Kidde Carbon Monoxide Alarm KN OOB B User Manual

Battery Powered  
Carbon Monoxide  
Alarm  
User’s Guide  
Model KN-COB-B  
P/N: 9CO5  
Carbon Monoxide Alarm  
MOVE TO  
FRESH AIR  
TEST/  
RESET  
OPERATE  
ALARM  
ATTENTION: Please take a few minutes to thoroughly  
read this manual, which should be saved for future  
reference and passed on to any subsequent owner. If  
you have any questions about the operation or  
installation of your alarm, please call our toll free  
Consumer Hotline at 1-800-880-6788.  
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Table of Contents  
Carbon Monoxide Overview  
Carbon Monoxide Overview . . . . . .Page 2  
Quick Set Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 3  
Your new Kidde carbon monoxide (CO) alarm is a sophisticated  
instrument that has been carefully designed and tested to assure  
accurate detection of CO build up in a residential environment.  
Your Kidde is for use specifically in the home.  
Carbon monoxide cannot be seen, smelled or tasted and can be  
fatal. The build up of CO in the blood is called the carboxyhemo-  
globin level and interferes with the body’s ability to supply itself with  
oxygen. Depending on the concentration, carbon monoxide can kill  
in minutes.  
The most common sources of carbon monoxide are malfunction-  
ing gas appliances used for heating and cooking, vehicles running in  
an attached garage, blocked chimneys or flues, portable fuel burning  
heaters, fireplaces, fuel powered tools and operating a grill in an  
enclosed space.  
Installation Instructions . . . . . . . . . .Pages 4-5  
Installation Location  
Mounting  
Where to Install  
Where NOT to Install  
Features and Operations . . . . . . . . .Pages 6-7  
Red Alarm Indicator  
Green Operating Indicator  
Test/Reset Button  
Battery Installation/Replacement . .Pages 8-9  
Indications of carbon monoxide poisoning include symptoms sim-  
ilar to the flu, but with no fever. Other symptoms include dizziness,  
fatigue, weakness, headache, nausea, vomiting, sleepiness and confu-  
sion. Everyone is susceptible to the danger of CO, but experts agree  
that unborn babies, small children, pregnant women, senior citizens  
and people with heart or respiratory problems are at the highest risk  
for serious injury or death. Each year a qualified technician should  
inspect and clean your heating system, vents, chimney, and flues.  
Your new Kidde CO alarm has a five year limited warranty.  
Please take a few minutes to thoroughly read the user’s guide and  
familiarize yourself and your family with its operation. Your Kidde  
CO alarm was designed to detect carbon monoxide gas from ANY  
source of combustion. IT IS NOT DESIGNED TO DETECT SMOKE,  
FIRE OR ANY OTHER GASES. If you have any questions please  
call our Consumer Hotline at 1-800-880-6788.  
What To Do If The Alarm Sounds . .Page 10  
Alarm Instructions/Emergency Response  
Alarm/Danger Levels . . . . . . . . . . . .Pages 11-12  
Caring For Your Kidde Battery  
Powered CO Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 13  
Frequently Asked Questions . . . . . . .Page 14  
Wall Mounting Template . . . . . . . . . .Page 14  
Product Specifications . . . . . . . . . . .Page 15  
Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 16  
This manual and the products described are copyrighted, with all  
rights reserved. Under these copyright laws, no part of this manual  
may be copied for use without the written consent of KIDDE Safety.  
If you require further information, contact our Consumer Hotline, or  
write to us at:  
Thank you for the purchase of your new Kidde carbon  
monoxide alarm. If you have any questions about the  
operation or setup of your CO alarm, feel free to call  
our Consumer Hotline at 1-800-880-6788.  
Kidde / Pyrene Corp.  
13o Esna Park Drive, Markham, ON, Canada L3R 1E3  
Consumer Hotline: 1-800-880-6788  
 
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Installation Instructions  
Quick Set Up  
Mounting  
Remove the three enclosed AA  
batteries and install them into the  
battery well. Carefully place the  
red battery warning flags into the  
battery well. Observe the battery  
polarity markings at the bottom of  
the battery well.  
1. Using the template provided (see  
page 18). Mark the location on wall.  
2. Insert the two screws provided until  
the screw heads are approximately  
1/8” from wall. (If mounting in  
plaster board or drywall, drill 3/16”  
hole and use the plastic anchors  
provided.)  
When the batteries are first  
Figure 1  
installed, the unit will beep once and the red alarm light will  
flash. After approximately 20-30 seconds the green light will  
flash indicating that the unit is operational. Replace battery  
cover. Your Kidde CO alarm is now operational.  
3. Hook the Kidde CO Alarm unit over the screws onto  
keyholes in back of unit.  
Seven (7) years after initial power up, this unit will "chirp"  
every 30 seconds to indicate that it is time to replace the  
alarm. After seven years the device may no longer detect car-  
bon monoxide accurately and should be replaced immediately.  
To help identify the date to replace the unit, a label has been  
affixed to the side of the alarm. Write the "Replace by" date (7  
years from power up) in permanent marker on the label.  
Installation Location  
When choosing your installation locations, make sure you can  
hear the alarm from all sleeping areas. If you install only one  
carbon monoxide alarm in your home, install the alarm near  
bedrooms, not in the basement or furnace room.  
Recommended Locations - Upper Levels of Home  
If you have only  
Where To Install Your Kidde CO Alarm  
one alarm, place it  
The following suggestions are intended to help you with  
the placement and installation of your Kidde CO alarm.  
DINING  
KITCHEN BEDROOM BEDROOM  
near sleeping  
areas, not near fuel  
burning appli-  
ances, such as fire-  
places, furnaces or  
hot water heaters.  
• Place out of the reach of children. Under no circumstance  
should children be allowed to handle the CO alarm.  
LIVING ROOM  
BEDROOM  
• Install in a bedroom or hallway located close to the  
sleeping area. Take special care to verify the alarm can  
be heard in sleeping areas.  
- Basement Levels of Home  
• It is recommended that a CO alarm be installed on each  
level of a multilevel home.  
FURNACE  
ROOM  
• Locate at least 5 feet away from all fuel burning appliances.  
• Placing at eye level allows for optimum monitoring of  
the red and green indicator lights.  
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Installation Instructions (cont.)  
Features and Operation  
• Insure that all vents of the unit are unobstructed.  
Your new Kidde battery powered CO alarm utilizes  
sophisticated electronic components to protect you and your  
family from the dangers of CO. Unique features include red  
and green diagnostic lights, battery status, and sensor health.  
Familiarize yourself with these features:  
• Do not install in dead air spaces such as peaks of  
vaulted ceilings, or gabled roofs.  
• Do not install in turbulent air from ceiling fans.  
Do not place near fresh air vents or close to doors  
and windows that open to the outside.  
Red Alarm Indicator Light  
If a dangerous level of carbon monoxide is detected the  
red alarm LED will pulse and a loud (85 decibel) alarm pat-  
tern will sound. When the device detects Carbon Monoxide,  
the alarm pattern will be 4 short beeps – followed by 5  
seconds of silence – followed by 4 short beeps with a  
corresponding red LED flash. This cycle will continue for 4  
minutes and then change to 1 cycle every 1 minute until the  
device is reset or the CO is  
• Keep the CO alarm away from excessively dusty, dirty,  
or greasy areas such as kitchens, garages and furnace  
rooms. Dust, grease and household chemicals can  
affect the sensor.  
• Keep out of damp and humid areas such as the  
bathroom. Avoid spraying aerosols near the CO alarm.  
• Do not install in areas where the temperature is below  
40˚ Fahrenheit (4.4˚ Celsius) or hotter than 100˚  
Fahrenheit (37.8˚ Celsius).  
eliminated. See figure 2.  
See page 11-12 for an  
understanding of which CO  
• Do not place behind curtains or furniture. CO must  
be able to reach the sensor for the unit to accurately  
detect carbon monoxide.  
levels are dangerous.  
Alarm  
Figure 2  
Green Operate Indicator  
Light  
The green light flashing every 30 seconds indicates the  
unit is functioning properly (see figure 3).  
The green light will flash before a CO reading is taken and  
when any button is pressed.  
The following conditions can result in transient CO situations:  
Excessive spillage or reverse venting of fuel-burning appliances caused  
by:  
outdoor ambient conditions, such as wind direction and/or velocity,  
including high gusts of wind, and insufficient draft in the vent pipes;  
negative pressure differential resulting from the use of exhaust fans;  
simultaneous operation of several fuel-burning appliances competing  
for limited internal air;  
If the unit chirps once every 30 seconds, observe the unit for  
the following:  
loose vent pipe connections from fuel-fired appliances;  
A chirp every 30 seconds, with a green LED flash followed  
by a red LED flash, indicates the batteries are low. Follow  
the battery installation/replacement instructions on page 9  
and 10.  
obstructions, or unconventional vent pipe designs that can amplify  
the above situations;  
poorly designed or maintained chimneys and/or vents;  
Extended operation of unvented fuel-burning devices (range, oven,  
fireplace, etc.);  
A chirp every 30 seconds, with a red flash and no green LED  
flash indicates a unit error. If the unit does not respond,  
call the Kidde consumer hotline at 1-800-880-6788..  
Temperature inversions that can trap exhaust gasses near the ground;  
and a  
Car idling in an open or closed attached garage, or near a home.  
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Features and Operation (cont.)  
Battery Installation/Replacement  
Since batteries are not installed in the unit at the factory, you  
will need to install them. Your Kidde unit will continue to  
remind you to change the batteries for up to seven days after  
low batteries are detected.  
Test/Reset Button  
The test/reset button is used to  
test the unit’s electronics and to reset  
the unit during alarm  
Test/  
Reset  
Operate  
WARNING: Your Kidde CO alarm will not be  
operational and will not monitor for CO levels without  
the installation of three charged AA batteries.  
(see figure 3).  
Figure 3  
• Test the unit - To test,  
press and release the test/reset button, you should  
hear one short beep – followed by 5 seconds of  
silence – followed by 4 short beeps with a  
corresponding red LED flash. Familiarize yourself  
and family members with the alarm pattern.  
Test the unit weekly! If at any time your unit  
does not perform as described replace it  
immediately.  
Your Kidde CO alarm monitors for battery failure such as  
bad or corroded connections, sudden battery failure and  
other causes. If the alarm senses any form of battery  
failure, the unit will start chirping an audible alarm  
every 30 seconds, the green and red alarm light will  
flash.  
The battery error warning will continue until new batter-  
ies are placed in the unit, or until the remaining batteries  
become completely exhausted.  
Note: After the test/reset button is pressed, the alarm  
sounds and the red alarm light flashes. This does not  
indicate that carbon monoxide is present.  
Three AA batteries have been included with your pur-  
chase. When replacing the batteries, we recommend use of  
the following for a minimum of one year normal operation:  
Due to the loudness of the alarm we suggest you place your  
fingers over the sounder opening when testing your Kidde CO  
Alarm.  
• Duracell MN1500 • Camelion Mignon LR6-AM3-1.5  
• Energizer E91  
• Rayovac LR6  
Reset the unit - If the alarm is sounding, pressing  
the test/reset button will terminate the alarm. If  
the CO condition that caused the alert in the first  
place continues, the alarm will reactivate.  
Reactivation times depend on the amount of CO  
that caused the CO alarm to initially alarm and the  
amount of CO present after resetting the alarm  
(see page 11, Alarm Instructions/Emergency  
Response).  
These batteries can be purchased at your local retailer.  
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What To Do If The Alarm Sounds  
Battery Installation/Replacement (cont.)  
Battery Installation/Replacement Instructions  
Carbon Monoxide Alarm Procedure  
To install or replace the batteries in your Kidde unit please  
perform the following steps:  
WARNING: Actuation of the CO Alarm  
indicates the presence of Carbon Monoxide  
(CO) which can kill you.  
1. Gently lift open  
the battery cover to  
expose the battery  
Carbon Monoxide A
compartment.  
TEST/  
RESET  
If alarm signal sounds 4 quick beeps, 5 seconds off:  
OPERATE  
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2. Remove the old  
batteries and  
properly dispose  
of them as  
recommended by  
the manufacturer (see figure 4).  
1) Immediately move to fresh air - outdoors or by an  
open door or window. Check that all persons are  
accounted for. Do not re-enter the premises or  
move away from the open door/window until  
emergency services responders have arrived, the  
premises have been aired out, and your alarm  
remains in its normal operating condition.  
Figure 4  
3. Reinstall the new batteries, being careful to seat  
the red battery warning flags in the recess of  
the battery well. Also, note the polarity illustration  
in the bottom of the battery compartment (see  
figure 5).  
2) Call your emergency local service  
(fire deptartment or 911).  
PHONE NUMBER  
Never restart the source of a CO problem until it has  
been corrected. Never ignore the sound of the alarm!  
4. The unit will chirp and the green light will flash.  
5. Gently close the battery cover. The battery cover  
of your CO alarm will NOT close if all  
three AA batteries are not installed.  
Figure 5  
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Alarm/Danger Levels  
Alarm/Danger Levels (cont.)  
Caution: This CO alarm will only indicate the presence of  
CO at the sensor. CO may be present in other areas.  
Concentration  
of CO in Air  
Approximate Inhalation Time  
and Symptoms Developed  
(ppm = parts  
per million)  
Mild Exposure: Headaches, running nose, sore eyes,  
often described as “flu-like” symptoms.  
The maximum allowable concentration for  
continuous exposure for healthy adults in  
any 8-hour period, according to OSHA*.  
50 ppm  
Medium Exposure: Dizziness, drowsiness, vomiting.  
Slight headache, fatigue, dizziness, nausea  
after 2-3 hours.  
200 ppm  
400 ppm  
800 ppm  
Extreme Exposure: Unconsciousness, brain damage,  
death.  
Frontal headaches within 1-2 hours, life  
threatening after 3 hours.  
Dizziness, nausea and convulsions within 45  
minutes. Unconsciousness within 2 hours.  
Death within 2-3 hours.  
Familiarization with the effects of each level is important.  
The symptoms described in the chart above are related to car-  
bon monoxide poisoning and should be discussed with ALL  
members of the household.  
Headache, dizziness and nausea within 20  
minutes. Death within 1 hour.  
1,600 ppm  
3,200 ppm  
6,400 ppm  
12,800 ppm  
Exposure to high levels of carbon monoxide can be  
fatal or cause permanent damage and disabilities.  
Headache, dizziness and nausea within 5-10  
minutes. Death within 25-30 minutes.  
Headache, dizziness and nausea within 1-2  
minutes. Death within 10-15 minutes.  
Many victims of carbon monoxide poisoning indicate that  
while they were aware that they were ill, they became so dis-  
oriented and confused that they were unable to help them-  
selves by exiting the building or calling for assistance. If you  
experience any symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning, con-  
sult your doctor immediately! CO poisoning can be deter-  
mined by a simple blood test called a carboxyhemoglobin test.  
Severe cases may require treatment in a hyperbaric chamber.  
Remember, young children and household pets may be the  
first effected.  
Death within 1-3 minutes.  
* Occupational Safety and Health Administration  
WARNING: The chart above relates to healthy adults. Levels dif-  
fer for those at high risk. This product is intended for use in  
ordinary indoor residential areas. It is not designed to measure  
compliance with commercial and industrial standards.  
This device is designed to protect individuals from acute effects  
of carbon monoxide exposure. It will not fully safeguard indi-  
viduals with specific medical conditions. If in doubt, consult a  
medical practitioner. Individuals with medical problems may  
consider using warning devices, which provide audible and visu-  
al signals for carbon monoxide concentrations under 30 ppm.  
If you have additional questions please call the Kidde  
Consumer Hotline at 1-800-880-6788.  
This CO alarm meets these alarm response times  
At 70 PPM, the unit must alarm within 60-240 minutes  
At 150 PPM, the unit must alarm within 10-50 minutes  
At 400 PPM, the unit must alarm within 4-15 minutes  
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Frequently Asked Questions  
Caring for your Kidde  
Battery Powered CO Alarm  
Q.  
How many CO alarms do I need in my house?  
How much square footage will one CO alarm cover?  
How to Care for Your Alarm  
To keep your CO alarm in good working order, you must  
follow these simple steps:  
A.We recommend you place CO alarms near the sleeping  
area(s). If you have a multi-level home, you should place a CO  
alarm on each level of the home. A good rule of thumb for the  
number and placement of CO alarms for your particular home is  
to place CO alarms near smoke alarms that have been installed  
to meet current building code requirements.  
Generally, one CO alarm can be adequate for 1,200 to 1,500  
square feet of living space. The most important determination for  
the number of CO alarms needed is whether an alarm can be  
heard in all sleeping areas.  
•Test the alarm once a week by pressing the Test/Reset button  
Vacuum the alarm cover once a month to remove  
accumulated dust. Use the soft brush attachment of your  
vacuum cleaner, and unplug the alarm from the electrical outlet  
before vacuuming.  
•Instruct children never to touch, unplug or otherwise interfere  
with the unit. Warn children of the dangers of CO poisoning.  
•Never use detergents or solvents to clean the alarm.  
Chemicals can permanently damage or temporarily contaminate  
the sensor.  
•Avoid spraying air fresheners, hair spray, paint or other  
aerosols near the CO alarm.  
•Do not paint the CO alarm. Paint will seal the vents and  
interfere with proper sensor operation.  
•Do not mount the CO alarm directly above or near a diaper  
pail, as high amounts of methane gas can cause temporary  
readings on the digital display.  
Q.  
A.Do I have to press the test button to get a CO reading?  
No. Your Kidde CO alarm continuously monitors the air  
for carbon monoxide. If it detects a dangerous level of CO it  
will alarm automatically. To test the internal components and  
circuitry of your CO alarm, press the test/reset button.  
Wall Mounting Template  
Note: If you will be staining or stripping wood floors or furniture,  
painting, wall-papering, or using aerosols or adhesives for a do-it-  
yourself project or hobby, before you begin: Remove the CO  
alarm to a remote location to prevent possible damage to or  
contamination of the sensor. You may wish to unplug the CO  
alarm and store in a plastic bag during the project.  
If you are going to mount your Kidde CO Alarm to the  
wall, you may use this template for exact placement of the  
two wall mount screws provided. For more information  
about mounting to the wall, please refer to page 5.  
The following is a list of substances that at high levels can affect  
the sensor and cause temporary readings on the digital display  
that are not carbon monoxide readings:  
2.375"  
Methane, propane, iso-butane, ethylene, ethanol, alcohol,  
iso-propanol, benzene, toluene, ethyl acetate, hydrogen,  
hydrogen sulfide, sulfur dioxides.  
Also most aerosol sprays, alcohol based products, paints,  
thinners, solvents, adhesives, hair sprays, after shaves,  
perfumes, auto exhaust (cold start) and some cleaning agents.  
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Limited Warranty  
Product Specifications  
WARRANTY COVERAGE: THE MANUFACTURER WARRANTS TO THE ORIGINAL  
CONSUMER PURCHASER, THAT THIS ALARM WILL BE FREE OF DEFECTS IN  
MATERIAL AND WORKMANSHIP FOR A PERIOD OF FIVE (5) YEARS FROM  
DATE OF PURCHASE. THE MANUFACTURER’S LIABILITY HEREUNDER IS LIM-  
ITED TO REPLACEMENT OF THE PRODUCT, REPAIR OF THE PRODUCT OR  
REPLACEMENT OF THE PRODUCT WITH REPAIRED PRODUCT AT THE DIS-  
CRETION OF THE MANUFACTURER. THIS WARRANTY IS VOID IF THE PROD-  
UCT HAS BEEN DAMAGED BY ACCIDENT, UNREASONABLE USE, NEGLECT,  
TAMPERING OR OTHER CAUSES NOT ARISING FROM DEFECTS IN MATERIAL  
OR WORKMANSHIP. THIS WARRANTY EXTENDS TO THE ORIGINAL CON-  
SUMER PURCHASER OF THE PRODUCT ONLY.  
Power:  
Three AA batteries (supplied)  
Sensor:  
Electrochemical carbon monoxide  
sensor  
Temperature:  
Mounting:  
Alarm:  
Operating range 4.4°C (40°F) to  
37.8°C (100°F)  
Accessories supplied for wall  
mounting  
85+ dB at 10' @ 3.4 0.5 KHz  
pulsing alarm  
Warranty Disclaimers: Any implied warranties arising out of this sale, including but  
not limited to the implied warranties of description, merchantability and fitness for  
a particular purpose, are limited in duration to the above warranty period. In no  
event shall the Manufacturer be liable for loss of use of this product or for any indi-  
rect, special, incidental or consequential damages, or costs, or expenses incurred  
by the consumer or any other user of this product, whether due to a breach of con-  
tract, negligence, strict liability in tort or otherwise. The Manufacturer shall have no  
liability for any personal injury, property damage or any special, incidental, contin-  
gent or consequential damage of any kind resulting from gas leakage, fire or explo-  
sion.  
LED Operation:  
Flashing green LED every 30 seconds  
indicates proper operation  
•4 pulsing red LED with 4 quick alarm  
chirps indicates presence of CO  
Battery  
Replacement:  
Red and green LED flashes, and the  
unit chirps every 30 seconds. Replace  
the three AA batteries with one of the  
following brands.  
• Duracell MN1500  
• Energizer E91  
Some states/ provinces do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty  
lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to you.  
Some states/ provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of consequential or  
incidental damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.  
Legal Remedies: This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have  
other rights that vary from state to state/ province to province.  
• Camelion Mignon LR6-AM3-1.5  
• Rayovac LR6  
Warranty Performance: During the above warranty period, your product will be  
replaced with a comparable product if the defective product is returned, postage  
prepaid, to KIDDE / Pyrene Corp., Customer Service Dept., 130 Esna Park Drive,  
Markham, ON, L3R 1E3, together with proof of purchase date. Please include a note  
describing the problem when you return the unit. The replacement product will be  
in warranty for the remainder of the original warranty period or for six months,  
whichever is longer. Other than the cost of postage, no charge will be made for  
replacement of the defective product.  
Unit Malfunction: Red light flashes, and the unit chirps  
every 30 seconds indicates a unit error.  
Refer to page 7.  
Test/Reset Button: Test button verifies proper unit  
operation.  
Size & Weight:  
Warranty:  
5.5' diameter x 1.4' depth/0.66 lbs.  
with batteries  
Kidde makes no warranty, express or implied, written or oral, including that of mer-  
chantability or fitness for any particular purpose, with respect to the battery.  
The above warranty may not be altered except in writing signed by both parties  
hereto.  
Five-year limited warranty from date of  
purchase against defects in material  
and workmanship on CO Alarm unit.  
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