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Part One – Your Kidde Carbon Monoxide Alarm

The Unique Features of this Kidde CO Alarm

Digital Display

The continuous digital display shows you the level of carbon monoxide (if any) the unit

is sensing. The unit updates this reading every 15 seconds so you can watch levels rise

or fall.

Note: If the unit does not sense any CO, the reading is zero (0). In most homes, the

unit reads “0” all the time. A reading of “0” is expected under normal conditions, and

is good. The blinking dot after the number shows you the unit is operating.

Test/Reset Button

This button has three functions. First, this is the button you press when

you test the unit monthly (see page 8 for further details). Secondly, you

press this button if the unit alarms and you want to silence the alarm.

This will reset the unit and it will then again start monitoring for CO, if

CO concentration is above 70 ppm the alarm will again sound within 6

minutes. It’s also used when resetting the peak level memory. (See page

9).

Peak Level Button

By pressing this button, you can see the peak CO level recorded by the

alarm since it was last cleared or unplugged. This Kidde feature allows

you (or heating contractor or fireman) to see exactly how big a CO prob-

lem you have so you can react accordingly. (More on the peak level

memory feature on page 9).

Sensor

The sensor is a highly sensitive, electrochemical sensor that is CO-specif-

ic to help avoid false alarms. Turn to page 9 for more information on

how to care for and protect the alarm.

Sounder Alarm

This is the loud 85 decibel pulsing alarm that will sound to alert you to

a potential problem. Alarm condition is 4 quick “chirps” – followed by 5

seconds of silence – followed by 4 quick “chirps”. Repeat.

Caution: Continuous exposure to this sound level at close range over an

extended period of time may cause hearing loss. We recommend you

cover the sounder with your finger while testing. More on testing on

page 8.

Keyholes

When the alarm is mounted to the wall, these keyholes slide onto

the

screws in the wall. (See “How to install your alarm on page 6).

Pull-Out Transformer/Adapter

This unique Kidde feature enables the alarm to be used as a direct plug

unit, a wall mounted unit or a table top unit. More on how this unique

feature is used for different application, page 6.

Note: This CO alarm is not battery operated.

Warning : Do not use any other type of rechargeable battery in your

alarm or attempt to recharge the battery pack yourself. Improper charg-

ing may even cause the battery pack to overheat or leak, thus posing

possible injury to the user.

What Carbon Monoxide Alarms Can and Cannot Do

CO alarms are designed to sense unacceptable levels of CO from mal-

functioning furnaces, appliances, gas engines or other sources.

CO alarms provide early warning of the presence of carbon monoxide,

usually before a healthy adult would experience symptoms.

This early warning is possible, however, only if your Kidde CO alarm is

located, installed and maintained as described in this user’s guide.

This CO alarm is designed to act as a monitor, it is not designed for use

as a short-term testing device to perform a quick check for the pres-

ence of CO.

CO alarms have limitations. Like any other electronic device, CO alarms

are not fool-proof.

CO alarms have a limited operational life. You must test your CO alarm

weekly, because it could fail to operate at any time. If your CO alarm

fails to test properly, or if its self-diagnostic test reveals a malfunction,

immediately have the unit replaced. See back page for warranty infor-

mation. This CO alarm also has an "operational end of life" feature

which will indicate when to replace the alarm. See page 14 for details

of this feature.

CO alarms can only sense CO that reaches the unit’s sensor. Carbon

monoxide may be present in other areas without reaching the alarm.

The rate at which CO reaches the unit may be affected by doors or

other obstructions. In addition, fresh air from a vent or open window

or any other source may prevent CO from reaching the sensor. Please

observe cautions on page 5 “Where to install your alarm.”

CO could be present on one level of the home and not reach a CO

alarm installed on a different level. For example, CO in the basement

may not reach an alarm on the second level, near the bedrooms. For

this reason, we recommend you provide complete coverage by placing

a CO alarm on every level of the home.

CO alarms should not be used to detect the presence of natural gas

(methane), propane, butane, or other combustible fuels.

CO alarms are not a substitute for property, disability, life or other

insurance of any kind. Appropriate insurance coverage is your respon-

sibility. Consult your insurance agent.

CO alarms are not smoke alarms. CO alarms do not sense smoke

or fire. For early warning of fire you must install smoke alarms,

even though carbon monoxide can be generated by a fire.

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