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Page 1: ...hich should be saved for future reference and passed on to any subsequent owner If you have any questions about the operation or instal lation of your alarm please call our toll free Consumer Hotline at 1 800 880 6788 OMKNCOPP 01 810 2680 REV A 09 05 TEST RESET PEAK LEVEL Carbon Monoxide ALARM PARTS PER MILLION OF CO Lb Low or No Battery IAS 6 96 2ND EDITION CO ALARM ALSO COMPLIES WITH CSA 6 19 01...

Page 2: ...rm is malfunctioning How to care for your alarm Peak level memory Carbon Monoxide Home safety tips Warning signs What to Do When the Alarm Sounds How to respond to the alarm Who you should call if you suspect you have CO in your home Technical Information Product Specifications How the unit determines when to alarm Replacement of the alarm Display readings Li Ion battery handling precautions Limit...

Page 3: ...S RELATED HAZARDS NOT SUITABLE FOR INSTALLATION IN HAZARDOUS LOCA TIONS AS DEFINED IN THE NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE DURING POWER OUTAGE THIS UNIT WILL OPERATE FOR A PERIOD OF AT LEAST 20 HOURS ON A FULLY CHARGED CARRIER RECHARGABLE BATTERY PACK THIS PRODUCT IS INTENDED FOR USE IN ORDINARY INDOOR RESIDENTIAL AREAS IT IS NOT DESIGNED TO MEASURE COMPLIANCE WITH COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL STANDARDS THE IN...

Page 4: ...ack is provided for backup in the event of a power outage To install the battery pack open the back door and align the connector with the slot in the battery Insure the orientation of the two alignment ribs align with the slots in the battery case Press the connector in until it is fully seated Depending on the charge state of the battery pack the battery packs can have different amounts of energy...

Page 5: ...rmation Step 6 Make sure the red dot in the digital display is blinking Test the unit s operation by pressing and releasing the Test Reset button Within 15 seconds you will hear 4 quick chirps followed by 5 seconds of silence followed by 4 quick chirps While testing the alarm have someone else check that the alarm can be heard easily from the sleeping areas For complete testing information refer t...

Page 6: ...st Because your sense of sight smell hearing and touch give you information you can almost instantly judge what action to take if you hear your smoke alarm Carbon monoxide CO is invisible odorless tasteless nonirritating poi sonous gas that is completely undetectable to your senses It is created when any fuel is burned gasoline propane natural gas oil wood coal and even tobacco When oxygen is limi...

Page 7: ...al Display Test Reset Button Blinking Red Dot Peak Level Button Carrier CO Alarm rear view Removable Adapter Adapter Thumb Release Thumb Grip for Back Door Removal Slide Down Back Door Slide Support for Table Top and Direct Plug Use Door Latches at all four corners of back door Carrier CO Alarm front view 4 Key Holes ...

Page 8: ...g this button you can see the peak CO level recorded by the alarm since it was last cleared or unplugged This Carrier feature allows you or a heating contractor or a fireman to see exactly how serious the CO problem you have so you can react accordingly Sensor The sensor is a highly sensitive electrochemical sensor that is CO specific to help avoid false alarms Sounder Alarm This is the loud 85 de...

Page 9: ... alarm to be used as a direct plug unit a wall mounted unit or a table top unit Note This CO alarm is not battery operated Warning Do not use any other type of rechargeable battery in your alarm or attempt to recharge the battery pack yourself Improper charg ing may even cause the battery pack to overheat or leak thus posing possible injury to the user Carrier Rechargeable Backup Battery shown ins...

Page 10: ...s an operational end of life feature which will indicate when to replace the alarm See page 25 for details of this feature CO alarms can only sense CO that reaches the unit s sensor Carbon monoxide may be present in other areas without reaching the alarm The rate at which CO reaches the unit may be affected by doors or other obstructions In addition fresh air from a vent or open window or any othe...

Page 11: ...IN YOUR HOME INSTALL THE ALARM NEAR BED ROOMS NOT IN THE BASEMENT OR FURNACE ROOM Two labels have been provided with important information on what to do in case of an alarm Add the phone number of your emergency service provider in the space provided Place one label next to the alarm after it is mounted and one label near a fresh air source such as a door or win dow CAUTION This alarm will only in...

Page 12: ...cessivelydusty dirtyorgreasyareassuchaskitchens garages and furnace rooms Dust grease or household chemicals can contaminate or coat the alarm s sensor causing the alarm not to operate properly Do not obstruct the vents located at the top and bottom of the alarm Place the alarm where drapes furniture or other objects do not block the flow of air to the vents Donotinstallindeadairspace suchaspeakso...

Page 13: ...d fuel burning devices range oven fire place etc Temperature inversions which can trap exhaust gasses near the ground Car idling in an open or closed attached garage or near a home How to InstallYour Alarm Your Carrier CO alarm with its removable adapter allows you to install the alarm as a wall mounted unit a direct plug unit or as a table top unit Direct Plug Alarm First refer to Where to Instal...

Page 14: ...b releases out and carefully turn alarm over This will allow adapter to slide out 5 Lift the adapter completely out of the alarm and rotate the adapter 90 to the right clockwise Snap it firmly back into place 6 Carefully replace the back door Insure the latches on all four corners of the door are lined up then press the door into place 7 Push with your thumbs in the direction opposite of the arrow...

Page 15: ...ward the top until it stops 6 Mark the location for the two mounting holes on the wall spaced vertically 2 5 8 apart 7 If you are mounting the alarm in plaster board or drywall drill a 3 16 hole into the wall and insert the plastic anchors provided Install the two screws provided into the wall or wall anchors until the screw head is approximately 1 8 from the wall 8 Hook the unit over the screw he...

Page 16: ...he charge state of the battery it could take up to 24 hours to FULLY charge the battery During the first 10 hour initial charge period or until the battery has charged Lb will be displayed along with the CO level usually 0 and without an audible chirp When the initial charge is complete the Lb will disappear If however after 10 hours the battery is not charging properly Lb may con tinue to flashAN...

Page 17: ...attery Back up Operation inTrouble Alarm Condition When the battery pack capacity has been discharged to a state where it can no longer provide enough power to detect CO and operate the alarm it will enter a trouble alarm condition The display will go blank and the alarm will give an audible trouble chirp once every 60 seconds This will continue for approximately 7 hours after which time the alarm...

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Page 19: ...You will see a blinking red dot to the lower right of the digital display The blinking dot shows that the alarm is operating Within 20 seconds your CO alarm will start monitoring for CO The num ber indicates a measurement of carbon monoxide in parts per million ppm Note The number will probably be zero 0 This is a normal con dition for most households and shows that no measurable amount of CO has ...

Page 20: ...tton If the unit is operating properly you should notice the following The display shows three eights and then shows a num ber usually around 200 You will then hear 4 quick beeps followed by 5 seconds of silence followed by 4 quick beeps The unit will then show the three eights for several seconds It will then return to monitoring for carbon monoxide Familiarize yourself and household members with...

Page 21: ...igital display will be blank and The alarm cannot be shut off by pushing the Test Reset button Unplug the alarm immediately and return for warranty exchange see Warranty on back page What to do if you re not sure PLEASEfamiliarizeyourselfwiththemalfunctionalert anddonotconfusethesesig nalswithanalarm Afterreadingtheinformationabove ifyouarestillunsurewhether youralarmisoperatingproperly calltheKid...

Page 22: ... the alarm directly above or near a diaper pail as high amounts of methane gas can cause temporary readings on the digital display Note If you will be staining or stripping wood floors or furniture painting wall papering or using aerosols or adhesives for a do it yourself project or hobby before you begin Remove the alarm to a remote location to prevent possible damage to or contamination of the s...

Page 23: ...CO It may be helpful to purchase additional CarrierCOAlarmstoplaceindifferentlocationsthroughoutyourhousetoiso late the CO source Monitor the CO concentrations shown in the peak level memory to see if readings occur in certain areas at certain times of the day or near a particular appliance Once the source is located correcting the problem may be as easy as open ing a window venting an appliance b...

Page 24: ...per appliance operation Decreasing hot water supply Furnace unable to heat house or runs constantly Sooting especially on appliances Unfamiliar or burning odor Yellow or orange flame Be aware of the symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning headaches dizziness weakness sleepiness nausea vomiting confusion and disorientation Recognize that CO poisoning may be the cause when family members suffer from f...

Page 25: ...himneys Carbon Monoxide The maximum allowable concentration for continuous expo sure for healthy adults in any 8 hour period according to OSHA Slight headache fatigue dizziness nausea after 2 3 hours Frontal headaches within 1 2 hours life threatening after 3 hours Dizziness nausea and convulsions within 45 minutes Unconsciousness within 2 hours Death within 2 3 hours Headache dizziness and nausea...

Page 26: ...en and household pets may be the first affected The following symptoms are related to CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING and should be discussed with ALLmembers of the household Become familiar with these common symptoms from CO poisoning If you experience even mild symptoms of CO poi soning consult your doctor immediately Common Mild Exposure Symptoms Headaches running nose sore eyes often described as fl...

Page 27: ...the presence of Carbon Monoxide CO which can KILL YOU When the CO alarm senses a dangerous level of CO the unit will emit a loud alarm pattern The alarm pattern is 4 short chirps followed by 5 seconds of silence followed by 4 short chirps Note When the unit is disconnected from the 120V power supply and is on battery backup the alarm pattern will continueforthefirst5minutesafterdetectingCOandthent...

Page 28: ...50 PPM the unit must alarm within 10 50 minutes At 400 PPM the unit must alarm within 4 15 minutes Digital Display Accuracy Each Carrier CO Alarm is calibrated at a CO concentration of 150 ppm in air at 80 F 10 F Depending on the ambi ent condition temperature humidity and the condition of the sensor the alarm readings may vary The digital reading tolerances are Ambient 80 F 10 F atmospheric press...

Page 29: ...the higher the level of carbon monoxide present the sooner the alarm will be triggered WARNING This device is designed to protect individuals from acute effects of carbon monoxide exposure It will not fully safeguard individuals with specific medical conditions If in doubt consult a medical practitioner Individuals with medical problems may consider using warning devices which provide audible and ...

Page 30: ...ween a CO reading and a reading signifying a problem with the alarm itself AC and DC Start Up Alarm and Error Operation Display Readings Brief 888 and flashing dot One short chirp Self testing on start up Normal opera tion at start up or reset Steady display of number between 30 and 999 4 quick beeps 5 seconds off repeating Carbon monoxide detected Unit in alarm condition Steady Err and flashing d...

Page 31: ... dis charged less than 10 hours on AC Battery is in charge state Keep unit on AC to fully charge battery Lb will disap pear once bat tery is charged depending on initial charge 0 alternat ing with Lb and a flashing dot 1 beep every 15 seconds Battery discon nected or not charging Battery dis charged or dis connected longer than 10 hours Connect battery pack Lb will disappear once battery is charge...

Page 32: ...d once every 60 sec onds flash ing dot every second 1 chirp every 15 seconds Battery conserve mode sensing for CO Battery is partial ly discharged after 5 minutes of operation on battery backup Confirm battery connection is fully seated oriented prop erly Connect to AC power to fully charge battery Contact Kidde customer service if condi tion continues Flashing dot once every 60 seconds 1 chirp ev...

Page 33: ...es possibly leading to leakage overheating smoke emis sion bursting and or ignition Do not immerse the battery in liquids such as fresh or salt water beverages fruit juices and coffee etc If the battery leaks and the electrolyte gets into the eyes the skin or other part of the body rinse the body part with clean running water and immediately seek medical attention Li Ion batteries may be disposed ...

Page 34: ...mage of any kind resulting from gas leakage fire or explosion Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitation may not apply to you Some states do not allow the exclusion or limita tion of consequential or incidental damages so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you Legal Remedies This warranty gives you specific legal rights and ...

Page 35: ...rchase If you have questions call the Kidde customer service department at 1 800 880 6788 for assistance Please send products and all other correspondence to Kidde Attn Customer Service Department 1394 South Third Street Mebane NC 27302 Questions or for more information call our Consumer Hotline at 1 800 880 6788 or contact us at our website at www kiddeUS com Kidde 1394 South Third Street Mebane ...

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