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Kidde KN-COPP-3 Owner's Manual

120 v ac and self-recharging battery backup carbon monoxide alarm with digital display, test, and peak level memory
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120 V AC and Self-recharging Battery Backup
C
M
ARBON
ONOXIDE
A
LARM
with Digital Display, Test, and Peak Level Memory
Alarm Manual
ATTENTION:
Please
take a few minutes to
thoroughly read this
manual, which should
be saved for future
reference and passed
on to any subsequent
owner. If you have any
questions about the
operation or installation
of your alarm, please call
SINGLE STATION
our toll-free hotline at
CARBON MONOXIDE
1-800-880-6788.
ALARM
Model KN-COPP-3
P/N 820-1028 Rev. A
900-0099

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  • Page 1 If you have any questions about the operation or installation of your alarm, please call SINGLE STATION our toll-free hotline at CARBON MONOXIDE 1-800-880-6788. ALARM Model KN-COPP-3 P/N 820-1028 Rev. A 900-0099...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    YOUR FAMILY FROM FIRE AND ITS RELATED HAZARDS. NOT SUITABLE FOR INSTALLATION IN HAZARDOUS LOCATIONS. DURING A POWER OUTAGE, UNIT WILL OPERATE FOR A PERIOD OF AT LEAST TWENTY HOURS ON A FULLY CHARGED KIDDE RECHARGEABLE BATTERY PACK. WARNING: THIS PRODUCT IS INTENDED FOR USE IN ORDINARY INDOOR RESIDENTIAL AREAS.

  • Page 3: Introduction

    For more information on this product call our toll-free customer service hotline at 1-800-880-6788. Thank you for making Kidde a part of your complete home safety program. With proper installation and use, your new Kidde CO alarm should provide you with years of dependable service.

  • Page 4: Quick Set-Up

    Quick Set-Up We urge you to read this entire manual in the sequence it is presented. But, if you only read one part of this guide initially, read this page! Listed below are seven easy steps for setting up your unit. Please read the entire guide for complete information.

  • Page 5: Quick Set-Up

    Caution: Continuous exposure to the loud 85 decibel (db) alarm at close range over an extended period of time may cause hearing loss. Your Kidde CO alarm is now monitoring for the presence of carbon monoxide.

  • Page 6: Illustration

    Illustration Front View Digital Display Blinking Red Dot Test/Reset Button Peak Level Button Sounder Alarm Rear View Adaptor Release Removable Adaptor Grip for Back Door Removal (Slide Down) Back Door Door Latch (4 corners) Cord Recess Key Hole Slide Support for Table-Top Rear View - Back Door Removed Power Cord Adaptor Cord...

  • Page 7: Features

    Features Digital Display The continuous digital display shows you the level of carbon monoxide (if any) the unit is sensing. The unit updates this reading every 15 seconds so you can watch levels rise or fall. Test/Reset Button This button has three functions. First, this is the button you press when you test the unit weekly.

  • Page 8: Features

    Features What This Alarm Can and Cannot Do CO alarms designed to sense unacceptable levels of CO from malfunctioning furnaces, appliances, gasoline engines or other sources. CO alarms provide early warning of the presence of carbon monoxide, usually before a healthy adult would experience symptoms.

  • Page 9: Installation

    Installation Recommended Installation Locations Your Kidde CO alarm should be mounted in or near bedrooms and living areas. It is recommended that you install a Kidde CO alarm on each level of a multi-level home. You may use the number and location of smoke alarms installed in your home according to current building code requirements as a guide to the location of your Kidde CO alarm(s).
  • Page 10 Installation Locations To Avoid To avoid causing damage to the unit, to provide optimum protection, and to prevent unnecessary alarms, follow the directions below where NOT to install this alarm: It is recommended that you DO NOT install this CO alarm in garages, kitchens or furnace rooms.
  • Page 11 Installation Do not install in turbulent air from ceiling fans. Do not install near doors and windows that open to the outside, near fresh air vents, or anywhere that is drafty. Rapid air circulation from fans or fresh air from outside may cause the sensors to display an inaccurate reading in the presence of CO.
  • Page 12 Installation This alarm has an adaptor that allows you to install the alarm as a wall mounted unit, as a direct plug unit, or as a tabletop unit. Back of unit when Back of unit when Back of used as direct plug. used as direct plug unit when for sideways outlet.
  • Page 13 Installation • Place your index finger into the small opening along the bottom of the adaptor. Catch the edge of the door with your finger or finger nail and lift the door out. • Next, place your thumbs on the adaptor thumb releases. •...
  • Page 14 Installation • If you are mounting the alarm in plaster board or drywall, drill a 5 mm (3/16") hole into the wall and insert the plastic anchors provided into the wall or wall anchors until the screw head is approximately 3 mm (1/8") from the wall.
  • Page 15 Installation Upon initial power up or after the alarm has operated on battery backup and depending on the charge state of the battery, it could take up to 20 hours to FULLY charge the battery. During the first 10-hour initial charge period or, until the battery has charged, “Lb”...

  • Page 16: Installation

    Constant exposures to high temperatures or high or low humidity may reduce battery life. WARNING: Replace the battery pack only with a Kidde rechargeable battery pack. Replacement battery packs can be purchased from Kidde customer service. See page 32 for additional precautions regarding the rechargeable battery pack.

  • Page 17: Operation

    Operation Normal Operating Characteristics When you first power up the unit, the alarm will sound briefly to let you know the unit is receiving power and that the alarm circuit is functioning. You should see three eights on the digital display, indicating the alarm is in the start-up mode.
  • Page 18 Operation Observe the alarm weekly to make sure the red dot is blinking, indicating normal operation. If the dot is not blinking, unplug the alarm, then plug in again. This will clear the alarm for restart. If the dot does not resume blinking, your alarm may be malfunctioning.
  • Page 19 After reading the information above, if you are still unsure whether your alarm is operating properly, call the Kidde toll-free consumer hotline at 1-800-880-6788. Never ignore an alarm. A true alarm is an indication of potentially dangerous levels of carbon monoxide.
  • Page 20 30 or more for short periods of time, by using the Peak level memory feature on the Kidde CO alarm you can view concentrations of CO between 11 and 30 PPM. Use the low-level concentrations shown in memory as a tool in identifying the source of the CO.

  • Page 21: Operation

    Operation Once the source is located, correcting the problem may be as easy as opening a window, venting an appliance, backing a car out of the garage a safe distance from living quarters, closing the garage door, and letting the car warm up outside.

  • Page 22: Maintenance

    Maintenance To keep your alarm in good working order, you must follow these simple steps: • Test the alarm once a week by pressing the Test / Reset button (see page 4). • Vacuum the alarm cover once a month to remove accumulated dust.

  • Page 23: Carbon Monoxide Safety

    Carbon Monoxide Safety Carbon Monoxide Carbon monoxide (CO) is an odorless, colorless, poisonous gas created when any fuel is burned – gasoline, propane, natural gas, oil, wood, coal, and even tobacco. When combustion air is limited, more CO is produced. Serious problems can develop when combustion by- products are not properly vented outside the house.
  • Page 24 Carbon Monoxide Safety Sources of Carbon Monoxide Inside your home malfunctioning and improperly vented appliances used for heating and cooking are the most likely sources of carbon monoxide. Vehicles running in attached garages can also produce dangerous levels of carbon monoxide. A by-product of combustion, carbon monoxide can be a potential problem from a number of common sources –automobiles, furnaces, water heaters, fireplaces, wood stoves,...
  • Page 25 Carbon Monoxide Safety Home Safety Tips What You Can Do: • Buy only appliances approved by a nationally recognized testing laboratory. • Choose fuel-burning appliances that can be vented to the outdoors, whenever possible. • Make sure appliances are installed according to manufacturer’s instructions and local building codes.
  • Page 26 Carbon Monoxide Safety What You Should Not Do: • Never burn charcoal inside a home, garage, cabin, RV or camper. • Never install, service, or convert fuel-burning appliances from one type to another without proper knowledge, skills and tools. • Never use a gas range, oven, or clothes dryer for heating.
  • Page 27 Carbon Monoxide Safety • The absence of a draft in your chimney (indicating blockage). • Fallen soot from the fireplace chimney. • Loose, damaged or discolored bricks on your chimney. Clues You Cannot See: • Internal appliance damage or malfunctioning components. •...
  • Page 28 Carbon Monoxide Safety What To Do If The Alarm Sounds Determine if anyone in the household is experiencing symptoms of CO poisoning. Many cases of reported CO 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: Carbon Monoxide Safety

    Carbon Monoxide Safety When the CO alarm senses a dangerous level of CO, the unit will emit a loud alarm pattern. The alarm pattern is 4 short “chirps” – followed by 5 seconds of silence – followed by 4 short “chirps”. (Note: When the unit is disconnected from the 120 V power supply and is on battery backup, the alarm pattern will continue for the first 5 minutes after detecting CO and then the cycle will repeat every one...

  • Page 30: Specifications

    At 400 PPM, the unit must alarm within 4–15 minutes. Digital Display Accuracy: Each Kidde CO Alarm is calibrated at a CO concentration of 150 ppm in air, at 80˚ F (+/- 10˚ F). Depending on the ambient condition (temperature, humidity) and the condition of the sensor, the alarm readings may vary.

  • Page 31: Specifications

    Specifications How the Unit Determines When to Alarm Your Kidde CO alarm uses advanced technology to monitor the environment in your home and warn you of unacceptable levels of carbon monoxide. An internal microcomputer works together with the sensor inside the alarm to determine the levels of carbon monoxide in the air and to calculate the rate that CO would be absorbed into the human body.

  • Page 32: Display Readings

    Display Readings Your new Kidde carbon monoxide alarm is a sophisticated electronic device – yet very simple to understand. Basically, the unit will display a “0” if it senses 30 PPM of CO or less and if you have a good backup battery pack installed.
  • Page 33 Display Readings AC Powered in Normal Stand-by Operation Display Alarm Sound Unit Status Unit Condition Recommended Shows Action Flashes “0” None. Charging battery Battery Keep unit on AC alternating alternately pack. Initial discharged less to fully charge with “Lb” and power-up or power than 10 hours on battery.

  • Page 34: Li-Ion Battery Handling Precautions

    60 to AC power to battery backup. seconds, fully charge flashing dot battery. Contact every second. Kidde customer service if condition continues. Flashing dot 1 “chirp” Unit in trouble Operation on Confirm battery once every 60...

  • Page 35: Li-Ion Battery Handling Precautions

    Li-Ion Battery Handling Precautions • Do not connect the positive and negative terminals of the battery with any conductor such as metal wires. Do not store the battery or transport it together with any metal objects. • Do not disassemble or modify the battery pack under any circumstances.

  • Page 36: Warranty

    Kidde or any of its parent or subsidiary corporations be liable for consequential loss or damages resulting...

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