Kidde KN-COPP-B User manual

CO Alarm Model Number (Located on the back of alarm):
CO Alarm Assembly Number (Located on back of alarm):
Date of Manufacture (Located on back of alarm):
Date of Purchase:
Where Purchased:
Battery Operated
Carbon Monoxide
Alarm
User’s Guide
MODEL: KN-COPP-B
ASSEMBLY: 900-0146
MODEL: KN-COB-B
ASSEMBLY: 9CO5
For questions concerning your Carbon Monoxide Alarm,
please call our Consumer Hotline at 0800 917 0722.
Please have the following information ready when calling:
Battery operated CO alarm
With Digital Display and
Peak Level memory
Battery operated CO alarm
without Digital display
810-2264 REV.A
2514-7203-00
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.

Table of Contents
Carbon Monoxide Overview ..................................3
Kidde Product View ..........................................4-5
Quick Set Up ......................................................6
Installation Instructions ....................................7-9
Mounting
Where to Install
Where NOT to Install
Features and Operations ................................10-15
Digital Display
Other Possible Displays
Peak Level Button
Test Reset Button/Lights
Battery Installation/Replacement ....................16-17
What To Do If The Alarm Sounds ......................18-20
Symptoms of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Caring For Your Kidde
Battery Powered CO Alarm ..............................21-22
Troubleshooting Guide ........................................23
Frequently Asked Questions ................................24
Wall Mounting Template......................................25
Product Specifications ......................................26
Warranty......................................................27-28
Notes ..............................................................29
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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 our Consumer Hotline at 0800 917-0722.

Carbon Monoxide Overview
Your new Kidde Carbon Monoxide (CO) Alarm is a sophisticated
instrument that has been carefully designed and tested to detect CO
build up in a residential environments.
CO cannot be seen, smelled or tasted and can be fatal. The build up
of CO in the blood is called the carboxyhemoglobin level and inter-
feres 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 CO are malfunctioning, or misuse of,
gas appliances used for heating and cooking, vehicles engines, elec-
tric generators, blocked chimneys or flues, portable fuel burning
heaters, fireplaces, fuel powered tools and operating a grill in an
enclosed space.
Indications of CO 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 unborn babies, small children,
pregnant women, senior citizens and people with heart or respiratory
problems may experience symptoms sooner. Each year a qualified
technician 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 familiarize yourself
and your family with its operation. Your Kidde CO alarm was
designed to detect carbon monoxide gas from ANY source of com-
bustion. It is NOT designed to detect smoke, fire or any other gases.
If you have any questions please call our Consumer Hotline at 0800
917 0722.
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.
If you require further information, contact our Consumer Hotline, or
write to us at:
Kidde Safety Europe Ltd
Mathisen Way, Poyle Road,
Colnbrook, Berkshire
SL3 0HB
Customer Hotline: [phone]
www.kiddesafetyeurope.co.uk
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CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM
TEST
RESET
Operate Alarm
PEAK
LEVEL
4
900-0146 Digital display model
Kidde Product View

CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM
TEST
RESET
Operate Alarm
MOVE TO
FRESH AIR
5
non-digital 9CO5 model
Kidde Product View

Quick Set Up
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. After approximately 30 seconds, your
CO alarm will begin monitoring for CO.
Your Kidde CO Alarm is now operational.
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DINING KITCHEN BEDROOM BEDROOM
BEDROOMLIVING ROOM
FURNACE
ROOM
Installation Instructions
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 basement
or furnace room.
• If you have only one alarm, place it near sleeping areas.
• Position near fuel burning appliances, near fireplaces, furnace
or hot water heater.
Recommended Locations
Upper Le els of Home
Basement Le els of Home
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Installation Instructions
Mounting
1. Using the template provided (see
page 25). Mark the location on wall.
2. Insert the two screws provided until
the screw heads are approximately
1/8” from wall. (If mounting in
plaster board or drywall, drill 3/16”
hole and use the plastic anchors
provided.)
3. Hook the Kidde CO Alarm unit over the screws onto keyholes in back
of unit.
The digital model may also be placed on a tabletop. Simply fold out the
stand located on the back of the unit and place in a location that is easily
visible.
Two self adhesive labels are included with the CO alarm. Add the phone
number of your emergency service provider in the space provided. Place
one label next to the alarm and one label near a fresh air source such as a
door or window.
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.
•When wall mounting, place out of the reach of children.
Under no circumstance should children be allowed to
handle the CO alarm.
•Install in a sleeping area.
•Placing at eye level allows for optimum monitoring of
the digital display.
•Insure that all vents of the unit are unobstructed.
•For tabletop mounting we recommend the unit be
placed no higher than three feet from the floor.
WARNING: The installation of this device should not be used as a sub-
stitute for proper installation, use, and maintenance of fuel-burning
appliances, including appropriate ventilation and exhaust systems.
Figure 1
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Installation Instructions (continued)
Where NOT To Install Your Kidde CO Alarm
•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 furnace 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
degrees Fahrenheit (4.4° Celsius) or hotter than 100 degrees
Fahrenheit (37.8° Celsius) during use. This unit can be stored
to -10 degrees Fahrenheit without harm to the alarm but it
must be above 40 degrees Fahrenheit for use.
•Do not place behind curtains or furniture. CO must be able
to reach the sensor for the unit to accurately detect CO.
•DO NOT locate Alarm within 5 feet (1.5 meters) of any
cooking appliance.
•Be aware that certain conditions can result in transient CO
situations, such as: i) Excessive spillage or reverse venting of
fuel-burning appliances caused by: 1) outdoor ambient condi-
tions, such as wind direction and/or velocity, including high
gusts or wind and insufficient draft in vent pipes; 2) negative
pressure differential resulting from the use of exhaust fans; 3)
simultaneous operation of several fuel-burning appliances
competing for limited internal air; 4) loose vent pipe connec-
tions from fuel-fired appliances; 5) obstructions, or unconven-
tional vent pipe designs which can amplify the above situa-
tions; 6) poorly designed and maintained chimneys and/or
vents; ii) extended operation of unvented fuel-burning devices
(range, oven, fireplace, etc.); iii) temperature inversions which
can trap exhaust near the ground; and iv) car idling in an
open or closed attached garage, or near a home.
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Features and Operation of Digital Display Model
Your new Kidde Battery Powered CO Alarm utilizes sophisticated
electronic components to protect you and your family from the
dangers of CO.
Unique features include a digital display capable of displaying CO
concentrations in (PPM) Parts Per Million and the highest levels
of CO detected. Familiarize yourself with these features:
Digital Display Backlight Feature
To help see the displayed reading in the dark, a backlight appears
when the peak level button is pressed.
Digital Display - Shows CO level in PPM
Your Kidde CO alarm continuously displays a digital readout of
the CO level in Parts Per Million (PPM). The digital display is
capable of detecting and displaying readings between 30 and 999
(PPM). A reading of 0 PPM is expected under
normal conditions
(see figure 2).
You will become accustomed to glancing at the
display in much the same manner as you look at a thermometer
or clock. The unit will not automatically display reading below 30
PPM. However, readings between 11 and 999 PPM will be stored
in the Peak Level Memory.
Figure 2
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