Kidde KN-COB-DP-H) User Manual Download Page 1

Kidde Direct Plug CO Alarm Models:
KN-COB-DP-H
Basic AC CO Alarm
KN-COB-LCB-A 
Basic Alarm with Battery Backup and
Tamper-Resist Features.

CO Alarm Model Number

(Located on the back of alarm):

CO Alarm Assembly Number 

(Located on back of alarm):

Date of Manufacture 

(Located on back of alarm):

Date of Purchase:

Where Purchased:

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:

810-1852 REV. D

0905

AC Powered

Carbon Monoxide

Alarm

User’s Guide

SIGNALING

LISTED

UL

ATTENTION:

Please take a few minutes to thoroughly read this manual, which should be

saved for future reference and passed on to any subsequent owner. If you have any questions
about the operation or installation of your alarm, please call our toll free Consumer Hotline at
1-800-880-6788.

Summary of Contents for KN-COB-DP-H)

Page 1: ...tions concerning your Carbon Monoxide Alarm please call our Consumer Hotline at 1 800 880 6788 Please have the following information ready when calling 810 1852 REV D 0905 AC Powered Carbon Monoxide A...

Page 2: ...care for your alarm Part Two Carbon Monoxide The effects of CO exposure Could your family be at risk for CO poisoning Where CO comes from Protecting your family from CO posioning Home safety tips Part...

Page 3: ...KUP WILL NOT OPERATE DURING POWER FAIL URE MODEL KN COB DP H WILL NOT WORK WITHOUT POWER THIS CO ALARM REQUIRES A CONTINUOUS SUPPLY OF ELECTRICAL POWER MODEL KN COB LCB A REQUIRES A CONTINUOUS SUPPLY...

Page 4: ...can also readily see if your smoke alarm is alarming in a non emer gency situation for example toast burning in the kitchen Because your sense of sight smell hearing and touch give you informa tion y...

Page 5: ...ickly 4 times followed by 5 seconds of silence followed by 4 quick beeps This is also the alarm cycle in the event of a CO problem Familiarize your self and household members with this alarm pattern T...

Page 6: ...alarms require costly sensors or a proprietary battery pack replacement there are no replacement parts on Kidde CO alarms and they use standard alkaline batteries if equipped Sounder Alarm Red Alarm...

Page 7: ...rear view Direct plug unit KN COB DP H Tamper Resist Disable Switch Tamper Resist Activation Switch See Normal Operating Characteristics Screw Used With Tamper Resist Feature 9Volt Battery Door Direc...

Page 8: ...Model KN COB LCB A only By pressing the button on the CO alarm while it is in low bat tery mode you can stop the alarm from producing a low bat tery warning for up to twelve hours in order to maintai...

Page 9: ...continuous supply of electric power This CO alarms is designed to act as a monitor it is not designed for use as a short term test ing device to perform a quick check for the presence of CO CO alarms...

Page 10: ...d on the labels Place one label next to the alarm and the other one near a fresh air source such as a door or window Seven 7 years after initial power up this unit will chirp every 30 seconds to indic...

Page 11: ...oo close to these appliances it may alarm often and become a nuisance If you must install a Kidde CO alarm near a cooking or heating appliance install at least 5 feet away from the appliance Do not in...

Page 12: ...batteries Large bat teries have emissions that can cause the CO alarm to perform at less than optimal performance The following conditions can result in transient CO situations Excessive spillage or r...

Page 13: ...r YOU DO NOT NEED TO PRESS THE TEST BUTTON TO TAKE A CO READING Caution Continuous exposure to the loud 85 decibel alarm at close range over an extended period of time may cause hearing loss When the...

Page 14: ...of having the capacity to operate the unit it will chirp every 30 to 45 seconds and will NOT respond to the test button being pressed if operating on battery power THE BATTERY MUST BE REPLACED IMMEAD...

Page 15: ...the alarm or at your local hardware store Constant exposures to high or low humidity may reduce battery life We recommend you replace your 9V battery at least every six months How to Care for Your CO...

Page 16: ...hile anyone is susceptible experts agree that unborn babies small children senior citizens and people with heart or respirato ry problems are especially vulnerable to CO and are at the great est risk...

Page 17: ...al levels ProtectingYour Family from CO poisoning 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: ...ches dizziness weakness sleepiness nausea vomit ing confusion and disorientation Recognize that CO poisoning may be the cause when family members suffer from flu like symptoms that don t disappear but...

Page 19: ...and walls of furnace rooms Loose or disconnected vent chimney fireplace or appliance Small amounts of water leaking from the base of the chim ney vent or flue pipe Rust on the portion of the vent pipe...

Page 20: ...thin 2 3 hours Headache dizziness and nausea within 20 min utes Death within 1 hour Headache dizziness and nausea within 5 10 minutes Death within 25 30 minutes Headache dizziness and nausea within 1...

Page 21: ...der family members and household pets may be the first affected The following symptoms are related to CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING and should be discussed with ALL mem bers of the household Become famili...

Page 22: ...4 hour period repeat steps 1 3 and call a qualified appliance technician to investigate for sources of CO from fuel burning equipment and appliances and inspect for proper operation of this equipment...

Page 23: ...Kidde CO alarm uses advanced technology to monitor the environment in your home and warn you of unacceptable lev els of carbon monoxide An internal microcomputer works together with the carbon monoxi...

Page 24: ...therwise The Manufacturer shall have no liability for any personal injury property damageoranyspecial incidental contingentorconsequentialdamage of any kind resulting from gas leakage fire or explosio...

Page 25: ...1394 South Third Street Mebane NC 27302 Consumer Hotline 1 800 880 6788 www kiddeUS com...

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