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Kidde KN-COP-DP-10YHCA (900-0284CA) User Manual

Carbon monoxide alarm
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Carbon Monoxide Alarm

User Guide

Model: KN-COP-DP-10YHCA (900-0284CA)
AC Plug-in Operated with Sealed Lithium Battery Backup
ATTENTION: Please take a few minutes to thoroughly read this
user guide which should be saved for future reference and passed
on to any subsequent owner.
P/N 2548-7202-00 EN
with LED Nightlight
SINGLE STATION CARBON
MONOXIDE ALARM

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  • Page 1: User Guide

    SINGLE STATION CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM Carbon Monoxide Alarm User Guide Model: KN-COP-DP-10YHCA (900-0284CA) AC Plug-in Operated with Sealed Lithium Battery Backup with LED Nightlight ATTENTION: Please take a few minutes to thoroughly read this user guide which should be saved for future reference and passed on to any subsequent owner.

  • Page 2: What To Do When The Alarm Sounds

    What to do When the Alarm Sounds! Carbon Monoxide Alarm Procedure WARNING: Activation of the CO Alarm indicates the presence of Carbon Monoxide (CO) which can kill you. If alarm sounds 4 quick beeps, 5 seconds off: 1) Immediately move to fresh air - outdoors or by an open door/ window.

  • Page 3: Important Warning Statements

    Note: Many times throughout this User Guide, we will refer to Carbon Monoxide as “CO”. This Kidde carbon monoxide (CO) alarm is an important part of your family’s home safety plan. This alarm has been designed and tested to detect CO buildup in a residential environment. Your alarm is for use specifically in the home, but not for use in a boat or recreational vehicle.
  • Page 4 Important Warning Statements WARNING: This product is intended for use in ordinary indoor locations of family living units, not for use in boats or recreational vehicles. It is not designed to measure compliance with commercial or industrial standards. It is not suitable for installation in hazardous locations as defined in your local building code.
  • Page 5 1. Information About Carbon Monoxide General Carbon Monoxide Information Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless and tasteless poison gas that can be fatal when inhaled. CO inhibits the blood’s capacity to carry oxygen. Periodically review this alarm user guide and discuss your CO alarm emergency procedure with all the members of your family.
  • Page 6 See “What to do When the Alarm Sounds” (inside front cover). Low Levels: Generally below 50 PPM. Kidde recommends you take action to eliminate the source of CO. See “What to do When the Alarm Sounds” (inside front cover).
  • Page 7 Because carbon monoxide is a cumulative poison, long-term exposures 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 CO present, the sooner the alarm will be triggered.

  • Page 8: Product Features And Specifications

    1. Information About Carbon Monoxide This CO alarm is designed to act as a monitor; it is not designed for use as a short-term testing device to perform a quick check for the presence of CO. CO alarms have limitations. Like any other electronic device, CO alarms are not fool-proof.

  • Page 9: Low Battery Warning

    2. Product Features and Specifications Model KN-COP-DP-10YHCA Alarm Sounder Rotating AC Plug Deactivation / Discharge Switch Digital Display Cover Green Operate Red Alarm Light / Ambient Light Light Sensor Test/Hush Peak Level Button / Light Adjust Nightlight / Escape Light Low Battery Warning If the battery power is low, the unit will chirp every 60 seconds, and the display will show “Lb”...
  • Page 10 2. Product Features and Specifications End of Unit Life Warning IMPORTANT: Ten (10) years after the initial power up, this alarm will “beep” two times every 30 seconds to indicate that it is time to replace the alarm. Display will show “End”. To help identify the date to replace the alarm, a label has been affixed to the side of the alarm.

  • Page 11: Recommended Installation Locations

    37.8°C (100°F) such as crawl spaces, attics, porches and garages. • Do not install within 1.5 m (5’) of heating or cooking appliances. (Kidde recommends 4.5 m (15’) to prevent nuisance alarms). • Do not install near vents, flues, chimneys or any forced/unforced air ventilation openings.

  • Page 12: Installation Instructions

    4. Installation Instructions How to Install Your Alarm To install: 1. Remove the switch cover. 2. Choose a standard 120V unswitched outlet to plug the alarm into. 90º ROTATING 3. If outlet is mounted sideways (horizontally), DIRECT PLUG rotate the plug and plug the alarm in. Note: This model is equipped with a feature that automatically activates the battery backup when the alarm is plugged into an AC outlet for the first time.
  • Page 13 6. Operating Characteristics This alarm will display a “0” if CO concentrations between 0 and 30 PPM have been detected within the last 15 seconds. When the unit is first powered up, the digital display will show three “eights” – indicating the alarm is in the start-up mode.

  • Page 14: Peak Level Memory

    6. Operating Characteristics Peak Level Event Alert A Peak Level Event occurs whenever CO concentrations are greater than 100 PPM. The display will alternate between “PCO” and the currently measured CO concentration, (0-999), even if that concentration has returned to 0 PPM, (see Peak Level Memory section below to display peak level CO from the event).

  • Page 15: Maintenance Tips

    7. Maintenance NOTE: This unit is sealed. The cover is not removable. Due to the loudness of the alarm, we suggest that you place your fingers over the sounder opening while testing your alarm. Caution: Continuous exposure to the high sound level of this alarm over an extended period of time may cause hearing loss.

  • Page 16: Ten Year Limited Warranty

    In many cases, the quickest way to exchange your alarm is to return it to the original place of purchase. Alternatively, you may return it for servicing to Kidde. If you have questions, call Kidde Customer Service at 1-800-880-6788.

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