Kidde KN-COPF-I manual Product Features and Specifications, Information About Carbon Monoxide

1. Information About Carbon Monoxide

to low levels may cause symptoms, as well as short-term exposures to high levels. This Kidde unit has a time-weighted alarm – the higher the level of CO present, the sooner the alarm will be triggered.

This CO alarm can only warn you of the presence of CO. It does not prevent CO from occurring, nor can it solve an existing CO problem. If your unit has alarmed and you’ve provided ventilation by leaving your windows and doors open, the CO buildup may have dissipated by the time help responds. Although your problem may appear to be temporarily solved, it’s crucial that the source of the CO is determined and that the appropriate repairs are made.

This CO alarm is designed to act as a monitor; it is not designed for use as a short-term testing device to perform a quick check for the presence of CO.

CO alarms have limitations. Like any other electronic device, CO alarms are not fool-proof. CO alarms have a limited operational life. You must test your CO alarm weekly, because it could fail to operate at any time.

If your CO alarm fails to test properly, or if its self-diagnostic test reveals a malfunction, immediately have the unit replaced. This alarm will not monitor CO levels while in an error condition.

CO alarms can only sense CO that reaches the unit’s sensor. It’s possible that CO may be present in other areas without reaching the alarm. The rate and ability by which CO reaches the alarm may be affected by:

•Doors or other obstructions.

•Fresh air from a vent, an open window or other source.

•CO being present on one level of the home and not reaching a CO alarm installed on a different level. (For example, CO in the basement may not reach an alarm on the second level, near the bedrooms).

For these reasons, we recommend you provide complete coverage by placing a CO alarm on every level of the home. Please carefully read all information in sections 2 and 3 on properly installing this CO alarm.

CO alarms cannot be used to detect the presence of natural gas (methane), propane, butane, or other combustible fuels.

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

2. Product Features and Specifications

Model KN-COPF-i

	Digital
	Display
Red LED	Green LED
	Amber LED
Test/Reset	Peak Level
Button
	Button

Alarm

Sounder

IMPORTANT: Seven (7) years after the initial power up, this alarm will “beep” every 30 seconds and display "End" to indicate that it is time to replace the alarm. Replace the alarm immediately! It will not detect CO in this condition. See Maintenance Section for more information regarding End of Life Notification.

To help identify the date to replace the alarm, a label has been affixed to the inside of the cover. Write the “replace by” date (seven years from power up) in a permanent marker on this label.