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User's Guide for Model KN-COPE-D
Combination
Photoelectric
Smoke and Carbon
Monoxide Alarm
• Battery Operation: 9V Battery
• 2-LED Display
• Front Load Battery
• Peak Level Memory
• Hush ®
• Voice Message System
• Low Battery Hush ®
For questions concerning your Smoke and Carbon Monoxide
Alarm, please call our Consumer Hotline at 1-800-880-6788.
For your convenience, write down the following information. If you call
our consumer hotline, these are the first questions you will be asked:
Alarm Model Number
(located on back of the alarm):
Date of Manufacture
(located on back of the alarm):
Date of Purchase:
Where Purchased:
ATTENTION: Please take a few minutes to thoroughly read this user's
guide which should be saved for future reference and passed on to any
subsequent owner.
Manual P/N 2540-7202-00
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- Page 1 User’s Guide for Model KN-COPE-D Combination Photoelectric Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm • Battery Operation: 9V Battery • 2-LED Display • Front Load Battery • Peak Level Memory • Hush ® • Voice Message System • Low Battery Hush ®...
- Page 2 What To Do When The Alarm Sounds! WARNING: Actuation of your CO Alarm indicates the presence of Carbon Monoxide (CO) which can kill you. When the carbon monoxide alarm sounds: If alarm signal sounds: 1) Operate the test/reset button 2) Call your emergency PHONE NUMBER services (Fire Dept.
- 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 mes- sage warning system will inform you of the type of situa- tion 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! • 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. • Do not reenter under any circumstance until fire officials give the go ahead.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
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Page 6: Introduction
Your Kidde Smoke/CO Alarm was designed to detect both smoke and carbon monoxide from any source of combus- tion 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...
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Page 9: Features
Features • Permanent independent smoke and carbon monoxide sensors. • Smoke alarm takes precedence when both smoke and car- bon 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: o FIRE: The alarm/voice pattern is three long alarm beeps fol- lowed by the verbal warning message “FIRE! FIRE!”. - Page 10 Features • After ten (10) years of cumulative power up, this unit will “chirp” every 30 seconds. This is an "operational end of life" feature which will indicate that it is time to replace the alarm. • Loud 85 decibel alarm •...
- Page 11 Home fires develop in different ways and are often unpre- dictable. For maximum protection, Kidde recommends that both Ionization and Photoelectric alarms be installed. • A battery powered alarm must have a battery of the spec- ified type, in good condition and installed properly.
- Page 12 Smoke Alarm Features • If the alarm is located outside the bedroom or on a differ- ent 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.
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Page 13: Operating/Installation Instructions
IMPORTANT: THIS ALARM MUST BE MOUNTED ON A CEIL- ING 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 loca- tions. For maximum protec-... - Page 14 Operating and Installation Instructions Sloped Ceiling Installation: The following information is from the National Fire Protection Association and is listed in Fire Code 72. Install Smoke Alarms on sloped, peaked or cathedral ceilings at, or within 3 ft (0.9m) of the highest point (measured horizon- tally).
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Page 15: Where Not To Install
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 Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) commercial or industrial standards. B. Where Not to Install: Do not install in garages, kitchens, furnace rooms or bathrooms! INSTALL AT LEAST 5 FEET AWAY FROM ANY FUEL BURNING APPLIANCE. -
Page 16: 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 17 Operating and Installation Instructions electronics, resets the CO alarm, activates the HUSH fea- ture, and activates the Peak Level Memory Feature. After installation, TEST THE UNIT’S ELECTRONICS by press- ing and releasing the test/reset button. A series of beeps will sound, followed by the message “Fire! Fire!” then another two series of beeps and the message “WARNING! CARBON MONOXIDE!”...
- Page 18 Operating Instructions NOTE: DENSE SMOKE WILL OVERRIDE THE HUSH ® CONTROL FEATURE AND SOUND A CONTINUOUS ALARM. CAUTION: BEFORE USING THE ALARM HUSH ® FEA- TURE, IDENTIFY THE SOURCE OF THE SMOKE AND BE CERTAIN A SAFE CONDITION EXISTS. Reset Feature If the Smoke/CO Alarm is sounding a CO alarm, pressing the test/reset button will initiate a test/reset.
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Page 19: Features And Operating Instructions
Operating Instructions LED Indicator Operation Red LED The red LED will flash in conjunction with the alarm sounder. Therefore, the red LED will flash during a smoke alarm, a CO alarm, a low battery mode chirp and a unit error mode chirp. Green LED he green LED will flash as described below under the fol- lowing conditions:... - Page 20 Operating Instructions POSTS FIGURE 5A FIGURE 5B This alarm also has a battery carrier tamper resist feature, which helps prevent the battery carrier from being opened. This feature is effective in preventing the removal of the battery from this device (which will render the unit inopera- ble during the loss of AC power).
- Page 21 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.
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Page 22: 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 message “LOW BATTERY”. 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 sound every 60 seconds. -
Page 23: General Alarm Maintenance
General Maintenance Alarm Replacement 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”... - Page 24 General Maintenance 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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Page 25: Carbon Monoxide Safety Information General Co 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 26: 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 27: Fire Safety Information
Fire Safety Information 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 assis- tance. Also, young children and household pets may be the first effected. -
Page 28: Industry Safety Standards
Industry Safety Standards NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) For your information, the National Fire Protection Association’s Standard 72, reads as follows: Smoke Detection. Where required by applicable laws, codes, or standards for the specified occupancy, approved single- and multiple-station smoke alarms shall be installed as fol- lows: (1) In all sleeping rooms Exception: Smoke alarms shall not be required in sleeping rooms in existing one- and two- family dwelling units. -
Page 29: Consumer Product Safety Commission
Industry Safety Standards Consumer Product Safety Commission The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recom- mends the use of at least one CO Alarm per household, located near the sleeping area. FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT Note: This equipment has been tested and found to com- ply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. -
Page 30: Warranty And Service Information
The above warranty may not be altered except in writing signed by both parties hereto. Your Kidde Combination Smoke & CO Alarm is not a substitute for property, fire, disability, life or other insurance of any kind. Appropriate insurance coverage is your responsibility. Consult your... - Page 31 Kidde. If you require further information please contact out Consumer Hotline at 1-800-880-6788 or write us at: Kidde, 1016 Corporate Park Drive, Mebane, NC 27302. Our internet address is www.kidde.com.
- Page 32 QUESTIONS OR FOR MORE INFORMATION Call our Consumer Hotline at 1-800-880-6788 or contact us at our website at www.kidde.com Kidde, 1016 Corporate Park Drive, Mebane, NC 27302 Made in China U.S. Patents 6,160,487 and 6,753,786...