Kidde KN-COPE-D User Manual download pdf (Page 4)

NEVER IGNORE THE SOUND OF THE ALARM!

Determining what type of alarm has sounded is easy with

your Kidde Combination Smoke/CO Alarm. The voice mes-

sage warning system will inform you of the type of situa-

tion occurring. Refer to the Features section on page 4 for a

detailed description of each alarm pattern.

When the smoke alarm sounds:

Smoke alarms are designed to minimize false alarms.

Cigarette smoke will not normally set off the alarm, unless

the smoke is blown directly into the alarm. This unit con-

tains nuisance alarm protection, which will reduce the

impact of cooking particles. However, large quantities of

combustible particles from spills or broiling could still cause

the unit to alarm. Careful location of the unit away from

the kitchen area will give the maximum nuisance alarm pro-

tection. Combustion particles from cooking may set off the

alarm if located too close to the cooking area. Large quanti-

ties of combustible particles are generated from spills or

when broiling. Using the fan on a range hood which vents

to the outside (non- recirculating type) will also help remove

these combustible products from the kitchen.

If the alarm sounds, check for fires first. If a fire is discov-

ered follow these steps. Become thoroughly familiar with

these items, and review with all family members!

• Alert small children in the home. Children sleep very

sound and may not be awakened by the sound of the

smoke alarms.

• Leave immediately using one of your planned escape

routes (see page 25). Every second counts, don’t stop

to get dressed or pick up valuables.

• Before opening inside doors look for smoke seeping in

around the edges, and feel with the back of your hand

If the door is hot use your second exit. If you feel it’s

safe, open the door very slowly and be prepared to

close immediately if smoke and heat rush in.

• If the escape route requires you to go through smoke,

crawl low under the smoke where the air is clearer.

What To Do When The Alarm Sounds!

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