Nighthawk KN-COEG-3 manual Part One - Your Nighthawk CO and Gas Alarm

Part One – Your Nighthawk CO and Gas Alarm

Where to Install Your CO and Gas Alarm

WHEN CHOOSING YOUR INSTALLATION LOCATIONS, MAKE SURE YOU CAN HEAR THE ALARM FROM ALL SLEEP- ING AREAS.

Mounting Configuration

Since CO generally mixes well with air, mounting the Nighthawk CO and Gas alarm should depend on the type of explosive Gas you intend to detect. If you are not certain which type of Gas you are using in your home, please read about natural Gas and propane in the introduction on page i.

If you are a user of natural Gas, we recommend you mount your Nighthawk unit high on the wall (no closer than 6 inches from the ceiling) using the extendable cord feature to ensure the earliest opportunity to detect a Natural Gas leak.

If you are a user of propane, we recommend you mount your Nighthawk near the floor (using the direct plug-in feature) to ensure the earliest opportunity to detect a propane leak.

LOCATION

Your Nighthawk CO and Gas alarm should be mounted in or near bedrooms and living areas or wherever you suspect a CO or Gas exposure is likely. It is recommended that you install a Nighthawk CO and Gas alarm on each level of a multi-level home.

In the event of a CO alarm, two self-adhesive labels are includ- ed with the CO and Gas alarm. Add the phone number of your emergency service provider in the space provided. Place one label next to the alarm and one label near a fresh air source such as a door or window.

CAUTION: This alarm will only indicate the presence of carbon monoxide or Gas at the sensor. Carbon monoxide or Gas may be present in other areas.

IMPORTANT: Improper location can affect the sensitive elec- tronic components in this alarm. Please see the next section describing where NOT to install this alarm.

Recommended Locations

Upper Levels of Home

Where Not to Install Your CO and Gas Alarm

To avoid causing damage to the unit, to provide optimum pro- tection, and to prevent unnecessary alarms, follow the direc- tions below where NOT to install this alarm:

It is not recommended that you install this CO and Gas alarm in garages or kitchens. Installation in these areas could lead to nui- sance alarms, may expose the sensor to substances that could damage or contaminate it, or the alarm may not be heard by persons in other areas of the home, especially if they are sleeping.

In the garage, vehicle exhaust can contain some carbon monox- ide. These levels are higher when the engine is first started. Within hours of starting a vehicle and backing it out of the garage, the lev- els present over time can activate the alarm and become a nuisance.

In the kitchen, some Gas appliances can emit a short burst of CO or Gas upon start-up. This is normal. If your CO and Gas alarm is mounted too close to these appliances, it may alarm often and become a nuisance.

If you must install a Nighthawk CO and Gas alarm near a cooking or heating appliance, install AT LEAST 5 feet away from appli-

ance.

DINING KITCHEN BEDROOM BEDROOM

LIVING ROOM BEDROOM

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