Kidde KN-COPE-IC User Manual

Manual P/N 820-1669 Rev. B 2528-7207-01For questions concerning your Smoke and Carbon MonoxideAlarm, please call our

o System announces “CARBON MONOXIDE PREVIOUSLYDETECTED” when the unit has detected CO concentra-tions of 100 ppm or higher.o System announces “PUSH TE

Smoke AlarmThe smoke alarm monitors the air for products of combus-tion that are produced when something is burning or smol-dering. When smoke particl

• Smoke alarms cannot provide an alarm if smoke does notreach the alarm. Therefore, smoke alarms may not sensefires starting in chimneys, walls, on ro

Step 1Installation Guide: IMPORTANT: THIS ALARM MUST BE MOUNTED ON A CEIL-ING OR WALL. IT WAS NOT DESIGNED FOR USE AS ATABLETOP DEVICE! INSTALL ONLY A

Sloped Ceiling Installation:The following information is from the National FireProtection Association and is listed in Fire Code 72. InstallSmoke Alar

B. Where Not to Install:Do not install in garages, kitchens, furnace rooms orbathrooms! INSTALL AT LEAST 5 FEET AWAY FROMANY FUEL BURNING APPLIANCE.Do

11Operating and Installation InstructionsStep 2Wiring Instructions: Wiring Requirements• This smoke alarm should be installed on a U.L. listed orrecog

CO, Smoke/CO Combination, heat, etc.). This Smoke/COcombination alarm must be counted as a smoke alarmwhen determining the number of units on an inter

Operating and Installation Instructions132. After selecting the proper location for your Smoke/COAlarm, as described on Pages 8-11, and wiring the ACQ

Step 4: Testing the AlarmCAUTION: Due to the loudness (85 decibels) of thealarm, always stand an arms length away from theunit when testing.The test/r

When the carbon monoxide alarm sounds:If alarm signal sounds:1) Operate the test/reset button2) Call your emergencyservices (Fire Dept. or 911)3) Imme

Operating and Installation Instructions15• This alarm is interconnect compatible with the followingalarms and accessories:– Smoke alarms: 1235, 1275

Alarm/Peak Level MemoryIf the green LED is blinking once every 16 seconds, the unithas detected a hazardous condition. If the unit has detecteda CO le

Operating Instructions17Green LEDThe green LED will flash as described below under the fol-lowing conditions:– Standby Condition (powered by AC and ba

This feature is effective in preventing the removal of thebattery from this device (which will render the unit inopera-ble during the loss of AC power

Operating Instructions19rier tamper resist feature is activated while the battery carrier isopen, the battery carrier will not close and the unit wil

To disconnect the AC power harness, squeeze the lockingarms on the sides of the Quick Connector while pulling theconnector away from the bottom of the

21press the battery carrier down into the alarm and release,the battery carrier will lock into the closed position.A missing or improperly installed b

22• Clean your alarm monthly using compressed air or a vac-uum cleaner hose and vacuuming or blowing air throughthe openings around the perimeter of t

23General CO InformationCarbon Monoxide (CO) is a colorless, odorless, and tastelesspoison gas that can be fatal when inhaled. CO inhibits theblood’s

24CO Safety TipsEvery year have the heating system, vents, chimney and flueinspected and cleaned by a qualified technician. Alwaysinstall appliances a

NEVER IGNORE THE SOUND OF THE ALARM!Determining what type of alarm has sounded is easy withyour Kidde Combination Smoke/CO Alarm. The voice mes-sage w

poisoning indicate that while victims are aware they are notwell, they become so disoriented they are unable to savethemselves by either exiting the b

NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) For your information, the National Fire ProtectionAssociation’s Standard 72, reads as follows: Smoke Detec

Consumer Product Safety CommissionThe Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recom-mends the use of at least one CO Alarm per household,located nea

28TEN YEAR LIMITED WARRANTYKidde warrants that the enclosed alarm (but not the bat-tery) will be free from defects in material and workmanshipor desig

This alarm is not intended to alert hearing impaired indi-viduals.Service InformationDuring the specified warranty period Kidde will repair orreplace,

QUESTIONS OR FOR MORE INFORMATIONCall our Product Support Line at 1-800-880-6788 or contact us at our website at www.kidde.comKidde, 1016 Corporate Pa

What To Do When The Alarm Sounds!• Go to your predetermined meeting place. When two people have arrived one should leave to call 911 from a neighbor’

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1Product View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2F

Thank you for purchasing the Kidde CombinationPhotoelectric Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm modelKN-COPE-I. This alarm is suitable as a Single Station

FRONTTest/Reset/HushButtonGreen& Red LED(Light Emitting Diode)Battery CompartmentAlarm Sounder2Product ViewVoice Speaker2528-7207-01(820-1669Rev.B

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•Permanent independent smoke and carbon monoxide sensors.• Smoke alarm takes precedence when both smoke and car-bon monoxide are present.• Alarm/Voice