Technical Information
Replacement of the Alarm
Seven years after initial
Alabel 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 seven (7) years of cumulative power.
REPLACE THE ALARM IMMEDIATELY! IT WILL NOT DETECT CO IN THIS CONDITION.
Display Readings and What They Mean
Your new Kidde carbon monoxide alarm is a sophisticated electronic device – yet very simple to understand. Basically, the unit will display a “0” if it does not sense carbon monoxide and if you have a good 9V backup battery installed.
If it senses carbon monoxide, it will display a reading so you can see if you have a
However, if the backup battery is low or missing, or if the unit malfunctions it will display other readings (and alarm differently) to alert you that something is wrong with the alarm.
Please familiarize yourself and other family members to the difference between a CO reading and a reading signifying a problem with the alarm itself.
START UP AND NORMAL OPERATION
| Display shows | Alarm Sound | Unit Status | Recommended | |
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| Brief “888” | One short | Self checking when | |
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| and flash- | “chirp”. | AC powered | quickly display |
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| a zero. |
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| “Lb” and | One short | Install or Replace | |
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| dot flashes | “chirp” | phase when AC | 9V battery |
| Flashes alternate- | ||||
| alternately | every 15 | powered and |
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| with “0” | seconds. | low battery. |
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| None | Normal AC opera- | None |
Steady “0” | tion (sensing no | |
and flash- | ||
CO) and with | ||
ing dot | ||
good battery | ||
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Steady display | 4 quick beeps, | HIGH LEVEL |
of high number | 5 seconds off, | OF CO |
(in the hun- | repeat | DETECTED |
dreds of PPM) | ||
and flashing dot |
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Refer to page
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If at any time you test the alarm and it does not perform as
described, have it replaced immediately.
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