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Carbon Monoxide
Battery operated CO alarm
without Digital display
ASSEMBLY: 9CO5
For questions concerning your Carbon Monoxide Alarm,
please call Kidde Safety Europe on 01753 685148
Please have the following information ready when calling:
CO Alarm Model Number
CO Alarm Assembly Number
Date of Manufacture
Date of Purchase:
Where Purchased:
THIS OWNER'S MANUAL SHOULD BE READ, IN FULL AND RETAINED FOR
THE LIFE OF THE PRODUCT. IT SHOULD ALSO BE PASSED ON TO ANY
SUBSEQUENT OWNER.
KM 98848
EN50291:2001
Battery Operated
Alarm
User's Guide
(Located on the back of alarm):
(Located on back of alarm):
(Located on back of alarm):
Battery operated CO alarm
With Digital Display and
Peak Level memory
ASSEMBLY: 900-0146
810-2241
REV A 8/05
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- Page 1 Peak Level memory ASSEMBLY: 9CO5 ASSEMBLY: 900-0146 For questions concerning your Carbon Monoxide Alarm, please call Kidde Safety Europe on 01753 685148 Please have the following information ready when calling: CO Alarm Model Number (Located on the back of alarm):...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
FIRE. FOR EARLY WARNING OF FIRE YOU MUST INSTALL SMOKE ALARMS, EVEN THOUGH CARBON MONOXIDE CAN BE GENERATED BY FIRE. Thank you for the purchase of your new Kidde carbon monoxide alarm. If you have any questions about the operation or setup of your CO... -
Page 3: Carbon Monoxide Overview
(gas) or Hetas (solid fuel) engineer should inspect and clean your heat- ing system, vents, chimney, and flues. Your new Kidde CO alarm has a five year0 warranty. Please take a few minutes to thoroughly read the user’s guide and familiarize yourself and your family with its operation. -
Page 4: Kidde Product View
Kidde Product View 900-0146 digital display model KM 98848 EN 50291:2001 Model No. 900-0146 Peak Level Test/ Reset Backlight Operate PPM of Carbon Monoxide Displayed Alarm Lb = Low Battery Err = Error Condition CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM... - Page 5 Kidde Product View 9CO5 non-digital model KM 98848 EN 50291:2001 Model No. 9CO5 Test/ Move to Reset Fresh Air Alarm Operate CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM...
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Page 6: Quick Set-Up
Observe the battery polarity markings at the bot- tom of the battery well. After approximately 30 seconds, your CO alarm will begin monitoring for CO. Your Kidde CO Alarm is now operational. IMPORTANT A small screwdriver or similar tool may be required when open- ing the battery compartment cover. -
Page 7: Installation Instructions
Installation Instructions Installation Location When choosing your installation locations, make sure you can hear the alarm from all sleeping areas. If you install only one carbon monoxide alarm in your home, install the alarm near bedrooms, not in the celler or boiler room. - Page 8 Where To Install Your Kidde CO Alarm The following suggestions are intended to help you with the placement and installation of your Kidde CO Alarm. • Place out of the reach of children. Under no circumstance should chil- dren be allowed to handle or install the CO alarm.
- Page 9 To remove, press the tab against the wall and lift the alarm out of the mounting plate. NOTE: Your 9CO5 or 900-0146 CO alarm is not designed for portability.
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Page 10: Features And Operation
Features and Operation of Digital Display Model Your new Kidde Battery Powered CO Alarm utilizes sophisticated electronic components to protect you and your family from the dangers of CO. Unique features include a digital display capable of displaying CO concentrations in (PPM) Parts Per Million and the highest levels of CO detected. -
Page 11: Peak Level Display
Features and Operation of Digital Display Model If the test/reset button is pressed, the alarm will sound. The display will show a number during the time that the alarm is sounding. This number is a normal part of the test function, and does not indicate a CO reading. -
Page 12: Resetting The Peak Level Reading
30 seconds to indicate that it is time to replace the alarm. The unit will not detect CO in this condition. Please replace immediately. Note: Your Kidde CO Alarm will NOT monitor CO levels while an error warning is being displayed. Unit Malfunction In the rare event that your alarm malfunctions, it will alert you with a short “chirp”... -
Page 13: Test/Reset Button
Ignore these numbers ! Due to the loudness of the alarm we suggest you place your fingers over the sounder opening when testing your Kidde CO Alarm. Reset If the alarm is sounding, pressing the test/reset button will terminate the alarm. -
Page 14: Lights
LED flash, indicates the batteries are low. Follow the battery installation/replacement instructions. A chirp every 30 seconds, with a red flash and no green LED flash indicates a unit error. If the unit does not respond, call Kidde on 01753 685148. -
Page 15: Battery Installation
Since batteries are not installed in the unit at the factory, you will need to install them. Your Kidde unit will continue to remind you to change the batteries for up to seven days after low batteries are detected. WARNING: Your Kidde CO alarm will not be operational and will not moni- tor for CO levels without the installation of three charged AA batteries. - Page 16 Battery Installation/Replacement 3. Reinstall the new batteries. Be careful to seat the red battery warning flags in the recess of the battery well. Also, note the polarity illustration in the bottom of the battery compartment. If applicble, the unit will chirp and display for approximately one minute and return to normal operation.
- Page 17 Part Four – 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 CO alarm senses a dangerous level of CO, the unit will emit a loud alarm pattern.
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Page 18: What To Do If The Alarm Sounds
What To Do If The Alarm Sounds Alarm/Danger Levels C C a a u u t t i i o o n n : : T T h h i i s s C C O O a a l l a a r r m m w w i i l l l l o o n n l l y y i i n n d d i i c c a a t t e e t t h h e e p p r r e e s s e e n n c c e e o o f f C C O O a a t t t t h h e e s s e e n n s s o o r r . - Page 19 Because carbon monoxide is a cumulative poison, long-term expo- sures 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 carbon monoxide present, the sooner the alarm will be triggered.
- Page 20 Caring for your Kidde Battery Powered CO Alarm To keep your CO alarm in good working order, please follow these simple steps: • Verify unit alarm, lights and battery operation by pushing the test button once a week. • Vacuum the CO alarm cover with a soft brush attachment once a month to remove accumulated dust.
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Page 21: Troubleshooting Guide
Troubleshooting Guide Symptom Problem Action 1 chirp every 30 sec- See Battery onds with a red LED Batteries are low Installation/Replacement flash, digital units and need replacing. section. display 1 chirp every 30 sec- Sensor or unit onds with a red LED Replace unit, malfunction. -
Page 22: Product Specifications
Product Specifications : Three AA batteries (supplied) POWER : Electrochemical carbon monoxide sensor SENSOR : Depending on the ambient condition (temperature, ACCURACY humidity) and the condition of the sensor, the alarm readings may vary. The digital reading toler- ances are: Ambient: 27°C +/-12°C(80°F +/-10°F), atmospheric pressure +/-10%, 40%+/-3% relative humidity. -
Page 23: Warranty
F F o o r r W W a a r r r r a a n n t t y y S S e e r r v v i i c c e e : : In many cases the quickest way to exchange your CO alarm is to return it to the original place of purchase. If you have questions, call the KIDDE cus- tomer service department at on 01753 685148... - Page 24 Please send products and all other correspondence to: Kidde Safety Europe Ltd Mathisen Way, Poyle Road, Colnbrook, Berkshire SL3 0HB contact us at our website at www.kiddesafetyeurope.co.uk...