Kidde KN-COPP-3-RC Battery Backup Operation, Battery Back-up Operation inTrouble Alarm Condition

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Battery Backup Operation

Battery Backup Operation

When the alarm is unplugged or loses AC power and the battery pack is fully charged, the alarm will automatically switch to battery backup operation and you will notice the following:

•For the first five minutes of operation on battery, the alarm will operate as if on AC power.

•However, after five minutes of operation, to conserve battery capacity, the display will flash the CO level (usually "0") once every 60 seconds.

Caution:If the unit detects CO and enters an alarm state while in bat- tery back-up condition,the CO level will be displayed and the audible alarm pattern of four quick beeps will sound once every 60 seconds.

Battery Back-up Operation in Low Battery "Lb" Condition:

When the battery pack is not fully charged, the unit will begin displaying "Lb" and "chirp" once every 15 seconds. This will last approximately 7 hours to warn you the battery is losing capacity. Apply AC power to charge battery as soon as possible.

NOTE: While in the low battery "Lb" warning mode,the unit is sensing for and will alarm if CO is detected.

Battery Back-up Operation inTrouble Alarm Condition:

When the battery pack capacity has been discharged to a state where it can no longer provide enough power to detect CO and operate the alarm, it will enter a trouble alarm condition. The display will go blank and the alarm will give an audible trouble "chirp" once every 60 seconds. This will continue for approximately 7 hours after which time the alarm will no longer "chirp" to warn of a trouble condition.

WARNING:THE UNIT WILL NOT DETECT CO WHILE INTHETROU- BLE ALARM CONDITION,BLANK DISPLAY,AND ONE AUDIBLETROU- BLE "CHIRP" EVERY 60 SECONDS. APPLY AC POWERTO CHARGE THE BATTERY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.

When AC power is restored, the alarm will automatically switch back to nor- mal operating mode and begin charging the battery pack to full capacity. After continued operation on battery backup, "Lb" may flash while the battery is recharging and will continue until fully charged.

Constant exposures to high or low humidity may reduce battery life.

WARNING:

Replace the battery pack only with a Carrier rechargeable bat- tery pack. Replacement battery packs can be purchased from Carrier customer service. See page 28 for additional precau- tions regarding the rechargeable battery pack.

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Contents Carbon Monoxide Table of Contents Page Setting up your alarm for first time operation Quick Set Up GuideQuick Set Up Guide Introduction Carrier CO Alarm front view FeaturesDigital Display Pull-Out Transformer/Adapter Rear view with back door removedWhat Carbon Monoxide Alarms Can and Cannot Do Recommended Locations InstallationWhere to Install Your CO Alarm AT Least 5 feet away from appliance Where Not to Install Your CO AlarmDirect Plug Alarm How to Install Your AlarmTo install Avoid the followingPlug the alarm into an unswitched wall socket Wall Mounted AlarmIf the outlet is mounted horizontally sideways To rotate the adapterWall Table Top AlarmOr drywall, drill a 3/16 hole into the wall Battery Installation and Operation Battery InstallationBattery Backup Operation Battery Backup OperationBattery Back-up Operation in Low Battery Lb Condition Battery Back-up Operation inTrouble Alarm ConditionPage Operation Normal Operating CharacteristicsTesting the Electronics Malfunction Signal Group 1 Component Failure If the alarm malfunctionsMalfunction Signal Group 2 Microprocessor Failure What to do if you’re not sureAlarm from the electrical outlet before vacuuming How to Care for Your AlarmPeak Level Memory To Reset the Peak Level Memory…Carbon Monoxide Home Safety Tips What You Can DoWhat You Should Not Do Never use a gas range, oven, or clothes dryer for heatingUnderstand the Effects of Carbon Monoxide Exposure Loose or disconnected vent/chimney, fireplace or applianceClues You Cannot See Common Mild Exposure Symptoms What To Do When the Alarm SoundsCommon Medium Exposure Symptoms Common Extreme Exposure SymptomsTion If alarm signal sounds 4 quick chirps, 5 seconds offCall your emergency services Specifications Replacement of Alarm SpecificationsHow the Unit Determines When to Alarm Display Readings AC and DC Start Up, Alarm and Error OperationDC Powered in Battery Backup Operation AC Powered in Normal Stand-by OperationDetect CO Li-Ion Battery Handling PrecautionsBattery Storage When Detached From the Alarm Limited Warranty Please send products and all other correspondence to For Warranty Service
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