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Part Four – What  to do When the
Alarm Sounds

!

WARNING:

Actuation of your CO

Alarm indicates 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. 

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Summary of Contents for 900-0146

Page 1: ...9CO5 For questions concerning your Carbon Monoxide Alarm please call Kidde Safety Europe on 01753 685148 Please have the following information ready when calling Battery operated CO alarm With Digital...

Page 2: ...IGNED TO MEASURE COMPLIANCE WITH COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL STANDARDS THIS ALARM IS NOT SUITABLE FOR INSTALLATION IN HAZARDOUS LOCATIONS AS DEFINED IN THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE INDIVID UALS WITH MED...

Page 3: ...epiness and confusion Everyone is sus ceptible to the danger of CO but unborn babies small children preg nant women senior citizens and people with heart or respiratory prob lems may experience sympto...

Page 4: ...rate Peak Level KM 98848 EN 50291 2001 CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM Alarm PPM of Carbon Monoxide Displayed Lb Low Battery Err Error Condition Backlight Model No 900 0146 4 900 0146 digital display model Kidd...

Page 5: ...ARBON MONOXIDE ALARM C A U TIO N DO NOT PAINT ADDITIONAL MARKING O N B A C K Test Reset Operate Alarm Move to Fresh Air Model No 9CO5 KM 98848 EN 50291 2001 5 9CO5 non digital model Kidde Product View...

Page 6: ...polarity markings at the bot tom of the battery well After approximately 30 seconds your CO alarm will begin monitoring for CO Your Kidde CO Alarm is now operational 6 IMPORTANT A small screwdriver or...

Page 7: ...your installation locations make sure you can hear the alarm from all sleeping areas If you install only one carbon monoxide alarm in your home install the alarm near bedrooms not in the celler or boi...

Page 8: ...in turbulent air from ceiling fans Do not place near fresh air vents or close to doors and windows that open to the outside Keep the CO alarm away from excessively dusty dirty or greasy areas such as...

Page 9: ...arm with the keys on the back plate sliding downward and into position until the unit clips onto the top of the alarm To remove press the tab against the wall and lift the alarm out of the mounting pl...

Page 10: ...s You will become accustomed to glancing at the display in much the same manner as you look at a thermometer or clock The unit will not automatically display a reading below 30 PPM However readings be...

Page 11: ...mory By pressing the peak level button concentration levels as low as 11 and up to 999 PPM will be displayed Concentrations of CO between 0 and 30 PPM can often occur in normal everyday conditions Con...

Page 12: ...batteries are removed Unit Replacement Seven years after initial power up this unit will chirp every 30 seconds to indicate that it is time to replace the alarm The unit will not detect CO in this con...

Page 13: ...er the test reset button is pressed numbers appear on the display These are not CO readings and are part of the internal testing process Ignore these numbers Due to the loudness of the alarm we sugges...

Page 14: ...unit is functioning properly The green light will flash before a CO reading is taken and when any button is pressed If the unit chirps once every 30 seconds observe the unit for the following A chirp...

Page 15: ...l new batteries are placed in the unit or until the remaining batteries become completely exhausted Three AA batteries have been included with your purchase When replac ing the batteries we recommend...

Page 16: ...tery compartment If applicble the unit will chirp and display for approximately one minute and return to normal operation 4 Gently close the cover The cover of your CO alarm will NOT close if all thre...

Page 17: ...rr ri iv ve ed d t th he e p pr re em mi is se es s h ha as s b be ee en n a ai ir re ed d o ou ut t a an nd d y yo ou ur r a al la ar rm m r re em ma ai in ns s i in n i it ts s n no or rm ma al l c...

Page 18: ...consult your doctor immediately CO poisoning can be determined by a simple blood test called a carboxy haemoglobin test Severe cases may require treatment in a hyperbaric chamber Remember young child...

Page 19: ...priate repairs are made What To Do If The Alarm Sounds THIS CO ALARM MEETS THE FOLLOWING ALARM TIME CONCENTRATIONS REQUIREMENTS At 30 PPM the unit cannot alarm in less than 120 minutes At 50 PPM the u...

Page 20: ...not place near a nappy bucket 20 Move the CO alarm and place in another location prior to per forming any of the following Staining or stripping wood floors or furniture Painting Wall papering Using...

Page 21: ...al If you still have any additional questions regarding error conditions please call us on 0 1753 685 148 Troubleshooting Guide Symptom Problem Action 1 chirp every 30 sec onds with a red LED flash di...

Page 22: ...ition of the sensor the alarm readings may vary The digital reading toler ances are Ambient 27 C 12 C 80 F 10 F atmospheric pressure 10 40 3 relative humidity READING TOLERANCE OF DISPLAY READING 0 99...

Page 23: ...ny personal injury property damage or any special incidental contingent or conse quential damage of any kind resulting from gas leakage fire or explosion This warranty does not affect your statutory r...

Page 24: ...Please send products and all other correspondence to Kidde Safety Europe Ltd Mathisen Way Poyle Road Colnbrook Berkshire SL3 0HB contact us at our website at www kiddesafetyeurope co uk...

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