Maintenance - Kidde KN-COB-IC Manual

Maintenance

CAUTION: This unit is sealed. The cover is not removable.
To keep your alarm in good working order, you must fol-
low these simple steps:
• Test the alarm once a week by pressing the Test/Reset
button.
• Vacuum the alarm cover once a month to remove
accumulated dust.
• Never use detergents or solvents to clean the alarm.
Chemicals can permanently damage or temporarily
contaminate the sensor.
• Avoid spraying air fresheners, hair spray, paint or other
aerosols near the alarm.
• Do not paint the unit. Paint will seal the vents and
interfere with proper sensor operation.
Move the CO Alarm to a remote location, to prevent possi-
ble damage or contamination of the sensor, prior to per-
forming any of the following:
• Staining or stripping wood floors or furniture
• Painting or wall-papering
• Using aerosols or adhesives
WARNING: Reinstall the CO Alarm as soon as possible to
assure continuous protection.
The following is a list of substances that at high levels can
damage the sensor or cause temporary readings that are
not carbon monoxide readings:
Ethylene, ethanol, alcohol, iso-propanol, benzene, toluene,
ethyl acetate, hydrogen, hydrogen sulfide, sulfur dioxides.
Also most aerosol sprays, alcohol based products, paints,
thinners, solvents, adhesives, hair sprays, after shaves,
perfumes, auto exhaust (cold start) and some cleaning
agents.
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