Part One – Your Kidde CO Alarm
How to Know If Your Alarm is Malfunctioning
Your CO alarm performs an internal
If the alarm malfunctions.
In the rare event that your alarm malfunctions, it will alert you with one of these signal groups (depending upon the type of mal- function that occurs):
Malfunction Signal Group 1 - Component Failure
•An intermittent “chirping” alarm will sound every 30 seconds.
OR,
Malfunction Signal Group 2 - Microprocessor Failure
•The alarm will sound continuously, and
•The alarm cannot be shut off by pushing the “Test/Reset” button
Unplug the CO alarm immediately and return for warranty exchange.
Low Battery Warning (Model KN-COB-LCB-A only)
If the 9V battery is missing or the battery’s power is low, the unit will chirp every 15 second to indicate the battery must be replaced. If the battery is depleted beyond point of having the capacity to operate the unit, it will chirp every 30 to 45 seconds and will NOT respond to the test button being pressed if operating on battery power. THE BATTERY MUST BE REPLACED IMMEADIATELY!
Low Battery HUSH® CONTROL(Model
When the battery needs to be replaced, the unit will produce a low battery warning. The Low Battery HUSH® feature allows you to press the button on the alarm and disable the “chirp” for a ran- dom period of up to 12 hours. This gives you a chance to replace the battery at a more convenient time without sacrificing your safety by disconnecting the alarm from power. During this Low Battery HUSH® period, your alarm is monitoring for CO.
What to do if you’re not sure...
PLEASE familiarize yourself with the malfunction alert, and do not confuse these signals with an alarm. After reading the information above, if you are still unsure whether your CO alarm is operating properly, call the Kidde
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