Troubleshooting Guide
Symptom
Problem
Action
1 chirp every 30 sec-
onds with a red LED
flash, digital units
display
Batteries are low
and need replacing.
See pages 16-17.
Battery Installation/
Replacement.
1 chirp every 30 sec-
onds with a red LED
flash, digital units
d i s p l a y
Sensor or unit
malfunction.
Replace unit,
if necessary
The problems listed above are under normal operation conditions. Other
error (Err) conditions could exist if, for instance, ambient conditions are
outside normal operating range (see page 26), battery condition is less
than optimal, etc. If you still have any additional questions regarding Err
conditions, please call our Consumer Hotline at 1-800-880-6788.
Caring for your Kidde Battery Powered
CO Alarm
(continued)
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 adhesives
Storing the unit in a plastic bag during the above projects will
protect the sensor from permanent damage.
WARNING: As soon as possible, place the CO alarm back in its
proper location to assure continuous protection from Carbon
Monoxide poisoning.
Accommodation spaces should be well ventilated when household
cleaning supplies or similar contaminants are used.
The following substances can affect the sensor and may cause
false readings:
Methane, propane, iso-butane, iso-propanol, ethylene, benzene,
toluene, ethyl acetate, hydrogen sulfide, sulfur dioxides, alcohol
based products, paints, thinners, solvents, adhesives, hair
sprays, after shaves, perfumes, and some cleaning agents.
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No display, constant
a l a rm and red light.
Microprocessor fail-
ure.
Unit has malfunc-
tioned. Replace unit.
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