Tamper Resist Feature; What To Do If The Alarm Sounds; Smoke Alarm - Kidde KN-COSM-I User Manual

Operating Instructions

"TAMPER RESIST FEATURE"

FIGURE 3A
Locations
of Posts
A A
Tamper Resist Feature
To make your smoke/CO alarm somewhat tamper resist-
ant, a tamper resist feature has been provided. Activate
the tamper resist feature by breaking off the four posts
in the square holes in the trim ring (see Figure 3A).
When the posts are broken off, the tamper resist tab on
the base is allowed to engage the mounting bracket.
Rotate the alarm onto the mounting bracket until you
hear the tamper resist tab snap into place, locking the
alarm on the mounting bracket. Using the tamper resist
feature will deter children and others from removing
the alarm from bracket. NOTE: To remove the alarm
when the tamper resist tab is engaged, press down on
the tamper resist tab, and rotate the alarm off of the
bracket (see Figure 3B).
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FIGURE 3B

What To Do If The Alarm Sounds

NEVER IGNORE THE SOUND OF THE ALARM!
Determining what type of alarm has sounded is easy
with your Nighthawk Combination Smoke/CO Alarm.
The voice message warning system will inform you of
the type of situation occurring. Refer to the Features
section on Pages 4-7 for a detailed description of each
alarm pattern.
When the smoke alarm sounds:
Smoke alarms are designed to minimize false alarms.
Cigarette smoke will not normally set off the alarm,
unless the smoke is blown directly into the alarm.
Combustion particles from cooking may set off the
alarm if located too close to the cooking area. Large
quantities of combustible particles are generated from
spills or when broiling. Using the fan on a range hood
which vents to the outside (non recirculating type) will
also help remove these combustible products from the
kitchen.
If the alarm sounds, check for fires first. If a fire is
discovered follow these steps. Become thoroughly famil-
iar with these items, and review with all family mem-
bers!
• Alert small children in the home.
• Leave immediately using one of your planned
escape routes (see Page 28). Every second
counts, don't stop to get dressed or pick up
valuables.
• Before opening inside doors look for smoke
seeping in around the edges, and feel with the
back of your hand. If the door is hot use your
second exit. If you feel it's safe, open the door very
slowly and be prepared to close immediately if
smoke and heat rush in.
• If the escape route requires you to go through
smoke, crawl low under the smoke where the
air is clearer.
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