Kidde KN-COPP-3 User manual

Model KN-COPP-3
900-0099
P/N 820-1028 Rev. A
SINGLE STATION
CARBON MONOXIDE
ALARM
120 V AC and Self-recharging Battery Backup
CARBON MONOXIDE
ALARM
with Digital Display, Test, and Peak Level Memory
Alarm Manual
ATTENTION: Please
take a few minutes to
thoroughly read this
manual, which should
be saved for future
reference and passed
on to any subsequent
owner. If you have any
questions about the
operation or installation
of your alarm, please call
our toll-free hotline at
1-800-880-6788.

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Quick Set-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–3
Illustration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–6
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–14
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15–19
Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Carbon Monoxide Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21–27
Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28–29
Display Readings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30–32
Li-Ion Battery Handling Precautions . . . . . 32–33
Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Contents
IMPORTANT: THIS CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM IS DESIGNED TO
DETECT CARBON MONOXIDE FROM ANY SOURCE OF IMPROPER OR
MALFUNCTIONING APPLIANCES. IT IS NOT DESIGNED TO DETECT
SMOKE, FIRE, OR ANY OTHER GAS.
WARNING: THIS CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM IS NOT A SUBSTITUTE
FOR INSTALLING AND MAINTAINING AN APPROPRIATE NUMBER OF
SMOKE ALARMS IN YOUR HOME.
WARNING: THIS CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM WILL NOT SENSE
SMOKE, FIRE, OR ANY POISONOUS GAS OTHER THAN CARBON
MONOXIDE. FOR THIS REASON YOU MUST INSTALL SMOKE ALARMS
TO PROVIDE EARLY WARNING OF FIRE AND TO PROTECT YOU AND
YOUR FAMILY FROM FIRE AND ITS RELATED HAZARDS. NOT SUITABLE
FOR INSTALLATION IN HAZARDOUS LOCATIONS.
DURING A POWER OUTAGE, UNIT WILL OPERATE FOR A PERIOD OF
AT LEAST TWENTY HOURS ON A FULLY CHARGED KIDDE
RECHARGEABLE BATTERY PACK.
WARNING: THIS PRODUCT IS INTENDED FOR USE IN ORDINARY
INDOOR RESIDENTIAL AREAS. IT IS NOT DESIGNED TO MEASURE
COMPLIANCE WITH COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL STANDARDS.
THE INSTALLATION OF THIS DEVICE SHOULD NOT BE USED AS A
SUBSTITUTE FOR PROPER INSTALLATION, USE AND MAINTENANCE OF
FUEL-BURNING APPLIANCES, INCLUDING APPROPRIATE VENTILATION
AND EXHAUST SYSTEMS.

This Kidde carbon monoxide (CO) alarm is an important part of
your family’s home safety plan. Because CO alarms for the home
haven’t been available until recently, most people haven’t had
much experience using them. As a new owner of a CO alarm,
there are some basic facts you should know for your protection
and convenience.
Many people think that CO alarms operate like smoke alarms. And
in some basic ways, this is true. Like smoke alarms, CO alarms
monitor the air in your home and sound a loud alarm to warn
you of trouble.
But, the similarities end here. The way you respond to a CO alarm
is quite different than that of a smoke alarm. That’s because a
house fire and a carbon monoxide problem are two distinctly
different situations. If your smoke alarm were to alarm, you would
quickly be able to judge the level of danger you were in (if any)
with your five senses: you could see and smell the smoke, you
could feel the heat, you could see and even hear the fire burning.
You could also readily see if your smoke alarm were alarming in
a non-emergency situation, say if someone smoked up the kitchen
with some seriously burnt toast. Because your sense of sight,
smell, hearing and touch give you so much information, you
could almost instantly judge what action to take if you heard your
smoke alarm.
Carbon monoxide (CO) is invisible, odorless, tasteless and non-
irritating–completely undetectable to your five senses. That’s why
it’s so important to your safety that you have a carbon monoxide
alarm. But, how do you know what to do if your unit alarms?
You have to learn what to do, because your five senses won’t tell
you. That’s why this user’s guide is so important. Please take the
time to read this guide from cover to cover, to familiarize yourself
with the facts about carbon monoxide, how your new unit works,
and what to do if it alarms. Then, find a handy place to keep the
guide so it will be readily available in the future when you have a
question. For more information on this product call our toll-free
customer service hotline at 1-800-880-6788.
Thank you for making Kidde a part of your complete home safety
program. With proper installation and use, your new Kidde CO
alarm should provide you with years of dependable service.
Introduction
1

Quick Set-Up
2
We urge you to read this entire manual in the sequence it
is presented. But, if you only read one part of this guide
initially, read this page! Listed below are seven easy steps
for setting up your unit. Please read the entire guide for
complete information.
Step 1
Determine the best location for your CO alarm(s). Refer to
Page 7 for complete information.
Step 2
Your CO alarm is equipped to be mounted as a corded unit,
a direct plug unit, or a tabletop unit. In the “as shipped”
configuration, the unit can be plugged directly into a wall
socket (if your outlets are mounted horizontally, please
refer to page 10). If the transformer / adaptor is taken out
of the unit, the alarm can be mounted on the wall at eye
level, while the transformer is plugged into a wall socket.
The unit can also be set on a table if the support at the
bottom of the unit is pulled out (see “rear view” illustration
on page 4). Refer to page 11 for further information on
installing your alarm.
Step 3
A rechargeable battery pack 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 slot in the battery. 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 stored in them due to storage time), you may
hear the alarm sound briefly to indicate the alarm is
receiving power. Place battery pack into battery
compartment and replace back door.
Note: Battery backup will be limited until the battery has
fully charged. It may take up to 24 hours for the battery
back up to fully charge.

Quick Set-Up
3
Step 4
Plug the alarm into a standard, unswitched 120 volt AC
electric outlet in one of the configurations listed in step 2.
Step 5
If the battery pack has a full charge when first powered
up, you will see three eights in the digital display
indicating the alarm is warming up. After approximately 20
seconds, the first reading will be displayed. The number
on the display should be “0”. If the battery pack is partially
charged,“Lb”(Low battery) will flash every second alternating
with a “0” until the battery is charged.
Step 6
Make sure the red dot in the digital display is blinking.
Then 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”.
Step 7
While testing the alarm, have someone else check that the
alarm can be heard easily from the sleeping areas. The
alarm should be located where it can wake you if it
alarms at night. See page 7 for complete information on
the best locations for your alarm.
Caution: Continuous exposure to the loud 85 decibel (db)
alarm at close range over an extended period of time may
cause hearing loss.
Your Kidde CO alarm is now monitoring for the presence
of carbon monoxide.

Illustration
4
Digital Display
Blinking Red Dot
Test/Reset Button
Peak Level Button
Front View
Rear View
Adaptor Release
Removable Adaptor
Door Latch (4 corners)
Back Door
Cord Recess
Key Hole
Slide Support for Table-Top
Grip for Back Door
Removal (Slide Down)
Power Cord
Adaptor Cord
Strain Relief
Rechargeable Backup
Battery (shown
installed)
Install Backup Battery
For correct installation,
refer to Quick Set-Up
and refer to Installation
on page 12.
Rear View - Back Door Removed
Sounder Alarm

Digital Display
The continuous digital display shows you the level of carbon
monoxide (if any) the unit is sensing. The unit updates this
reading every 15 seconds so you can watch levels rise or fall.
Test/Reset Button
This button has three functions. First, this is the button you
press when you test the unit weekly. Secondly, you press this
button if the unit alarms and you want to silence the alarm.
This will reset the unit and it will then again start monitoring
for CO. Finally the Test / Reset button is used to reset the peak
level memory.
Peak Level Button
By pressing this button, you can see the peak CO level
recorded by the alarm since it was last cleared or unplugged.
Sensor
The CO sensor is a highly sensitive, electrochemical sensor
that is CO-specific to help avoid false alarms.
Sounder Alarm
The sounder alarm is the loud 85 decibel (db) pulsing alarm
that will sound to alert you to a potential problem.
Keyholes
The keyholes located on the back of the alarm slide onto the
screws located in the wall.
Pull-Out Transformer/Adaptor
This unique feature enables the alarm to be used as a direct
plug unit, a wall-mounted unit or a tabletop unit.
Rechargeable Backup Battery
The rechargeable battery pack is to supply a short-term
backup during a power outage. In the event of a power
outage, the rechargeable battery pack will continue operating
the alarm for at least 20 hours.
Features
5

What This Alarm Can and Cannot Do
CO alarms designed to sense unacceptable levels of CO
from malfunctioning furnaces, appliances, gasoline engines
or other sources.
CO alarms provide early warning of the presence of
carbon monoxide, usually before a healthy adult would
experience symptoms.
This early warning is possible, however, only if your alarm
is located, installed and maintained as described in this
alarm manual.
When on AC power, this unit 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.
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 alarm weekly, because it could fail to operate at any
time. If your alarm fails to test properly, or if its self-
diagnostic test reveals a malfunction, immediately have the
unit replaced.
CO alarms can only sense CO that reaches the unit’s sensor.
CO 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.
CO could be present on one level of the home and not reach
the alarm installed on a different level. For example, CO in
the basement may not reach an alarm on the second level,
near the bedrooms. For this reason, we recommend you
provide complete coverage 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
6

Installation
7
Recommended Installation Locations
Your Kidde CO alarm should be mounted in or near bedrooms
and living areas. It is recommended that you install a Kidde
CO alarm on each level of a multi-level home. You may use
the number and location of smoke alarms installed in your
home according to current building code requirements as a
guide to the location of your Kidde CO alarm(s).
When choosing your installation locations or the number of
alarms that may be required, make sure that 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 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 window.
CAUTION:This alarm will only indicate the presence of
carbon monoxide at the sensor. Carbon monoxide may be
present in other areas.
IMPORTANT: Improper location can affect the sensitive
electronic components in this alarm. Please see the next
section describing where NOT to install this alarm.
DINING KITCHEN BEDROOM BEDROOM
BEDROOMLIVING ROOM
Recommended Locations

Installation
8
Locations To Avoid
To avoid causing damage to the unit, to provide optimum
protection, and to prevent unnecessary alarms, follow the
directions below where NOT to install this alarm:
It is recommended that you DO NOT install this CO alarm
in garages, kitchens or furnace rooms. Installation in these
areas could lead to nuisance alarms, may expose the sensor
to substances that could damage or contaminate it, or the
alarm may not be heard by persons in other areas of the
home, especially if they are sleeping.
In the garage, vehicle exhaust can contain some carbon
monoxide. These levels are higher when the engine is first
started. Within hours of starting a vehicle and backing it
out of the garage, the levels present over time can activate
the alarm and become a nuisance.
In the kitchen and furnace room, some gas appliances can
emit a short burst of carbon monoxide upon start-up. This
is normal. If your CO alarm is mounted too close to these
appliances, it may alarm often and become a nuisance.
If you must install the unit near a cooking or heating
appliance, install AT LEAST 1.5 m (5') away from the
appliance.
Do not install in excessively dusty, dirty or greasy areas
such as kitchens, garages and furnace rooms. Dust grease
or household chemicals can contaminate or coat the
alarm’s sensors, 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.
Do not install in dead air spaces, such as peaks of vaulted
ceilings or gabled roofs, where carbon monoxide may not
reach the sensor in time to provide early warning.