Part One – Your Nighthawk CO Alarm
Part One – Your Nighthawk CO Alarm
How to Install Your Alarm
Power Cord Units
(KN-COP-C)
First, refer to “Where to Install Your CO Alarm” on
page 1-5 for general guidelines as to where to locate
your CO alarm.
Installation tips for power cord models:
The power cord provides more flexibility in mount-
ing locations and allows the CO alarm to be easily
installed at eye level.
Note:
If you mount the alarm high on a wall, make
sure it is
at least 6" from the ceiling
. Any higher than this, it will be
in “dead air space” and carbon monoxide may not reach the sensor.
Below is a list of suggested mounting locations if you wish to con-
ceal the power cord:
• Above a tall bureau, chest of drawers or bookcase
• Above a doorway or closet, securing the cord to the side of
the molding
• Near a curtain, with the cord behind the curtain.
Note:
Do not cover the alarm itself with the curtain. See additional
cautions on 1-6.
Note:
Plastic casing available in most hardware
stores in an inexpensive way to secure and cover the power cord.
To install:
Single-Screw Mount (for standard wall mount)–
1. Insert the screw provided until head is approx
1/8” from wall (If mounting in plaster board or
drywall, drill 3/16 hole and use plastic anchor
provided).
2. Hook the Nighthawk CO Alarm unit over the
screw onto keyhole in back of unit.
3. Plug cord into electrical outlet.
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1/8"
Reminder:
If you are mounting alarm
high on a wall, make sure
it is at least 6" from ceil-
ing. Any higher and it will
be in “dead air” space.
Minimum 6"
from ceiling
Note:
KIDDE Safety does not recommend mounting alarm on
ceiling as we have not tested our alarms for this type application.
Direct Plug Unit
(KN-COP-DP)
First, refer to “Where to Install Your CO Alarm” on
page 1-5 for general guidelines as to where to
locate your CO alarm.
To install:
1. Choose a standard 120V outlet to plug alarm
into.
2. If outlet is mounted sideways (horizontally),
rotate plug and simply plug in.
CAUTION:
Do not rotate unit while plugged in, as damage to plug
may result.
Hardwire Unit
(KN-COP-HW)
First, refer to “Where to Install Your CO Alarm” on page 1-5 for general
guidelines as to where to locate your CO alarm.
To install:
Double-Screw Mount with Mounting Plate
(for standard hardwire mount) –
1. Warning: All electrical installation, including
wiring should be performed by a qualified
licensed technician.
2. Turn off main power to circuit.
3. Screw mounting plate to standard outlet box using the screws
provided. Do not warp mounting plate by over tightening screws.
4. Strip wire ends approximately 5/16”. Using wire nuts provided,
attach wires from the unit to the 120V AC power source
(18 AWG minimum): white to white, black to black.
5. Feed excess wires back into outlet box.
6. Hook the unit on the 2 mounting studs in keyholes on back of unit.
7. Turn on the main power current.
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Standard
Outlet Box
(not provided)
Wire Nuts
(provided)
Black
Wires
(hot)
White
Wires
(neutral)
Mounting
Screws
(provided)
Mounting
Plate
(provided)
Nighthawk
CO Alarm
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