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Table of Contents

Carbon Monoxide Overview

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Kidde Product View

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Quick Set Up

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Installation Instructions

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Mounting
Where to Install
Where NOT to Install

Features and Operations

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10-15

Digital Display
Other Possible Displays
Peak Level Button
Test Reset Button/Lights

Battery Installation/Replacement

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What To Do If The Alarm Sounds

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Symptoms of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

Caring For Your Kidde 
Battery Powered CO Alarm

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Troubleshooting Guide

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Wall Mounting Template

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Product Specifications

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Limited Warranty

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Notes

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Thank you for the purchase of your new Kidde carbon monoxide a l a rm .
If you have any questions about the operation or setup of your CO
a l a rm, feel free to call our Consumer Hotline at 1-800-880-6788.

Carbon Monoxide Overv i e w

Your new Kidde Carbon Monoxide (CO) Alarm is a sophisticated
i n s t rument that has been carefully designed and tested to detect CO
build up in a residential environments. 

CO cannot be seen, smelled or tasted and can be fatal. The build up
of CO in the blood is called the carboxyhemoglobin level and inter-
f e res with the body’s ability to supply itself with oxygen. Depending
on the concentration, carbon monoxide can kill in minutes.

The most common sources of CO are malfunctioning, or misuse of,
gas appliances used for heating and cooking, vehicles engines, elec-
tric generators, blocked chimneys or flues, portable fuel burn i n g
heaters, fireplaces, fuel powered tools and operating a grill in an
enclosed space.

Indications of CO poisoning include symptoms similar to the flu, but
with no fever. Other symptoms include dizziness, fatigue, weakness,
headache, nausea, vomiting, sleepiness and confusion. Everyone is
susceptible to the danger of CO, but unborn babies, small childre n ,
p regnant women, senior citizens and people with heart or re s p i r a t o ry
p roblems may experience symptoms sooner. Each year a qualified
technician should inspect and clean your heating system, vents,
c h i m n e y, and flues.

Your new Kidde CO alarm has a five year limited warr a n t y. Please
take a few minutes to thoroughly read the user’s guide and familiarize
yourself and your family with its operation. Your Kidde CO alarm was
designed to detect carbon monoxide gas from ANY source of com-
bustion. It is NOT designed to detect smoke, fire or any other gases.
If you have any questions please call our Consumer Hotline at 1-800-
8 8 0 - 6 7 8 8 .

This manual and the products described are copyrighted, with all
rights re s e rved. Under these copyright laws, no part of this manual
may be copied for use without the written consent of Kidde. 
If you re q u i re further information, contact our Consumer Hotline, or
write to us at:

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130 Esna Park Drive, Markham, ON, L3R 1E3

Consumer Hotline: 1-800-880-6788

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Kidde / Pyrene Corp.

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Summary of Contents for KN-COB-BCA

Page 1: ...EL KN COB BCA ASSEMBLY 9CO5 For questions concerning your Carbon Monoxide Alarm please call our Consumer Hotline at 1 800 880 6788 Please have the following information ready when calling Battery oper...

Page 2: ...ces used for heating and cooking vehicles engines elec tric generators blocked chimneys or flues portable fuel burning heaters fireplaces fuel powered tools and operating a grill in an enclosed space...

Page 3: ...4 900 0146 Digital display model Kidde Product View 5 non digital 9CO5 model Kidde Product View 810 2263_RevA_146_MAN_ENG 4 14 04 3 29 PM Page 4...

Page 4: ...ger detect carbon monoxide accurately and should be replaced immediately To help identify the date to replace the unit a label has been afficed to the side of the alarm Write teh Replace by date 7 yea...

Page 5: ...e connec tions from fuel fired appliances 5 obstructions or unconven tional vent pipe designs which can amplify the above situa tions 6 poorly designed and maintained chimneys and or vents ii extended...

Page 6: ...seconds after the peak level button is pressed to help see the reading Although the peak level feature will display levels below 30 PPM these levels will not result in an alarm no matter how long the...

Page 7: ...7 Figure 6 Figure 7 Features and Operation of Digital Display Model continued Peak Level Display Continued The peak level feature is helpful in identifying low level CO occur rences below 30 PPM Alth...

Page 8: ...ttern Familiarize yourself and family members with the alarm pattern A CO alarm is 4 short beeps followed by 5 seconds of silence followed by 4 short beeps This cycle will repeat in the event of a CO...

Page 9: ...nd return to normal operation 4 Gently close the bottom cover The bottom cover of your CO alarm will NOT close if all three AA batteries are not properly installed Figure 10 Battery Installation Repla...

Page 10: ...ither exiting the building or calling for assistance Young children and household pets are typically the first affected If you experience even mild symptoms of CO poisoning consult your doctor immedia...

Page 11: ...ot prevent CO from occurring nor can it solve an existing CO problem If your unit has alarmed and you ve provided ventila tion by leaving your windows and doors open the CO buildup may have dissipated...

Page 12: ...ther 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 project...

Page 13: ...al near the sleeping area Q Do I have to press the test button to get a CO reading A No Your Kidde CO alarm continuously monitors the air for carbon monoxide The CO alarm will alert you to the pres en...

Page 14: ...the exclusion or limitation of consequential or inci dental damages so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you Legal Remedies This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you ma...

Page 15: ...y particular purpose with respect to the batteries The above warranty may not be altered except in writing signed by both parties hereto For Warranty Service In many cases the quickest way to exchange...

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