Kidde KN-COSM-BCA User Manual
Kidde KN-COSM-BCA User Manual

Kidde KN-COSM-BCA User Manual

Battery operated combination smoke & carbon monoxide alarm with 2-led display, hush and peak level memory
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B a t t e ry Operated
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For your convenience, write down the following
O M B I N AT I O N
M O K E
i n f o rm ation. If you call our consumer hotline,
these are the first questions you will be asked:
A l a rm Model Number (located on back of alarm ) :
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Date of Manufacture (located on the back of the alarm ) :
A R B O N
O N O X I D E
L A R M
Date of Purc h a s e :
With 2-LED Display, HUSH® and Peak Level Memory
W h e re Purc h a s e d :
U s er's Guide
Model:
KN-COSM-BCA
For questions concerning your
Combination Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm,
please call our Consumer Hotline at
1-800-880-6788
P y rene Corporation (a Kidde Company)
130 Esna Park Drive, Markham, ON L3R 1E3
Consumer Hotline: 1-800-880-6788
w w w. k i d d e . c a
Custom Assembled in China with U.S. and Foreign Components.
SINGLE STATION SMOKE ALARM
SINGLE STATION CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM
U.S. Patents 6,160,487, 6,522,248 and 6,753,786.
AND CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM

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  • Page 1 Combination Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm, please call our Consumer Hotline at 1-800-880-6788 P y rene Corporation (a Kidde Company) 130 Esna Park Drive, Markham, ON L3R 1E3 Consumer Hotline: 1-800-880-6788 w w w. k i d d e . c a Custom Assembled in China with U.S.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Your Kidde Smoke/CO Alarm was designed to detect both smoke and carbon monoxide from any source of combustion in a residential environment. It is not designed for use in a recreational vehicle (RV) or boat.
  • Page 3 I l l u s t r a t i o n FRONT Test/Reset/ Hush® Button Alarm Sounder I l l u s t r a t i o n Red LED Light Green LED Light Battery Placement BACK Battery Chamber...
  • Page 4: Features

    30 seconds indicating a system problem. • Powered by three (3) AA batteries. • Battery lockout system that prohibits installation without using three batteries. • Smoke alarm takes precedence when both smoke and carbon monoxide are present.
  • Page 5 Home fi res develop in diffe rent ways and are often u n p re d i c t ab l e . For maximum pro t e c t i o n , Kidde re c o m m e n d s both ionization and photoelectric smoke alarms be installed.
  • Page 6: Installation

    F e a t u re s Carbon Monoxide (CO) Alarm The carbon monoxide (CO) alarm constantly monitors the air for the presence of CO. It will alarm when there are high levels of CO present, and when there are low levels of CO p resent over a longer period of time (see Page 20 for alarm times).
  • Page 7 IMPORTANT:This alarm must be mounted on a ceiling or wall. It was not designed for use as a tabletop device. Install only as directed. 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, every bedroom, hallways, finished attics and basements.
  • Page 8 I n s t a l l a t i o n Sloped Ceilings 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’ (0.9m) of the highest point (measured horizontally).
  • Page 9: Operation

    CO level of 100 PPM or greater. • HUSH®: If the smoke/CO Alarm is sounding a smoke alarm, pressing the test/reset button will temporarily silence the alarm. If the smoke level continues to build, the alarm will reactivate. See Page 16.
  • Page 10: Alarm Removal

    HUSH® Control Feature The HUSH® feature has the capability of temporarily desensitizing the smoke alarm circuit for appro x i m a t e l y 10 minutes. This feature is to be used only when a known alarm condition, such as smoke from cooking, activates the alarm.
  • Page 11: Battery Replacement

    B a t t e ry Replacement 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 “ L ow Battery! Pile Faible!” This cycle will occur once every minute for the first hour.
  • Page 12: Carbon Monoxide Safety

    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 13 Carbon Monoxide Safety The following conditions can result in transient CO situations: Excessive spillage or reverse venting of fuel-burning appliances caused by outdoor ambient conditions such as: • Wind direction and/or velocity, including high gusts of wind, heavy air in the vent pipes (cold/humid air with extended periods between cycles).
  • Page 14: Fire Safety

    911 while the second person stays to account for additional family members. Establish a rule that once you’re out, you never re-enter under any circumstance! Smoke Alarm Procedure Smoke alarms are designed to minimize false alarms. Cigarette smoke will not normally set off the alarm, unless it’s blown directly into the alarm.
  • Page 15: Warranty

    Wa rr a n t y 5 Year Limited Warranty Kidde warrants that the enclosed alarm (but not the battery/ies) will be free from defects in material and workmanship or design under normal use and service for a period of five years from the date of purchase.
  • Page 16 The above warranty may not be altered except in writing signed by both parties hereto. This 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.

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