Kidde KIR-COD Assembly instructions

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KIR-COD Intelligent CO
Sensor Installation Sheet
Carbon monoxide alarm procedure
WARNING: The carbon monoxide (CO) alarm indicates the presence
of CO, which can kill you. If the alarm signal sounds four times, pauses
for five seconds, and then repeats the pattern, follow the steps shown
below.
1. Move to fresh air immediately —outdoors or by an open door or
window. Check that all persons are accounted for. Do not reenter
the premises or move away from the open door or window until
emergency services responders have arrived, the premises have
been aired out, and your detector remains in normal condition.
2. Call emergency services, the fire department, or 911:
Phone:
Information about carbon monoxide
WARNINGS
•Read these installation instructions in their entirety before
proceeding. Leave these instructions with the owner/user of this
CO detection equipment.
•This product is intended for use in indoor locations of dwelling
units. It is not designed to comply with Occupational Safety and
Health Administration (OSHA) commercial or industrial standards.
•The detector only indicates the presence of CO gas at the
detector. Carbon monoxide gas may be present in other areas.
•Failure to properly install, test, and maintain a CO detector may
cause it to fail, potentially resulting in loss of life.
•Installation of this detector is not a substitute for proper installation,
use, and maintenance of fossil fuel-burning appliances, including
appropriate ventilation and exhaust systems.
•To reduce the risk of CO poisoning, test the detector operation
when not in use for 10 days or more.
•This detector does not operate without electrical power. As fires
frequently cause power interruption, discuss further safeguards
with the authority having jurisdiction (AHJ).
•Do not paint the detector.
Notes
•Regulatory code may require that the system generate a three-
pulse temporal code (TC3) for fire alarms and a four-pulse
temporal code (TC4) for CO alarms.
•The CO sensor is calibrated at the factory. CO sensitivity is set to
conform to UL 2034 requirements and cannot be changed by the
user. See “Regulatory information” on page 4 for specific sensitivity
values.
•Connect this detector only to a UL Listed control panel capable of
differentiating between alarm signals (fire, burglary, CO, etc.) and
providing distinct identification for each.
•To reduce the likelihood of nuisance alarms, ventilate
accommodation spaces when using household cleaning supplies
or similar contaminants. If a detector has been exposed to such
contaminants, test it promptly afterwards.
Symptoms of CO poisoning
The following symptoms related to CO poisoning should be discussed
with all occupants of the protected site.
Mild exposure: Slight headache, nausea, vomiting, fatigue, runny nose,
sore eyes (often described as “flu-like” symptoms).
Medium exposure: Severe throbbing headache, dizziness, drowsiness,
confusion, fast heart rate.
Extreme exposure: Unconsciousness, brain damage, convulsions,
cardiorespiratory failure, death.
Many cases of reported CO poisoning indicate that while victims are
aware they are not well, they become so disoriented that they are
unable to save themselves by either exiting the building or calling for
assistance. Young children and pets may be the first affected.
CO sources
The CO sensor in this detector is designed to detect carbon monoxide
gas from any source of combustion. It is not intended to detect fire,
smoke, or any other gas. Potential CO sources include fuel-fired
appliances (e.g., space heater, furnace, water heater, range, oven,
clothes dryer); other sources of combustion (e.g., kerosene-burning
stove or heater, or gas log fireplace); or internal combustion engines.
In addition, excessive exhaust spillage or reverse venting of fuel-
burning appliances can produce dangerous transient levels of CO. This
can be caused by external conditions:
•Wind direction, velocity, or a combination of both, including high
gusts of wind or insufficient draft in vent pipes
•Temperature inversions that can trap exhaust gases near the
ground
•Negative pressure differential resulting from the use of exhaust
fans
•Simultaneous operation of several fuel-burning appliances
competing for limited internal air
•Vent pipe connections vibrating loose from dryers, furnaces, or
water heaters
•Obstructions in vent pipes or unconventional vent pipe designs
which can amplify the above situations
•Poorly designed or maintained chimneys and/or vents
•Extended operation of unvented fossil fuel-burning devices (range,
oven, fireplace, etc.)
•Idling cars in an open or closed attached garage, or near the
premises
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General limitations of CO detectors
This detector is designed to protect individuals from the acute affects
of CO exposure. It will not fully safeguard individuals with specific
medical conditions. People with special medical problems should
consider using specialized detection devices with less than 30 ppm
(parts per million) alarming capabilities. If in doubt, consult a medical
practitioner.
If the detector is in trouble or at the end of its life, it may not sense CO
and cannot be relied upon to monitor CO levels. Replace the detector
every ten years from the date of manufacture or when the control panel
indicates a sensor end-of-life condition, whichever comes first.
A detector installed outside a bedroom may not awaken a sleeper.
Normal noise due to stereos, television, etc. may also prevent the
detector from being heard if distance or closed or partly closed doors
muffle the sounder. This unit is not designed for the hearing impaired.
CO detectors are not a substitute for life safety. Though these
detectors will warn against increasing CO levels, we do not warrant or
imply in any way that they will protect lives from CO poisoning. They
should only be considered as an integral part of a comprehensive
safety program.
Detector locations
Selecting a suitable location is critical to the operation of CO detectors.
Figure 1: shows appropriate detector locations.
Install detectors according to applicable codes and standards. Place
wall-mounted detectors at least 5 ft. (1.5 m) up from the floor. For
ceiling mounted applications, place detectors at least 1 ft. (0.3 m) from
any wall. For combination detectors, follow the spacing requirements
for each sensor. Refer to the control panel’s application bulletin for the
sensor spacing requirements.
The recommended CO detector locations are:
•Outside each separate sleeping area in the immediate vicinity of
the bedrooms (including areas such as hotel rooms and dorm
rooms)
•On every occupiable level of a dwelling unit, including basements,
but excluding attics and crawl spaces
•Centrally located on every habitable level of the building and in
every HVAC zone based on an engineering evaluation considering
potential sources and migration of carbon monoxide
•On the ceiling in the same room as permanently installed fuel-
burning appliances
•In any area required by local building codes, legislation, or the
authority having jurisdiction
•In a suitable environment per the detector specifications (see
“Specifications” on page 4 for details)
•On a firm, permanent surface
Do not install the CO detector:
•Within 5 ft. (1.5 m) of any cooking appliance
•Within 10 ft. (3 m) of a fuel-burning appliance
•Near air conditioners, heating registers, or any other ventilation
source that may interfere with CO gas entering the detector
•Where furniture or draperies may obstruct the airflow
•In a recessed area
Figure 1: Recommended CO detector locations
Recommended CO detector location
Description
The model KIR-COD Intelligent CO Sensor is an intelligent device that
uses a CO sensor to detect carbon monoxide from any source of
combustion and analyzes the sensor data to determine when to initiate
a life safety CO alarm. It is not intended to detect fire, smoke, or any
other gas.
LED indicator. The LED indicator (see Figure 2) displays the following
states:
•Normal: Green LED indicator flashes, no action.
•Alarm/active: Red LED indicator flashes, evacuate the area.
Sensor end-of-life indicator. The detector signals a “COMMON
TRBL ACT”condition on the control panel when the CO sensor
reaches its end of life. Pressing the Details button on the control panel
displays “END OF LIFE ACT”providing verification that it is an end-of-
life trouble of the CO sensor. This trouble remains active until the
detector is replaced, even if the panel is reset.
Figure 2: KIR-COD features
(1) Self-locking tab
(2) LED indicator
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Installation
Notes
•To ensure proper operation, store the detector within the
recommended ranges. Allow the detector to stabilize to room
temperature before applying power.
•The dust cover (supplied) must remain on the detector during
installation and be removed prior to commissioning and service.
The dust cover is not a substitute for removing the detector during
new construction or heavy remodeling.
•Do not install detectors until after final construction cleanup (unless
otherwise specified by the AHJ).
•Install per NFPA 720 Standard for the Installation of Carbon
Monoxide (CO) Detection and Warning Equipment, UL 2075
Standard for Gas and Vapor Detectors and Sensors, and
applicable codes.
To install the detector:
1. Install and wire the base as described on the installation sheet
supplied with the base.
2. Set the detector address. Refer to the panel technical reference
manual for a list of valid addresses. Use a screwdriver to adjust
the two rotary switches on the back of the detector.
(See Figure 3:) Set the left rotary switch (0 through 12) for the 10s
and 100s digit and the right rotary switch for the 0 through 9 digit.
3. Attach the detector to the base by rotating the detector clockwise
until it snaps into the locked position.
4. If required by the AHJ or local codes, affix the supplied CO
Warning Label (P/N 3303928) in proximity to the detector.
Figure 3: Setting detector address (address 52 shown)
(1) Insert a screwdriver here to set the address
Testing
Before testing, notify the proper authorities that the fire alarm system is
undergoing maintenance and will be temporarily out of service.
Test each sensor in the detector.
Note: If the CO sensor is programmed as an alarm point, it must
comply with the requirements of NFPA 720.
To perform an initial installation test:
1. Visually inspect each detector and verify that it is installed in the
correct location. Make sure that factors not apparent on the plans
do not adversely affect the detector.
2. Remove the detector from its base and verify that the proper
detector address, trouble signals, and messages are reported.
3. If wired for Class A operation, verify that the detector continues to
operate first with SLC_IN disconnected, and then with SLC_OUT
disconnected. (Refer to the installation sheet for the base.)
4. Place a momentary ground fault on the SLC circuit and verify
operation of the ground fault detection circuitry.
5. Perform a sensor function test, as described below.
To perform a CO sensor function test:
1. Use the fire alarm control panel to put the detector into accelerated
response mode. (Refer to the panel technical reference manual for
instructions.)
2. Activate the CO sensor using SDI LLC model Solo C6 CO aerosol
spray without covering the head, or using the Testifire detector
tester per the manufacturer’s instructions.
Maintenance
To ensure proper operation, plan maintenance (regular or selected) of
the detector in accordance with the AHJ and all applicable governing
laws, codes or standards. Refer to NFPA 720 Standard for the
Installation of Carbon Monoxide(CO) Detection and Warning
Equipment.
Refer to application bulletin 3102534-EN for additional information and
cleaning instructions.
CO sensor. The CO sensor has a 10 years life from the date of
manufacture or when the control panel indicates a sensor end-of-life
condition, whichever comes first.
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Specifications
Operating voltage
15.20 to 19.95 VDC
Current
Normal operating current
Alarm
51 µA
68 µA
Vibration level
10 to 35 Hz, with an amplitude of
0.01 in.
Compatible bases
Standard
Relay
Isolator
Audible
KI-SB, KI-SB4
KI-RB, KI-RB4
KI-IB, KI-IB4
KI-ABDT [1], KI-ABLT [1]
Compatible detector testers
Testifire 2000
Operating environment
Temperature
Relative humidity
32 to 120°F (0 to 49°C)
0 to 90% noncondensing
Storage temperature
−4 to 140°F (−20 to 60°C)
Environmental compensation
Automatic
[1] Required for those installations that must provide separate CO
(TC4) and fire (TC3) patterns from the sounder base. Refer to
FX-T3T4 installation sheet p/n 3102359-EN.
Regulatory information
UL CO alarm level
UL CO False
alarm level
70 ppm 60 to 240 minutes [1]
150 ppm 10 to 50 minutes [1]
400 ppm 4 to 15 minutes [1]
30 ppm 30 days[1]
70 ppm 60 minutes[1]
North American
standards
UL 2075
Note: This detector has been evaluated to the CO
alarm sensitivity limits of UL 2034.
FCC compliance
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
[1] Sensitivity per UL 2034
Contact information
For contact information, see www.kiddelifesafety.com.
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