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User's Guide for Model KN-COPE-I
Combination
Photoelectric
Smoke and Carbon
Monoxide Alarm
• 120 VAC (Interconnectable)
• 2-LED Display
• 9V Battery Backup
• Front Load Battery
• Peak Level Memory
• Hush ®
• Voice Message System
• Low Battery Hush ®
For questions concerning your Smoke and Carbon Monoxide
Alarm, please call our Consumer Hotline at 1-800-880-6788.
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
(located on back of the alarm):
Date of Manufacture
(located on back of the alarm):
Date of Purchase:
Where Purchased:
ATTENTION: Please take a few minutes to thoroughly read this user's
guide which should be saved for future reference and passed on to any
subsequent owner.
Manual P/N 820-1669 Rev. A
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- Page 1 User’s Guide for Model KN-COPE-I Combination Photoelectric Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm • 120 VAC (Interconnectable) • 2-LED Display • 9V Battery Backup • Front Load Battery • Peak Level Memory • Hush ® • Voice Message System • Low Battery Hush ®...
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Page 2: What To Do When The Alarm Sounds
What To Do When The Alarm Sounds! When the carbon monoxide alarm sounds: If alarm signal sounds: 1) Operate the test/reset button 2) Call your emergency services (Fire Dept. or 911) 3) Immediately move to fresh air - outdoors or by an open door/window. - Page 3 NEVER IGNORE THE SOUND OF THE ALARM! Determining what type of alarm has sounded is easy with your Kidde Combination Smoke/CO Alarm. The voice mes- sage warning system will inform you of the type of situa- tion occurring. Refer to the Features section on page 4 for a detailed description of each alarm pattern.
- Page 4 What To Do When The Alarm Sounds! • Go to your predetermined meeting place. When two people have arrived one should leave to call 911 from a neighbor’s home, and the other should stay to perform a head count. • Do not reenter under any circumstance until fire officials give the go ahead.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Introduction ......Product View ......Features . -
Page 6: Introduction
Your Kidde Smoke/CO Alarm was designed to detect both smoke and carbon monoxide from any source of combus- tion in a residential environment. It is not designed for use in a recreational vehicle (RV) or boat. -
Page 7: Product View
Product View FRONT Test/Reset/Hush Green& Red LED Button (Light Emitting Diode) Voice Speaker Alarm Sounder Battery Compartment... - Page 8 Product View BACK Battery Door Tamper-Resist Slide Mounting Bracket Tamper Resist Latch...
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Page 9: Features
Features • Permanent independent smoke and carbon monoxide sensors. • Smoke alarm takes precedence when both smoke and car- bon monoxide are present. • Alarm/Voice message warning system that alerts you of the following conditions in the manner described below, thus eliminating any confusion over which alarm is sounding: o FIRE: The alarm/voice pattern is three long alarm beeps fol- lowed by the verbal warning message “FIRE! FIRE!”. - Page 10 • Powered by 120V AC (60 Hz, 30 mA max) wire-in connector and is also equipped with a 9V battery backup. • Can be interconnected to other Kidde/Nighthawk brand smoke and CO alarms (see page 15 for details). • Tamper Resist Feature that deters children and others from...
- Page 11 Home fires develop in different ways and are often unpre- dictable. For maximum protection, Kidde recommends that both Ionization and Photoelectric alarms be installed. • A battery powered alarm must have a battery of the spec- ified type, in good condition and installed properly.
- Page 12 Carbon Monoxide Alarm Features • Smoke alarms cannot provide an alarm if smoke does not reach the alarm. Therefore, smoke alarms may not sense fires starting in chimneys, walls, on roofs, on the other side of a closed door or on a different floor.
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Page 13: Operating/Installation Instructions
IMPORTANT: THIS ALARM MUST BE MOUNTED ON A CEIL- ING OR WALL. IT WAS NOT DESIGNED FOR USE AS A TABLETOP DEVICE! INSTALL ONLY AS DETAILED! A. Recommended Installation Locations: Kidde recommends the installation of a Smoke/CO Alarm in the following loca- tions. For maximum protec-... - Page 14 Operating and Installation Instructions Sloped Ceiling Installation: The following information is from the National Fire Protection Association and is listed in Fire Code 72. Install Smoke Alarms on sloped, peaked or cathedral ceilings at, or within 3 ft (0.9m) of the highest point (measured horizon- tally).
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Page 15: Where Not To Install
Operating and Installation Instructions WARNING for use in ordinary indoor locations of family living units. It is not designed to measure compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) commercial or industrial standards. B. Where Not to Install: Do not install in garages, kitchens, furnace rooms or bathrooms! INSTALL AT LEAST 5 FEET AWAY FROM ANY FUEL BURNING APPLIANCE. - Page 16 • When alarms are interconnected, all interconnected units must be powered from a single circuit. • A maximum of 24 Kidde Safety devices may be intercon- nected in a multiple station arrangement. The intercon- nect system should not exceed the NFPA interconnect...
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Page 17: Step 3 Mounting Instructions
6 remote signaling devices and /or relay modules (see page 15 for details on interconnecting Kidde devices). • The maximum wire run distance between the first and last unit in an interconnected system is 1000 feet. - Page 18 Operating and Installation Instructions 2. Remove the mounting bracket from the back of the alarm by holding the mounting bracket and twisting the alarm in the direction indicated by the “OFF”arrow on the alarm cover. 3. After selecting the proper location for your Smoke/CO Alarm, as described on Pages 8-11, and wiring the AC QUICK CONNECT harness as described in the WIRING INSTRUCTIONS, attach the mounting bracket to the elec-...
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Page 19: Step 3: Testing The Alarm
AC power failure. • This unit is only approved to interconnect with other Kidde/Nighthawk products. It is NOT approved to intercon- nect with any other brand of detection product. -
Page 20: Step 4: Hush Control Feature
– Smoke alarms: 1235, 1275, 1276, 1285, 1296, i12020, i12040, i12060, i12080, PE120, PI2000, KN-COSM-IB, KN-COSM-I, KN-SMFM-i and RF-SM-ACDC. Kidde/Firex 4618, 4518, 4480, 460, 484, and P4580 – Heat alarm: HD135°F – CO alarms: KN-COB-IC, KN-COP-IC, KN-COPF-i –... -
Page 21: Operating Instructions
Operating Instructions NOTE: DENSE SMOKE WILL OVERRIDE THE HUSH ® CONTROL FEATURE AND SOUND A CONTINUOUS ALARM. CAUTION: BEFORE USING THE ALARM HUSH ® FEA- TURE, IDENTIFY THE SOURCE OF THE SMOKE AND BE CERTAIN A SAFE CONDITION EXISTS. Reset Feature If the Smoke/CO Alarm is sounding a CO alarm, pressing the test/reset button will initiate a test/reset. - Page 22 Operating Instructions alarm, a CO alarm, a low battery mode chirp and a unit error mode chirp. Green LED he green LED will flash as described below under the fol- lowing conditions: – Standby Condition (powered by AC and battery back- up): The LED will be constantly on, but will flicker every 30 seconds when a CO reading is taken.
- Page 23 Operating Instructions POSTS FIGURE 5A FIGURE 5B This alarm also has a battery carrier tamper resist feature, which helps prevent the battery carrier from being opened. This feature is effective in preventing the removal of the battery from this device (which will render the unit inopera- ble during the loss of AC power).
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Page 24: Alarm Response Times
CO inspections, some may charge for this service. It’s advisable to inquire about any applicable fees prior to having the service performed. Kidde will not pay for, or reimburse, the owner or user of this product, for any repair or dispatch calls related to the alarm sounding. -
Page 25: Battery Replacement
Battery Replacement To disconnect the AC power harness, squeeze the locking arms on the sides of the Quick Connector while pulling the connector away from the bottom of the alarm. If any form of battery failure is detected the red LED light will flash and the unit will “chirp”... -
Page 26: General Alarm Maintenance
General Maintenance Gold Peak 1604A. These batteries can be purchased at your local retailer. WARNING! Use only the batteries specified. Use of differ- ent batteries may have a detrimental effect on the Smoke/CO alarm. A good safety measure is to replace the battery at least once a year, or at the same time you change your clocks for daylight saving time. - Page 27 General Maintenance FEATURE DESCRIPTION ON PAGE 17 FOR REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS. • Never use detergent or other solvents to clean the unit. • Avoid spraying air freshener, hair spray, or other aerosols near the Smoke/CO Alarm. Do not paint the unit. Paint will seal the vents and interfere with the sensor’s ability to detect smoke and CO.
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Page 28: Carbon Monoxide Safety Information General Co Information
Carbon Monoxide Safety Information General CO Information Carbon Monoxide (CO) is a colorless, odorless, and tasteless poison gas that can be fatal when inhaled. CO inhibits the blood’s capacity to carry oxygen. Possible Sources CO can be produced when burning any fossil fuel: gasoline, propane, natural gas, oil and wood. -
Page 29: Co Safety Tips
Carbon Monoxide Safety Information CO Safety Tips Every year have the heating system, vents, chimney and flue inspected and cleaned by a qualified technician. Always install appliances according to manufacturer’s instructions and adhere to local building codes. Most appliances should be installed by professionals and inspected after installation. -
Page 30: Fire Safety Information
Fire Safety Information 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 assis- tance. Also, young children and household pets may be the first effected. -
Page 31: Industry Safety Standards
Industry Safety Standards NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) For your information, the National Fire Protection Association’s Standard 72, reads as follows: Smoke Detection. Where required by applicable laws, codes, or standards for the specified occupancy, approved single- and multiple-station smoke alarms shall be installed as fol- lows: (1) In all sleeping rooms Exception: Smoke alarms shall not be required in sleeping rooms in existing one- and two- family dwelling units. -
Page 32: Consumer Product Safety Commission
Industry Safety Standards Consumer Product Safety Commission The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recom- mends the use of at least one CO Alarm per household, located near the sleeping area. -
Page 33: Warranty And Service Information
The above warranty may not be altered except in writing signed by both parties hereto. Your Kidde Combination Smoke & CO Alarm is not a substitute for property, fire, disability, life or other insurance of any kind. Appropriate insurance coverage is your responsibility. Consult your... - Page 34 Kidde. If you require further information please contact out Consumer Hotline at 1-800-880-6788 or write us at: Kidde, 1016 Corporate Park Drive, Mebane, NC 27302. Our internet address is www.kidde.com.
- Page 35 QUESTIONS OR FOR MORE INFORMATION Call our Consumer Hotline at 1-800-880-6788 or contact us at our website at www.kidde.com Kidde, 1016 Corporate Park Drive, Mebane, NC 27302 Made in China U.S. Patents 6,160,487 and 6,753,786 2505-7201-00...
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