Kidde KN-COPP-3-RC manual Specifications, How the Unit Determines When to Alarm

Specifications

How the Unit Determines When to Alarm

Your Carrier CO alarm uses advanced technology to monitor the environment in your home and warn you of unacceptable lev- els of carbon monoxide. An internal microcomputer works together with the sensor inside the alarm to determine the lev- els of carbon monoxide in the air and to calculate the rate that CO would be absorbed into the human body. The microcom- puter is calibrated to trigger the unit’s alarm before most people would experience any symptoms of carbon monoxide poison- ing. Because carbon monoxide is a cumulative poison, long- term exposures to low levels can cause symptoms, as well as short-term exposures to high levels. Your unit has a time weighted alarm, so the higher the level of carbon monoxide present, the sooner the alarm will be triggered.

WARNING: This device is designed to protect individuals from acute effects of carbon monoxide exposure. It will not fully safeguard individuals with specific medical conditions. If in doubt, consult a medical practitioner. Individuals with medical problems may consider using warning devices which provide audible and visual signals for carbon monoxide concentrations under 30 ppm.

Replacement of Alarm

Eight years after initial power-up, this unit will “chirp” every 30 seconds to indicate that it is time to replace the alarm. A label has been provided that has “Replace by” printed on it. Write the replace by date on the label and affix it to the front of the alarm so that it is visible after mounting. The date written on the label should be after eight (8) years of cumulative power.

REPLACE IMMEDIATELY! UNIT WILL NOT DETECT CO IN THIS CONDITION.

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