Carbon Monoxide Alarm User’s Guide Models: C3010 and C3010-D ALARM OPERATE FAULT C3010 Move to Fresh Air TEST/RESET Carbon Monoxide Alarm 10-year Sealed Lithium Battery C3010-D ALARM OPERATE FAULT Move to Fresh Air TEST/RESET PEAK LEVEL PPM of CO displayed LB= Low Battery End= End of Unit Life Carbon Monoxide Alarm • Digital Display 10-year Sealed Lithium Battery • Peak Level Memory • 10-YR Lithium Battery Operation ATTENTION: Please take a few minutes to thoroughly read this user’s guide
What to do When the Alarm Sounds! Carbon Monoxide Alarm Procedure WARNING: Activation of the CO Alarm indicates the presence of Carbon Monoxide (CO) which can kill you. 1) Operate the Test/Reset button; 2) Call your emergency services (Fire Department or 911); PHONE NUMBER: 3) Immediately move to fresh air - outdoors or by an open door/ window. Do a head count to check that all persons are accounted for.
Welcome Note: Many times throughout this User’s Guide, we will refer to Carbon Monoxide as “CO”. This Kidde carbon monoxide (CO) alarm is an important part of your family’s home safety plan. This alarm has been designed and tested to detect CO buildup in a residential environment. Your alarm is for use specifically in the home. As an owner of a CO alarm, there are some basic facts you should know about for your protection. Many people think that CO alarms operate like smoke alarms.
Important Warning Statements ! WARNING: This product is intended for use in ordinary indoor locations of family living units. It is not designed to measure compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), commercial or industrial standards. It is not suitable for installation in hazardous locations as defined in the National Electric Code.
1. Information About Carbon Monoxide General Carbon Monoxide Information Carbon monoxide 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 user’s guide and discuss your CO alarm emergency procedure with all the members of your family. Never ignore a CO alarm. A true alarm is an indication of potentially dangerous levels of CO.
1. Information About Carbon Monoxide Carbon Monoxide PPM Levels (model C3010-D with digital display only) Model C3010-D is equipped with a digital display that shows levels of CO (displayed in PPM – parts per million). Learn the difference between dangerous, high, mid and low levels. Dangerous Levels: When someone is experiencing symptoms of CO poisoning and CO readings are generally above 100 PPM. Anytime someone is experiencing the symptoms of CO poisoning this should be treated as an emergency.
1. Information About Carbon Monoxide • Blocked chimneys or flues, back drafts and changes in air pressure, corroded or disconnected vent pipes, loose or cracked furnace exchangers. • Vehicles and other combustion engines running in an open or closed garage, attached or near a home. • Burning charcoal or fuel in grills and barbecues in an enclosed area.
1. Information About Carbon Monoxide This CO alarm can only warn you of the presence of CO. It does not prevent CO from occurring, nor can it solve an existing CO problem. If your unit has alarmed and you’ve provided ventilation by leaving your windows and doors open, the CO buildup may have dissipated by the time help responds. Although your problem may appear to be temporarily solved, it’s crucial that the source of the CO is determined and that the appropriate repairs are made.
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2. Product Features and Specifications Temperature: Operating Range: 40°F (4.4°C) to 100°F (37.8°C) Humidity: Operating range: 10-95% non-condensing Audible Alarm: 85+ dB at 10’ @ 3.4±0.5 KHz pulsing alarm Sensor: Electrochemical Power: Sealed-in lithium batteries Accuracy of Digital Display: (Model C3010-D Only) 30-999 PPM +/-30% when measured in conditions of 80° F (+/- 10° F), atmospheric pressure +/- 10% and 40% +/- 3% relative humidity.
3. Installation Locations Locations To Avoid IMPORTANT: Improper location can affect the sensitive electronic components in this alarm. To avoid causing damage to the unit, to provide optimum performance, and to prevent unnecessary nuisance alarms: • Do not install in kitchens, garages or furnace rooms that may expose the sensor to substances that could damage or contaminate it.
4. Installation Instructions CAUTION: THIS UNIT IS SEALED (INCLUDING THE BATTERY). THE COVER IS NOT REMOVABLE! This alarm has lithium batteries permanently sealed inside the alarm, no battery installation or maintenance is necessary. The alarm is shipped turned off and is activated the first time the mounting bracket is attached. To activate the alarm: for wall mounting, install the mounting bracket using the instructions below and slide the alarm until it snaps into place.
4. Installation Instructions Mounting This CO alarm can be either wall mounted or placed on a tabletop. For wall mounting, follow these steps: 1. Using the mounting bracket, place it in the desired location and mark the location of the two holes needed on the wall. 2. Insert the two screws provided until the screw heads are protruding approximately 1/8” from the wall. (If mounting in a plasterboard or drywall, drill a 3/16” hole in the wall and use the plastic anchors provided.) 3.
5. Model C3010 Operating Characteristics Whenever the alarm is operating, the green Power LED flashes every 30 seconds to indicate the unit is monitoring for CO. If the alarm senses dangerous levels of CO, the red Alarm LED will flash and the alarm will emit an audible alarm pattern. Operating and Alarm Characteristics Function LED Display Alarm Sound Normal Operation Green LED flashes every 30 seconds None Carbon monoxide alarm Red LED flashes with beeps.
6. Model C3010-D (with digital display) Operating Characteristics The following table illustrates the possible digital displays, describes the audible alarm patterns, and the recommended actions to take. Operating and Alarm Characteristics LCD Display Shows Alarm Sound Unit Status Recommendation A steady display of CO concentration from 30-999. Red LED flashes with beep 4 quick beeps, 5 secs. silence, repeating Alarm condition.
6. Model C3010-D (with digital display) Operating Characteristics Peak Level Memory (model C3010-D only) When the Peak Level button is pressed and held, the display shows the highest CO reading taken by the CO alarm since its last reset or power up. In this example 120 PPM was the maximum amount of CO recorded since the unit was last reset. Sample Peak The Peak Level display feature will display levels Level Reading between 11-999 PPM.
7. Alarm Characteristics Carbon Monoxide Alarm Indicator When the alarm senses a dangerous level of CO, the unit will emit a loud alarm pattern. The alarm pattern is 4 quick beeps followed by 5 seconds of silence which repeats for the first 4 to 5 minutes, after which it will produce a single 4 beep pattern once a minute for as long as dangerous conditions exist. The red Alarm LED will flash the same pattern and the digital display (where equipped) will indicate CO concentrations in parts per million (PPM).
8. Maintenance Move the CO Alarm to a remote location, to prevent possible damage or contamination of the sensor, prior to performing any of the following: • Staining or stripping floors or furniture, painting or wall-papering, • Using aerosols or adhesives ! WARNING: Reinstall the CO Alarm as soon as possible to assure continuous protection.
TEN YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Warranty Coverage: The manufacturer warrants to the original consumer purchaser, that this product (except battery) will be free of defects in material and workmanship for a period of ten (10) years from date of purchase. The manufacturer’s liability hereunder is limited to replacement of the product, repair of the product or replacement of the product with repaired product at the discretion of the manufacturer.
