Operation And Testing - Kidde P3010CUCA User Manual

6. Operation And Testing

OPERATION: The alarm is operating once it is activated and testing is
complete.
The photoelectric smoke sensor monitors the air for the presence of
products of combustion. When these levels exceed the alarm threshold
the alarm will sound, and be accompanied by the blinking red LED light,
followed by a voice message.
The carbon monoxide (CO) sensor monitors the air for the presence of CO.
It will alarm when there are high levels of CO present, and when there
are low levels of CO present over a longer period of time. When a CO
condition matches either of these situations, the alarm will sound, and be
accompanied by the blinking red LED light, followed by a voice message.
The CO sensor meets the alarm response time as follows:
At 70 PPM, the unit must alarm within 60-240 minutes.
At 150 PPM, the unit must alarm within 10-50 minutes.
At 400 PPM, the unit must alarm within 4-15 minutes.
TESTING: Test your alarm by pressing the test button until the unit
chirps, then release the test button. The unit will then emit 2 sets of
three slow beeps followed by 2 sets of four quick beeps and a voice
prompt stating "Fire! Feu! Warning! Carbon Monoxide! Monoxyde de
carbone!" indicating that the alarm is operating normally. The alarm will
sound if the electronic circuitry, horn, and battery are working. If the
alarm does not sound, the unit must be replaced.
WARNING: Due to the loudness (85 decibels) of the alarm,
always stand an arm's length (about 2.5 feet) away from the unit
or use ear protection when testing.
Weekly testing is required to ensure proper operation. Erratic or
low volume sound (or no sound) coming from your alarm may indicate
a defective alarm and it should be returned for service. See deactivation
section to determine how to prepare the unit for shipment or disposal.
WARNING: DO NOT use an open flame to test your alarm, you
could damage the alarm or ignite combustible materials and start a
structure fire.