the alarm cannot be
ur alarm to normal operation the alarm should be
ir spray, or other aerosols near the Smoke/CO
l the Smoke/CO Alarm as soon as possible to assure
CO inhibits the blood's capacity to carry oxygen.
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spray, after shave, perfume, and some
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