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Kidde KN-COPE-DCA User Manual

Photoelectric smoke and carbon monoxide alarm
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Photoelectric
Smoke and Carbon
Monoxide Alarm
User Guide
Model KN-COPE-DCA (CP9000CA)
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.
User Guide P/N 2540-7204-00-EN 5/2013
9 V Battery Operated
SINGLE STATION
CARBON MONOXIDE
SMOKE ALARM
KN-COPE-DCA
with Front loading
battery door
SINGLE STATION
ALARM

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  • Page 1 SMOKE ALARM ALARM Photoelectric Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm User Guide Model KN-COPE-DCA (CP9000CA) KN-COPE-DCA with Front loading battery door 9 V Battery Operated 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! Carbon Monoxide Alarm Procedure WARNING: Activation of the CO Alarm indicates the presence of Carbon Monoxide (CO) which can kill you. If the alarm sounds 4 quick “beeps”, 5 seconds off: 1) Immediately move to fresh air – outdoors or by an open door/window.
  • Page 3 NEVER IGNORE THE SOUND OF THE ALARM! Determining what type of alarm has sounded is easy with your Kidde Combination Smoke/CO Alarm. The voice message warning system will inform you of the type of situation occurring. Refer to the Features section on page 4 for a detailed description of each alarm pattern.
  • Page 4 What to do When the Alarm Sounds! • If the escape route requires you to go through smoke, crawl low under the smoke where the air is clearer. • Go to your predetermined meeting place. When two people have arrived one should leave to call 911 from a neighbor’s home, and the other should stay to perform a head count.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction ......Product View ......Features .

  • Page 6: Introduction

    Your Kidde Smoke/CO Alarm was designed to detect both smoke and carbon monoxide from any source of combustion in a residential environment. It is not designed for use in a recreational vehicle (RV) or boat.

  • Page 7: Product View

    Product View Front Test/Reset/Hush ® Green & Red LED Button (Light Emitting Diode) Voice Speaker Alarm Sounder Battery Compartment...
  • Page 8 Product View Back Mounting Bracket Tamper Resist Latch Battery Door Tamper-Resist Slide...

  • Page 9: Features

    Features • Permanent independent smoke and carbon monoxide sensors. • Smoke alarm takes precedence when both smoke and carbon monoxide are present. • Alarm/Voice message warning system that alerts you of the following conditions in the manner described below, thus eliminating any confusion over which alarm is sounding: •...
  • Page 10 Features • One “chirp” every 30 seconds is an indication that the alarm is malfunctioning. If this occurs call the Consumer Hotline at 1-800-880-6788. • After ten (10) years of cumulative power up, this unit will “chirp” twice every 30 seconds. This is an "operational end of life"...
  • Page 11 (associated with slow smoldering fires) sooner than ionization alarms. 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 12 Features • 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. For maximum protection, a smoke alarm should be installed in each sleeping area on every level of a home.

  • Page 13: Operating/Installation Instructions

    CEILING OR WALL. IT WAS NOT DESIGNED FOR USE AS A TABLETOP DEVICE! INSTALL ONLY AS DETAILED! A. Recommended Installation Locations: Kidde 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 14 Operating and Installation Instructions Sloped Ceiling Installation: Install smoke alarms on sloped, peaked or cathedral ceilings at, or within 0.9 m (3’) of the highest point (measured horizontally). NFPA 72 states “Smoke alarms in rooms with ceiling slopes greater than 0.3 m – 2.4 m (1’ to 8’) horizontally shall be located on the high side of the room”.
  • Page 15 Operating and Installation Instructions 10 cm (4”) CEILING MINIMUM FIGURE 1 NEVER HERE BEST PLACEMENT ACCEPTABLE PLACEMENT SIDE WALL FIGURE 2 NOT IN THIS AREA ANYWHERE IN THIS AREA 0.9 m (3’) 0.9 m (3’) HORIZONTAL DISTANCE FROM PEAK NOT IN FIGURE 3 THIS AREA ANYWHERE IN...

  • Page 16: Locations To Avoid

    Operating and Installation Instructions WARNING This product is intended for use in ordinary indoor locations of family living units. It is not designed to measure compliance with commercial or industrial standards. B. Locations to Avoid: WARNING: Do not install in garages, kitchens, furnace rooms or bathrooms! INSTALL AT LEAST 1.5 M (5’) AWAY FROM ANY FUEL BURNING APPLIANCE.

  • Page 17: Step 2: Mounting Instructions

    Operating and Installation Instructions Step 2: 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, a label has been affixed to the side of the alarm. Write the “Replace by”...

  • Page 18: Step 3: Testing Alarm

    Operating and Installation Instructions Step 3: Testing the Alarm CAUTION: Due to the loudness (85 decibels) of the alarm, always stand an arms length away from the unit when testing. The test/reset button has four purposes. It tests the unit’s electronics, resets the CO alarm, activates the HUSH feature, and activates the Peak Level Memory Feature.

  • Page 19: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions ® The HUSH feature can be used repeatedly until the air has been cleared of the condition causing the alarm. While the ® unit is in HUSH mode, pushing the test/reset button on the ® alarm will also end the HUSH period.
  • Page 20 Operating Instructions Green LED he green LED will flash as described below under the following conditions: – Standby Condition: The LED will flash every 30 seconds. – HUSH MODE Condition: The LED will flash every 2 seconds while the alarm is in HUSH mode. –...
  • Page 21 Operating Instructions POSTS FIGURE 5A FIGURE 5B To activate the battery carrier tamper resist feature, remove the unit from the trim and locate the small cut-out in the middle of the product label on the back of the unit. With a small screwdriver, or similar tool, slide the switch towards the top of the label.
  • Page 22 CO inspections, some may charge for this service. It’s advisable to inquire about any applicable fees prior to having the service performed. Kidde will not pay for, or reimburse, the owner or user of this product, for any repair or dispatch calls related to the alarm sounding.

  • Page 23: Battery Replacement

    Battery Replacement If any form of battery failure is detected the red LED light will flash and the unit will “chirp” one time, followed by the warning LOW BATTERY! PILE FAIBLE! message “ ”. This cycle will occur once every minute for the first hour. After the first hour, the red LED light will continue flashing accompanied by the chirp only LOW BATTERY! sound every 60 seconds.

  • Page 24: General Maintenance

    Alarm Replacement Ten years after initial power-up, this unit will “chirp” twice every 30 seconds to indicate that it is time to replace the alarm. A label has been provided on the side of the alarm that has “Replace by” printed on it. Write the replace by date on the label.
  • Page 25 General Maintenance 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: •...

  • Page 26: Carbon Monoxide Safety Information

    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 Exposure to high levels of carbon monoxide can be fatal or cause permanent damage and disabilities. Many cases of reported carbon monoxide poisoning indicate that while victims are aware they are not well, they become so disoriented they are unable to save themselves by either exiting the building, or calling for assistance.
  • Page 29 Fire Safety Information Smoke Alarm Procedure Smoke alarms are designed to minimize false alarms. Cigarette smoke will not normally set off the alarm, unless it’s blown directly into the alarm. Combustion particles from spills or broiling may set off the alarm if located too close to the cooking area. If the alarm sounds, check for fires first.

  • Page 30: Fire Prevention

    Fire Safety Information Fire Prevention Never smoke in bed, or leave cooking food unattended. Teach children never to play with matches or lighters! Train everyone in the home to recognize the alarm pattern, voice message warning and to leave the home using their escape plan when it’s heard.
  • Page 31 Industry Safety Standards The required number of smoke alarms (protected areas mentioned on the previous page) might not be reliable enough to provide early warning for unprotected areas that are separated by a door. For this reason, it is recommended that the householder consider the use of additional smoke alarms for those unprotected areas, for increased protection.

  • Page 32: Limited Warranty

    Kidde. If you have questions, call Kidde Customer Service at 1-800-880-6788. 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.

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