Kidde KN-COB-IC Replacement of Alarm, General CO Information, Carbon Monoxide Safety

Carbon Monoxide Safety

Replacement of Alarm

Seven 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 it is visible after mounting. The date written on the label should be after seven (7) years of cumulative power.

REPLACE IMMEDIATELY! IT WILL NOT DETECT CO IN THIS CONDITION!

General CO Information

Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colorless, odorless, and tasteless poison gas that can be fatal when inhaled. CO inhibits the blood’s capacity to carry oxygen.

Periodically review this alarm manual and discuss your CO alarm emergency procedure with all the members of your family. Never ignore a CO alarm. A true alarm is an indica- tion of potentially dangerous levels of carbon monoxide. CO alarms are designed to alert you to the presence of carbon monoxide before an emergency - before most peo- ple would experience symptoms of carbon monoxide poi- soning, giving you time to resolve the problem calmly.

Determine if anyone in the household is experiencing symptoms of CO poisoning. Many cases of reported CO poisoning indicate that while victims are aware they are not well, they become so disoriented they are unable to save themselves by either exiting the building or calling for assistance. Also young children and household pets may be the first affected. You should take extra precautions to protect high-risk persons from CO exposure because they may experience ill effects from carbon monoxide at levels that would not ordinarily affect a healthy adult.

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