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User's Guide P/N 820-1442 Rev. B 10/12

ATTENTION: Please take a few minutes to thoroughly read this
user’s guide which should be saved for future reference and
passed on to any subsequent owner.

900-0215

AC Plug-in Operated with Battery Backup

Carbon Monoxide Alarm

User’s Guide

KN-COB-LCB-CA

with Battery Backup

900-0215

Summary of Contents for 900-0215

Page 1: ...e a few minutes to thoroughly read this user s guide which should be saved for future reference and passed on to any subsequent owner 900 0215 AC Plug in Operated with Battery Backup Carbon Monoxide Alarm User s Guide KN COB LCB CA with Battery Backup 900 0215 ...

Page 2: ... 2 Call your emergency services Fire Department or 911 Never restart the source of a CO problem until it has been corrected 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 alarm will reactivate If the unit alarms again within six minutes it is sensing high...

Page 3: ...oke alarm is alarming in a non emergency situation Because your sense of sight smell hearing and touch give you information you can almost instantly judge what action to take if you hear your smoke alarm CO is an invisible odorless tasteless and non irritating gas completely undetectable to your senses That s why it is important to your safety that you have a CO alarm Important Warning Statements ...

Page 4: ...iduals from acute effects of carbon monoxide exposure It may not fully safeguard individuals with specific medical conditions If in doubt consult a medical practitioner Individuals with medical problems may consider using warning devices which provide audible and visual signals for carbon monoxide concentrations under 30 PPM This carbon monoxide alarm requires a continuous supply of electrical pow...

Page 5: ...d CO poisoning indicate that while victims are aware they are not well they become so disoriented they are unable to save themselves by either exiting the building or calling for assistance Also young children and household pets may be the first affected You should take extra precautions to protect high risk persons from CO exposure because they may experience ill effects from CO at levels that wo...

Page 6: ...n engines running in an open or closed garage attached or near a home Burning charcoal or fuel in grills and hibachis in an enclosed area Conditions That Can Produce Carbon Monoxide The following conditions can result in transient CO situations Excessive spillage or reverse venting of fuel burning appliances caused by outdoor ambient conditions such as wind direction and or velocity including high...

Page 7: ...n 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 r...

Page 8: ...alled 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 on properly installing this CO alarm CO alarms should not be used to detect the presence of natural gas methane propane butane or oth...

Page 9: ... is disabled once the battery voltage has reached a level to cause a low battery warning chirp Pressing the Test Reset button will defeat the 85dB tamper alarm for two minutes to allow time for the battery to be changed without the alarm sounding To deactivate the feature press in the Tamper Resist Activation switch and move the activate slide towards the switch Low Battery Warning If the 9 V batt...

Page 10: ...T Ten 10 years after the initial power up this alarm will beep two times 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 ten years from power up in a permanent marker on this label Temperat...

Page 11: ...arms Do not install in kitchens garages or furnace rooms that may expose the sensor to substances that could damage or contaminate it Do not install in areas where the temperature is colder than 4 4 C 40 F or hotter than 37 8 C 100 F such as crawl spaces attics porches and garages Do not install within 5 ft of heating or cooking appliances Kidde recommends 15 ft to prevent nuisance alarms Do not i...

Page 12: ...plugged into an outlet as damage to plug may result 4 Installation Instructions 5 Alarm Characteristics Carbon Monoxide Alarm Indicator When the alarm senses a dangerous level of CO the unit will emit a loud alarm pattern The alarm pattern is 4 quick beeps followed by 5 seconds of silence This cycle repeats as long as a dangerous CO conditions exist The red Alarm LED will flash the same pattern WA...

Page 13: ...ch back to normal operating mode and the green LED will come on continuously When the CO alarm is unplugged If the unit is unplugged it will produce a constant tone until the battery is removed or the unit is plugged back into the wall unless the Power Disconnection Alert feature has been deactivated or disabled Observe the CO alarm regularly to make sure the green Operate LED is on indicating nor...

Page 14: ...attery operated However this alarm is equipped with 9 volt battery backup the 9 volt battery is to supply short term back up during a power outage Remove the screw if it has been used that is holding the battery door located on the bottom of the unit Slide the battery door in the direction of the arrows to release it Remove the battery and replace it with one of the following approved replacement ...

Page 15: ...l seal the vents and interfere with proper sensor operation Move the CO Alarm to a remote location to prevent possible damage or contamination of the sensor prior to performing any of the following Staining or stripping floors or furniture painting or wall papering Using aerosols or adhesives WARNING Reinstall the CO Alarm as soon as possible to assure continuous protection The following is a list...

Page 16: ...re limited in duration 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 incurred by the consumer or any other user of this product whether due to a breach of contract negligence strict liability in tort or otherwise The Manufacturer shall have no liability f...

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