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6. Model C3010-D-CA (with digital display)  

  Operating Characteristics

The following table illustrates the possible digital displays, describes the 
audible alarm patterns, and the recommended actions to take.

Operating and Alarm Characteristics

LCD Display Shows 

Alarm Sound 

Unit Status  

Recommendation

A steady display of 

CO concentration 

from 30-999. Red 

LED flashes with beep

4 quick beeps,

5 secs. silence,

repeating 

Alarm condition. 

Dangerous 

concentrations of 

CO detected

Refer to “What to 

do When the Alarm 

Sounds” (inside front 

cover)

Brief “888” for 

approximately 30 

seconds

None

 

Self test when first 

powered up

None – CO has 

not been detected. 

Numbers shown for 

test purpose only

“- - -” followed 

by “888” are 

shown to indicate 

test mode 

4 quick beeps,

5 seconds 

silence,

repeated once 

Test/Reset button is 

pressed

None – CO has 

not been detected. 

Numbers shown for 

test purpose only

Steady “0” displayed, 

dot flashing every 5 

seconds, Green LED  

               flashes every 30 secs.

None

Normal DC 

operation with 

good batteries 

(sensing no CO)

None

Lb” flashes       

alternately with 

any number, 

Amber LED flashes every 

second. 

One quick beep 

every 60 seconds

Unit batteries are not 

capable of powering the 

unit either because of age, 

storage or the voltage of 

the battery

If unit is cold, allow to warm 

up above 68°F. If the unit is 

at room temperature and is 

beeping /flashing every 60 

seconds the unit needs to be 

replaced.

“Err” displayed, 

Amber LED flashes 

every second and 

green LED flashes error code 

every other 30 second period.

One quick beep 

every 30 seconds

Unit is Error  

condition

Press and hold the test

button for 5 seconds to

perform a reset. If unit

continues to beep or

alarm, using a screwdriver

slide the switch on the

back of the unit up to the

shut down position. Unit

will not respond to CO.

Display is blank

Constant alarm

Unit malfunction

Number from 

11-999 displayed. 

None

Peak Level Memory 

activated. Highest 

concentration of 

CO detected is 

displayed

Refer to following 

section for informa-

tion regarding Peak 

Level Memory

“End” displayed.Green 

LED flashes error code 

every other 30 second 

period and amber LED 

flashes every second.

Two quick  

beeps every  

30 seconds

End of unit life

Replace unit imme-

diately. Unit will not 

respond to CO.

The problems listed above are under normal operating conditions. Other 
“Err” conditions could exist. If you should have any questions regarding 
display conditions, call our Consumer Hotline.

Summary of Contents for C3010-CA

Page 1: ...es to thoroughly read this user s guide which should be saved for future reference and passed on to any subsequent owner Carbon Monoxide Alarm User s Guide Models C3010 CA and C3010 D CA C3010 CA C301...

Page 2: ...ition 2 Call your local emergency service 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 press...

Page 3: ...ke 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 you hear your smoke ala...

Page 4: ...is 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 practi...

Page 5: ...ported 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...

Page 6: ...to do When the Alarm Sounds inside front cover Low Levels 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...

Page 7: ...rning appliances competing for limited internal air Vent pipe connections vibrating loose from clothes dryers furnaces or water heaters Obstructions in or unconventional vent pipe designs which can am...

Page 8: ...rly or if its self diagnostic test reveals a malfunction immediately have the unit replaced This alarm will not monitor CO levels while in an error condition CO alarms can only sense CO that reaches t...

Page 9: ...to indicate that it is time to replace the alarm Replace the alarm immediately It will not detect CO in this condition To help identify the date to replace the alarm a label has been affixed to the s...

Page 10: ...ptimum monitoring of the digital display 3 Installation Locations DINING KITCHEN BEDROOM BEDROOM BEDROOM LIVING ROOM Recommended Locations Temperature Operating Range 40 F 4 4 C to 100 F 37 8 C Humidi...

Page 11: ...cooking appliances Kidde recommends 3m to prevent nuisance alarms Do not install near vents flues chimneys or any forced unforced air ventilation openings Do not install near ceiling fans doors windo...

Page 12: ...lternately for table top applications simply slide the bracket on to the unit until snaps in place Note Numerous or prolonged period of alarming is not typical and will consume the battery capacity sh...

Page 13: ...back mounting plate of the alarm After the mounting plate is secured to the wall slide the alarm down over the mounting plate until it snaps into place The alarm is now activated Your CO alarm may al...

Page 14: ...ton for 5 seconds to perform a reset If unit continues to beep or alarm using a screwdriver slide the switch on the back of the unit up to the shut down position Unit will not respond to CO Normal Tes...

Page 15: ...very 60 seconds Unit batteries are not capable of powering the unit either because of age storage or the voltage of the battery If unit is cold allow to warm up above 68 F If the unit is at room tempe...

Page 16: ...the alarm Concentrations of CO between 1 and 30 PPM can often occur in normal everyday conditions Concentrations of CO below 30 PPM may be an indication of a transient condition that may appear today...

Page 17: ...p your alarm in good working order you must follow these steps Test the alarm once a week by pressing the Test Reset button Vacuum the alarm cover once a month to remove accumulated dust Never use det...

Page 18: ...tart and some cleaning agents Placing unit into shut down mode at end of its useful life Once the unit has entered end of life or error mode it is necessary to turn the unit off This stops it from mak...

Page 19: ...ted 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 ex...

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