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• Voice Message System that alerts user to the

following conditions:
• System announces "HUSH MODE ACTIVATED" 

when the unit is first put into HUSH Mode.

• System announces "HUSH MODE CANCELLED" 

when unit resumes normal operation after Hush 
Mode has been cancelled.

• System announces "CARBON MONOXIDE

PREVIOUSLY DETECTED" when the unit has 
detected CO concentrations of 100 ppm or
higher.

• System announces "PUSH TEST BUTTON" when

the unit is powered up, reminding user to
activate the Test Button.

• One “chirp” every 30 seconds is an indication that

the alarm is malfunctioning. If this occurs call the 
Consumer Hotline at 1-800-880-6788.

• Test/Reset button performs the following functions:

-Tests the units electronics and verifies 

proper unit operation

-Resets the unit during CO alarm
-Activates HUSH Feature
-Activates Peak Level Memory Feature

• HUSH Control Feature that silences the unit during 

nuisance alarm situations. (See Page 17)

• Peak Level Memory Feature which alerts user 

when the unit has detected CO concentrations of 
100 ppm or greater. (See Page 18)

• Alarm Memory Feature that gives visual indication

when an alarm has sensed a hazardous condition.

• Green and red LED lights that indicate normal 

operation and alarm status (see Page 18 for details).

• Tamper Resist Feature that deters children and

others from removing the alarm. (See Page 19)

• Model KN-COSM-IB is equipped with a battery 

reminder flag that prohibits installation when 
battery is not present.

• Loud 85 decibel alarm.
• Permanent independent smoke and carbon

monoxide sensors.

• 

Smoke alarm takes precedence 

when 

both

fire and carbon monoxide are present.

• Powered by 120V AC (60 Hz, 25 mA max) wire-in 

connector. Model KN-COSM-IB is also equipped 
with a 9V battery backup.

• Model KN-COSM-IB is equipped with Battery Pull 

Tab that allows for easy battery connection.
Simply pull tab out, and battery is connected!

• Interconnectable to other Kidde/Nighthawk brand 

smoke and CO alarms (See Page 16 for details).

• Alarm/Voice message warning system that alerts 

you of the following conditions in the manner 
described below, thus eliminating any confusion 
over which alarm is sounding:

FIRE:

The alarm/voice pattern is three long 

alarm beeps followed by the verbal warning 
message “FIRE! FIRE!” This pattern is repeated 
until the smoke is eliminated. The red LED light 
will flash while in alarm/voice mode.

CARBON MONOXIDE:

The alarm/voice 

pattern is four short alarm beeps followed by the 
verbal warning message “WARNING! CARBON 
MONOXIDE!". This continues until the unit is reset
or the CO eliminated. While powered by battery 
only, after four minutes the alarm/voice pattern 
will sound 

once every minute

. The red Light 

Emitting Diode (LED) light will flash while in 
alarm/voice mode.

LOW BATTERY(model KN-COSM-IB only):

When the batteries are low and need replacing the
red LED light will flash and the unit will “chirp”
one time, followed by the warning message “LOW 
BATTERY.” This cycle will occur once every 
minute and will continue for at least seven days.

Features

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Summary of Contents for KN-COSM-I

Page 1: ...P N 810 1512 Rev F For questions concerning your Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm please call our Consumer Hotline at 1 800 880 6788 For your convenience write down the following information If you cal...

Page 2: ...3 Features Pages 4 7 Installation Instructions Step 1 Installation Instructions A Recommended Installation Locations Pages 8 10 B Where Not to Install Page 11 12 Step 2 Wiring Instructions Page 12 13...

Page 3: ...N MONOXIDE ALARM MOVE TO FRESH AIR PUSH HOLD TO TEST WEEKLY 3 2 Product View Product View FRONT BACK Red LED Light Green LED Light Test Reset Hush Button Alarm Sounder AC Connector Pins Battery Compar...

Page 4: ...ibits installation when battery is not present Loud 85 decibel alarm Permanent independent smoke and carbon monoxide sensors Smoke alarm takes precedence when both fire and carbon monoxide are present...

Page 5: ...to replace the alarm Smoke Alarm The smoke alarm monitors the air for products of com bustion that are produced when something is burning or smoldering When smoke particles in the smoke sen sor reach...

Page 6: ...each level of a multilevel home including every bedroom hallways finished attics and basements Put alarms at both ends of bedroom hallway or large room if hallway or room is more than 30ft 9 1m long I...

Page 7: ...obile homes built within the last five to seven years are designed to be energy efficient Install Smoke CO alarms as recommended above Refer to Recommended Installation Instructions and Diagram A In m...

Page 8: ...t to be used with detector guards unless the combination alarm and detector guard have been evaluated and found suitable for that purpose The alarm should not be operated on power derived from a squar...

Page 9: ...indicated by the OFF arrow on the alarm cover 2 After selecting the proper location for your Smoke CO Alarm as described on Pages 8 10 and wiring the AC QUICK CONNECT harness as described in the WIRI...

Page 10: ...site at www KiddeUS com 5 Install the alarm on the mounting bracket and rotate the alarm in the direction of the ON arrow on the cover until the alarm ratchets into place this ratchet ing function all...

Page 11: ...HUSH mode HUSH Control Feature The HUSH feature has the capability of temporarily desensitizing the smoke alarm circuit for approximately 10 minutes This feature is to be used only when a known alarm...

Page 12: ...28 Every second counts don t stop to get dressed or pick up valuables Before opening inside doors look for smoke seeping in around the edges and feel with the back of your hand If the door is hot use...

Page 13: ...any repair or dispatch calls related to the alarm sounding Alarm Removal IF TAMPER RESIST FEATURE HAS BEEN ACTIVATED REFER TO TAMPER RESIST FEATURE DESCRIPTION ON PAGE 19 FOR REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS Go t...

Page 14: ...onnect the AC power harness squeeze the locking arms on the sides of the Quick Connector while pulling the connector away from the bottom of the alarm see Page 15 Figure 2 Battery Replacement For mode...

Page 15: ...is a colorless odorless and tasteless poison gas that can be fatal when inhaled CO inhibits the blood s capacity to carry oxygen Possible Sources CO can be produced when burning any fossil fuel gaso l...

Page 16: ...xchangers Verify the color of flame on pilot lights and burners is blue A yellow or orange flame is a sign that the fuel is not burning completely Teach all household members what the alarm sounds lik...

Page 17: ...t least one CO Alarm per house hold located near the sleeping area Industry Safety Standards 31 ing fire drills at night Ensure that small children hear the alarm and wake when it sounds They must wak...

Page 18: ...and Service Information 33 NRC Ionization type smoke alarms use a very small amount of a radioactive element in the sensing chamber to enable detection of visible and invisible combustion products Th...

Page 19: ...ired This manual and the products described herein are copyrighted with all rights reserved Under these copy right laws no part of this manual may be copied for use without the written consent of Kidd...

Page 20: ...Custom Assembled in China with U S and Foreign Components Patents Pending 1394 South Third Street Mebane NC 27302 Consumer Hotline 1 800 880 6788 www KiddeUS com...

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