Specifications - Kidde KN-COPP-3 Owner's Manual

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. The
microcomputer is calibrated to trigger the unit's alarm before
most people would experience any symptoms of carbon
monoxide poisoning. Because carbon monoxide is a
cumulative poison, long-term exposures to low levels can
cause symptoms, as well as short-term exposures to high
levels. Your unit has a time weighted alarm, so the higher
the level of carbon monoxide present, the sooner the alarm
will be triggered.
WARNING: This device is designed to protect individuals
from acute effects of carbon monoxide exposure. It will not
fully safeguard individuals with specific medical conditions.
If in doubt, consult a medical practitioner. Individuals with
medical problems may consider using warning devices
which provide audible and visual signals for carbon
monoxide concentrations under 30 ppm.
Replacement of Alarm
Eight years after initial power-up, this unit will "chirp" every
30 seconds to indicate that it is time to replace the alarm. A
label has been provided that has "Replace by" printed on it.
Write the replace by date on the label and affix it to the
front of the alarm so that it is visible after mounting. The
date written on the label should be after eight (8) years of
cumulative power.
REMPLACE IMMEDIATELY! UNIT WILL NOT DETECT CO IN
THIS CONDITION.
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