Installation Instru c t i o n s
( c o n t i n u e d )
Where NOT To Install Your Kidde CO Alarm
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Do not install in dead air spaces such as peaks of vaulted
ceilings, or gabled roofs.
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Do not install in turbulent air from ceiling fans. Do not place
near fresh air vents or close to doors and windows that open
to the outside.
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Keep the CO alarm away from excessively dusty, dirty, or
greasy areas such as kitchens, garages and furnace rooms.
Dust, grease and household chemicals can affect the sensor.
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Keep out of damp and humid areas such as the bathroom.
Avoid spraying aerosols near the CO alarm.
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Do not install in areas where the temperature is below 40
d e g rees Fahrenheit (4.4° Celsius) or hotter than 100 degre e s
F a h renheit (37.8° Celsius) during use. This unit can be store d
to -10 degrees Fahrenheit without harm to the alarm but it
must be above 40 degrees Fahrenheit for use.
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Do not place behind curtains or furniture. CO must be able
to reach the sensor for the unit to accurately detect CO.
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DO NOT locate Alarm within 5 feet (1.5 meters) of any
cooking appliance.
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Be aw a r e
that certain conditions can result in transient CO
situations, such as: i) Excessive spillage or reverse venting of
f u e l - b u rning appliances caused by: 1) outdoor ambient condi-
tions, such as wind direction and/or velocity, including high
gusts or wind and insufficient draft in vent pipes; 2) negative
p re s s u re diff e rential resulting from the use of exhaust fans; 3)
simultaneous operation of several fuel-burning appliances
competing for limited internal air; 4) loose vent pipe 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 operation of unvented fuel-burning devices
(range, oven, fireplace, etc.); iii) temperature inversions which
can trap exhaust near the ground; and iv) car idling in an
open or closed attached garage, or near a home.
Installation Instru c t i o n s
M o u n t i n g
1 . Using the template provided (see
page 25). Mark the location on wall.
2 . I n s e rt the two screws provided until
the screw heads are approximately
1/8” from wall. (If mounting in
plaster board or drywall, drill 3/16”
hole and use the plastic anchors
p ro v i d e d . )
3 . Hook the Kidde CO Alarm unit over the screws onto keyholes in back
of unit.
The digital model may also be placed on a tabletop. Simply fold out the
stand located on the back of the unit and place in a location that is easily
v i s i b l e .
W h e re To Install Your Kidde CO Alarm
The following suggestions are intended to help you with the
placement and installation of your Kidde CO Alarm.
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When wall mounting, place out of the reach of children.
Under no circumstance should children be allowed to
handle the CO alarm.
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Install in a sleeping area.
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Placing at eye level allows for optimum monitoring of
the digital display.
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Insure that all vents of the unit are unobstructed.
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For tabletop mounting we recommend the unit be
placed no higher than three feet from the floor.
WARNING: The installation of this device should not be used as a sub-
stitute for proper installation, use, and maintenance of fuel-burning
appliances, including appropriate ventilation and exhaust systems.
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