Part Four – What to do When the Alarm Sounds

Sometimes it’s Difficult to Find the Source of CO in a Home

It can be difficult for responders to locate the source(s) of CO if:

•The house was ventilated before they arrived and the fresh air caused the CO to dissipate.

•The CO problem was caused by a source that fluctuates on and off, sometimes creating CO and sometimes not. Such a situation makes it nearly impossible to pinpoint the source of CO in a short period of time.

•The cause of CO problem was backdrafting – when air in

a chimney or flue is sucked into the home instead of venting outside. The exact situation that created a negative air pressure inside the home (the cause of backdrafting) is difficult to recreate during an investigation for CO. Sometimes the CO problem disappears when a door or window is opened. Backdrafting may or may not happen again.

Part Five – Technical Information

Power: 120V AC units: 60 Hz, Current 60 mA max.

Sensor: Sensor calibrated at 150 ppm (±25 ppm).

Temperature:

Operating range: 40˚F (4.4˚C) to 100˚F (37.8˚C).

Mounting: Direct Plug-In:No mounting screws needed.

Alarm: 85+ dB at 10’ @ 3.4 ± 0.5 KHz pulsing alarm.

In alarm condition you will hear 4 quick beeps, 5 seconds off, 4 quick beeps, repeat.

Unit Malfunction:

Red “Alarm” light will flash and alarm will sound every 30 seconds. Refer to pages 15 and 16.

Test/Reset Button:

Test button verifies proper unit operation and resets the unit in the event of a CO alarm.

Size: 5”W x 4”H x 1.75”D.

Housing: Rigid plastic case meets UL94-5V rating.

Warranty: Five-year warranty from date of purchase against defects in material and workmanship.

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Kidde KN-COB-DP-H) manual Part Five Technical Information, Sometimes it’s Difficult to Find the Source of CO in a Home

KN-COB-DP-H) specifications

The Kidde KN-COB-DP-H is a state-of-the-art combination carbon monoxide and smoke detector designed to enhance safety in residential and commercial environments. With its advanced features and high-quality construction, it represents a reliable solution for protecting occupants from the dangers of smoke and carbon monoxide exposure.

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