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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Features and Operation of Digital Display Model (continued)
Other Possible Displays and Their Meanings
The following symbols will appear on the display during
normal or error operations, and are explained below.
Normal Operation
Normal operation (see figure 3) with a full battery.
The dot in the lower right corner cycles on and off
every 5 seconds. If CO is present the display will
indicate the reading in Parts Per Million (PPM).
Normal Operation following Power-up or Reset
Figure 4 shows the normal display immediately
after installing batteries or after the test/reset
button is pressed. The display should change to the
normal display (see figure 3) approximately
30 seconds after pressing the test/reset button.
(see Test/Reset Button page 13).
If the test/reset button is pressed, the alarm will sound. The display
will show a number during the time that the alarm is sounding.
This number is a normal part of the test function, and does
not indicate a CO reading.
Peak Level Display
When the peak level button is pressed and held,
the display shows the highest CO reading taken
by the CO alarm since its last peak level reset or
power-up(Example shown in Figure 5). The
backlight will illuminate for several seconds after
the peak level button is pressed to help see the
reading.
Although the peak level feature will display levels below 30 PPM,
these levels will not result in an alarm no matter how long the
device is exposed to these levels.
Figure 3
Figure 4
Figure 5
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Features and Operation of Digital Display Model (continued)
Peak Level Display (Continued)
The peak level feature is helpful in identifying low level CO occur-
rences below 30 PPM. Although the unit will not automatically
display levels below 30 PPM, it will detect and store these read-
ings in memory. By pressing the peak level button, concentration
levels as low as 11 and up to 999 PPM will be displayed.
Concentrations of CO between 0 and 30 PPM can often occur in
normal, everyday conditions. Concentrations of CO below 30 PPM may
be an indication of a transient condition that may appear today and
never reappear. Just a few examples of conditions and/or sources
that may cause low level readings are heavy automobile traffic, a
running vehicle in an attached garage, an appliance that emits CO
when starting up, a fire in a fireplace or charcoal in a nearby barbecue.
A temperature inversion can trap CO generated by traffic and other
fuel burning appliances causing readings of CO.
Some CO conditions may start out as low level leaks but could
develop into CO concentrations that could become harmful. If this
happens, the CO alarm will detect the dangerous level and alarm,
notifying you and others of the conditions. DO NOT ignore high
concentration readings above 30 PPM or a CO alarming device
that is in alarm. Refer to page 18 for more details.
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Features and Operation for Digital Display Model (continued)
Resetting the Peak Level Reading
To reset or clear the peak level reading, press and hold the peak
level button and then press and hold the test/reset button at the
same time. The number on the display will return to 0 PPM. CO
concentrations displayed below 30 PPM in memory are for ref-
erence only and the accuracy of the concentration shown may
not be as accurate as noted on page 26.
Note: The peak level reading will also be reset when the
batteries are removed.
Unit Malfunction
In the rare event that your alarm malfunctions,
it will alert you with a short “chirp” and the red
LED will flash once every 30 seconds. The
digital model will display “Err” as shown in
Fig. 6.
Seven years after initial power up, this unit will "chirp" every
30 seconds to indicate that it is time to replace the alarm.
The unit will not detect CO in this condition. Please replace
immediately.
Note: Your Kidde CO Alarm will NOT monitor CO levels while an
error warning is being displayed.
Low Battery
If the batteries become “low”, the alarm will
alert you with a short “chirp” and the red LED
will flash once every 30 seconds for up to 7 days.
The digital models will display “Lb” as shown in Fig. 7.
Figure 6
Figure 7
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Features and Operation of Digital Display
and Non-digital Display Models (continued)
Test/Reset Button
The test/reset button is used to test the unit’s electronics and to
reset the unit during alarm.
Test the unit:
To test, press the test/reset button. Test the unit weekly!
The unit will perform a self diagnostic test by cycling through the
alarm pattern.
Familiarize yourself and family members with the alarm pattern.
A CO alarm is 4 short beeps – followed by 5 seconds of silence –
followed by 4 short beeps. This cycle will repeat in the event of a
CO alarm. This cycle will continue for the first 4 minutes of a CO
alarm and then change to one cycle every one minute until the
device is reset or the CO is eliminated.
Note: For Digital Display Models
After the test/reset button is pressed, numbers appear on the
display. These are not CO readings and are part of the internal
testing process. Ignore these numbers !
Due to the loudness of the alarm we suggest you place your fingers
over the sounder opening when testing your Kidde CO Alarm.
Reset
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. If the CO alarm sounds
again within six minutes, it is sensing high levels of CO which
can quickly become a dangerous situation.
If this happens follow What To Do If The Alarm Sounds on pages
18-20. 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.
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Features and Operation of Digital Display and
Non-Digital Display Models (continued)
Lights
Red Alarm Light
•The red light flashing once every
30 seconds, accompanied by the
alarm “chirp”, indicates the
batteries need to be replaced, or
the unit has malfunctioned (see figure 8).
•4 quick flashes with alarm – followed by 5 seconds off –
followed by 4 quick flashes with alarm (repeating pattern)
indicates the presence of carbon monoxide. Refer to pages 18-
20 for instructions on What to do if the Alarm Sounds.
Green Operate Light
The green light indicates the unit is
functioning properly (see figure 9).
The green light will flash every 30 sec-
onds indicating a CO reading is being
taken and when any button
is pressed.
Alarm
MOVE TO
FRESH AIR
TEST
RESET
Operate
Figure 8
Figure 9
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Battery Installation/Replacement
Installation/Replacement
Since batteries are not installed in the unit at the factory, you will
need to install them.
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 •Rayovac 815
•Energizer E91
These batteries can be purchased at your local retailer.
Note: Constant exposure to high or low humidity may reduce
battery efficiency.
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Battery Installation/Replacement (continued)
Battery Replacement/Installation Instructions
To install or replace the batteries in your Kidde unit please per-
form the following steps:
1. Gently flip open
the lower half of
the front cover to
expose the battery
compartment.
2. Remove the old
batteries and properly
dispose of them as
recommended by the
battery manufacturer
(see figure 10).
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. If applicable, the
unit will chirp and display for approximately one
minute and return to normal operation.
4. Gently close the bottom cover. The bottom cover of
your CO alarm will NOT close if all three AA
batteries are not properly installed.
CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM
TEST
RESET
Operate Alarm
MOVETO
FRESHAIR
Figure 10
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Part Four – What to do When the
Alarm Sounds
▲
!
WARNING: Actuation of your CO
Alarm indicates the presence of Carbon
Monoxide (CO) which can KILL YOU.
1) Operate test/reset button;
2) Call your emergency services (999);
3) Immediately move to fresh air - outdoors or by an open door/win-
dow. 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/win-
dow until the emergency services responders have arrived, the
premises have been aired out, and your alarm remains in its normal
condition.
4) After following steps 1-3, if your alarm reactivates within a 24 hour
period, repeat steps 1-3 and call a qualified appliance technician to
investigate for sources of CO from fuel burning equipment and
appliances, and inspect for proper operation of this equipment.
If problems are identified during this inspection have the equipment
serviced immediately. Note any combustion equipment not inspected
by the technician and consult the manufacturer’s instructions, or con-
tact the manufacturer’s directly, for more information about CO safety
and this equipment. Make sure that motor vehicles are not, and have
not been, operating in an attached garage or adjacent to the resi-
dence.
Never restart the source of a CO problem until it has been corrected.
Never ignore the sound of the alarm!
PHONE NUMBER
PHONE NUMBER
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What To Do If The Alarm Sounds (continued)
Symptoms of CO Poisoning
The following common symptoms are related to carbon monoxide
poisoning and should be discussed with ALL members of the
household. Learn the difference between mild, medium and
extreme levels.
Caution: This CO alarm will only indicate the presence of CO at
the sensor. CO may be present in other areas.
Mild Exposure: Slight headache, nausea, vomiting, fatigue (often
described as “Flu-like” symptoms).
Medium Exposure: Severe throbbing headache, drowsiness,
confusion, fast heart rate.
Extreme Exposure:
Unconsciousness, convulsions, cardiorespiratory failure, 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. Young
children and household pets are typically the first affected.
If you experience even mild symptoms of CO poisoning, consult
your doctor immediately!
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Because carbon monoxide is a cumulative poison, long-term expo-
sures to low levels may cause symptoms, as well as short-term
exposures to high levels. This Kidde unit has a time-weighted
alarm - the higher the level of carbon monoxide present, the sooner
the alarm will be triggered.
This CO alarm can only warn you of the presence of CO. It does
not prevent CO from occurring, nor can it solve an existing CO
problem. If your unit has alarmed and you’ve provided ventila-
tion by leaving your windows and doors open, the CO buildup
may have dissipated by the time help responds. Although your
problem may appear to be temporarily solved, it’s crucial that the
source of the CO is determined and that the appropriate repairs
are made.
What To Do If The Alarm Sounds (continued)
This CO alarm meets the alarm response time requirements as follows:
At 70 PPM, the unit must alarm within 60-240 minutes
At 150 PPM, the unit must alarm within 10-50 minutes
At 400 PPM, the unit must alarm within 4-15 minutes
WARNING
This product is intended for use in ordinary indoor residential
areas. It is not designed to measure compliance with commercial
and industrial standards.
This device is designed to protect individuals from acute effects
of of carbon monoxide exposure. It may not fully safeguard indi-
viduals with specific medical conditions. If in doubt, consult a
medical practitioner. Individuals with medical problems may con-
sider using warning devices, which provide audible and visual sig-
nals for carbon monoxide concentrations under 30 ppm.
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