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What Carbon Monoxide Alarms Can and Cannot Do

CO alarms are designed to sense unacceptable levels of CO from
malfunctioning furnaces, appliances, gas engines or other sources.

This Carbon Monoxide alarm is not a substitute for installing and

maintaining an operational smoke alarm.

CO alarms provide early warning of the presence of carbon monox-
ide, usually before a healthy adult would experience symptoms.
This early warning is possible, however, only if your Carrier CO
alarm is located, installed and maintained as described in this
user’s guide.

This CO alarm is designed to act as a monitor, it is not designed
for use as a short-term testing device to perform a quick check for
the presence of CO.

CO alarms have limitations. Like any other electronic device, CO
alarms are not fool-proof.

CO alarms have a limited operational life. You must test your CO
alarm weekly, because it could fail to operate at any time. If your
CO alarm fails to test properly, or if its self-diagnostic test reveals a
malfunction, immediately have the unit replaced. See back page for
warranty information.  This CO alarm also has an "operational end
of life" feature which will indicate when to replace the alarm.  See
page 25 for details of this feature.

CO alarms can only sense CO that reaches the unit’s sensor.
Carbon monoxide may be present in other areas without reaching
the alarm.  The rate at which CO reaches the unit may be affected
by doors or other obstructions.  In addition, fresh air from a vent or
open window or any other source may prevent CO from reaching
the sensor. Please observe cautions on page 8 “Where to install
your alarm.”

CO could be present on one level of the home and not reach a CO
alarm installed on a different level.  For example, CO in the base-
ment may not reach an alarm on the second level, near the bed-
rooms.  For this reason, we recommend you provide complete cov-
erage by placing a CO alarm on every level of the home.

CO alarms should not be used to detect the presence of natural
gas (methane), propane, butane, or other combustible fuels.

CO alarms are not a substitute for property, disability, life or other
insurance of any kind. Appropriate insurance coverage is your
responsibility. Consult your insurance agent.

Features

CO alarms are not smoke alarms. CO alarms do not sense smoke or

fire. For early warning of fire you must install smoke alarms, even

though carbon monoxide can be generated by a fire. 

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Страница 1: ...hich should be saved for future reference and passed on to any subsequent owner If you have any questions about the operation or instal lation of your alarm please call our toll free Consumer Hotline at 1 800 880 6788 OMKNCOPP 01 810 2680 REV A 09 05 TEST RESET PEAK LEVEL Carbon Monoxide ALARM PARTS PER MILLION OF CO Lb Low or No Battery IAS 6 96 2ND EDITION CO ALARM ALSO COMPLIES WITH CSA 6 19 01...

Страница 2: ...rm is malfunctioning How to care for your alarm Peak level memory Carbon Monoxide Home safety tips Warning signs What to Do When the Alarm Sounds How to respond to the alarm Who you should call if you suspect you have CO in your home Technical Information Product Specifications How the unit determines when to alarm Replacement of the alarm Display readings Li Ion battery handling precautions Limit...

Страница 3: ...S RELATED HAZARDS NOT SUITABLE FOR INSTALLATION IN HAZARDOUS LOCA TIONS AS DEFINED IN THE NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE DURING POWER OUTAGE THIS UNIT WILL OPERATE FOR A PERIOD OF AT LEAST 20 HOURS ON A FULLY CHARGED CARRIER RECHARGABLE BATTERY PACK THIS PRODUCT IS INTENDED FOR USE IN ORDINARY INDOOR RESIDENTIAL AREAS IT IS NOT DESIGNED TO MEASURE COMPLIANCE WITH COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL STANDARDS THE IN...

Страница 4: ...ack is provided for backup in the event of a power outage To install the battery pack open the back door and align the connector with the slot in the battery Insure the orientation of the two alignment ribs align with the slots in the battery case Press the connector in until it is fully seated Depending on the charge state of the battery pack the battery packs can have different amounts of energy...

Страница 5: ...rmation Step 6 Make sure the red dot in the digital display is blinking Test the unit s operation by pressing and releasing the Test Reset button Within 15 seconds you will hear 4 quick chirps followed by 5 seconds of silence followed by 4 quick chirps While testing the alarm have someone else check that the alarm can be heard easily from the sleeping areas For complete testing information refer t...

Страница 6: ...st 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 Carbon monoxide CO is invisible odorless tasteless nonirritating poi sonous gas that is completely undetectable to your senses It is created when any fuel is burned gasoline propane natural gas oil wood coal and even tobacco When oxygen is limi...

Страница 7: ...al Display Test Reset Button Blinking Red Dot Peak Level Button Carrier CO Alarm rear view Removable Adapter Adapter Thumb Release Thumb Grip for Back Door Removal Slide Down Back Door Slide Support for Table Top and Direct Plug Use Door Latches at all four corners of back door Carrier CO Alarm front view 4 Key Holes ...

Страница 8: ...g this button you can see the peak CO level recorded by the alarm since it was last cleared or unplugged This Carrier feature allows you or a heating contractor or a fireman to see exactly how serious the CO problem you have so you can react accordingly Sensor The sensor is a highly sensitive electrochemical sensor that is CO specific to help avoid false alarms Sounder Alarm This is the loud 85 de...

Страница 9: ... alarm to be used as a direct plug unit a wall mounted unit or a table top unit Note This CO alarm is not battery operated Warning Do not use any other type of rechargeable battery in your alarm or attempt to recharge the battery pack yourself Improper charg ing may even cause the battery pack to overheat or leak thus posing possible injury to the user Carrier Rechargeable Backup Battery shown ins...

Страница 10: ...s an operational end of life feature which will indicate when to replace the alarm See page 25 for details of this feature CO alarms can only sense CO that reaches the unit s sensor Carbon monoxide may be present in other areas without reaching the alarm The rate at which CO reaches the unit may be affected by doors or other obstructions In addition fresh air from a vent or open window or any othe...

Страница 11: ...IN YOUR HOME INSTALL THE ALARM NEAR BED ROOMS NOT IN THE BASEMENT OR FURNACE ROOM Two labels have been provided with important information on what to do in case of an alarm Add the phone number of your emergency service provider in the space provided Place one label next to the alarm after it is mounted and one label near a fresh air source such as a door or win dow CAUTION This alarm will only in...

Страница 12: ...cessivelydusty dirtyorgreasyareassuchaskitchens garages and furnace rooms Dust grease or household chemicals can contaminate or coat the alarm s sensor causing the alarm not to operate properly Do not obstruct the vents located at the top and bottom of the alarm Place the alarm where drapes furniture or other objects do not block the flow of air to the vents Donotinstallindeadairspace suchaspeakso...

Страница 13: ...d fuel burning devices range oven fire place etc Temperature inversions which can trap exhaust gasses near the ground Car idling in an open or closed attached garage or near a home How to InstallYour Alarm Your Carrier CO alarm with its removable adapter allows you to install the alarm as a wall mounted unit a direct plug unit or as a table top unit Direct Plug Alarm First refer to Where to Instal...

Страница 14: ...b releases out and carefully turn alarm over This will allow adapter to slide out 5 Lift the adapter completely out of the alarm and rotate the adapter 90 to the right clockwise Snap it firmly back into place 6 Carefully replace the back door Insure the latches on all four corners of the door are lined up then press the door into place 7 Push with your thumbs in the direction opposite of the arrow...

Страница 15: ...ward the top until it stops 6 Mark the location for the two mounting holes on the wall spaced vertically 2 5 8 apart 7 If you are mounting the alarm in plaster board or drywall drill a 3 16 hole into the wall and insert the plastic anchors provided Install the two screws provided into the wall or wall anchors until the screw head is approximately 1 8 from the wall 8 Hook the unit over the screw he...

Страница 16: ...he charge state of the battery it could take up to 24 hours to FULLY charge the battery During the first 10 hour initial charge period or until the battery has charged Lb will be displayed along with the CO level usually 0 and without an audible chirp When the initial charge is complete the Lb will disappear If however after 10 hours the battery is not charging properly Lb may con tinue to flashAN...

Страница 17: ...attery Back up Operation inTrouble Alarm Condition When the battery pack capacity has been discharged to a state where it can no longer provide enough power to detect CO and operate the alarm it will enter a trouble alarm condition The display will go blank and the alarm will give an audible trouble chirp once every 60 seconds This will continue for approximately 7 hours after which time the alarm...

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Страница 19: ...You will see a blinking red dot to the lower right of the digital display The blinking dot shows that the alarm is operating Within 20 seconds your CO alarm will start monitoring for CO The num ber indicates a measurement of carbon monoxide in parts per million ppm Note The number will probably be zero 0 This is a normal con dition for most households and shows that no measurable amount of CO has ...

Страница 20: ...tton If the unit is operating properly you should notice the following The display shows three eights and then shows a num ber usually around 200 You will then hear 4 quick beeps followed by 5 seconds of silence followed by 4 quick beeps The unit will then show the three eights for several seconds It will then return to monitoring for carbon monoxide Familiarize yourself and household members with...

Страница 21: ...igital display will be blank and The alarm cannot be shut off by pushing the Test Reset button Unplug the alarm immediately and return for warranty exchange see Warranty on back page What to do if you re not sure PLEASEfamiliarizeyourselfwiththemalfunctionalert anddonotconfusethesesig nalswithanalarm Afterreadingtheinformationabove ifyouarestillunsurewhether youralarmisoperatingproperly calltheKid...

Страница 22: ... the alarm directly above or near a diaper pail as high amounts of methane gas can cause temporary readings on the digital display Note If you will be staining or stripping wood floors or furniture painting wall papering or using aerosols or adhesives for a do it yourself project or hobby before you begin Remove the alarm to a remote location to prevent possible damage to or contamination of the s...

Страница 23: ...CO It may be helpful to purchase additional CarrierCOAlarmstoplaceindifferentlocationsthroughoutyourhousetoiso late the CO source Monitor the CO concentrations shown in the peak level memory to see if readings occur in certain areas at certain times of the day or near a particular appliance Once the source is located correcting the problem may be as easy as open ing a window venting an appliance b...

Страница 24: ...per appliance operation Decreasing hot water supply Furnace unable to heat house or runs constantly Sooting especially on appliances Unfamiliar or burning odor Yellow or orange flame Be aware of the symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning headaches dizziness weakness sleepiness nausea vomiting confusion and disorientation Recognize that CO poisoning may be the cause when family members suffer from f...

Страница 25: ...himneys Carbon Monoxide The maximum allowable concentration for continuous expo sure for healthy adults in any 8 hour period according to OSHA Slight headache fatigue dizziness nausea after 2 3 hours Frontal headaches within 1 2 hours life threatening after 3 hours Dizziness nausea and convulsions within 45 minutes Unconsciousness within 2 hours Death within 2 3 hours Headache dizziness and nausea...

Страница 26: ...en and household pets may be the first affected The following symptoms are related to CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING and should be discussed with ALLmembers of the household Become familiar with these common symptoms from CO poisoning If you experience even mild symptoms of CO poi soning consult your doctor immediately Common Mild Exposure Symptoms Headaches running nose sore eyes often described as fl...

Страница 27: ...the presence of Carbon Monoxide CO which can KILL YOU When the CO alarm senses a dangerous level of CO the unit will emit a loud alarm pattern The alarm pattern is 4 short chirps followed by 5 seconds of silence followed by 4 short chirps Note When the unit is disconnected from the 120V power supply and is on battery backup the alarm pattern will continueforthefirst5minutesafterdetectingCOandthent...

Страница 28: ...50 PPM the unit must alarm within 10 50 minutes At 400 PPM the unit must alarm within 4 15 minutes Digital Display Accuracy Each Carrier CO Alarm is calibrated at a CO concentration of 150 ppm in air at 80 F 10 F Depending on the ambi ent condition temperature humidity and the condition of the sensor the alarm readings may vary The digital reading tolerances are Ambient 80 F 10 F atmospheric press...

Страница 29: ...the higher the level of carbon monoxide present the sooner the alarm will be triggered WARNING This device is designed to protect individuals from acute effects of carbon monoxide exposure It will 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 ...

Страница 30: ...ween a CO reading and a reading signifying a problem with the alarm itself AC and DC Start Up Alarm and Error Operation Display Readings Brief 888 and flashing dot One short chirp Self testing on start up Normal opera tion at start up or reset Steady display of number between 30 and 999 4 quick beeps 5 seconds off repeating Carbon monoxide detected Unit in alarm condition Steady Err and flashing d...

Страница 31: ... dis charged less than 10 hours on AC Battery is in charge state Keep unit on AC to fully charge battery Lb will disap pear once bat tery is charged depending on initial charge 0 alternat ing with Lb and a flashing dot 1 beep every 15 seconds Battery discon nected or not charging Battery dis charged or dis connected longer than 10 hours Connect battery pack Lb will disappear once battery is charge...

Страница 32: ...d once every 60 sec onds flash ing dot every second 1 chirp every 15 seconds Battery conserve mode sensing for CO Battery is partial ly discharged after 5 minutes of operation on battery backup Confirm battery connection is fully seated oriented prop erly Connect to AC power to fully charge battery Contact Kidde customer service if condi tion continues Flashing dot once every 60 seconds 1 chirp ev...

Страница 33: ...es possibly leading to leakage overheating smoke emis sion bursting and or ignition Do not immerse the battery in liquids such as fresh or salt water beverages fruit juices and coffee etc If the battery leaks and the electrolyte gets into the eyes the skin or other part of the body rinse the body part with clean running water and immediately seek medical attention Li Ion batteries may be disposed ...

Страница 34: ...mage of any kind resulting from gas leakage fire or explosion Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitation may not apply to you Some states do not allow the exclusion or limita tion of consequential or incidental damages so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you Legal Remedies This warranty gives you specific legal rights and ...

Страница 35: ...rchase If you have questions call the Kidde customer service department at 1 800 880 6788 for assistance Please send products and all other correspondence to Kidde Attn Customer Service Department 1394 South Third Street Mebane NC 27302 Questions or for more information call our Consumer Hotline at 1 800 880 6788 or contact us at our website at www kiddeUS com Kidde 1394 South Third Street Mebane ...

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