Kidde 9CO5 User manual

Carbon Monoxide Overview . . . . . .Page 2
Quick Set Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 3
Installation Instructions . . . . . . . . .Pages 4-6
Installation Location
Mounting
Where to Install
Where NOT to Install
Features and Operations . . . . . . . . .Pages 7-8
Red Alarm Indicator
Green Operating Indicator
Test/Reset Button
Battery Installation/Replacement . .Pages 9-10
What To Do If The Alarm Sounds . .Page 11-12
Alarm Instructions/Emergency Response
Alarm/Danger Levels . . . . . . . . . . . .Pages 13-14
Caring For Your Kidde Battery
Powered CO Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pages 15-16
Frequently Asked Questions . . . . . .Page 17
Product Specifications . . . . . . . . . . .Pages 18-19
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pages 19-21
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Table of Contents
ENGLISH
Thank you for the purchase of your new Kidde carbon
monoxide alarm. If you have any questions about the
operation or setup of your CO alarm, feel free to call us
on 0800 917 0722

Your new Kidde carbon monoxide (CO) alarm is a sophisticated
instrument that has been carefully designed and tested to assure
accurate detection of CO build up in a residential environment. Your
alarm is for use specifically in the home.
Carbon monoxide cannot be seen, smelled or tasted and can be fatal.
The build up of CO in the blood is called the carboxyhaemoglobin
level and interferes with the body’s ability to supply itself with
oxygen. Depending on the concentration, carbon monoxide can kill
in minutes.
The most common sources of carbon monoxide are malfunctioning
gas appliances used for heating and cooking, vehicles running in an
attached garage, blocked chimneys or flues, portable fuel burning
heaters, fireplaces, fuel powered tools and operating a grill in an
enclosed space. Any fuel that burns can produce carbon monoxide.
Indications of carbon monoxide poisoning include symptoms similar
to the flu, but with no fever. Other symptoms include dizziness,
fatigue, weakness, headache, nausea, vomiting, sleepiness and
confusion. Everyone is susceptible to the danger of CO, but experts
agree that unborn babies, small children, pregnant women, old age
pensioners and people with heart or respiratory problems are at the
highest risk for serious injury or death or anyone that spends large
amounts of time at home. Each year a qualified Corgi (gas) or Hetas
(solid fuel) engineer should inspect and clean your heating system,
vents, chimney, and flues.
Your new Kidde CO alarm has a five year warranty. Please take a few
minutes to thoroughly read the user’s guide and familiarise yourself
and your family with its operation. Your Kidde CO alarm was
designed to detect carbon monoxide gas from ANY source of
combustion. IT IS NOT DESIGNED TO DETECT SMOKE, FIRE OR
ANY OTHER GASES. If you have any questions please call us on
01753 685148.
This manual and the products described are copyrighted, with all
rights reserved. Under these copyright laws, no part of this manual
may be copied for use without the written consent of Kidde Safety. If
you require further information, contact our Consumer Hotline, or
write to us at:
Kidde Safety Europe Ltd
Mathisen Way, Colnbrook, Slough, Berkshire SL3 0HB
Email: [email protected]
www.kiddesafetyeurope.co.uk
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Carbon Monoxide Overview

Remove the three enclosed AA batteries and install them into the
battery well. Carefully place the red battery warning flags into
the battery well. Observe the battery polarity markings at the
bottom of the battery well.
When the batteries are first installed, the unit will beep once and
the red alarm light will flash. After approximately 20-30 seconds
the green light will flash indicating that the unit is operational.
Replace battery cover.
Your Kidde CO alarm is now operational.
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Quick Set Up
IMPORTANT
A small screwdriver or similar tool may be required
when opening the battery compartment cover. This should
be levered from the lip at the bottom of the cover.
The cover is designed this way to discourage the
removal of batteries, or tampering, by young children.

Installation Location
When choosing your installation locations, make sure you can
hear the alarm from all sleeping areas. If you install only one
carbon monoxide alarm in your home, install the alarm near
bedrooms, not in the cellar or boiler room.
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Installation Instructions
Recommended Location
Upper Levels of Home
Cellar Levels of Home
•If you have only one alarm, place it near sleeping areas.
•Position near fuel burning appliances, near fireplaces,
boilers or hot water heater.

Mounting
Your CO alarm is designed for
mounting onto the inside wall.
You should fix the back plate
provided to the wall first, using
the screws and rawl plugs.
When the plate is attached
locate the the slots on the
back of the alarm with the keys on the
back plate, sliding downwards and into position until the
tab clips onto the top of the alarm (see figure 1).
To remove, press the tab against the wall and lift the alarm out of the
mounting plate.
Install your CO alarm 1.5 metres from the floor.
NOTE: Your 9CO5 CO alarm is not designed for portability.
Where To Install Your Kidde CO Alarm
The following suggestions are intended to help you with the
placement and installation of your Kidde CO alarm.
• Place out of the reach of children. Under no circumstance
should children be allowed to handle the CO alarm.
• Install in a bedroom or hallway located close to the sleeping
area. Take special care to verify the alarm can be heard in
sleeping areas.
• It is recommended that a CO alarm be installed on each
level of a multilevel home.
• Locate at least 2 metres away from all fuel burning
appliances.
• Placing at eye level allows for optimum monitoring of the
red and green indicator lights, or, as a guide, 1.5 metres
from the floor.
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Installation Instructions
Figure 1

• Ensure that all vents of the unit are unobstructed.
• Do not install in dead air spaces such as peaks of vaulted
ceilings, or gabled roofs.
• Do not install in turbulent air from ceiling fans.
Do not place near fresh air vents or close to doors and
windows that open to the outside.
• Keep the CO alarm away from excessively dusty, dirty, or
greasy areas such as kitchens, garages and boiler or utility
rooms. Dust, grease and household chemicals can affect
the sensor.
• Keep out of damp and humid areas such as the bathroom.
Avoid spraying aerosols near the CO alarm.
• Do not install in areas where the temperature is below
40˚F (4.4˚C) or hotter than 100˚F (37.8˚C).
• Do not place behind curtains or furniture. CO must be able
to reach the sensor for the unit to accurately detect carbon
monoxide. NEVER place the CO alarm flat on a table top
or similar surface.
• Be aware that certain conditions can result in transient
CO situations, such as: 1) Excessive spillage or reverse
venting of fuel burning appliances caused by outdoor
ambient conditions, such as: i) Wind direction and/or
velocity, including high gusts of wind. Heavy air in the
vent pipes (cold/humid air with extended periods between
cycles). ii) negative pressure differential resulting from the
use of exhaust fans. iii) Simultaneous operation of several
fuel burning appliances competing for limited internal air.
iv) Vent pipe connections vibrating loose from clothes
dryers, boilers or water heaters. v) Obstructions in or
unconventional vent pipe designs which can amplify the
above situations. 2) Extended operation of unvented fuel
burning devices (cooker, oven, fireplace, etc.).
3) Temperature inversions which can trap exhaust near the
ground. 4) Car idling in open or closed garage, or near home.
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Installation Instructions (cont.)

Your new Kidde battery powered CO alarm utilises sophisticated
electronic components to protect you and your family from the
dangers of CO. Unique features include red and green diagnostic
lights, battery status, and sensor health. Familiarise yourself with
these features:
Red Alarm Indicator Light
If a dangerous level of carbon monoxide is detected by your
Kidde alarm, the red alarm LED will light continuously and a
loud (85decibel) alarm will sound. See figure 2.
See page 13-14 for an
understanding of which CO
levels are dangerous.
Green Operate Indicator Light
The green light flashing every 30 seconds indicates the unit is
functioning properly (see figure 3).
The green light will flash before a CO reading is taken and
when any button is pressed.
If the unit chirps once every 30 seconds, observe the unit for
the following:
A chirp every 30 seconds, with a green LED flash followed by
a red LED flash, indicates the batteries are low. Follow the
battery installation/replacement instructions on page 9 and 10.
A chirp every 30 seconds, with a red flash and no green LED
flash indicates a unit error. If the unit does not respond, call
Kidde on 0800 917 0722.
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Features and Operation
Figure 2

Test/Reset Button
The test/reset button is used to
test the unit’s electronics and to
reset the unit during alarm
(see figure 3).
• Test the unit - To test, press and release the test/reset
button, you should hear one short beep - followed by
5 seconds of silence – followed by a continuous alarm
with a corresponding red LED flash. Familiarise yourself
and family members with the alarm pattern.
Test the unit weekly! If at any time your unit does
not perform as described replace it immediately.
Note: After the test/reset button is pressed, the alarm
sounds and the red alarm light flashes. This does not
indicate that carbon monoxide is present.
Due to the loudness of the alarm we suggest you place your
fingers over the sounder opening when testing your Kidde
CO Alarm.
•Reset the unit - 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.
Reactivation times depend on the amount of CO
that caused the CO alarm to initially alarm and the
amount of CO present after resetting the alarm
(see page 11, Alarm Instructions/Emergency
Response).
WARNING: Tampering with your 9CO5 CO alarm,
may cause malfunction. Please follow manufacturers
instructions at all times.
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Features and Operation (cont.)
Figure 3

Since batteries are not installed in the unit at the factory, you will
need to install them. Your Kidde unit will continue to remind
you to change the batteries for up to seven days after low
batteries are detected.
WARNING: Your Kidde CO alarm will not be operational
and will not monitor for CO levels without the
installation of three charged AA batteries.
Your Kidde CO alarm monitors for battery failure such as bad
or corroded connections, sudden battery failure and other
causes. If the alarm senses any form of battery failure,
the unit will start chirping an audible alarm every 30
seconds, the green and red alarm light will flash.
The battery error warning will continue until new batteries are
placed in the unit, or until the remaining batteries become
completely exhausted.
Three AA batteries have been included with your purchase.
When replacing the batteries, we recommend use of the
following for a minimum of one year normal operation:
• Duracell MN1500 • Camelion Mignon LR6-AM3-1.5
• Energizer E91 • Rayovac 815
These batteries can be purchased at your local retailer.
NOTE:
Ensure that you observe the polarities required during
installation. Incorrect battery insertion will make your
CO alarm inoperable.
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Battery Installation/Replacement

Battery Installation/Replacement Instructions
To install or replace the batteries in your Kidde unit please
perform the following steps:
1. Gently lift open
the battery cover to
expose the battery
compartment.
Note: You will
require a small
screwdriver or
similar tool for this
procedure.
2. Remove the old
batteries and properly dispose of them as
recommended by the manufacturer (see figure 4).
3. Reinstall the new batteries, being careful to seat
the red battery warning flags in the recess of the
battery well. Also, note the polarity illustration in the
bottom of the battery compartment (see figure 5).
4. The unit will chirp and the green light will flash.
5. Gently close the battery cover. The battery cover of
your CO alarm will NOT close if all three AA
batteries are not installed.
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Battery Installation/Replacement (cont.)
Figure 4
Figure 5

When the CO alarm senses a dangerous level of CO, the unit will
emit a loud alarm pattern.
WARNING!-Actuation of this
device indicates the presence of
dangerous levels of carbon monoxide!
Carbon monoxide can be fatal! If the
alarm sounds:
1) Operate the test/reset button;
2) Call
British Gas
3) Immediately move to fresh air
outdoors or by an open door/
window. Do a head count to check
that all persons are accounted for.
Do not re-enter the premises nor
move away from the open
door/window until British Gas has
arrived, the premises have been
aired out, and your alarm remains
in its normal condition.
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What To Do If The Alarm Sounds
▲
!
WARNING: Actuation of your CO
Alarm indicates the presence of Carbon
Monoxide (CO) which can KILL YOU.
PHONE NUMBER
0800 111 999

4) After following steps 1-3, if your
alarm reactivates within a 24 hour
period, repeat steps 1-3 and call a
qualified Corgi or Hetas approved
solid
fuel enginer
to examine
and/or
turn off
your gas/oil fired appliances, such
as space heater, boiler, water
heater, cooker, oven, clothes dryer,
or other sources of combustion,
such as paraffin burning stove or
heater or gas log fireplace. If your
car is idling in an attached garage
turn off the engine.
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What To Do If The Alarm Sounds (cont.)
PHONE NUMBER

Caution: This CO alarm will only indicate the presence of
CO at the sensor. CO may be present in other areas.
Familiarisation with the effects of each level is important. The
symptoms described in the chart above are related to carbon
monoxide poisoning and should be discussed with ALL members
of the household.
Exposure to high levels of carbon monoxide can be fatal
or cause permanent damage and disabilities.
If you experience any symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning,
consult your doctor immediately! CO poisoning can be
determined by a simple blood test called a carboxyhaemoglobin
test. Severe cases may require treatment in a hyperbaric
chamber. Remember, young children and household pets may
be the first effected.
If you have additional questions please call
Kidde on 0800 917 0722.
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Alarm/Danger Levels
Common Mild Exposure Symptoms:
Slight headache, nausea, vomiting, fatigue (“flu-like” symptoms).
Common Medium Exposure Symptoms:
Throbbing headache, drowsiness, confusion, fast heart rate.
Common Extreme Exposure Symptoms:
Convulsions, unconsciousness, heart and lung failure. It can cause
brain damage and death. Many cases of reported CARBON MONOXIDE
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.

The chart above relates to healthy adults. Levels differ for those
at high risk. Individuals with medical problems may consider
using detection devices which provide audible and visual signals
for carbon monoxide concentrations under 30 ppm.
This CO alarm meets the requirements of BS 7860.
Standard alarm times are as follows:
At 45 PPM - The unit must not alarm before 60 minutes.
At 150 PPM - The unit must alarm within 10-30 minutes.
At 350 PPM - The unit must alarm within 6 minutes.
WARNING: This product is intended for use in ordinary indoor
locations of family living units. It is not designed to measure
compliance with Occupational Safety and the Health & Safety
Executive (HSE).
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Alarm/Danger Levels (cont.)
The maximum allowable concentration for
continuous exposure for healthy adults in
any 8-hour period, according to HSE*.
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 within 20
minutes. Death within 1 hour.
Headache, dizziness and nausea within 5-10
minutes. Death within 25-30 minutes.
Headache, dizziness and nausea within 1-2
minutes. Death within 10-15 minutes.
Death within 1-3 minutes.
50 ppm
200 ppm
400 ppm
800 ppm
1,600 ppm
3,200 ppm
6,400 ppm
12,800 ppm
Concentration
of CO in Air
(ppm = parts
per million) Approximate Inhalation Time
and Symptoms Developed
* Health and Safety Executive

To keep your CO alarm in good working order, please follow
these simple steps:
• Verify unit alarm, lights and battery operation by
pushing the test button once a week.
• Vacuum the CO alarm cover with a soft brush
attachment once a month to remove accumulated
dust.
• Instruct children never to play with the CO alarm.
Warn children of the dangers of carbon monoxide
poisoning.
• Never use detergents or other solvents to clean the
CO alarm.
• Avoid spraying air fresheners, hairspray, paint or
other aerosols near the CO alarm.
•Do not paint the CO alarm. Paint will seal the
vents and interfere with the sensors ability to
detect CO.
• Do not place near a nappy bucket.
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Caring for your Kidde
Battery Powered CO Alarm

Move the CO alarm and place in another location prior to
performing any of the following:
• Staining or stripping wood floors or furniture
• Painting
• Wall papering
• Using adhesives
Storing the unit in a plastic bag during the above projects will
protect the sensor from permanent damage.
WARNING: As soon as possible, place the CO alarm back
in its proper location to assure continuous protection
from carbon monoxide poisoning.
When household cleaning supplies or similar contaminants are
used, the area should be well ventilated.
The following substances can affect the sensor and may
cause false readings:
Methane, propane, iso-butane, iso-propanol, ethylene,
benzene, toluene, ethyl acetate, hydrogen sulphide, sulphur
dioxides, alcohol based products, paints, thinner, solvents,
adhesives, hairsprays, aftershaves, perfumes and some
cleaning agents.
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Caring for your Kidde
Battery Powered CO Alarm (cont.)

Q. How many CO alarms do I need in my house?
How many square metres 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 111.48 to 139.35
square metres 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Power: Three AA batteries (supplied)
Sensor: Electrochemical carbon monoxide
sensor
Humidity: 5-95% Non condensing
Temperature: Operating range 40°F (4.4°C) to
100°F (37.8°C)
Mounting: Accessories supplied for wall mounting
Alarm: 85+ dB at 3m @ 3.4 ± 0.5 KHz
pulsing alarm
LED Operation: • Flashing green LED every 30 seconds
indicates proper operation
• Red LED with loud 85db alarm
indicates presence of CO
Battery
Replacement: Red and green LED flashes, and the
unit chirps every 30 seconds. Replace
the three AA batteries with one of the
following brands.
• Duracell MN1500
• Energizer E91
• Rayovac 815
Unit Malfunction: Red light flashes, and the unit chirps
every 30 seconds indicates a unit error.
Refer to page 7.
Test/Reset Button: Test button verifies proper unit
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Product Specifications

operation.
Size & Weight: 140mm diameter x 35.5mm depth
0.3Kg with batteries
Warranty: Five-year warranty from date of
purchase against defects in material
and workmanship on CO Alarm unit.
Battery Life: When in alarm mode, this device will
continue to alarm for 405 hours before
the batteries require replacement.
WARRANTY COVERAGE: THE MANUFACTURER
WARRANTS TO THE ORIGINAL CONSUMER PURCHASER, THAT THIS
PRODUCT WILL BE FREE OF DEFECTS IN MATERIAL AND
WORKMANSHIP FOR A PERIOD OF FIVE (5) YEARS FROM DATE OF
PURCHASE. THE MANUFACTURER’S LIABILITY HEREUNDER IS LIMITED
TO REPLACEMENT OF THE PRODUCT. REPAIR OF THE PRODUCT OR
REPLACEMENT OF THE PRODUCT WITH REPAIRED PRODUCT AT THE
DISCRETION OF THE MANUFACTURE. THIS WARRANTY IS VOID IF THE
PRODUCT HAS BEEN DAMAGED BY ACCIDENT, UNREASONABLE USE,
NEGLECT, TAMPERING OR OTHER CAUSES NOT ARISING FROM
DEFECTS IN MATERIAL OR WORKMANSHIP. THIS WARRANTY EXTENDS
TO THE ORIGINAL CONSUMER PURCHASER OF THE PRODUCT ONLY.
Warranty Disclaimers: Any implied warranties arising out of this sale,
including but not limited to the implied warranties of description,
merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, are 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 for any personal injury, property damage or any special, incidental,
contingent or consequential damage of any kind resulting from gas leakage,
fire or explosion.
This warranty does not affect your statutory rights.
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Product Specifications (cont.)
Warranty

Warranty Performance: During the above warranty period, your product will
be replaced with a comparable product if the defective product is returned,
postage prepaid, to Kidde Safety Europe Ltd, Mathisen Way, Colnbrook,
Slough SL3 0HB. Telephone [phone], together with proof of purchase
date. Please include a note describing the problem when you return the unit.
The replacement product will be in warranty for the remainder of the
original warranty period or for six months, whichever is longer. Other than
the cost of postage, no charge will be made for replacement of the defective
product.
Important: Do not remove back cover. Back cover removal will void
warranty.
Your Carbon Monoxide Alarm is not a substitute for property, disability, life
or other insurance of any kind. Appropriate insurance coverage is your
responsibility. Consult your insurance agent.
Kidde makes no warranty, express or implied, written or oral, including that
of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose, with respect to the
battery.
For Warranty Service:
In many cases the quickest way to exchange your CO alarm is to
return it to the original place of purchase. If you have questions,
call the Kidde customer service department at on 0800 917 0722.
WARNING:
Apparatus conforming to this standard may not protect people
who are at special risk from carbon monoxide exposure by reason
of age. Pregnancy or medical condition. If in doubt consult your
medical practitioner.
WARNING: A carbon monoxide alarm is not a substitute for a
smoke alarm or a combustible gas alarm.
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