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120 V AC and 9 V Battery Backup

C

ombination

S

moke &

C

arbon

M

onoxide

A

larm

with Voice Alarm System, Hush

®

, and Peak Level Memory

User’s Guide

Model

KN-COSM-ICA

Model

KN-COSM-IBCA

Manual

P/N

810-1692

Rev

.

J

SINGLE AND/OR MULTIPLE STATION

CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM

SINGLE AND/OR MULTIPLE STATION

SMOKE ALARM

SINGLE AND/OR MULTIPLE STATION

CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM

(model KN-COSM-IBCA only)

Summary of Contents for KN-COSM-IBCA

Page 1: ...rm System Hush and Peak Level Memory User s Guide Model KN COSM ICA Model KN COSM IBCA Manual P N 810 1692 Rev J SINGLE AND OR MULTIPLE STATION CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM SINGLE AND OR MULTIPLE STATION SMO...

Page 2: ...oduction 1 Illustrations 2 3 Features 4 7 Installation 8 15 Operation 16 19 Alarm Removal 20 Battery Replacement 20 21 Maintenance 22 Carbon Monoxide Safety 23 27 Fire Safety 28 30 Warranty 31 32 Cont...

Page 3: ...cts Please take a few minutes to thoroughly read this user s guide and save for future reference Teach children how to respond to the alarms and that they should never play with the unit Your Kidde Sm...

Page 4: ...2 Illustrations FRONT Red LED Light Green LED Light Test Reset Hush Button Alarm Sounder...

Page 5: ...3 Illustrations BACK AC Connector Pins Battery Compartment Model KN COSM IBCA only Tamper Resist Feature...

Page 6: ...hich alarm is sounding FIRE The alarm voice pattern is 3 long alarm beeps followed by the verbal warning message Fire Feu This pattern is repeated until the smoke is eliminated The red LED light will...

Page 7: ...tions of 100 ppm or greater Alarm Memory Feature that gives visual indication when the alarm has sensed a hazardous condition Green and red LED lights that indicate normal operation and alarm status T...

Page 8: ...hen warned early enough that escape should be possible For these people other strategies such as protection in place or assisted escape or rescue are necessary Smoke alarms are devices that can provid...

Page 9: ...system will sound accompanied by the flashing red LED light The carbon monoxide sensor uses an electrochemical technology CAUTION This alarm will only indicate the presence of carbon monoxide gas at t...

Page 10: ...If you have only one alarm ensure it is placed in the hallway outside of the main sleeping area or in the main bedroom Verify the alarm can be heard in all sleeping areas Locate an alarm in every room...

Page 11: ...ING 10 cm 4 MINIMUM 10 cm 4 MINIMUM 30 5 cm 12 MAXIMUM SIDE WALL BEST PLACEMENT ACCEPTABLE PLACEMENT NEVER HERE S T A G N A N T A I R 0 9 m 3 0 9 m 3 NOT IN THIS AREA ANYWHERE IN THIS AREA NOT IN THIS...

Page 12: ...Recommended Installation Instructions and Diagram A In older mobile homes that are not well insulated extreme heat or cold can be transferred from the outside to the inside through poorly insulated w...

Page 13: ...will not block the sensor Smoke and CO must be able to reach the sensors to accurately detect these conditions Do not install in peaks of vaulted ceilings A frame ceilings or gabled roofs Keep out of...

Page 14: ...detector guards unless the combination alarm and guard has been evaluated and found suitable for that purpose Wiring For AC Quick Connect Harness CAUTION Turn off the main power to the circuit before...

Page 15: ...n switched power line NOTE Use standard CSA listed household wire as required by local codes available at all electrical supply stores and most hardware stores Ca bon Mon ox de Smo ke A a m ALAR M OPE...

Page 16: ...ess as described in Wiring attach the mounting plate to the electrical box To ensure aesthetic alignment of the alarm with the hallway or wall the A line on the mounting plate must be parallel with th...

Page 17: ...f the alarm always stand an arms length away from the unit when testing The Test Reset Hush button has four purposes it tests the unit s electronics resets the CO alarm activates the Hush feature and...

Page 18: ...about compatible interconnect units and their functionality in an interconnect system visit our web site at www kiddecanada com Hush Control Feature The Hush feature has the capability of temporarily...

Page 19: ...n will silence the alarm If the CO condition that caused the alert continues the alarm will reactivate Reactivation times depend on the amount of CO present Peak Level Memory If the CO sensor has dete...

Page 20: ...nds when a CO reading is taken For model KN COSM IBCA only in Standby Condition powered only by battery backup the green LED will flash every 5 seconds In Alarm Memory Condition the green LED will fla...

Page 21: ...nting plate see Figure 3A Rotate the alarm onto the mounting plate until you hear the tamper resist tab snap into place locking the alarm Using the Tamper Resist Feature will deter children and others...

Page 22: ...and will continue for at least 7 days If the red LED light flashes along with a chirp every 30 seconds and is not followed by the voice message Low Battery Pile faible as described above the unit has...

Page 23: ...ace battery with one of the following approved brands Duracell MN1604 or MX1604 Energizer 522 Eveready 1222 Gold Peak 1604A or 1604S These batteries can be purchased at your local retailer WARNING Use...

Page 24: ...mble the unit or clean inside This action will void your warranty Move the Smoke CO Alarm to another location prior to performing any of the following Staining or stripping wood floors or furniture Pa...

Page 25: ...siness vomiting Extreme Exposure Unconsciousness brain damage death The above levels of exposure relate to healthy adults Levels differ for those at high risk Exposure to high levels of carbon monoxid...

Page 26: ...mes The CO sensor meets the alarm response time requirements as follows At 70 PPM the unit must alarm within 60 240 minutes At 150 PPM the unit must alarm within 10 50 minutes At 400 PPM the unit must...

Page 27: ...ranges stoves gas clothes dryers water heaters portable fuel burning space heaters fireplaces wood burning stoves and certain swimming pool heaters Blocked chimneys or flues back drafts and changes in...

Page 28: ...ted fuel burning devices range oven fireplace etc Temperature inversions that can trap exhaust gases near the ground Car idling in an open or closed attached garage or near a home Every year have the...

Page 29: ...move away from the open door window until emergency services responders have arrived the premises have been aired out and your alarm remains in its normal operating condition 2 Call your emergency lo...

Page 30: ...ousehold that are capable of assisting others to provide assistance to those who may not be awakened by the alarm sound or to those who may be incapable of safely evacuating the area unassisted Smoke...

Page 31: ...cooking food unattended Teach children never to play with matches or lighters Train everyone in the home to recognize the alarm pattern voice message warning and to leave the home using their escape...

Page 32: ...specific regulations concerning your situation The required number of smoke alarms protected areas mentioned above might not be reliable enough to provide early warning for unprotected areas that are...

Page 33: ...f this sale including but not limited to the implied warranties of description merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose are limited in duration to the above warranty period In no event sha...

Page 34: ...age to the following address Kidde Canada Inc P O Box 40 Apsley ON K0L 1A0 Please include your name address and phone number along with a brief description of what is wrong with the unit For further a...

Page 35: ...Notes 33...

Page 36: ...e asked Alarm Model Number located on back of alarm Date of Manufacture located on the back of the alarm Date of Purchase Where Purchased Alarm Assembly Number located on the back of the alarm Custom...

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