Kidde 10SCO User Manual

Kidde 10SCO User Manual

Combination photoelectric smoke and carbon monoxide alarm
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User Guide for model Kidde 10SCO
Combination Photoelectric Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm
Battery Operation: 9V Battery
2-LED Display
Front Load Battery
Peak Level Memory
Hush Button
 
Voice Message System
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
Date of Manufacture
ATTENTION: Please take a few minutes to thoroughly read this
should be saved for future reference and passed on to any subsequent owner.
What To Do When The Alarm Sounds!
NEVER IGNORE THE SOUND OF THE ALARM!
NEVER IGNORE THE SOUND OF THE ALARM! Determining what type of alarm
has sounded is easy with your
message warning system will inform you of the type of situation occurring. Refer to
the Features section 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. This unit
contains nuisance alarm protection, which will reduce the impact of cooking particles.
However, large quantities of combustible particles from spills or grilling could still
cause the unit to alarm. Careful location of the unit away from the kitchen area will
give the maximum nuisance alarm protection.
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.
 
 
 
 
 
Date of Purchase
Where Purchased
Kidde
 
This is located on the back of the alarm
This is located on the back of the alarm
Combination Smoke/CO Alarm. The voice
user
guide which
 

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  • Page 1 User Guide for model Kidde 10SCO Combination Photoelectric Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm   • Battery Operation: 9V Battery   • 2-LED Display   • Front Load Battery   • Peak Level Memory   • Hush Button   • Voice Message System  ...
  • Page 2 Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Kidde Combination Photoelectric Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm model 10SCO. Please take a few minutes to thoroughly read this user guide which should be saved for future reference. Teach children how to respond to the alarms, and they should never play with the unit.
  • Page 3 Product View Front   Product View Back   Features Permanent independent smoke and carbon monoxide sensors. •...
  • Page 4 Smoke alarm takes precedence when both smoke and carbon monoxide are • present. Alarm/Voice message warning system that alerts you of the following condit ions in • the manner described below, thus eliminating any confusion over which alarm is sounding: E: The alarm/voice pattern is three long alarm beeps followed by the verbal warning message ‘FIRE! FIRE!’.
  • Page 5 Photoelectric sensing alarms may detect visible fire particles (associated with slow smouldering fires) sooner than ionisation alarms. Home fires develop in different ways and are often unpredictable. For maximum protection, Kidde recommends that both Ionisation and Photoelectric alarms be installed.  ...
  • Page 6 Although smoke alarms can help save lives by providing an early warning of • fire, they are not a substitute for an insurance policy. Home owners and renters should have adequate insurance to protect their lives and property. Carbon Monoxide (CO) Alarm The carbon monoxide (CO) alarm monitors the air for the presence of CO.
  • Page 7 A. Recommended Installation Locations: Kidde recommends the installation of a Smoke/CO Alarm in the following locations. For maximum protection we suggest an alarm be installed on each level of a multilevel home, including every bedroom, hallways, finished attics and basements.
  • Page 8 If you are not sure about the insulation in your mobile home, or if you notice that the outer walls and ceiling are either hot or cold, install your alarm on an inside wall ONLY B. Where Not to Install: Do not install in garages, furnace rooms or bathrooms! INSTALL AT LEAST 5 FEET AWAY FROM ANY FUEL BURNING OR COOKING APPLIANCE...
  • Page 9 After installation, TEST THE UNIT’S ELECTRONICS by pressing and releasing t will sound, followed by the message ‘Fire! Fire!’ test/reset button. A series of beeps then another two series of beeps and the message ‘WARNING! CARBON MONOXIDE!’ followed by 4 additional short beeps. Weekly testing is required! If at any time it does not perform as described, verify that the battery doesn’t need replacing.
  • Page 10 Green LED The green LED will flash as described below under the following conditions: Standby Condition: The LED will flash every 30 seconds. • Alarm Condition: The LED will flash ever y second signifying that the alarm sensed • a smoke or CO hazard. HUSH MODE Condition: The LED w ill flash every 2 seconds while the alarm is in •...
  • Page 11   It can be possible to arrange for a CO inspection of your home or property, but som inspectors may charge for this service. Kidde will not pay for or reimburse the owner user of this product for any repair or dispatch calls related to the alarm sounding so it is advisable to inquire about fees prior to having such a service performed.
  • Page 12 Alarm Removal IF THE TAMPER RESIST FEATURE HAS BEEN ACTIVATED, REFER TO TAMPER RESIST FEATURE DESCRIPTION FOR REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS. Battery Replacement Remove the alarm from the mounting bracket by rotating the alarm in the direction of the OFF arrow on the cover. 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.
  • Page 13 s alarm does have ‘end of life Hush’ which allows you to silence the trouble chirp for two days givi ng you extra time to replace the unit at a more convenient time. To activate, press the test/reset button. While in the End of Life Hush mode, will still detect CO and Smoke.
  • Page 14 Possible Sources CO can be produced when burning any fossil fuel: gasoline, propane, natural gas, oi and wood. It can be produced by any fuel-burning appliance that is malfunct ioning, improperly installed , or not ventilated correctly. Possible sources include furnaces, gas ranges/stoves, gas clothes dryers, water heaters, portable fuel burning space heaters, fireplaces, wood-burning stoves and certain swimming pool heaters.
  • Page 15 Parts per million (PPM) of CO Affects on Adults Slight headache, nausea, fatigue (flu-like symptoms) Dizziness and headache within 2 - 3 hours Nausea, frontal headache, drowsiness, confusion and rapid heart rate. Risk to life after over 3 ho of exposure Severe headaches, convulsions, vital organ failures.
  • Page 16   Fire Prevention Never smoke in bed, or leave cooking food unattended. Teach children never to play with matches or lighters! Train everyone in the home to recognize the alarm pattern, voice message warning and to leave the home using their escape plan when it’s heard.
  • Page 17 TEN YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Kidde warrants that the enclosed alarm (but not the battery) will be free from defects in material and workmanship or design under normal use and service for a period of ten years from the date of purchase. The obligation of Kidde under this warranty is...
  • Page 18 Under these copyright laws, no part of this manual may be copied for use without the written consent of Kidde. If you require further information please contac out Consumer Hotline at 0800 917 0722 or write us at: Customer Service...

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