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Caring for your Kidde
Battery Powered CO Alarm
How to Care for Your Alarm
To keep your CO alarm in good working order, you must
follow these simple steps:
•Test the alarm once a week by pressing the Test/Reset button
•Vacuum the alarm cover once a month to remove
accumulated dust. Use the soft brush attachment of your
vacuum cleaner, and unplug the alarm from the electrical outlet
before vacuuming.
•Instruct children never to touch, unplug or otherwise interfere
with the unit. Warn children of the dangers of CO poisoning.
•Never use detergents or solvents to clean the alarm.
Chemicals can permanently damage or temporarily contaminate
the sensor.
•Avoid spraying air fresheners, hair spray, paint or other
aerosols near the CO alarm.
•Do not paint the CO alarm. Paint will seal the vents and
interfere with proper sensor operation.
•Do not mount the CO 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 CO
alarm to a remote location to prevent possible damage to or
contamination of the sensor.
You may wish to unplug the CO
alarm and store in a plastic bag during the project.
The following is a list of substances that at high levels can affect
the sensor and cause temporary readings on the digital display
that are not carbon monoxide readings:
Methane, propane, iso-butane, ethylene, ethanol, alcohol,
iso-propanol, benzene, toluene, ethyl acetate, hydrogen,
hydrogen sulfide, sulfur dioxides.
Also most
aerosol sprays, alcohol based products, paints,
thinners, solvents, adhesives, hair sprays, after shaves,
perfumes, auto exhaust
(cold start) and some cleaning agents.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q.
How many CO alarms do I need in my house?
How much square footage will one CO alarm cover?
A.
We recommend you place CO alarms near the sleeping
area(s). If you have a multi-level home, you should place a CO
alarm on each level of the home. A good rule of thumb for the
number and placement of CO alarms for your particular home is
to place CO alarms near smoke alarms that have been installed
to meet current building code requirements.
Generally, one CO alarm can be adequate for 1,200 to 1,500
square feet of living space. The most important determination for
the number of CO alarms needed is whether an alarm can be
heard in all sleeping areas.
Q.
Do I have to press the test button to get a CO reading
?
A.
No. Your Kidde CO alarm continuously monitors the air
for carbon monoxide. If it detects a dangerous level of CO it
will alarm automatically. To test the internal components and
circuitry of your CO alarm, press the test/reset button.
Wall Mounting Template
If you are going to mount your Kidde CO Alarm to the
wall, you may use this template for exact placement of the
two wall mount screws provided. For more information
about mounting to the wall, please refer to page 5.
2.375"
