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Important Warning Statements

 WARNING: This product is intended for use in ordinary indoor 

locations of family living units, not for use in boats or 

recreational vehicles. It is not designed to measure compliance 

with commercial or industrial standards. It is not suitable for 

installation in hazardous locations as defined in your local 

building code.
The installation of this device should not be used as a substitute 

for proper installation, use and maintenance of fuel burning 

appliances, including appropriate ventilation and exhaust 

systems. It does not prevent CO from occurring, nor can it solve 

an existing CO problem.

 WARNING: This device is designed to protect individuals from 

acute effects of carbon monoxide exposure. It may 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 visual signals for carbon 

monoxide concentrations under 30 PPM.
This carbon monoxide alarm requires a continuous supply of 

electrical power – it will not work without power. Models 

without battery backup will not operate during power failure. 
This alarm has not been investigated for carbon monoxide 

detection below 70 PPM.

Contents of This User Guide

1. 

Information About Carbon Monoxide

2. 

Product Features and Specifications 

3. 

Installation Locations

4. 

Installation Instructions 

5. 

Alarm Characteristics

6. 

Operating Characteristics

7. 

Maintenance 

8. 

Limited Warranty

Summary of Contents for 900-0280CA

Page 1: ...roughly read this user guide which should be saved for future reference and passed on to any subsequent owner Carbon Monoxide Alarm User Guide Model KN COP DP 10YLCA 900 0280CA SINGLE STATION CARBON M...

Page 2: ...2 Call your emergency services Fire Department or 911 Never restart the source of a CO problem until it has been corrected Never ignore the sound of the alarm If the alarm is sounding pressing the Te...

Page 3: ...readily see if your smoke alarm is alarming in a non emergency situation Because your sense of sight smell hearing and touch give you information you can almost instantly judge what action to take if...

Page 4: ...igned to protect individuals from acute effects of carbon monoxide exposure It may not fully safeguard individuals with specific medical conditions If in doubt consult a medical practitioner Individua...

Page 5: ...ed CO poisoning indicate that while victims are aware they are not well they become so disoriented they are unable to save themselves by either exiting the building or calling for assistance Also youn...

Page 6: ...els Generally below 50 PPM Kidde recommends you take action to eliminate the source of CO See What to do When the Alarm Sounds inside front cover Possible Sources of Carbon Monoxide Inside your home a...

Page 7: ...nd Vehicle idling in an open or closed garage or near a home To be safe know the possible sources of CO in your home Keep fuel burning appliances and their chimneys and vents in good working condition...

Page 8: ...uld fail to operate at any time If your CO alarm fails to test properly or if its self diagnostic test reveals a malfunction immediately have the unit replaced This alarm will not monitor CO levels wh...

Page 9: ...u a chance to replace the alarm at a more convenient time without sacrificing your safety by disconnecting the alarm from power During this Low Battery HUSH period your alarm is monitoring for CO If t...

Page 10: ...f unit Life Hush feature allows you to silence End of Unit life chirping for a period of 3 days by pressing the Test Hush button This feature can be used 10 times within 30 days allowing you to replac...

Page 11: ...or contaminate it Do not install in areas where the temperature is colder than 4 4 C 40 F or hotter than 37 8 C 100 F such as crawl spaces attics porches and garages Do not install within 5 ft of heat...

Page 12: ...lug the alarm in Note This model is equipped with a feature that automatically activates the battery backup when the alarm is plugged into an AC outlet for the first time CAUTION Do not rotate the ala...

Page 13: ...e battery 6 Operating Characteristics If the alarm senses dangerous levels of CO the digital display will alternate between CO and the measured CO concentration in parts per million PPM and the alarm...

Page 14: ...m since its last reset or power up The Peak Level display feature will display levels between 30 999 PPM The Peak Level feature is helpful in identifying if you have had a CO reading since resetting t...

Page 15: ...remove accumulated dust Never use detergents or solvents to clean the alarm Chemicals can permanently damage or temporarily contaminate the sensor Avoid spraying air fresheners hair spray paint or oth...

Page 16: ...in duration to the above warranty period In no event shall the Manufacturer be liable for loss of use of this product or for any indirect special incidental or consequential damages or costs or expen...

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