Kidde KN-COPP-3-RC manual

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IMPORTANT

THIS CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM IS DESIGNED TO DETECT CARBON MONOXIDE FROM ANY SOURCE OF IMPROPER OR MALFUNCTIONING APPLIANCES. IT IS NOT DESIGNED TO DETECT SMOKE, FIRE, OR ANY OTHER GAS.

WARNING!

THIS CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM IS NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR INSTALLING AND MAINTAINING AN APPROPRIATE NUMBER OF SMOKE ALARMS IN YOUR HOME.

THIS CARBON MONOXIDE WILL NOT SENSE SMOKE, FIRE, OR ANY POISONOUS GAS OTHER THAN CARBON MONOXIDE. FOR THIS REASON YOU MUST INSTALL SMOKE ALARMS TO PROVIDE EARLY WARNING OF FIRE AND TO PROTECT YOU AND YOUR FAMILY FROM FIRE AND ITS RELATED HAZARDS. NOT SUITABLE FOR INSTALLATION IN HAZARDOUS LOCA- TIONS AS DEFINED IN THE NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE.

DURING POWER OUTAGE, THIS UNIT WILL OPERATE FOR A PERIOD OF AT LEAST 20 HOURS ON A FULLY CHARGED CARRIER RECHARGABLE BATTERY PACK.

THIS PRODUCT IS INTENDED FOR USE IN ORDINARY INDOOR RESIDENTIAL AREAS. IT IS NOT DESIGNED TO MEASURE COMPLIANCE WITH COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL STANDARDS.

THE INSTALLATION OF THIS DEVICE SHOULD NOT BE USED AS A SUBSTITUTE FOR PROPER INSTALLATION, USE AND MAINTENANCE OF FUEL-BURNING APPLI- ANCES, INCLUDING APPROPRIATE VENTILATION AND EXHAUST SYSTEMS.

INDIVIDUALS WITH MEDICAL PROBLEMS MAY CONSIDER USING WARNING DEVICES WHICH PROVIDE AUDIBLE AND VISUAL SIGNALS FOR CARBON MONOXIDE CONCENTRA- TIONS UNDER 30 PPM.

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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 Installation Where to Install Your CO AlarmRecommended Locations AT Least 5 feet away from appliance Where Not to Install Your CO AlarmAvoid the following How to Install Your AlarmDirect Plug Alarm To installTo rotate the adapter Wall Mounted AlarmPlug the alarm into an unswitched wall socket If the outlet is mounted horizontally sidewaysTable Top Alarm Or drywall, drill a 3/16 hole into the wallWall Battery Installation and Operation Battery InstallationBattery Back-up Operation inTrouble Alarm Condition Battery Backup OperationBattery Backup Operation Battery Back-up Operation in Low Battery Lb ConditionPage Operation Normal Operating CharacteristicsTesting the Electronics What to do if you’re not sure If the alarm malfunctionsMalfunction Signal Group 1 Component Failure Malfunction Signal Group 2 Microprocessor FailureAlarm from the electrical outlet before vacuuming How to Care for Your AlarmPeak Level Memory To Reset the Peak Level Memory…Never use a gas range, oven, or clothes dryer for heating Home Safety Tips What You Can DoCarbon Monoxide What You Should Not DoLoose or disconnected vent/chimney, fireplace or appliance Clues You Cannot SeeUnderstand the Effects of Carbon Monoxide Exposure Common Extreme Exposure Symptoms What To Do When the Alarm SoundsCommon Mild Exposure Symptoms Common Medium Exposure SymptomsIf alarm signal sounds 4 quick chirps, 5 seconds off Call your emergency servicesTion Specifications Specifications How the Unit Determines When to AlarmReplacement of 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