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Kidde KN-COPP-3 User Manual

Kidde KN-COPP-3 User Manual

Co alarm with digital display and peak level memory
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Kidde CO Alarm with
Digital Display and Peak Level Memory
Model: KN-COPP-3, Assembly 900-0099
IAS 6-96 2ND EDITION CO ALARM
ALSO COMPLIES WITH CSA 6.19-01
For your convenience, write down the following
information. If you call our customer hotline,
these are the first questions you will be asked:
CO Alarm Model Number (located on back of alarm):
Date of Manufacture (located on the back of the alarm):
Date of Purchase:
Where Purchased:
CO Alarm Assembly Number (located on the back of the alarm)
Attention: Please take a few minutes to thoroughly read this
manual, which should be saved for future reference and passed
on to any subsequent owner. If you have any questions about
the operation or installation of your alarm, please call our toll
free Consumer Hotline at 1-800-880-6788.
See page
13 for "What to do
when the alarm
sounds"
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  • Page 1 Kidde CO Alarm with Digital Display and Peak Level Memory Model: KN-COPP-3, Assembly 900-0099 IAS 6-96 2ND EDITION CO ALARM ALSO COMPLIES WITH CSA 6.19-01 For your convenience, write down the following information. If you call our customer hotline,...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    ABLE FOR INSTALLATION IN HAZARDOUS LOCATIONS AS DEFINED IN THE NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE. DURING A POWER OUTAGE, UNIT WILL OPERATE FOR A PERIOD OF AT LEAST TWENTY HOURS ON A FULLY CHARGED KIDDE RECHARGEABLE BATTERY PACK. WARNING: THIS PRODUCT IS INTENDED FOR USE IN ORDINARY INDOOR RESIDENTIAL AREAS. IT IS NOT DESIGNED TO MEASURE COMPLI- ANCE WITH COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL STANDARDS.

  • Page 3: About This User's Guide

    “Owner’s Manual.” This is because our intention is you use of your family’s home safety plan. Because CO alarms for the this guide just as you will be using your Kidde CO alarm. Keep home haven’t been available until recently, most people the guide in a handy location and refer to it when you have haven’t had much experience using them.

  • Page 4: Quick Set Up Guide

    But, if you only read one part of this guide initially, read this page! Listed below are seven easy steps for setting up your Kidde CO alarm. Please read the entire guide for complete information. Setting up your alarm for first time operation:...

  • Page 5: Part One - Your Kidde Carbon Monoxide (Co) Alarm

    Back Door corners of Kidde is the only CO alarm that gives you the choice of a back door direct-plug, a 6' power cord or table top unit all in one. Depending on how or where you wish to mount your alarm, you can get exactly what you need for a perfect application.

  • Page 6: The Unique Features Of This Kidde Co Alarm

    Pull-Out Transformer/Adapter (methane), propane, butane, or other combustible fuels. This unique Kidde feature enables the alarm to be used as a direct plug CO alarms are not a substitute for property, disability, life or other unit, a wall mounted unit or a table top unit. More on how this unique insurance of any kind.

  • Page 7: Where To Install Your Co Alarm

    DINING KITCHEN BEDROOM BEDROOM If you must install a Kidde CO alarm near a cooking or heating appli- ance, install AT LEAST 5 feet away from appliance. Do not install in excessively dusty, dirty or greasy areas such as LIVING ROOM kitchens, garages and furnace rooms.

  • Page 8: How To Install Your Alarm

    How to Install Your Alarm First, refer to “Where to Install Your Your Kidde CO alarm with its removable adapter allows you to CO Alarm” on page 5 for general install the alarm as a wall mounted unit, a direct plug unit, or as guidelines as to where to locate your a table top unit.

  • Page 9: Battery Installation And Operation

    AC power. Table Top Alarm You can also use your Kidde CO alarm as a table top unit. Simply • However, after five minutes of operation, to conserve battery follow steps 1 thru 4 on page 6 under “Wall Mounted Alarm”, capacity, the display will flash the CO level (usually "0") once...

  • Page 10: Normal Operating Characteristics

    Observe the alarm weekly to make sure the red dot is blinking, if you are still unsure whether your alarm is operating properly, call the Kidde toll-free consumer hotline at 1-800-880-6788 to do a quick diag- indicating normal operation. nostic check of the alarm over the phone. The customer service repre- If the dot is not blinking, unplug the alarm, then plug in again.

  • Page 11: How To Care For Your Alarm

    30 or more for short periods of Chemicals can permanently damage or temporarily time, by using the Peak level memory feature on the Kidde CO contaminate the sensor. alarm you can view concentrations of CO between 11 and 30 •...

  • Page 12: Part Two - Carbon Monoxide-The Silent Killer

    Part Two – Carbon Monoxide-The Silent Killer What is Carbon Monoxide? produce dangerous levels of carbon monoxide. Carbon monoxide (CO) is an odorless, colorless, poisonous gas A by-product of combustion, carbon monoxide can be a potential created when any fuel is burned – gasoline, propane, natural gas, problem from a number of common sources –...

  • Page 13: Home Safety Tips

    Part Two – Carbon Monoxide-The Silent Killer Home Safety Tips What You Should Not Do... • Never burn charcoal inside a home, garage, cabin, RV or What You Can Do... camper. • Buy only appliances approved by a nationally recognized •...

  • Page 14: Part Three - Understanding The Effectsof Co Exposure

    Part Three – Understanding the effect of CO exposure Understand the Effects of Carbon Monoxide Exposure: Concentration of CO in the Air Approximate Inhalation Time and Symptoms Developed (ppm = parts per million) 50 ppm The maximum allowable concentration for continuous exposure for healthy adults in any 8-hour period, according to OSHA*.

  • Page 15: Part Four - What To Do When The Alarms Sounds

    Part Four – What to do When the Alarm Sounds Determine if anyone in the household is experiencing symptoms building or calling for assistance. Also young children and house- of CO poisoning. Many cases of reported CO poisoning indicate hold pets may be the first affected. The following symptoms are that while victims are aware they are not well, they become so dis- related to CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING and should be dis- oriented they are unable to save themselves by either exiting the...

  • Page 16: Part Five - Technical Information

    Accuracy of the Digital Display Power: 120V AC units: 60 Hz, Current 60 mA max. Each Kidde CO Alarm is calibrated at a CO concentration of 150 ppm in air, at 80˚ F (+/- 10˚ F). Depending on the ambient condition Sensor: Sensor calibrated at 150 ppm (±25 ppm).

  • Page 17: Part Six - Frequently Asked Questions

    Q. Do I have to press the test button to get a CO reading? ton are NOT a CO reading. This is a simulated reading the A. No. Your Kidde CO alarm monitors the air for carbon alarm displays as it tests its electronics. The numbers dis- monoxide.
  • Page 18 Part Six – Frequently Asked Questions Q. I use the alarm in a vacation home that isn’t always Q. I tried to test the alarm (see below) and it still reads “0.” occupied and can have temperature extremes when no one Why? is there (no heat or no air conditioning).

  • Page 19: Display Readings And What They Mean

    Pages 18-19 contain vital information about the various readings you may see on your display. We suggest you keep this User’s Guide handy for reference. Your new Kidde carbon monoxide is a sophisticated elec- However, if the backup battery pack is low or missing, or if the alarm tronic device –...
  • Page 20 AND BATTERY IS FULLY EVERY 60 SECONDS SECONDS APPROXIMATELY 7 HOURS. TO FULLY CHARGE BATTERY. DISCHARGED. WILL NOT DETECT CO CONTACT KIDDE CUSTOMER SERVICE IF CONDITION CONTINUES UNIT IS NOT OPERATIONAL. BATTERY DISCONNECTED OR NONE NONE MISSING WILL NOT DETECT CO...

  • Page 21: Part Seven - Li-Ion Battery

    Part Seven – Li-ION Battery Handling Precautions 11. Do not subject the battery to static electricity. Handling: Otherwise, the built-in safety/protection circuits can 1. Do not use the battery for a purpose other than be damaged by static voltages, possibly leading to for the alarm it is specified.

  • Page 22: Wall Mount Diagram

    Wall Mount Diagram If you are going to mount your Kidde CO alarm to the wall, you may use this guide for exact placement of the two wall mount screws provided. For more information about mounting to the wall, please refer to pages 6-7.

  • Page 23: Limited Warranty

    Your Kidde Carbon Monoxide Alarm is not a substitute for prop- od. In no event shall the Manufacturer be liable for loss of use erty, disability, life or other insurance of any kind.

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