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2520-7203-00.qxd 2006.4.7 3:50 PM Page 1 IMPORTANT THIS CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM IS DESIGNED TO DETECT CARBON MONOXIDE GAS FROM ANY SOURCE OF IMPROPER OR MALFUNCTIONING APPLIANCES. IT WILL NOT SENSE SMOKE, FIRE, OR ANY POISONOUS GAS OTHER THAN CARBON MONOXIDE. FOR THIS REASON YOU MUST INSTALL SMOKE ALARMS TO PROVIDE EARLY WARNING OF FIRE AND TO PROTECT YOU AND YOUR FAMILY FROM FIRE AND ITS RELATED HAZARDS. WARNING! THIS UNIT IS NOT A SMOKE ALARM. IT WILL NOT SENSE SMOKE OR FIRE.
2520-7203-00.qxd 2006.4.7 3:50 PM Page 2 Quick Set Up Guide We urge you to read this entire manual in the sequence it is presented. Listed below are five easy steps for setting up your Kidde CO Alarm. Please read this entire guide for complete information. Note: This CO alarm must be installed by a competent person. Step 1 - Determine the best location for your CO alarm(s). Refer to Installation, Where to Install Your Alarm for complete information. Step 2 - Install the 9 volt backup battery.
2520-7203-00.qxd 2006.4.7 3:50 PM Page 3 Introduction This Kidde Carbon Monoxide (CO) Alarm is an important part of your family’s home safety plan. Here are some basic facts you should know for your protection and convenience Carbon Monoxide Carbon monoxide is invisible, odourless, tasteless, nonirritating, poisonous gas that is completely undetectable to your senses. It is created when any fuel is burned. When oxygen is limited during combustion, more CO is produced.
2520-7203-00.qxd 2006.4.7 3:50 PM Page 4 Features Your CO Alarm The feature that sets this Kidde alarm apart from other alarms is the unique digital display that gives you a continuous readout of CO levels from 30-999 parts per million. The digital display serves as an early warning of CO presence. This Kidde alarm gives you the choice of a direct-plug unit, a wall mount unit, or tabletop unit all in one.
2520-7203-00.qxd 2006.4.7 3:50 PM Page 5 Features What Carbon Monoxide Can and Cannot Do This unit is designed to sense certain levels of CO from malfunctioning furnaces, appliances, gas engines or other sources. This unit will provide early warning of the presence of carbon monoxide, usually before a healthy adult would experience symptoms. This early warning is possible only if your Kidde CO Alarm is located, installed and maintained as described in this user’s guide.
2520-7203-00.qxd 2006.4.7 3:50 PM Page 6 Installation Mounting Configuration LOCATION Your Kidde CO Alarm should be mounted in or near bedrooms and living areas or wherever you suspect a CO exposure to be likely. It is recommended that you install a Kidde CO Alarm on each level of a multilevel home. CAUTION: This alarm will only indicate the presence of CO at the sensor. Carbon monoxide may be present in other areas.
2520-7203-00.qxd 2006.4.7 3:50 PM Page 7 Installation Do not install this alarm to a switch- or dimmer-controlled outlet if possible. Do not install in areas where the temperature is colder than 4.4°C (40°F) or hotter than 37.8°C (100°F). These areas include unconditioned crawl spaces, attics, porches and garages. Extreme temperatures will affect the sensitivity of the alarm. Do not install this unit near deep cell large batteries.
2520-7203-00.qxd 2006.4.7 3:50 PM Page 8 Installation Direct Plug Alarm In its “as shipped” configuration, your Kidde CO Alarm is ready to be plugged directly into a wall-mains socket. To install: 1.) Choose a standard unswitched 230V electrical outlet to plug the alarm into. 2.) Plug the alarm in. Note: Do not cover the alarm with a curtain or other obstruction. Wall Mounted Alarm For a wall-mount, you will need to pull out the removable adapter and power cord.
2520-7203-00.qxd 2006.4.7 3:50 PM Page 9 Installation 8. Hook the keyhole in the back cover over the screw head before or after replacing the back cover on the unit. 9. Plug the adapter into an unswitched wall socket. Table Top Alarm You can also use your Kidde CO Alarm as a table top unit. Simply follow the steps for removing adapter, then instead of mounting the alarm to a wall, replace the back cover and stand the unit on a table, bedside stand, or chest of drawers.
2520-7203-00.qxd 2006.4.7 3:50 PM Page 10 Normal Operation Low Battery Warning If the 9 volt battery is missing, or if the battery’s power is low, an “Lb” message will display which blinks alternately with the current CO reading every second. If this happens, you need to replace the battery. When you have a low battery installed, you will notice the following: • A blinking dot will be displayed and the sounder will chirp every 15 seconds. • The yellow LED will blink once every 15 seconds.
2520-7203-00.qxd 2006.4.7 3:50 PM Page 11 Normal Operation While on AC power, in the event of a CO incident, the alarm pattern will continue to repeat as long as CO is present. NOTE: Pressing the Test/Reset button tests the functions of the alarm’s internal components, circuitry and micro-computer. YOU DO NOT NEED TO PRESS THE TEST BUTTON TO TAKE A CO READING. CO readings are automatically shown on the alarm’s digital display.
2520-7203-00.qxd 2006.4.7 3:50 PM Page 12 Normal Operation If your alarm sounder is beeping, and you are not sure if it is a CO alarm or a malfunction alert, reset the alarm, open windows for ventilation and evacuate the premises immediately. Then call the Kidde Freephone Customer Hotline at 0800 917 0722 for assistance. Never ignore an alarm. A true alarm is an indication of potentially dangerous levels of CO.
2520-7203-00.qxd 2006.4.7 3:50 PM Page 13 Normal Operation The Peak Level Memory Button When the Peak button is pressed the unit will display the highest CO concentration measured since the peak memory was last reset or the unit was powered. Levels between 11 and 999-ppm will be display although the unit does not display values below 30-ppm during normal operation.
2520-7203-00.qxd 2006.4.7 3:50 PM Page 14 Normal Operation Where CO Comes From Inside your home, fuel burning appliances used for heating and cooking are the most likely sources of CO. Vehicles running in attached garages can also produce dangerous levels of carbon monoxide.
2520-7203-00.qxd 2006.4.7 3:50 PM Page 15 What You Should Know Before the Alarm Sounds • Have the heating system, vents, chimney and flue inspected and cleaned by a qualified technician every year. • Follow manufacturer’s directions for safe operation of all fuelburning appliances. • Examine vents and chimneys regularly for improper connections, visible rust or stains. • Open a window when a fireplace or wood-burning stove is in use, and provide adequate outdoor air for furnace and water heater.
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2520-7203-00.qxd 2006.4.7 3:50 PM Page 17 The Effects of Carbon Monoxide Exposure Anyone in the household who is elderly, has anemia, heart disease, respiratory problems, emphysema, or chronic bronchitis, is at a higher risk of CO poisoning and health problems from exposure to CO. If anyone in the household is at high risk for CO poisoning, we urge you to take extra precaution to prevent possible poisoning. You should consider a more sensitive alarm for your home safety.
2520-7203-00.qxd 2006.4.7 3:50 PM Page 18 W What To Do When The Alarm Sounds h What to Do When the Alarm Sounds for Carbon Monoxide a Determine if anyone in the household is experiencing sympof CO poisoning. Many cases of reported CO poisoning t toms indicate that while victims are aware they are not well, they become so disoriented they are unable to save themselves by either exiting the building or calling for assistance. Also young children and household pets may be the first affected.
2520-7203-00.qxd 2006.4.7 3:50 PM Page 19 What To Do When The Alarm Sounds W Note any combustion equipment not inspected by the techni- h cian and consult the manufacturer’s instructions, or contact a the manufacturer directly, for more information about CO t safety and this equipment. Make sure that motor vehicles are not, and have not been, operating in an attached garage or adjacent to the residence.
2520-7203-00.qxd 2006.4.7 3:50 PM Page 20 What To Do When The Alarm Sounds Call a Qualified Technician to Find and Repair the Problem Call a qualified service technician (such as a licensed heating contractor, utility service technician or fuel provider) to inspect your home for possible sources of CO leak. Do not restart these appliances until the problem is corrected. Request the inspection and service for as soon as possible if not immediately.
2520-7203-00.qxd 2006.4.7 3:50 PM Page 21 Technical Information Power: Sensor: Product Specifications 230V AC units: 50 Hz, Current 120 mA max. CO sensor calibrated at 150 ppm (±25 ppm). Temperature: Operating range: 40˚F (4.4˚C) to 100˚F (37.8˚C). Mounting: Accessories supplied for wall mount or direct plug applications. Alarm: 85+ dB at 10’ @ 3.4 ± 0.5 KHz pulsing alarm. In alarm condition for CO you will hear a repeating pattern of quick beeps.
2520-7203-00.qxd 2006.4.7 3:50 PM Page 22 Technical Information How the Unit Determines When to Alarm Your Kidde alarm uses advanced technology to monitor the environment in your home and warn you of certain levels of CO. An internal microcomputer works together with the sensors inside the alarm to determine the levels of CO in the air. The microcomputer is calibrated to trigger the unit’s alarm before most people would experience any symptoms of CO poisoning.
20-7203-00.qxd 2006.4.7 3:50 PM Page 23 Display Readings The following tables contain vital information about the various readings you may see on your display. We suggest you keep this User’s Guide handy for reference. Your new Kidde Carbon Monoxide Alarm is a sophisticated electronic device – yet very simple to understand. Basically, the unit will display a “0” if it does not sense CO and if you have a good 9 volt backup battery installed.
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2520-7203-00.qxd 2006.4.7 3:50 PM Page 25 Warranty WARRANTY COVERAGE: THE MANUFACTURER WARRANTS TO THE ORIGINAL CONSUMER PURCHASER, THAT THIS PRODUCT WILL BE FREE OF DEFECTS IN MATERIAL AND WORKMANSHIP FOR A PERIOD OF FIVE (5) YEARS FROM DATE OF PURCHASE EXCLUDING THE BATTERY. 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 MANUFACTURE.
2520-7203-00.qxd 2006.4.7 3:50 PM Page 26 Warranty Monoxide Alarm is not a substitute for property, disability, life, or other insurance of any kind. Appropriate insurance coverage is your responsibility. Consult your insurance agent. Kidde makes no warranty, express or implied, written or oral, including that of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose, with respect of the batteries.
2520-7203-00.qxd 2006.4.7 3:50 PM Page 27 QUESTIONS OR FOR MORE INFORMATION Call our Kidde customer service department on 01753 685148 or contact us at our website at www.kiddesafetyeurope.co.uk Kidde Safety Europe Mathisen Way, Colnbrook, SL3 0HB, UK. ©Copyright Walter Kidde Portable Equipment 2005. All Rights Reserved.
