Installation
Direct Plug Alarm
In its “as shipped” configuration, your Kidde CO Alarm is ready to be plugged directly into a
To install:
1.) Choose a standard unswitched 230V electrical outlet to plug the alarm into.
2.) Plug the alarm in.
Note: Do not cover the alarm with a curtain or other obstruction.
Wall Mounted Alarm
For a
Installation tips for power cord models:
The power cord option provides more flexibility in mounting locations and allows the alarm to be easily installed at eye level.
Note: If you mount the alarm high on a wall, make sure it is at least
15.2cm (6") from the ceiling. Any higher than this, it will be in “dead air space” and CO may not reach the sensors.
To remove the adapter and install:
1.With the bottom of the unit facing you (adapter at top), use a small screwdriver or similar tool to pry the back cover up to release it.
2.Remove the back cover.
3.Next, place your thumb on the adapter thumb release and pull the adapter thumb release out slightly. Pull the adapter out of the alarm with your other hand.
4.With the adapter removed, pull the power
cord out of the cord recess, remove the | Adapter Release | |
twist tie, and extend the power cord. | ||
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5.With the power cord extended, tuck the last few inches of the power cord into the cord recess (See the illustration on page 4). Gently pull the cord at the bottom of the cord recess until the cord becomes taught and lays flat in cord recess.
6.Using the back cover, mark the location for the two mounting holes on the wall.
7.If you are mounting the alarm in plaster board or drywall, drill a 4.8 mm (3/16") hole into the wall and insert the plastic anchors provided. Install the two screws provided into the wall or wall anchors until the screw head is approximately 3 mm (1/8") from the wall.
WALL
1/8" 
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