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Contents 

  1. Carbon Monoxide Alarm: What To Do When the Alarm Sounds.................................................................................... 4

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Other Alarm Visual and Audible Indicators.................................................................................................................................... 5

  3. Troubleshooting Guide.............................................................................................................................................................................. 6

  4. Introduction, Product Features and Specifications.................................................................................................................. 7

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Limitations of CO Alarms........................................................................................................................................................................  9

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Recommended Locations for Alarms..............................................................................................................................................10

  7. Locations to Avoid.......................................................................................................................................................................................11

  8. Installation.........................................................................................................................................................................................................12

  9. Operation and Testing............................................................................................................................................................................. 13

10. Recognizing Nuisance Alarms............................................................................................................................................................. 14

11. Battery ................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 15

12. General Carbon Monoxide (CO) Information............................................................................................................................. 16

13. Cleaning Your Alarm.................................................................................................................................................................................. 18

14. Service and Warranty................................................................................................................................................................................. 19

  

Quick Start Instructions 

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Summary of Contents for K5CO

Page 1: ...EN 50291 1 2018 LICENSE NO KM 738897 PEA K LEVEL Alarm Operate Fault Move to Fresh Air Carbon Monoxide Alarm PPM of CO displayed Lb Low Battery End End of Unit Life MODEL K5DCO Alarm Move to Fresh Air...

Page 2: ...on the back of the unit The manufacturer recommends replacing this alarm ten years from the install date on the side of alarm Model ______________________________ Date Code on side ___________________...

Page 3: ...tion Product Features and Specifications 7 5 Limitations of CO Alarms 9 6 Recommended Locations for Alarms 10 7 Locations to Avoid 11 8 Installation 12 9 Operation and Testing 13 10 Recognizing Nuisan...

Page 4: ...conditions could influence domestic CO alarms bad traffic pollution in cold weather for example In these circumstances the level of indoor CO might actually increase when doors and windows are opened...

Page 5: ...r more CO within the last 14 days Red LED blinks every 60 sec None Model K5CO Push button to clear Alarm Memory Model K5DCO Push Test Reset while the Peak Level button is depressed to clear Alarm Memo...

Page 6: ...Fault Mode Amber LED blinks every 30 sec Model K5DCO digital display will show Err Chirp every 30 sec See Cleaning Your Alarm section Push test button once to attempt to reset the unit End of Unit Lif...

Page 7: ...n what to do in case of a CO alarm Place the label at eye level on a wall near the alarm after it is mounted Product Features and Specifications Temperature Operating Range 10 C to 45 C Humidity Opera...

Page 8: ...noxide Alarm PEA K LEV EL Alarm Operate Fault Move to Fresh Air Carbon Monoxide Alarm PPM of CO displayed Lb Low Battery End End of Unit Life Gre Amber Fault LED Amber Fault LED en Pow er LED Red Alar...

Page 9: ...PROPER OR MALFUNCTIONING APPLIANC ES THE INSTALLATION OF THIS DEVICE SHOULD NOT BE USED AS A SUBSTITUTE FOR PROPER INSTALLATION USE AND MAINTENANCE OF FUEL BURNING APPLIANCES INCLUDING APPRO PRIATE VE...

Page 10: ...also be at a level greater than the height of any door or window Locate within hearing distance of bedrooms and place at sleeping height if a heating appliance is in the bedroom CO alarms in rooms wi...

Page 11: ...inished attics Do not install alarms in dusty areas Dust particles may cause nuisance alarm or failure to alarm In insect infested areas Within 300 mm of a light fitting as electronic noise generated...

Page 12: ...approx 3mm 4 Hook the alarm back plate over the screws Free standing ALWAYS BE CAREFUL TO LOCATE A FREE STANDING ALARM WHERE IT IS UNLIKELY TO BE KNOCKED TO THE FLOOR AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE RECOMM...

Page 13: ...e replaced WARNING DUE TO THE LOUDNESS OF THE ALARM ALWAYS STAND ABOUT 1 METRE AWAY FROM THE UNIT OR USE EAR PROTECTION WHEN TESTING BUMP TEST MODE This alarm includes a bump test mode that will allow...

Page 14: ...o reset calculations and double check for the presence of CO If the unit re alarms it is sensing high levels of CO which can quickly become a dangerous situation Move to fresh air and call 0800 111 99...

Page 15: ...he first occurrence of the Low Battery Warning to provide continuous alarm detection Replace battery These batteries can be purchased from your local retailer WARNING Alarm will not attach to back pla...

Page 16: ...the curing of concrete or cement under certain circumstances Volatile Organic Compounds VOCs e g alcohols which may eventually activate the alarm can be generated from use of damp proofing materials...

Page 17: ...symptoms of CO poisoning and how your alarm works 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 Learn the...

Page 18: ...e the unit to clean inside Altering the alarm in any way may lead to a risk of electric shock or prevent it from functioning correctly This action will void your warranty The following substances can...

Page 19: ...House Littleton Road Ashford TW15 1TZ UK Before shipping please remove the batteries from the alarm This warranty shall not apply to the alarm if it has been damaged modified abused or altered after...

Page 20: ...3 2 Model K5CO MODEL K5CO Alarm Move to Fresh Air Operate Fault Carbon Monoxide Alarm 20 Quick Start Instructions 1 3 2 Model K5CO TEST RESET MODEL K5CO Alarm Move to Fresh Air Operate Fault Carbon Mo...

Page 21: ...BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP Pause 30 sec Pause 30 sec Pause 30 sec 4 5 21 MODEL K5CO Alarm Move to Fresh Air Operate Fault Carbon Monoxide Alarm MODEL K5CO K LEVE L Alarm Move to...

Page 22: ...iddesafetyeurope co uk Made in China Kidde Helpline UK 0800 917 0722 Ireland 1800 818 601 Emergency Numbers Gas Emergency Services 0800 111 999 HETAS Solid Fuel Emergency 0845 634 5626 Oftec oil 0845...

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