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2. Product Features and Specifications

Red,

Alarm LED

Green,

Power LED

Amber, Initiating
Alarm LED

AC Connector

Pins

Tamper Resist

Feature

Battery

Compartment

Test/Reset

Button

Red,

Alarm

LED

Green,
Power LED

Amber, Initiating
Alarm LED

Peak Level
Button

Test/Reset Button

Digital
Display

IMPORTANT: Seven (7) years after the initial power up, this alarm
will “beep” every 30 seconds to indicate that it is time to replace
the alarm. Replace the alarm immediately! It will not detect CO in
this condition. 

To help identify the date to replace the alarm, a label has been affixed to
the side of the alarm. Write the “replace by” date (seven years from
power up) in a permanent marker on this label.

Model KN-COB-IC

Model KN-COP-IC

1. Information About Carbon Monoxide

Because carbon monoxide is a cumulative poison, long-term exposures
to low levels may cause symptoms, as well as short-term exposures to
high levels. This Kidde unit has a time-weighted alarm – the higher the
level of CO present, the sooner the alarm will be triggered. 

This CO alarm can only warn you of the presence of CO. It does not
prevent CO from occurring, nor can it solve an existing CO problem. If
your unit has alarmed and you’ve provided ventilation by leaving your
windows and doors open, the CO buildup may have dissipated by the
time help responds. Although your problem may appear to be
temporarily solved, it’s crucial that the source of the CO is determined
and that the appropriate repairs are made.

This CO alarm is designed to act as a monitor; it is not designed for use
as a short-term testing device to perform a quick check for the presence
of CO.

CO alarms have limitations. Like any other electronic device, CO alarms
are not fool-proof. CO alarms have a limited operational life. You must
test your CO alarm weekly, because it could fail to operate at any time. 

If your CO alarm fails to test properly, or if its self-diagnostic test reveals
a malfunction, immediately have the unit replaced. This alarm will not
monitor CO levels while in an error condition.

CO alarms can only sense CO that reaches the unit’s sensor. It’s possible
that CO may be present in other areas without reaching the alarm. The
rate and ability that which CO reaches the alarm may be affected by:

• Doors or other obstructions.

• Fresh air from a vent, an open window or other source.

• CO being present on one level of the home and not reach a CO alarm

installed on a different level. (For example, CO in the basement may
not reach an alarm on the second level, near the bedrooms). 

For these reasons, we recommend you provide complete coverage by
placing a CO alarm on every level of the home. Please carefully read all
information in sections 2 and 3 on properly installing this CO alarm.

CO alarms should not be used to detect the presence of natural gas
(methane), propane, butane, or other combustible fuels.

Instruct children never to touch, unplug or otherwise interfere with the
alarm. Warn children of the dangers of CO poisoning.

with digital display

Summary of Contents for KN-COB-IC

Page 1: ...ad this user s guide which should be saved for future reference and passed on to any subsequent owner Carbon Monoxide Alarm User s Guide Models KN COB IC and KN COP IC KN COB IC KN COP IC with Digital...

Page 2: ...xide even though carbon monoxide can be generated by fire For this reason you must install smoke alarms to provide early warning of fire and to pro tect you and your family from fire and its related h...

Page 3: ...al display Operating Characteristics 8 Maintenance 9 Limited Warranty 1 Information About Carbon Monoxide General Carbon Monoxide Information Carbon monoxide is a colorless odorless and tasteless pois...

Page 4: ...rators fireplaces wood burning stoves and certain swimming pool heaters 1 Information About Carbon Monoxide Blocked chimneys or flues back drafts and changes in air pressure corroded or disconnected v...

Page 5: ...ource of the CO is determined and that the appropriate repairs are made This CO alarm is designed to act as a monitor it is not designed for use as a short term testing device to perform a quick check...

Page 6: ...h as peaks of vaulted ceilings or gabled roofs where CO may not reach the sensor in time to provide early warning Do not install on a switched or dimmer controlled outlet Do not install this unit near...

Page 7: ...interconnected to your CO alarm they will only respond to a smoke or heat related event When mixing Kidde alarms which have battery back up with models without battery back up be advised that the mod...

Page 8: ...ter hole in the mounting plate and secure the bracket making sure that the mounting screws are positioned in the small ends of the keyholes before tightening Plug the AC Quick Connector into the back...

Page 9: ...l lowed by 1 second of silence This cycle repeats as long as smoke signal persists to alert you of the condition For model KN COP IC with digi tal display The word Fire will scroll across the digital...

Page 10: ...attery operation Unit monitoring for CO Verify AC power is restored as soon as possible to conserve battery Replace battery Peak Level Memory model KN COP IC only When the Peak Level button is pressed...

Page 11: ...arm see section 4 After the alarm has been removed you can open the battery door and replace the battery Battery installation instructions are provided on the inside of the battery door When installin...

Page 12: ...do not allow the exclusion or limitation of consequential or incidental damages so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you Legal Remedies This warranty gives you specific legal rights...

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