Kidde KN-COSM-IBCA User manual

1 0 V AC and 9 V Battery Backup
Combination Smoke &
Carbon Monoxide Alarm
with Voice Alarm System, Hush®, and Peak Level Memory
User’s Guide
Model
KN-COSM-ICA
Model
KN-COSM-IBCA
M nu l P/N 810-1692 Rev. J
SINGLE AND/OR MULTIPLE STATION
CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM
SINGLE AND/OR MULTIPLE STATION
SMOKE ALARM
SINGLE AND/OR MULTIPLE STATION
CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM
(model KN-COSM-IBCA only)

Introduction ........................1
Illustrations.........................2-3
Features ............................4-7
Installation..........................8-15
Operation...........................16-19
AlarmRemoval ......................20
Battery Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-21
Maintenance.........................22
Carbon Monoxide afety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23-27
Fire afety...........................28-30
Warranty............................31-32
Contents

Thank you for purchasing the Kidde
Combination Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm.
Model # KN-COSM-IBCA
(with battery backup, ten-year limited warranty)
Model # KN-COSM-ICA
(without battery backup, ten-year limited warranty)
This unit is suitable as a Single Station and/or Multiple
Station alarm (interconnects with up to 24 devices).
IM ORTANT: This unit is only approved to
interconnect with the Kidde line of products. It is not
approved to interconnect with any other manufacturer’s
products.
Please take a few minutes to thoroughly read this
user’s guide, and save for future reference. Teach
children how to respond to the alarms, and that they
should never play with the unit.
Your Kidde Smoke/CO Alarm was designed to detect
both smoke and carbon monoxide from any source of
combustion in a residential environment. It is not
designed for use in a recreational vehicle (RV) or boat.
If you have any questions about the operation or
installation of your alarm, please call our toll free
Product Support Line at 1-800-880-6788.
The guide on Page 29 will help you determine the
correct location of safety products that will help keep
your home a safer place.
Introduction
1

2
Illustrations
FRONT
Red LED Light
Green LED Light
Test/Reset/
Hush®
Button
Alarm
Sounder

3
Illustrations
BACK
AC Conne tor Pins
Battery
Compartment
(Model KN-COSM-IBCA only)
Tamper Resist Feature

• Permanent, independent smoke and carbon
monoxide sensors (ionization and electrochemical).
• Powered by 120 V AC (60 z, 25 mA max) Quick-
Connect wire harness. Model KN-COSM-IBCA is also
equipped with a 9 V battery backup.
• Interconnectable to other alarms and safety
accessories.
• Loud 85 decibel alarm.
• ush®Control Feature that silences the unit during
nuisance alarm situations.
• Test/Reset/ ush®button performs the following
functions: Tests the unit’s electronics and verifies proper
unit operation, resets the unit during CO alarm, activates
ush®feature, and activates Peak Level Memory feature.
• Alarm/Voice message warning system that specifies
which dangerous condition exists, eliminating any
confusion over which alarm is sounding:
FIRE: The alarm/voice pattern is 3 long alarm beeps
followed by the verbal warning message, "Fire! Feu!"
This pattern is repeated until the smoke is
eliminated. The red LED light will flash while in
alarm/voice mode.
CARBON MONOXIDE: The alarm/voice pattern is
four short alarm beeps followed by the verbal
warning message, "Carbon Monoxide! Monoxyde de
carbone!" This continues until the unit is reset or
the CO eliminated. While powered by battery only,
after four minutes the alarm/voice pattern will sound
once every minute. The red Light Emitting Diode
(LED) light will flash while in alarm/voice mode.
LOW BATTERY (model KN-COSM-IBCA only): When
the battery is low and needs replacing, the red LED
light will flash and the unit will "chirp" one time,
followed by the warning message, "Low Battery!
Pile faible!" This cycle will occur once every minute
and will continue for at least 7 days.
Features
4

• Voice Message System that alerts user to the
following additional conditions:
System announces, "Hush®mode on! Mode Hush®
activ !" when the unit is first put into ush®Mode.
System announces, "Hush®mode cancelled! Mode
Hush®annul !" when unit resumes normal
operation after ush®Mode has been cancelled.
System announces, "Caution! Attention!" when the
unit has detected CO concentrations of 100 ppm or
higher.
• One "chirp" every 30 seconds indicates that the
alarm is malfunctioning. If this occurs call the
Product Support Line at 1-800-880-6788.
• Peak Level Memory Feature which alerts user when
the unit has detected CO concentrations of 100 ppm
or greater.
• Alarm Memory Feature that gives visual indication
when the alarm has sensed a hazardous condition.
• Green and red LED lights that indicate normal
operation and alarm status.
• Tamper Resist Feature that deters children and others
from removing the alarm.
• For initial installation, model KN-COSM-IBCA
includes a pre-installed 9 V battery, and a battery
pull tab that allows for easy connection. Simply pull
the tab out, and the battery backup is connected!
• Model KN-COSM-IBCA is equipped with a battery
reminder tab that prohibits installation when a
battery is not present.
• Smoke alarm takes precedence when both smoke
and carbon monoxide are present.
• Ten (10) years after initial power up, this unit will
"chirp" twice every 30 seconds to indicate that it is
time to replace the alarm.
Features
5

moke Alarm
The smoke alarm constantly monitors the air for products of
combustion that are produced when something is burning or
smoldering. When smoke particles in the smoke sensor reach a
specified concentration, the alarm/voice message warning system
will sound, accompanied by the flashing red LED light.
NOTE: The smoke alarm takes precedence when both
smoke and carbon monoxide are present.
WARNING: LEASE READ CAREFULLYANDTHOROUGHLY
NFPA Standard 72 states: Life safety from fire in residential
occupancies is based primarily on early notification to
occupants of the need to escape, followed by the appropriate
egress actions by those occupants. Fire warning systems for
dwelling units are capable of protecting about half of the
occupants in potentially fatal fires. Victims are often intimate
with the fire, too old or young, or physically or mentally
impaired such that they cannot escape even when warned
early enough that escape should be possible. For these people,
other strategies such as protection-in-place or assisted escape or
rescue are necessary.
• Smoke alarms are devices that can provide early warning of
possible fires at a reasonable cost, however, alarms have
sensing limitations. Ionization sensing alarms may detect
invisible fire particles (associated with fast flaming fires)
sooner than photoelectric alarms. Photoelectric sensing
alarms may detect visible fire particles (associated with slow
smoldering fires) sooner than ionization alarms. ome fires
develop in different ways and are often unpredictable. For
maximum protection, Kidde recommends that both
Ionization and Photoelectric alarms be installed.
• A battery powered alarm must have a battery of the
specified type, in good condition and installed properly.
• AC powered alarms (without battery backup) will not
operate if the AC power has been cut off, such as by
an electrical fire or an open fuse.
• Smoke alarms must be tested regularly to make sure
the batteries and the alarm circuits are in good
operating condition.
Features
6

Features
7
• Smoke alarms cannot provide an alarm if smoke does
not reach the alarm. Therefore, smoke alarms may not
sense fires starting in chimneys, walls, on roofs, on the
other side of a closed door or on a different floor.
• If the alarm is located outside the bedroom or on a
different floor, it may not wake up a sound sleeper.
• The use of alcohol or drugs may also impair one’s
ability to hear the smoke alarm. For maximum
protection, a smoke alarm should be installed in
each sleeping area on every level of a home.
Carbon Monoxide (CO) Alarm
The carbon monoxide (CO) alarm constantly monitors the
air for the presence of CO. It will alarm when there are
high levels of CO present, and when there are low levels
of CO present over a longer period of time. When a CO
condition matches either of these situations, the
alarm/voice message warning system will sound,
accompanied by the flashing red LED light.
The carbon monoxide sensor uses an electrochemical technology.
CAUTION: This alarm will only indicate the presence of
carbon monoxide gas at the sensor. Carbon monoxide gas
may be present in other areas.
This device is designed to protect individuals from the
acute effects of carbon monoxide exposure. It will not
fully safeguard individuals with specific medical
conditions. If in doubt, consult a medical practitioner.
Installation of the device should not be used as a
substitute for proper installation, use, and maintenance
of fuel-burning appliances, including appropriate
ventilation and exhaust systems.
Individuals with medical problems may consider using
warning devices which provide audible and visual signals
for carbon monoxide concentrations under 30 ppm.
Never ignore the sound of the alarm!
Determining what type of alarm has sounded is easy
with the Kidde Combination Smoke/CO Alarm. The
voice message warning system will inform you of the
type of hazard occurring.

Recommended Installation Locations
WARNING: This product is intended for use in
ordinary indoor locations of family living units.
It is not designed to measure compliance with
commercial or industrial standards.
IM ORTANT: This alarm must be mounted on a ceiling
or wall. It was not designed for use as a tabletop device.
Install only as directed.
Industry experts recommend the installation of a
Smoke/CO Alarm in the following locations. For
maximum protection they suggest an alarm be installed
on each level of a multilevel home, every bedroom,
hallways, finished attics and basements. Put alarms at
both ends of bedroom, hallway or large room if it is
more than 9.1 m (30’) long. If you have only one
alarm, ensure it is placed in the hallway outside of the
main sleeping area, or in the main bedroom. Verify the
alarm can be heard in all sleeping areas.
Locate an alarm in every room where someone sleeps
with the door closed. The closed door may prevent an
alarm not located in that room from waking the
sleeper. Smoke, heat and combustion products rise to
the ceiling and spread horizontally. Mounting the
alarm on the ceiling in the center of the room places it
closest to all points in the room.
Ceiling mounting is preferred in ordinary residential
construction. When mounting an alarm on the ceiling,
locate it at a minimum of 10 cm (4") from the side wall
(see Diagram A). If installing the alarm on the wall,
use an inside wall with the top edge of the alarm at a
minimum of 10 cm (4") and a maximum of
30.5 cm (12") below the ceiling (see Diagram A).
Installation
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Installation
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ANYWHERE IN
THIS AREA
30 m (12")
HORIZONTAL DISTANCE
FROM PEAK
CEILING
10 cm (4”)
MINIM M
10 cm (4”)
MINIM M
30.5 cm (12”)
MAXIM M
SIDE WALL
BEST
PLACEMENT
ACCEPTABLE
PLACEMENT
NEVER HERE
STAGNANT AIR
0.9 m (3’) 0.9 m (3’)
NOT IN
THIS AREA
ANYWHERE IN
THIS AREA
NOT IN
THIS AREA
ANYWHERE IN
THIS AREA
0.9 m (3’)
DIAGRAM 2D
DIAGRAM 2C
DIAGRAM 2B
DIAGRAM 2A

loped Ceilings
Install smoke alarms on sloped, peaked or cathedral
ceilings at, or within 0.9 m (3’) of the highest point
(measured horizontally). Smoke alarms in rooms with
ceiling slopes greater than 0.3 m - 2.4 m (1’ to 8’)
horizontally should be located on the high side of the
room. Do not place the alarm in the peak of an “A”
frame type ceiling (see Diagram B).
Mobile Homes
Modern mobile homes have been designed and built to
be energy efficient. Install Smoke/CO alarms as
recommended above (refer to Recommended
Installation Instructions and Diagram A).
In older mobile homes that are not well insulated,
extreme heat or cold can be transferred from the
outside to the inside through poorly insulated walls
and roof. This may cause a thermal barrier, which can
prevent smoke from reaching an alarm mounted on the
ceiling. In such mobile homes, install the Smoke/CO
Alarm on an inside wall with the top edge of the alarm
at a minimum of 10 cm (4”) and a maximum of
30.5 cm (12”) below the ceiling (see Diagram A). If
you are not sure about the insulation in your mobile
home, or if you notice that the outer walls and ceiling
are either hot or cold, install the alarm on an inside
wall only!
Installation
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Locations To Avoid
WARNING: Do not install in garages, kitchens,
furnace rooms or bathrooms! Install at least 1.5 m (5’)
away from any fuel burning appliance.
Do not install within 0.9 m (3’) of the following:
The door to a kitchen, or a bathroom that contains a
tub or shower, forced air supply ducts used for heating
or cooling, ceiling or whole house ventilating fans, or
other high air flow areas. Avoid excessively dusty,
dirty or greasy areas. Dust, grease or household
chemicals can contaminate the alarm’s sensors, causing
it to not operate properly.
Place the alarm where drapes or other objects will not
block the sensor. Smoke and CO must be able to
reach the sensors to accurately detect these conditions.
Do not install in peaks of vaulted ceilings, “A” frame
ceilings or gabled roofs. Keep out of damp and humid
areas. Do not place near a diaper pail.
Install at least 30.5 cm (12”) away from fluorescent
lights as electronic noise may cause nuisance alarms.
Do not place in direct sunlight and keep out of insect
infested areas. Extreme temperatures will effect the
sensitivity of the Smoke/CO Alarm. Do not install in
areas where the temperature is colder than 4.4°C (40°F)
or hotter than 37.8°C (100°F), such as garages and
unfinished attics. Do not install in areas where the
relative humidity (R ) is greater than 85%. Place away
from doors and windows that open to the outside.
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Wiring
Wiring Requirements:
• This smoke alarm should be installed on a CSA listed or
recognized junction box. All connections should be
made by a qualified electrician and all wiring used shall
be in accordance with codes having jurisdiction in your
area. The multiple station interconnect wiring to the
alarms must be run in the same raceway or cable as the
AC power wiring. In addition, the resistance of the
interconnect wiring shall be a maximum of 10 ohms.
• The appropriate power source is 120 V AC Single Phase
supplied from a non-switchable circuit, which is not
protected by a ground fault interrupter.
WARNING: The alarm should not be operated on power
derived from a square wave, modified square wave or
modified sine wave inverter. These power sources
produce high peak voltages that will damage the alarm.
• Smoke alarms are not to be used with detector guards
unless the combination (alarm and guard) has been
evaluated and found suitable for that purpose.
Wiring For AC Quick-Connect Harness:
CAUTION: Turn off the main power to the circuit before
wiring the alarm.
• For alarms that are used as single station, do not connect
the red wire to anything. Leave the red wire insulating
cap in place to make certain that the red wire cannot
contact any metal parts or the electrical box.
• When alarms are interconnected, all interconnected
units must be powered from a single circuit.
• A maximum of 24 Kidde safety products may be
interconnected in a multiple station arrangement: Limit
of 12 smoke alarms and/or 18 alarms total (smoke, CO,
Smoke/CO Combination, heat, etc.). This Smoke/CO
Combination alarm is counted as a smoke alarm when
determining the maximum number of units on an
interconnect line. With 18 alarms interconnected, it is
still possible to interconnect up to a total of 6 remote
signaling devices and/or relay modules (see Page 16 for
details on interconnecting Kidde devices).
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QUICK
CONNECTOR
Compatible
Device,
see Page 16
Optional Accessory
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Installation
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• The maximum wire run distance between the first and
last unit in an interconnected system is 305 m (1000’).
• Figure 1 illustrates interconnection wiring. Improper
connection will result in damage to the alarm, failure to
operate, or a shock hazard.
• Make certain alarms are wired to a continuous (non-
switched) power line.
NOTE: Use standard CSA listed household wire (as required
by local codes) available at all electrical supply stores and
most hardware stores.
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INTERCONNECT WIRING
IM ORTANT: This unit is only approved to interconnect
with other Kidde products. It is not approved to
interconnect with any other brand of product.
Wires on Alarm Harness:
Black Connected to hot side of AC line.
White Connected to neutral side of AC line.
Red Connected to interconnect lines (red wires)
of other units in a multiple station set-up.
FIGURE 1

Mounting
CAUTION: This unit is sealed. The cover is not removable.
• To help identify the date to replace the unit, a label has
been affixed to the side of the alarm. Write the "Replace
by" date (10 years from power up) in permanent marker
on the label. See Alarm Replacement section for
additional information.
• Remove the mounting plate from the back of the alarm
by holding the mounting plate and twisting the alarm in
the direction indicated by the “OFF” arrow on the alarm
cover.
• After selecting the proper Smoke/CO alarm location as
described on Pages 8-10, and wiring the AC Quick-
Connect wire harness as described in Wiring, attach the
mounting plate to the electrical box. To ensure
aesthetic alignment of the alarm with the hallway, or
wall, the "A" line on the mounting plate must be
parallel with the hallway when ceiling mounted, or
horizontal when wall mounted.
• Pull the AC Quick-Connect wire harness through the
center hole in the mounting bracket and secure the
bracket, making sure that the mounting screws are
positioned in the small ends of the keyholes before
tightening.
• Plug the AC Quick-Connect wire harness into the back
of the alarm (see Figure 2), making sure that the locks on
the connector snap into place. Push the excess wire back
into the electrical box through the hole in the center of
the mounting plate.
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FIGURE 2 ATTACHING THE AC Q ICK-CONNECT WIRE HARNESS

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Installation
• Install the alarm on the mounting plate and rotate
the alarm in the direction of the “ON” arrow on the
cover until the alarm ratchets into place (this
ratcheting function allows for aesthetic alignment).
Note: The alarm will mount to the bracket in 4
positions (every 90 degrees).
• Turn on the AC power. The green AC Power On
Indicator should be lit when the alarm is operating
from AC power.
• For model KN-COSM-IBCA only, pull the Battery
Pull Tab (yellow tab protruding from unit)
completely out of unit. This will automatically
connect the battery.
Testing
CAUTION: Due to the loudness (85 decibels) of the
alarm, always stand an arms length away from the unit
when testing.
The Test/Reset/ ush®button has four purposes - it
tests the unit’s electronics, resets the CO alarm,
activates the ush®feature, and activates the Peak
Level Memory feature.
After installation, test the unit’s electronics by pressing
and releasing the Test/Reset/ ush®button. A series of
beeps will sound, followed by the message,
"Fire! Feu!" then another series of beeps and the
message, "Carbon Monoxide! Monoxyde de carbone!"
followed by 4 additional short beeps.
Weekly testing is required! If at anytime it does not
perform as described, verify that the power is
connected correctly and that the battery is fresh. Clean
any dust or other buildup on the unit. If it still does
not operate properly, call the Product Support Line at
1-800-880-6788.

Interconnect Feature
IMPORTANT: This unit is only approved to interconnect
with the Kidde line of products. It is not approved to
interconnect with any other manufacturer's products.
• When compatible smoke alarms (1235CA, 1275CA,
1276CA, 1285CA, i12020CA, i12040CA, i12060CA,
KN-SMFM-ICA, PE120CA, PI2000CA, PI2010CA) and
heat alarms ( D135F) are interconnected to this alarm,
they will only respond to a smoke related event.
• When mixing compatible models with battery backup
(1275CA, 1285CA, i12040CA, i12060CA, PE120CA,
PI2000CA, D135F, KN-COSM-IBCA, KN-COB-IC-CA,
KN-COP-IC-CA) with models without battery backup
(1235CA, i12020CA, KN-COSM-ICA, KN-COB-ICB-CA,
120X, SM120X, CO120X, SL177i), be advised that the
models without battery backup will not respond during
an AC power failure.
For more information about compatible interconnect units
and their functionality in an interconnect system, visit our
web site at: www.kiddecanada.com
Hush®Control Feature
The ush®feature has the capability of temporarily
desensitizing the smoke alarm circuit for about 10 minutes.
This feature is to be used only when a known alarm
condition, such as smoke from cooking, activates the
alarm. You can put the Smoke/CO Alarm in ush®
mode by pushing the Test/Reset/ ush®button. If the
smoke is not too dense, the alarm will silence immediately,
verbally announce, "Hush®mode on! Mode Hush®
activ !", and the green LED will flash every 2 seconds for
approximately 10 minutes. This indicates that the smoke
alarm is in a temporarily desensitized condition. The alarm
will automatically reset after approximately 10 minutes.
When the unit returns to normal operation after being in
ush®mode, it will verbally announce, "Hush®mode
cancelled! Mode Hush®annul !" and sound the alarm if
smoke is still present.
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The ush®feature can be used repeatedly until the air
has been cleared of the condition causing the alarm.
While the unit is in ush®mode, pushing the
Test/Reset/ ush®button on the alarm will also end the
ush®period.
NOTE: Dense smoke will override the Hush®control
feature and sound a continuous alarm.
CAUTION: Before using the alarm Hush®feature,
identify the source of the smoke and be certain a safe
condition exists.
Reset Feature
If the the Smoke/CO Alarm is sounding a CO alarm,
pressing the Test/Reset/ ush®button will silence the
alarm. If the CO condition that caused the alert
continues, the alarm will reactivate. Reactivation times
depend on the amount of CO present.
Peak Level Memory
If the CO sensor has detected a CO level of 100 PPM
or higher since last reset, it will be recorded by the
Peak Level Memory function. To access the Peak Level
Memory, press the Test/Reset/ ush®button. If a
reading of 100 PPM or higher has been recorded, the
unit will announce, "Caution! Attention!" If you’ve
been away from home, this feature allows you to
check if there was a CO reading of 100 PPM or higher
during your absence. Pushing the Test/Reset/ ush®
button resets the memory. The memory is also reset
when the unit loses power.
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LED Indicators
Red LED
The Red LED flashes in conjunction with the alarm.
The red LED will flash during a smoke alarm, a CO
alarm, a Low Battery Mode “chirp” and a Unit Error
Mode “chirp.”
Green LED
The green LED will flash under the following
conditions:
In Standby Condition (powered by AC and battery
backup) the green LED will be constantly on indicating
that 120 V AC power is being delivered to the alarm. It
will briefly flicker every 30 seconds when a CO
reading is taken.
For model KN-COSM-IBCA only, in Standby Condition
(powered only by battery backup) the green LED will
flash every 5 seconds.
In Alarm Memory Condition the green LED will flash
every second signifying that the alarm has sensed a
smoke or CO hazard. It will continue to flash every
second until the Test/Reset/ ush®button is pressed to
reset the alarm. When interconnected alarms cease to
sound, this flashing green LED indicates the originating
alarm that triggered all the others in the circuit, thus
reducing the time spent troubleshooting.
While in ush®Mode, the green LED will flash every 2
seconds.
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