Kidde KN-COSM-ICA User Manual
Kidde kn-cosm-ica; kn-cosm-ibca combination
smoke & carbon monoxide alarm with voice alarm system, hush, and peak level memory
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SINGLE AND/OR MULTIPLE STATION
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SMOKE ALARM
CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM
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- Page 1 Voice Alarm System, Hush , and Peak Level Memory ® User’s Guide Model Model KN-COSM-ICA KN-COSM-IBCA SINGLE AND/OR MULTIPLE STATION SINGLE AND/OR MULTIPLE STATION SMOKE ALARM CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM SINGLE AND/OR MULTIPLE STATION CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Introduction ......1 Illustrations ......2-3 Features . -
Page 3: Introduction
This unit is suitable as a Single Station and/or Multiple Station alarm (interconnects with up to 24 devices). IMPORTANT: This unit is only approved to interconnect with the Kidde line of products. It is not approved to interconnect with any other manufacturer’s products. -
Page 4: Illustrations
Illustrations FRONT Red LED Light Test/Reset/ Hush ® Button Green LED Light Alarm Sounder... -
Page 5: Illustrations
Illustrations BACK Tamper Resist Feature Battery AC Connector Pins Compartment (Model KN-COSM-IBCA only) -
Page 6: Features
Features • Permanent, independent smoke and carbon monoxide sensors (ionization and electrochemical). • Powered by 120 V AC (60 Hz, 25 mA max) Quick- Connect wire harness. Model KN-COSM-IBCA is also equipped with a 9 V battery backup. • Interconnectable to other alarms and safety accessories. - Page 7 Features • Voice Message System that alerts user to the following additional conditions: ® ® System announces, "Hush mode on! Mode Hush ® activé!" when the unit is first put into Hush Mode. ® System announces, "Hush mode cancelled! Mode ®...
- Page 8 Home fires develop in different ways and are often unpredictable. For maximum protection, Kidde recommends that both Ionization and Photoelectric alarms be installed. • A battery powered alarm must have a battery of the specified type, in good condition and installed properly.
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Page 9: Features
30 ppm. Never ignore the sound of the alarm! Determining what type of alarm has sounded is easy with the Kidde Combination Smoke/CO Alarm. The voice message warning system will inform you of the type of hazard occurring. -
Page 10: Installation
Installation Recommended Installation Locations WARNING: This product is intended for use in ordinary indoor locations of family living units. It is not designed to measure compliance with commercial or industrial standards. IMPORTANT: This alarm must be mounted on a ceiling or wall. - Page 11 Installation 10 cm (4”) CEILING MINIMUM DIAGRAM 2A NEVER HERE BEST PLACEMENT ACCEPTABLE PLACEMENT SIDE WALL DIAGRAM 2B NOT IN THIS AREA ANYWHERE IN THIS AREA 0.9 m (3’) 0.9 m (3’) HORIZONTAL DISTANCE FROM PEAK NOT IN DIAGRAM 2C THIS AREA ANYWHERE IN THIS AREA...
- Page 12 Installation Sloped Ceilings Install smoke alarms on sloped, peaked or cathedral ceilings at, or within 0.9 m (3’) of the highest point (measured horizontally). Smoke alarms in rooms with ceiling slopes greater than 0.3 m - 2.4 m (1’ to 8’) horizontally should be located on the high side of the room.
- Page 13 Installation Locations To Avoid WARNING: Do not install in garages, kitchens, furnace rooms or bathrooms! Install at least 1.5 m (5’) away from any fuel burning appliance. Do not install within 0.9 m (3’) of the following: The door to a kitchen, or a bathroom that contains a tub or shower, forced air supply ducts used for heating or cooling, ceiling or whole house ventilating fans, or other high air flow areas.
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Page 14: Wiring Requirements
• When alarms are interconnected, all interconnected units must be powered from a single circuit. • A maximum of 24 Kidde safety products may be interconnected in a multiple station arrangement: Limit of 12 smoke alarms and/or 18 alarms total (smoke, CO, Smoke/CO Combination, heat, etc.). - Page 15 Page 16 CONNECTOR Optional Accessory IMPORTANT: This unit is only approved to interconnect with other Kidde products. It is not approved to interconnect with any other brand of product. Wires on Alarm Harness: Black Connected to hot side of AC line.
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Page 16: Mounting
Installation Mounting CAUTION: This unit is sealed. The cover is not removable. • To help identify the date to replace the unit, a label has been affixed to the side of the alarm. Write the "Replace by" date (10 years from power up) in permanent marker on the label. -
Page 17: Installation
Installation • Install the alarm on the mounting plate and rotate the alarm in the direction of the “ON” arrow on the cover until the alarm ratchets into place (this ratcheting function allows for aesthetic alignment). Note: The alarm will mount to the bracket in 4 positions (every 90 degrees). -
Page 18: Operation
Operation Interconnect Feature IMPORTANT: This unit is only approved to interconnect with the Kidde line of products. It is not approved to interconnect with any other manufacturer's products. • When compatible smoke alarms (1235CA, 1275CA, 1276CA, 1285CA, i12020CA, i12040CA, i12060CA,... - Page 19 Operation ® The Hush feature can be used repeatedly until the air has been cleared of the condition causing the alarm. ® While the unit is in Hush mode, pushing the ® Test/Reset/Hush button on the alarm will also end the ®...
- Page 20 Operation LED Indicators Red LED The Red LED flashes in conjunction with the alarm. The red LED will flash during a smoke alarm, a CO alarm, a Low Battery Mode “chirp” and a Unit Error Mode “chirp.” Green LED The green LED will flash under the following conditions: In Standby Condition (powered by AC and battery backup) the green LED will be constantly on indicating...
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Page 21: Operation
Operation TAMPER RESIST FEATURE FIGURE 3A FIGURE 3B Location of Posts Tamper Resist Feature To make the Smoke/CO alarm somewhat tamper resistant, a Tamper Resist Feature has been provided. Activate the Tamper Resist Feature by breaking off the four posts in the square holes in the mounting plate (see Figure 3A). -
Page 22: Alarm Removal
Alarm Removal If the Tamper Resist Feature has been activated, refer to Tamper Resist Feature description on page 19 for removal instructions. Remove the alarm from the mounting plate by rotating the alarm in the direction of the “OFF” arrow on the cover. -
Page 23: Battery Replacement
Battery Replacement (For model KN-COSM-IBCA only) BATTERY REPLACEMENT FIGURE 4 Battery CAUTION! If the battery reminder tab is not held down in the battery compartment by the battery, the battery door will not close, the AC Quick-Connect wire harness will not attach to the alarm, and the alarm will not attach to the mounting plate. -
Page 24: Maintenance
Maintenance To keep this Smoke/CO Alarm in peak condition: • Verify the unit's alarm and LED lights operation by ® pushing the Test/Reset/Hush button once a week. • Remove the unit from mounting plate and vacuum the alarm cover and vents with a soft brush attachment at least once a year to remove dust and dirt. -
Page 25: Carbon Monoxide Safety
Carbon Monoxide Safety 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. Symptoms of CO Poisoning The following symptoms are related to carbon monoxide poisoning and should be discussed with ALL members of the household: Mild Exposure: Headaches, running nose, sore eyes,... - Page 26 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 27 Carbon Monoxide Safety Possible Sources of CO CO can be produced when burning any fossil fuel, such as gasoline, propane, natural gas, oil and wood. It can be produced by any fuel-burning appliance that is malfunctioning, improperly installed, or not ventilated correctly, such as: •...
- Page 28 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, and insufficient draft in the vent pipes •...
- Page 29 Carbon Monoxide Safety Carbon Monoxide Alarm Procedure WARNING: Actuation of the CO Alarm indicates the presence of Carbon Monoxide (CO) which can KILL YOU. If alarm signal sounds 4 quick beeps, 5 seconds off: 1) Immediately move to fresh air - outdoors or by an open door or window.
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Page 30: Fire Safety
Fire Safety Escape Plan Familiarize everyone with the sound of the smoke alarm and train them to leave the home when they hear it. Practice a fire drill at least every six months, including fire drills at night. Ensure that small children hear the alarm and wake when it sounds. - Page 31 Fire Safety • Go to a 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 re-enter until fire officials say that it is safe to do so. •...
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Page 32: Fire Safety
Fire Safety Additional Recommendations Required number of smoke alarms: 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 follows: (1) In all sleeping rooms. (2) Outside of each separate sleeping area, in immediate vicinity of the sleeping rooms. -
Page 33: Warranty
Kidde Canada Inc., P.O. Box 40, Apsley, ON K0L 1A0. This warranty shall not apply to the alarm if it has... -
Page 34: Warranty
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. - Page 35 Notes...
- Page 36 For your convenience, write down the following information. If you call our product support line, these are the first questions you will be asked: Alarm Model Number (located on back of alarm): Date of Manufacture (located on the back of the alarm): Date of Purchase: Where Purchased: Alarm Assembly Number (located on the back of the alarm):...