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2-in-1 Smoke and

Carbon Monoxide Alarm

User Guide for Model KN-COSM-B-RF-CA 

Smart Wireless Network

    2521-7205-00-EN

For questions concerning your 2-in-1 Smoke and Carbon Monoxide 

Alarm, please call our consumer hotline at 1-800-880-6788. For tips on 

how to protect your home and family, visit www.kiddecanada.com

For your convenience, write down the following information. If you call 

our consumer hotline, these are the first questions you will be asked:

ATTENTION: Please take a few minutes to thoroughly read this 

user guide which should be saved for future reference and 

passed on to any subsequent owner.

Alarm Model Number

(located on back of the alarm):

Date of Manufacture

(located on back of the alarm):

Date of Purchase:

Where Purchased:

Clear Voice Instructions

Summary of Contents for KN-COSM-B-RF-CA

Page 1: ...family visit www kiddecanada com For your convenience write down the following information If you call our consumer hotline these are the first questions you will be asked ATTENTION Please take a few...

Page 2: ...vide a system of networked units around your home that alert your family to danger This Smart Wireless Network automatically activates all other Kidde devices on the same Smart Wireless Network as soo...

Page 3: ...ting and Using the Alarm 23 Smoke Alarm Silent Mode Feature 24 Remote Smoke Alarm Silent Mode 24 Low Battery Silence 25 Peak Level Memory 25 Understanding Peak and Alarm Memory Signals 26 5 Maintenanc...

Page 4: ...hich will reduce the impact of cooking particles When cooking large quantities of combustible particles can be generated by spills and broiling These combustible particles may set off the alarm if loc...

Page 5: ...the other should stay to perform a head count Do not reenter under any circumstance until fire officials say that it is safe to do so There are situations where a smoke alarm may not be effective to p...

Page 6: ...rected Never ignore the sound of the alarm If the alarm is sounding pressing the test reset button will terminate the alarm If the CO condition that caused the alert in the first place continues the a...

Page 7: ...liance with commercial or industrial standards It is not suitable for installation in hazardous locations as defined in your local building code The installation of this device should not be used as a...

Page 8: ...alarm Replace the alarm immediately It will not detect CO in this condition To help identify the date to replace the alarm a space has been designated on the product label affixed to the back of the...

Page 9: ...red a wireless signal will be transmitted to activate the rest of your Kidde Smart Wireless alarms within 11 seconds alerting you if you are in other parts of the home All other Smart Wireless alarms...

Page 10: ...arning carbon monoxide Monoxyde de carbone After four minutes the alarm voice pattern will sound once every minute until the unit is reset or the CO eliminated The red LED will flash while in alarm vo...

Page 11: ...ED is also flashing the unit has malfunctioned One flash every two seconds indicates the unit is in smoke alarm Silent Mode See Smoke Alarm Silent Mode Feature section for more details One flash every...

Page 12: ...ire too old or young or physically or mentally impaired such that they cannot escape even when warned early enough that escape should be possible For these people other strategies such as protection i...

Page 13: ...also impair one s ability to hear the smoke alarm For maximum protection a smoke alarm should be installed in each sleeping area on every level of a home Although smoke alarms can help save lives by...

Page 14: ...n The ID pattern will need to be the same for each alarm This ID pattern will differentiate your alarm system from similar systems nearby Do not use the default ID pattern that your units are shipped...

Page 15: ...larm mode first check for a fire If a fire does not exist and the test buttons have not been activated on any of the units it is likely that you are receiving interference from a similar system nearby...

Page 16: ...cult to install they re not being installed in the proper sequence The Smoke CO alarm will not engage the attachment stud see page 22 unless all three batteries are installed and the battery door is c...

Page 17: ...tal effect on the smoke CO alarm A good safety measure is to replace the batteries twice a year at the same time you change your clocks for daylight saving time and for standard time Constant exposure...

Page 18: ...orizontally shall be located on the high side of the room NFPA 72 also states A row of alarms shall be spaced and located within 0 9 m 3 of the peak of the ceiling measured horizontally see Image 2B a...

Page 19: ...s for Additional Protection KITCHEN BEDROOM BEDROOM BEDROOM LIVING ROOM KITCHEN BEDROOM BEDROOM HALL BASEMENT SINGLE FLOOR PLAN MULTIPLE FLOOR PLAN IMAGE 1A IMAGE 1B BEDROOM LIVING ROOM WORKSHOP BASEM...

Page 20: ...ISTANCE FROM PEAK NOT IN THIS AREA ANYWHERE IN THIS AREA 0 9 m 3 MINIMUM BEST PLACEMENT S T A G N A N T A I R MINIMUM 10 cm 4 NEVER HERE ACCEPTABLE PLACEMENT 30 5 cm 12 MAXIMUM CEILING 10 cm 4 ANYWHER...

Page 21: ...o reach the sensors for the alarm to accurately detect these conditions Do not install in peaks of vaulted ceilings A frame ceilings or gabled roofs Keep out of damp and humid areas Install at least 1...

Page 22: ...hen ceiling mounting or vertical when wall mounting See Figures 1 and 2 3 Drill a hole through the pencil mark and use the enclosed screw and anchor see Figure 1 to secure the attachment stud Use 1 4...

Page 23: ...Test Test your Kidde alarm system by activating the test button on any Kidde alarm for a minimum of five seconds or until all of the interconnected alarms sound When the other alarms respond this ver...

Page 24: ...alarm cover If the smoke is not too dense the alarm will silence immediately and the voice will announce Hush mode activated Mode Hush activ The green LED will blink every two seconds for approximate...

Page 25: ...has detected a CO level of 100 PPM or higher since last reset it will be recorded by the Peak Level Memory function To access the Peak Level Memory press the test reset button If a reading of 100 PPM...

Page 26: ...memory Pushing the test button a second time will give the Peak Level Memory voice message and clear Peak Level Memory A third button push will initiate the test sequence If a CO alarm with less than...

Page 27: ...semble the unit or clean inside This action will void your warranty Move the smoke CO alarm and place in another location prior to performing any of the following Staining or stripping wood floors or...

Page 28: ...me If an ID needs to be changed Remove batteries change the ID and reinstall batteries Check to see if the green LED blinks every 30 seconds This tells you that it is receiving power from the batterie...

Page 29: ...fore an emergency before most people would experience symptoms of CO poisoning giving you time to resolve the problem calmly Determine if anyone in the household is experiencing symptoms of CO poisoni...

Page 30: ...ide your home appliances used for heating and cooking are the most likely sources of CO Vehicles running in attached garages can also produce dangerous levels of CO CO can be produced when burning any...

Page 31: ...ng in an open or closed garage or near a home 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 earl...

Page 32: ...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...

Page 33: ...me when they hear it Practice a fire drill at least every six months including fire drills at night Ensure that small children hear the alarm and wake when it sounds They must wake up in order to exec...

Page 34: ...ituations in which a smoke alarm may not provide effective protection against fire as stated in the NFPA Standard 72 For instance a smoking in bed b leaving children home alone c cleaning with flammab...

Page 35: ...mmended as these locations occasionally experience conditions that can result in improper operation This equipment should be installed in accordance with the National Fire Protection Association s Sta...

Page 36: ...tion to the above warranty period In no event shall the Manufacturer be liable for loss of use of this product or for any indirect special incidental or consequential damages or costs or expenses incu...

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