Kidde KN-OOB-B 2.375, Caring for your Kidde Battery Powered CO Alarm, Frequently Asked Questions

Do I have to press the test button to get a CO reading?

Caring for your Kidde

Battery Powered CO Alarm

How to Care for Your Alarm

To keep your CO alarm in good working order, you must follow these simple steps:

•Test the alarm once a week by pressing the Test/Reset button •Vacuum the alarm cover once a month to remove accumulated dust. Use the soft brush attachment of your vacuum cleaner, and unplug the alarm from the electrical outlet before vacuuming.

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

•Never use detergents or solvents to clean the alarm. Chemicals can permanently damage or temporarily contaminate the sensor.

•Avoid spraying air fresheners, hair spray, paint or other aerosols near the CO alarm.

•Do not paint the CO alarm. Paint will seal the vents and interfere with proper sensor operation.

•Do not mount the CO alarm directly above or near a diaper pail, as high amounts of methane gas can cause temporary readings on the digital display.

Note: If you will be staining or stripping wood floors or furniture, painting, wall-papering, or using aerosols or adhesives for a do-it- yourself project or hobby, before you begin: Remove the CO alarm to a remote location to prevent possible damage to or contamination of the sensor. You may wish to unplug the CO alarm and store in a plastic bag during the project.

The following is a list of substances that at high levels can affect the sensor and cause temporary readings on the digital display that are not carbon monoxide readings:

Methane, propane, iso-butane, ethylene, ethanol, alcohol, iso-propanol, benzene, toluene, ethyl acetate, hydrogen, hydrogen sulfide, sulfur dioxides.

Also most aerosol sprays, alcohol based products, paints, thinners, solvents, adhesives, hair sprays, after shaves, perfumes, auto exhaust (cold start) and some cleaning agents.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q.How many CO alarms do I need in my house? How much square footage will one CO alarm cover?

A.We recommend you place CO alarms near the sleeping area(s). If you have a multi-level home, you should place a CO alarm on each level of the home. A good rule of thumb for the number and placement of CO alarms for your particular home is to place CO alarms near smoke alarms that have been installed to meet current building code requirements.

Generally, one CO alarm can be adequate for 1,200 to 1,500 square feet of living space. The most important determination for the number of CO alarms needed is whether an alarm can be heard in all sleeping areas.

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A.No. Your Kidde CO alarm continuously monitors the air for carbon monoxide. If it detects a dangerous level of CO it will alarm automatically. To test the internal components and circuitry of your CO alarm, press the test/reset button.

Wall Mounting Template

If you are going to mount your Kidde CO Alarm to the wall, you may use this template for exact placement of the two wall mount screws provided. For more information about mounting to the wall, please refer to page 5.

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