Kidde KN-COPP-3-RC How to Care for Your Alarm, Alarm from the electrical outlet before vacuuming

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Operation

How to Care for Your Alarm

To keep your alarm in good working order, you must follow these simple steps:

WHAT YOU SHOULD DO:

Test the alarm once a week by pressing the Test/Reset button (see page 5).

Vacuum the alarm cover once a month to remove accumulated dust. Use the soft brush attachment of your vacuum cleaner, and unplug the

alarm from the electrical outlet before vacuuming.

Instruct children never to touch, unplug or otherwise interfere with the alarm. Warn children of the dangers of CO poisoning.

WHAT YOU SHOULD NOT DO:

Never use detergents or solvents to clean the alarm. Chemicals can per- manently damage or temporarily contaminate the sensor.

Avoid spraying air fresheners, hair spray, paint or other aerosols near the alarm.

Do not paint the alarm. Paint will seal the vents and interfere with proper sensor operation.

Do not mount the alarm directly above or near a diaper pail, as high amounts of methane gas can cause temporary readings on the digital display.

Note: If you will be staining or stripping wood floors or furniture, painting, wall-papering, or using aerosols or adhesives for a do-it-yourself project or hobby, before you begin, Remove the alarm to a remote location to prevent possible damage to or contamination of the sensor. You may wish to unplug the alarm and store it in a plastic bag during the project.

The following is a list of substances that at high levels can affect the sen- sor and cause temporary readings on the digital display that are not carbon monoxide readings:

Methane, propane, iso-butane, ethylene, ethanol, alcohol, iso-propanol, benzene, toluene, ethyl acetate, hydrogen, hydrogen sulfide, and sulfur dioxides.

Also most aerosol spray, alcohol based products, paint, thinner, solvent, adhesives, hair spray, aftershave, perfume, auto exhaust (cold start) and some cleaning agents.

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Contents Carbon Monoxide Table of Contents Page Quick Set Up Guide Setting up your alarm for first time operationQuick Set Up Guide Introduction Features Carrier CO Alarm front viewDigital Display Rear view with back door removed Pull-Out Transformer/AdapterWhat Carbon Monoxide Alarms Can and Cannot Do Where to Install Your CO Alarm InstallationRecommended Locations Where Not to Install Your CO Alarm AT Least 5 feet away from applianceTo install How to Install Your AlarmDirect Plug Alarm Avoid the followingIf the outlet is mounted horizontally sideways Wall Mounted AlarmPlug the alarm into an unswitched wall socket To rotate the adapterOr drywall, drill a 3/16 hole into the wall Table Top AlarmWall Battery Installation Battery Installation and OperationBattery Back-up Operation in Low Battery Lb Condition Battery Backup OperationBattery Backup Operation Battery Back-up Operation inTrouble Alarm ConditionPage Normal Operating Characteristics OperationTesting the Electronics Malfunction Signal Group 2 Microprocessor Failure If the alarm malfunctionsMalfunction Signal Group 1 Component Failure What to do if you’re not sureHow to Care for Your Alarm Alarm from the electrical outlet before vacuumingTo Reset the Peak Level Memory… Peak Level MemoryWhat You Should Not Do Home Safety Tips What You Can DoCarbon Monoxide Never use a gas range, oven, or clothes dryer for heatingClues You Cannot See Loose or disconnected vent/chimney, fireplace or applianceUnderstand the Effects of Carbon Monoxide Exposure Common Medium Exposure Symptoms What To Do When the Alarm SoundsCommon Mild Exposure Symptoms Common Extreme Exposure SymptomsCall your emergency services If alarm signal sounds 4 quick chirps, 5 seconds offTion Specifications How the Unit Determines When to Alarm SpecificationsReplacement of Alarm AC and DC Start Up, Alarm and Error Operation Display ReadingsAC Powered in Normal Stand-by Operation DC Powered in Battery Backup OperationLi-Ion Battery Handling Precautions Detect COBattery Storage When Detached From the Alarm Limited Warranty For Warranty Service Please send products and all other correspondence to