Kidde SMOKE AND CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM User manual

Assembly Number 900-0122-N
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Manual P/N 820-0576 Rev. A 2505-7221-01
For questions concerning your
Smoke and Carbon Monoxide
Alarm, please call
0800 917 0722
(Mon-Fri 9am-5pm)
Installation instructions
MUST be adhered to.
For your convenience, write down the following
information. If you call our consumer hotline,
these are the first questions you will be asked:
Alarm Model Number (located on back of alarm):
Date of Manufacture (located on the back of the alarm):
Date of Purchase:
Where Purchased:
Alarm Assembly Number (located on the back of the alarm)
With 2-LED Display and Peak Level Memory
Kidde Safety Europe Limited
Battery Operated
COMBINATION SMOKE &
CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM
User’s Guide
MEETS THE REQUIREMENTS OF BS
5446: PART 1:2000, CLAUSES, 4, 9,
10, 20, AND BS 7860: 1996, CLAUSE
4.1 AS TESTED BY LPC LABS AT BRE.
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Introduction ................................................................Page 3
Product View..........................................................Pages 4-5
Features ................................................................Pages 6-10
Operating/Installation Instructions
Step 1 Installing Batteries ......................................Page 10
Step 2 Installation Instructions:
A. Recommended Installation Locations....Pages 11-13
B. Where Not to Install ................................Page 13-14
C. How to Install..........................................Page 14-15
D. Tamper Resist Feature..............................Page 15-16
Step 3 Testing the Alarm..................................Page 16-17
Step 4 Peak Level Memory....................................Page 17
What to do if the Alarm Sounds
Smoke Alarm ..................................................Pages 18-20
Carbon Monoxide Alarm ................................Pages 21-22
Battery Replacement..........................................Page 22-23
General Alarm Maintenance............................Pages 24-25
Carbon Monoxide Safety Information
General CO Information ........................................Page 25
Possible Sources ................................................Page 26-26
CO Safety Tips ........................................................Page 26
Symptoms of CO Poisoning....................................Page 27
Fire Safety Information
Escape Plan ............................................................Page 28
Fire Prevention ..................................................Page 28-29
Warranty and Service Information ................Pages 30-32
Product Registration ................................................Page 33
Details on CO alarm installation as stated in
Annex B of BS7860-1996 ........................................Page 34
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Table of Contents

Thank you for purchasing the Kidde Combination
Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm model 900-0122-N.
This alarm has a five-year limited warranty. 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
caravan or boat. If you have any questions about the
operation or installation of your alarm, please call 0800
917 0722 (Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm). The guide on
page 26 will help you determine the correct location of
safety products that will help keep your home a safer
place.
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Introduction

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Product View
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Red LED Light
Green LED Light
Test/Reset
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Alarm
Sounder

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Product View
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• Permanent independent smoke and carbon
monoxide sensors.
• Smoke alarm takes precedence when both
smoke and carbon monoxide are present.
• Alarm/Voice message warning system that alerts you
of the following conditions in the manner described
below, thus eliminating any confusion over which
alarm is sounding:
FIRE: The alarm/voice pattern is three long alarm
beeps followed by the verbal warning message “FIRE!
FIRE!”. This pattern is repeated until the smoke is
eliminated. The red Light Emitting Diode (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 “WARNING! CARBON MONOXIDE!” After
four minutes the alarm/voice pattern will sound once
every minute until the unit is reset, or the CO
eliminated. The red LED light will flash while in
alarm/voice mode.
LOW BATTERY: When the batteries are low and
need replacing the red LED light will flash and the unit
will “chirp” one time, followed by the warning
message “LOW BATTERY.” This cycle will occur once
every minute for the first hour. After the first hour the
red LED light will continue to flash every minute
accompanied by the “chirp” only sound. The voice
message “LOW BATTERY” will sound once every
fifteen minutes during the “chirp” only cycle. This will
continue for at least seven days.
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Features

• One “chirp” every 30 seconds is an indication that
the alarm is malfunctioning. If this occurs call the
Consumer Hotline at 0800-917-0722 (Monday to Friday
9am - 5pm).
• Seven (7) years after initial power up, this unit will
“chirp” every 30 seconds to indicate that it is time to
replace the alarm.
• Loud 85 decibel alarm.
• Oversized test button for easy activation.
• Test button performs the following functions:
Tests the units electronics and verifies proper unit
operation.
Resets the unit during CO alarm
Peak Level Memory (See page15).
• Mounting bracket designed for easy orientation
of unit.
• Green and red LED lights that indicate
normal operation and alarm status.
Green Light: The green Light Emitting Diode (LED)
flashes every 30 seconds to indicate the unit is
operating properly. The green light also flashes before
a CO reading is taken and when any button is pressed.
Red Light: When a dangerous level of smoke or
carbon monoxide is detected the red Light Emitting
Diode (LED) will flash and the corresponding alarm
pattern (depending on the source) will sound. If the
unit malfunctions, the red LED light will flash and the
unit will chirp every 30 seconds indicating a system
problem.
• Powered by three (3) AA batteries.
• Battery lockout system that prohibits installation
without using three batteries.
• Tamper Resist Feature that deters children
and others from removing the alarm.
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Features

Smoke Alarm
The smoke alarm monitors the air for products of
combustion that are produced when some-thing is
burning or smouldering. When smoke particles in the
smoke sensor reach a specified concentration, the
alarm/voice message warning system will sound, and
be accompanied by the flashing red LED light. The
smoke alarm takes precedence when both smoke
and carbon monoxide are present.
This unit has a smoke sensor that uses the
ionisation technology. 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 reasonable cost, however,
alarms have sensing limitations. Ionization type alarms
offer a broad range of fire sensing capabilities but are
better at detecting fast flaming fires than slow
smoldering fires. Photoelectric alarms sense smoldering
fires better than flaming fires. Home fires develop in
different ways and are often unpredictable. Neither
type of alarm (photoelectric or ionization) is
always best, and a given alarm may not always
provide warning of a fire.
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Smoke Alarm Features

• A battery powered alarm must have a battery of the
specified type, in good condition and installed properly.
• A.C. powered alarms (without battery backup) will
not operate if the A.C. 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.
• 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.
• Although smoke alarms can help save lives by
providing an early warning of a fire, they are not a
substitute for an insurance policy. Home owners and
renters should have adequate insurance to protect their
lives and property.
Carbon Monoxide (CO) Alarm
The carbon monoxide (CO) alarm 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, and
be accompanied by the flashing red LED light. The
carbon monoxide sensor uses an electrochemical
technology.
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Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm Features

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CAUTION: This alarm will only indicate the presence
of carbon monoxide gas at the sensor. Carbon
monoxide gas may be present in other areas.
Individuals with medical problems may consider using
warning devices which provide audible and visual
signals for carbon monoxide concentrations under 30
ppm.
Step 1
Installing Batteries:
Batteries were not installed at the factory and
must be installed for the unit to operate! Install the
three (3) AA batteries in the back of the Smoke/CO
Alarm.
• The mounting plate must be removed from the
back of the unit to install batteries. To remove, hold
the mounting plate and twist counterclockwise (left).
• The battery polarity markings on the bottom of
the battery compartment must be adhered to.
• Batteries must be installed in the sequence
shown. If batteries seem difficult to install, they’re not
being installed in the proper sequence.
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Second
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Last
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FIRST
WARNING:
BATTERIES
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AA-battery
AA-battery
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3.
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Operating/Installation Instructions
Carbon Monoxide Alarm Features

• Smoke/CO Alarm will not engage to bracket unless
all three batteries are installed. Removal of any or all
batteries will render the Smoke/CO Alarm inoperative!
• After the batteries are correctly installed the unit
will beep once and the red LED light will flash. After
20-30 seconds the green LED light will flash indicating
the unit is now operational.
CAUTION: Your Smoke/CO Alarm is sealed and
the cover is NOT removable!
Step 2
Installation Instructions:
IMPORTANT: THIS ALARM MUST BE MOUNTED ON A
CEILING OR WALL. WHERE POSSIBLE, THE ALARM
SHOULD BE INSTALLED ON THE CEILING IN
PREFERENCE TO A WALL. IT IS NOT DESIGNATED FOR
USE AS A TABLETOP DEVICE! DO NOT INSTALL AT
SKIRTING BOARD LEVEL. TO MEET BRE (Building
Research Establishment) GUIDELINES, IT IS
ESSENTIAL THAT THE INSTALLATION PROCEDURE IS
FOLLOWED ACCURATELY.
A. Recommended Installation Locations:
Kidde recommends the installation of a Smoke/CO
Alarm in the following locations:
For maximum protection we suggest an alarm be
installed on each level of a multilevel home, every
bedroom, hallways, finished attics, and cellars. Put
alarms at both ends of bedroom, hallway or large room
if hallway or room is more than 9.1m (30ft.) 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 the
alarm from waking the sleeper. Smoke, heat and
combustion products rise to the ceiling and spread
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Operating/Installation Instructions

horizontally. Mounting the alarm on the ceiling in the
centre 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 10cm (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 10cm (4”) and a maximum of
30.5cm (12”) below the ceiling (see Diagram A).
• Please refer to page 29 for information on CO
installation in reference to BS7860-1996.
Sloped Ceiling Installation:
Install Smoke Alarms on sloped, peaked, or cathedral
ceilings at, or within 0.9m (3 ft.)of the highest point
(measured horizontally). Smoke alarms in rooms with
ceiling slopes greater than 0.3m to 2.4m (1 to 8 ft.)
horizontally shall be located on the high side of the
room. A row of alarms shall be spaced and located
within 0.9m (3 ft) of the peak of the ceiling measured
horizontally. (See Diagram B).
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Operating/Installation Instructions
BEST HERE
NEVER HERE
ACCEPTABLE HERE
30.5 cm
MAXIMUM
SIDE
WALL
10 cm
(4”)
MAXIMUM
DEAD
AIR
SPACE 10 cm
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DIAGRAM A

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Mobile Homes:
Mobile homes built within the last five to seven years
are designed to be energy efficient. Install Smoke/CO
alarms as recommended above. (Refer to
Recommended Installation Instructions and Diagram A)
In 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 your Smoke/CO Alarm on
an inside wall with the top edge of the alarm at a
minimum of 10cm (4 inches) and a maximum of
30.5cm (12 inches) 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 your alarm on an inside
wall ONLY!
B. Where Not to Install:
Do not install in garages, kitchens, boiler rooms
or bathrooms! INSTALL AT LEAST 1.85 METRES
AWAY FROM ANY FUEL BURNING APPLIANCE.
Operating/Installation Instructions
900 mm
36 in.
900 mm
36 in.
900 mm
36in.
102 mm
4 in.
102 mm
4in. ANYWHERE IN
THIS AREA
NOT IN
THIS AREA
DIAGRAM B

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Do not install within .9m (3 ft.) of the following: The door
to a kitchen, or a bathroom that contains a bath or
shower, forced air vents 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 curtains 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.
Install at least 0.3m away from fluorescent lights,
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 Celsius (40 degrees
Fahrenheit) or hotter than 37.8 Celsius (100 degrees
Fahrenheit). Place away from doors and windows that
open to the outside. Do not install in areas where the
relative humidity (RH) is above 85%.
C. How to Install:
Seven (7) years after initial power up, this unit will “chirp” every
30 seconds to indicate that it is time to replace the alarm. After
seven (7) years, the device may no longer detect carbon
monoxide accurately and should be replaced immediately. On
the product label, which is located on the back of the alarm,
Operating/Installation Instructions
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WARNING - This product is intended
for use in ordinary indoor locations of
family living units. It is not designed
to measure compliance with HSE
Guidelines for commercial and
industrial exposure.

there is a location that has ‘Replace by’ printed on it. Remove
mounting plate from the back of the unit by holding the rim of
the mounting plate and twisting counterclockwise (left). Write
the replace-by date on the label. The date written on the label
should be seven (7) years after the date the unit is initially
powered up.
Hold the mounting plate against the selected installation location
(wall or ceiling) and mark the centre of the holes with a pencil.
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 mounting, or horizontal when wall
mounting. Drill a hole through the pencil marks and use the
enclosed screws and anchors to secure (use 5mm drill bit for
anchor holes). Align the Smoke/CO Alarm with the mounting
plate and rotate clockwise (right) until the unit is aligned.
Two labels are included with your alarm. They have 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.
D. Tamper Resist Feature:
To make your smoke alarm somewhat tamper
resistant, a tamper resist feature has been provided.
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Operating/Installation Instructions
Install
Remove
When mounting in the
hallway, the "A" line should
be parallel with the hallway.
Alignment Marks
A A
FFIIGGUURREE 11

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Operating/Installation Instructions
Activate the tamper resist feature by breaking off the
four posts in the square holes in the trim ring (see
Figure A). When the posts are broken off, the tamper
resist tab on the base is allowed to engage the
mounting bracket. Rotate the alarm onto the mounting
bracket until you hear the tamper resist tab snap into
place, locking the alarm on the mounting bracket.
Using the tamper resist feature will deter children and
others from removing the alarm from bracket. NOTE:
To remove the alarm when the tamper resist tab is
engaged, press down on the tamper resist tab, and
rotate the alarm off the bracket (see Figure B).
Step 3
Testing the Alarm
The test button has three purposes. It tests the unit’s
electronics, resets the alarm and activates the peak
level memory (See page 15).
CAUTION: Due to the loudness (85 decibels) of
the alarm, always stand an arms length away
from the unit when testing.
FIGURE A
FIGURE B
AA
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Operating/Installation Instructions and
What To Do If The Alarm Sounds
•To test: Press the test/reset button for five
seconds and a series of beeps will sound, followed by
the message“Fire! Fire!”, then another two series of
beeps and the message “Warning! Carbon Monoxide”,
followed by 4 additional short beeps.
•Reset: If the smoke/CO alarm is sounding a CO
alarm, pressing the test/reset 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. See page 18.
•Peak Level Memory: If 8 chirps are made when
pushing the test/reset button, the unit has detected a
CO level of 100 PPM or greater.
The unit needs to be tested weekly! If at anytime it
does not perform as described, verify the three
batteries are installed correctly and that they don’t
need replacing. Clean dust and other buildup off the
unit. If it still doesn’t operate properly call the
Consumer Hotline [phone] (Monday to Friday
9am - 5pm)
Step 4
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 button. If a reading of 100
PPM or higher has been recorded the unit will chirp 8
times. If you’ve been away from home this feature
allows you to check if there was a CO reading of 100,
or higher, during your absence. Pushing the test/reset
button resets the memory. It’s also reset when
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What To Do If The Alarm Sounds
NEVER IGNORE THE SOUND OF THE ALARM!
Determining what type of alarm has sounded is easy
with your Kidde Combination Smoke/CO Alarm. The
voice message warning system will inform you of the
type of situation occurring. Refer to the Features
section on page 4 for a detailed description of each
alarm pattern.
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When the smoke alarm sounds:
Smoke alarms are designed to minimise false alarms.
Cigarette smoke will not normally set off the alarm,
unless the smoke is blown directly into the alarm.
Combustion particles from cooking may set off the
alarm if located too close to the cooking area. Large
quantities of combustible particles are generated from
spills or when grilling. Using the fan on a cooker hood
which vents to the outside (non recirculating type) will
also help remove these combustible products from the
kitchen.
If the alarm sounds, check for fires first. If a fire is
discovered follow these steps. Become thoroughly
familiar with these items, and review with all family
members!
• Alert small children in the home. Children sleep very
sound and may not be awakened by the sound of the
smoke alarms.
• Leave immediately using one of your planned escape
routes (see page 23). Every second counts, don’t stop
to get dressed or pick up valuables.
• Before opening inside doors look for smoke seeping
in around the edges, and feel with the back of your
hand. If the door is hot use your second exit. If you
feel it’s safe, open the door very slowly and be
prepared to close immediately if smoke and heat rush
in.
• If the escape route requires you to go through
smoke, crawl low under the smoke where the air is
clearer.
• Go to your predetermined meeting place. When
two people have arrived one should leave to call 999
from a neighbour’s home, and the other should stay to
perform a head count.
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• There are situations where a smoke alarm may not
be effective to protect against fire.
For instance:
a) smoking in bed
b) leaving children unsupervised
c) cleaning with flammable liquids, such as
gasoline
•Do not go back in to the house under any
circumstance until fire officials give the go
ahead.
What To Do If The Alarm Sounds