Kidde Smoke Alarm KN COSM BCA User Manual

COMBBaItNteArTyIOONpSerMatOeKdE  
&
CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM  
With 2-LED Display, HUSH® and Peak Level Memory  
Users Guide  
Model:  
KN-COSM-BCA  
For questions concerning your  
Combination Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm,  
please call our Consumer Hotline at  
1-800-880-6788  
Pyrene Corporation (a Kidde Company)  
130 Esna Park Drive, Markham, ON L3R 1E3  
Consumer Hotline: 1-800-880-6788  
Custom Assembled in China with U.S. and Foreign Components.  
SINGLE STATION SMOKE ALARM  
AND CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM  
SINGLE STATION CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM  
 
U.S. Patents 6,160,487, 6,522,248 and 6,753,786.  
Illustration  
Illustration  
BACK  
FRONT  
Red LED Light  
Test/Reset/  
Hush®  
Button  
Battery  
Alarm  
Sounder  
Chamber  
Green LED Light  
Battery Placement  
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Features  
Features  
• Permanent independent smoke and carbon  
• Oversized test button for easy activation.  
monoxide sensors (ionization and electrochemical).  
• Test button performs the following functions:  
• Loud 85 decibel alarm.  
Tests the units electronics and verifies  
proper unit operation  
• Alarm/Voice message warning system that specifies  
which dangerous condition exists, eliminating any  
confusion over which alarm is sounding:  
Resets the unit during CO alarm  
Activates HUSH® Feature (see Page 16).  
Peak Level Memory (See Page 17).  
FIRE: The alarm/voice pattern is 8 seconds of alarm  
beeps followed by the verbal warning message,  
“Fire! Feu!” This pattern is repeated until the smoke  
is eliminated. The red LED light will flash while in  
alarm/voice mode.  
• Mounting bracket designed for easy orientation  
of unit.  
• Green and red LED lights that indicate normal  
operation and alarm status.  
CARBON MONOXIDE: The alarm/voice pattern is four  
short alarm beeps followed by the verbal warning  
message, “Carbon Monoxide! Monoxyde de Carbone!”  
This continues until the unit is reset or the CO  
eliminated. After four minutes the alarm/voice  
pattern will sound once every minute. The red  
Light Emitting Diode (LED) light will flash while in  
alarm/voice mode.  
Green Light: The green Light Emitting Diode (LED)  
flashes every 30 seconds to indicate the unit is  
operating properly, and once every 2 seconds to  
indicate the unit is in HUSH® mode. The green  
light also flashes before a CO reading is taken and  
when any button is pressed.  
LOW BATTERY: When the batteries are low and need  
replacing the red LED light will flash and the unit  
will “chirp” one time, followed by the warn i n g  
message, “Low Battery. Pile Faible!” This cycle will  
occur once every minute for the first hour. After  
the first hour the red LED light will continue to flash  
every minute accompanied by the "chirp" only  
sound. The voice message “ L ow Battery. Pile  
Faible!” will sound once every fifteen minutes  
during the “chirp” only cycle. This will continue for  
at least seven days.  
Red Light: When a dangerous level of smoke or  
carbon monoxide is detected the red Light Emitting  
Diode (LED) will flash and the corresponding alarm  
pattern (depending on the source) will sound. If  
the unit malfunctions, the red LED light will flash  
and the unit will chirp every 30 seconds indicating a  
system problem.  
• Powered by three (3) AA batteries.  
• Battery lockout system that prohibits installation  
without using three batteries.  
• One “chirp” every 30 seconds is an indication that  
the alarm is malfunctioning. If this occurs call the  
Consumer Hotline at 1-800-880-6788.  
• Smoke alarm takes precedence when both smoke  
and carbon monoxide are present.  
NOTE: After seven (7) years of cumulative power up,  
this unit will "chirp" every 30 seconds. This is an  
"operational end of life" feature which will indicate  
 
that it is time to replace the alarm.  
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Features  
Features  
TAMPER RESIST FEATURE  
Smoke Alarm  
FIGURE 1A  
FIGURE 1B  
The smoke alarm constantly monitors the air for  
products of combustion that are produced when  
something is burning or smoldering. When smoke  
particles in the smoke sensor reach a specified  
concentration, the alarm/voice message warning system  
will sound, accompanied by the flashing red LED light.  
Location  
of Posts  
A
A
NOTE: The smoke alarm takes precedence when both  
smoke and carbon monoxide are present.  
This unit has a smoke sensor that uses the ionization  
technology.  
Smokealarms are devices that can provide early wa rning of  
possible fires at a reasonable cost,however,a l a rms have  
sensing limitations.  
Ionization sensing alarms may detect invisible fire particles  
(associated with fast flaming fires) sooner than  
photoelectric alarms.  
Tamper Resist Feature  
Photoelectric sensing alarms may detect visible fire particles  
(associated with slow smoldering fires) sooner than  
ionization alarms.  
To make the Smoke/CO alarm tamper resistant, a  
tamper resist feature has been provided. Activate the  
tamper resist feature by breaking off the four posts in  
the square holes in the mounting plate (see Figure 1A).  
Rotate the alarm onto the mounting plate until you  
hear the tamper resist tab snap into place, locking the  
alarm.  
Home fires develop in different ways and are often  
unpredictable. For maximum protection, Kidde recommends  
both ionization and photoelectric smoke alarms be installed.  
CAUTION: Smoke must reach the sensor to be detected.  
Smoke alarms may not sense fires starting in chimneys,  
walls, on roofs, on the other side of a closed door, or on a  
different floor. The alarm may be unable to wake a sound  
sleeper, or someone impaired by alcohol or drugs.  
Using the tamper resist feature will help deter children  
and others from removing the alarm. To remove the  
alarm, press on the tamper resist tab, and rotate the  
alarm off of the mounting plate (see Figure 1B).  
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Installation  
Features  
Carbon Monoxide (CO) Alarm  
Installing Batteries  
Batteries were not installed at the factory and must be  
installed for the unit to operate! Install the three (3)  
AA batteries in the back of the Smoke/CO Alarm.  
The carbon monoxide (CO) alarm constantly monitors the air  
for the presence of CO. It will alarm when there are high  
levels of CO present, and when there are low levels of CO  
present over a longer period of time (see Page 20 for alarm  
times). When a CO condition matches either of these  
situations, the alarm/voice message warning system will  
sound, accompanied by the flashing red LED light.  
• The mounting plate must be removed from the  
back of the alarm to install batteries. To detach, twist  
the mounting plate and the alarm in opposite  
directions.  
The carbon monoxide sensor uses an electrochemical  
technology.  
Batteries Must Be Installed in Order Shown Below:  
Install  
3.  
CAUTION: This alarm will only indicate the presence  
of carbon monoxide gas at the sensor. Carbon monoxide  
gas may be present in other areas.  
Last  
Install  
2.  
Second  
3.  
This device is designed to protect individuals from the  
acute effects of carbon monoxide exposure. It will not  
fully safeguard individuals with specific medical  
2.  
1.  
Install  
First  
1.  
conditions. If in doubt consult a medical practitioner.  
Installation of the device should not be used as a substitute for  
proper installation,use, and maintenance of fuel-burning  
appliances, including appro p riate ventilation and exhaust  
systems.  
• The battery polarity markings on the bottom of the  
battery compartment must be adhered to.  
• Batteries must be installed in the sequence shown.  
If batteries seem difficult to install, they’re not being  
installed in the proper sequence.  
Individuals with medical problems may consider using  
warning devices which provide audible and visual  
signals for carbon monoxide concentrations under  
30 ppm.  
• Smoke/CO Alarm will not engage to bracket unless  
all three batteries are installed. Removal of any or  
all batteries will render the Smoke/CO Alarm  
inoperative!  
Never ignore the sound of an alarm!  
Determining what type of alarm has sounded is easy  
with the Combination Smoke/CO Alarm.  
The voice message warning system will inform you of  
the type of hazard occurring.  
• After the batteries are correctly installed the unit  
will beep once and the red LED light will flash.  
After 20-30 seconds the green LED light will flash  
indicating the unit is now operational.  
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Installation  
Installation  
WARNING - This product is intended for  
use in ordinary indoor locations of family  
living units. It is not designed to measure  
compliance with commercial or  
industrial standards.  
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IMPORTANT:This alarm must be mounted on a ceiling  
or wall. It was not designed for use as a tabletop device.  
Install only as directed.  
Kidde recommends the installation of a Smoke/CO  
Alarm in the following locations. For maximum  
protection we suggest an alarm be installed on each  
level of a multilevel home, every bedroom, hallways,  
finished attics and basements. Put alarms at both ends  
of bedroom, hallway or large room if it is more than  
30’. (9.1m) long. If you have only one alarm, ensure it  
is placed in the hallway outside of the main sleeping  
area, or in the main bedroom. Verify the alarm can be  
heard in all sleeping areas.  
DIAGRAM A  
NOT IN  
THIS AREA  
ANYWHERE  
IN THIS AREA  
Locate an alarm in every room where someone sleeps  
with the door closed. The closed door may prevent an  
alarm located outside that room from waking the  
sleeper. Smoke, heat and combustion products rise to  
the ceiling and spread horizontally. Mounting the  
alarm on the ceiling in the center of the room places it  
closest to all points in the room.  
NOT IN  
THIS AREA  
Ceiling mounting is preferred in ordinary residential  
construction. When mounting an alarm on the ceiling,  
locate it at a minimum of 4” (10cm) from the side wall  
(see Diagram A). If installing the alarm on the wall,  
use an inside wall with the top edge of the alarm at a  
minimum of 4” (10cm) and a maximum of 12” (30.5cm)  
below the ceiling (see Diagram A).  
ANYWHERE  
IN THIS AREA  
HORIZONTAL DISTANCE FROM PEAK  
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DIAGRAM B  
 
Installation  
Installation  
Sloped Ceilings  
Locations To Avoid  
The following information is from the National Fire  
Protection Association and is listed in Fire Code 72.  
Install Smoke Alarms on sloped, peaked or cathedral  
ceilings at, or within 3’ (0.9m) of the highest point  
(measured horizontally). Smoke alarms in rooms with  
ceiling slopes greater than 1’ to 8’ (0.3m - 2.4 m)  
horizontally should be located on the high side of the  
room. Do not place the alarm in the peak of an “A”  
frame type ceiling (see Diagram B)  
WARNING: Do not install in garages, kitchens, furnace  
rooms or bathrooms! Install at least 5’ (1.5 m) away  
from any fuel burning appliance.  
Do not install within 3’ (.9m) of the following:  
The door to a kitchen, or a bathroom that contains a  
tub or shower, forced air supply ducts used for  
heating or cooling, ceiling or whole house ventilating  
fans, or other high air flow areas. Avoid excessively  
dusty, dirty or greasy areas. Dust, grease or household  
chemicals can contaminate the alarm’s sensors, causing  
it to not operate properly.  
Mobile Homes  
Modern mobile homes have been designed and built  
to be energy efficient. Install Smoke/CO alarms as  
recommended above. (Refer to Recommended  
Installation Instructions and Diagram A).  
Place the alarm where drapes or other objects will not  
block the sensors. Smoke and CO must be able to  
reach the sensors to accurately detect these conditions.  
Do not install in peaks of vaulted ceilings, “A” frame  
ceilings or gabled roofs. Keep out of damp and  
humid areas. Do not place near a diaper pail.  
In older mobile homes that are not well insulated,  
extreme heat or cold can be transferred from the  
outside to the inside through poorly insulated walls  
and roof. This may cause a thermal barrier, which can  
prevent smoke from reaching an alarm mounted on  
the ceiling. In such mobile homes install your  
Smoke/CO Alarm on an inside wall with the top edge  
of the alarm at a minimum of 4” (10cm) and a  
maximum of  
12” (30.5cm) below the ceiling. (See Diagram A). If  
you are not sure about the insulation in your mobile  
home, or if you notice that the outer walls and ceiling  
are either hot or cold, install your alarm on an inside  
wall only!  
Smoke alarms are not to be used with detector guards  
unless the combination (alarm and guard) has been  
evaluated and found suitable for that purpose.  
When mounting  
in a hallway, the  
“A” line should  
be parallel with  
the hallway.  
When wall mount-  
ing, the “A” line  
should be horizon-  
tal.  
A
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Alignment Marks  
Remove  
 
Install  
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Operation  
Installation  
Testing  
Install at least 12" (30.5 cm) away from fluorescent lights  
as electronic noise may cause nuisance alarms. Do not  
place in direct sunlight and keep out of insect infested  
areas. Extreme temperatures will effect the sensitivity of  
the Smoke/CO Alarm. Do not install in areas where the  
temperature is colder than 40°F (4.4°C) or hotter than  
100°F (37.8°C), such as garages and unfinished attics.  
Do not install in areas where the relative humidity (RH)  
is greater than 85%. Place away from doors and  
windows that open to the outside.  
The Test/Reset button has four purposes. It tests the  
unit’s electronics, resets the alarm, activates the  
HUSH® feature and activates the Peak Level memory  
(See page 16-17).  
CAUTION: Due to the loudness (85 decibels) of the  
alarm, always stand an arms length away from the unit  
when testing.  
• To test: Press and release the Test/Reset button and  
4 seconds of alarm will sound, followed by the  
message “Fire! Feu!”, then another four short beeps  
and the message “Carbon Monoxide! Monoxyde de  
carbone!”, followed by 4 additional short beeps.  
Mounting  
CAUTION: Your Smoke/CO Alarm is sealed and  
the cover is NOT removable!  
• 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  
p e rmanent marker on the label. See “Alarm  
Replacement” section for additional details.  
• Reset: If the CO alarm pattern is sounding,  
pressing the Test/Reset button will silence the  
alarm. If the CO condition that caused the alert  
continues, the alarm will reactivate. Reactivation  
times depend on the amount of smoke or CO  
present. See page 18.  
• The mounting plate must be removed from the  
back of the alarm to install. To detach, twist the  
mounting plate and the alarm in opposite dire c t i o n s.  
Hold the mounting plate against the selected  
installation location (wall or ceiling) and mark the  
center of the holes with a pencil.  
• Peak Level Memory: If 8 chirps are made when  
pushing the Test/Teset button, the unit has detected  
a CO level of 100 PPM or greater.  
• HUSH®: If the smoke/CO Alarm is sounding a  
smoke alarm, pressing the test/reset button will  
temporarily silence the alarm. If the smoke level  
continues to build, the alarm will reactivate. See  
Page 16.  
• To ensure aesthetic alignment of the alarm with the  
hallway, or wall, the “A” line on the mounting plate  
should be parallel with the hallway when ceiling  
mounting, or horizontal when wall mounting. Drill a  
hole through the pencil marks and use the enclosed  
screws and anchors to secure. Use 3/16” drill for  
anchor holes. Align the Smoke/CO Alarm with the  
mounting plate and rotate clockwise (right) until the  
unit is aligned. Screw and anchor accessories are  
supplied.  
The unit needs to be tested weekly! If at anytime it  
does not perform as described, verify the three  
batteries are installed correctly and that they don’t  
need replacing. Clean dust and other buildup off the  
unit. If it still doesn’t operate properly call the  
Consumer Hotline at 1-800-880-6788.  
 
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Operation  
Operation  
Peak Level Memory  
D e t e rmining what type of alarm has sounded is easy  
with the Kidde Combination Smoke/CO Alarm. The  
voice message warning system will inform you of the  
type of situation occurring. Refer to the Feature s  
section for a detailed description of each alarm pattern.  
If the CO sensor has detected a CO level of 100 PPM  
or higher since last reset, it will be recorded by the  
Peak Level Memory function. To access the Peak Level  
Memory press the test/reset button. If a reading of 100  
PPM or higher has been recorded the unit will chirp 8  
times. If you’ve been away from home this feature  
allows you to check if there was a CO reading of 100,  
or higher, during your absence. Pushing the test/reset  
button resets the memory. It’s also reset when  
batteries are removed.  
HUSH® Control Feature  
The HUSH® feature has the capability of temporarily  
desensitizing the smoke alarm circuit for approximately  
10 minutes. This feature is to be used only when a  
known alarm condition, such as smoke from cooking,  
activates the alarm. You can put your Smoke/CO Alarm  
in HUSH® mode by pushing the test/reset button. If  
the smoke is not too dense, the alarm will silence  
immediately and the green LED will flash every 2  
seconds for approximately 10 minutes. This indicates  
that the smoke alarm is in a temporarily desensitized  
condition. The unit will automatically reset after  
approximately 10 minutes. When the unit re t u rns to  
n o rmal operation after being in HUSH® mode the  
a l a rm will sound if smoke is still present. The HUSH®  
featurecan be used repeatedly until the air has been  
cleared of the condition causing the alarm. While the  
unit is in HUSH® mode, pushing the test/reset button  
on the alarm will also end the HUSH® period.  
Alarm Removal  
If the tamper resist feature has been activated, refer to  
tamper resist feature description on page 6 for removal  
instructions. Remove the alarm from the mounting  
plate by rotating the alarm in the direction of the  
“OFF” arrow on the cover.  
Alarm Replacement  
Seven years after initial power-up, this unit will “chirp”  
every 30 seconds to indicate that it is time to replace  
the alarm. A label has been provided on the side of the  
alarm that has “Replace by” printed on it. Write the  
replace by date on the label. The date written on the  
label should be after seven (7) years of cumulative  
power.  
NOTE: Dense smoke will override the HUSH® control  
feature and sound a continuous alarm.  
CAUTION: Before using the alarm HUSH® feature,  
identify the source of the smoke and be certain a safe  
condition exists.  
REPLACE IMMEDIATELY! IT WILL NOT DETECT CO IN  
THIS CONDITION.  
 
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Maintenance  
Battery Replacement  
If any form of battery failure is detected the red LED  
light will flash and the unit will “chirp” one time,  
followed by the warning message “Low Battery! Pile  
Faible!” This cycle will occur once every minute  
for the first hour. After the first hour, the red LED  
light will continue flashing accompanied by the chirp  
only sound every 60 seconds. The voice message  
“Low Battery! Pile Faible!” will sound once every  
fifteen minutes during the chirp only cycle, and will  
continue for at least seven days.  
To keep your Smoke/CO Alarm in good working  
order, please follow these simple steps:  
Verify the unit’s alarm, LED lights and battery operation  
by pushing the Test/Reset button once a week.  
• Remove the unit from mounting plate and vacuum  
the alarm cover and vents with a soft brush  
attachment once a month to remove dust and  
dirt. R E I N S TALL IMMEDIATELY AFTER CLEANING  
AND THEN TEST USING THE TEST/RESET BUTTON.  
• Never use detergents or other solvents to clean the unit.  
If the red LED light flashes along with a chirp every 30  
seconds, and is not followed by the voice message  
“Low Battery! Pile Faible!” as described above, your  
unit has malfunctioned. Call our toll free Consumer  
Hotline at 1-800-880-6788 for instructions on how to  
return the unit.  
• Avoid spraying air fresheners, hair spray, or other  
aerosols near the Smoke/CO Alarm.  
Do not paint the unit. Paint will seal the vents and  
interfere with the sensor’s ability to detect smoke and  
CO. Never attempt to disassemble the unit or clean  
inside. This action will void your warranty.  
Refer to page 9 for information on installing the  
batteries. Replace batteries with one of the following  
approved brands:  
Move the Smoke/CO Alarm to another location prior  
to performing any of the following:  
Duracell MN1500 or MX1500  
• Staining or stripping wood floors or furniture  
• Painting  
Energizer E91  
• Wall papering  
These batteries can be purchased at your local retailer.  
• Using adhesives  
WARNING! Use only the batteries specified. Use of  
different batteries may have a detrimental effect on the  
Smoke/CO alarm.A good safety measure is to replace  
the batteries twice a year, or at the same time you  
change your clocks for daylight saving time.  
Storing the unit in a plastic bag during any of the  
above projects will protect the sensors from damage.  
Do not place near a diaper pail.  
WARNING! Reinstall the Smoke/CO Alarm as soon as  
possible to assure continuous protection.  
Constant exposure to high or low humidity, or  
temperature may reduce battery life.  
When household cleaning supplies or similar  
contaminates are used, the area must be well  
ventilated. The following substances can affect the  
CO sensor and may cause false readings and damage  
to the sensor: Methane, propane, iso-butane, iso-  
propanol, ethyl acetate, hydrogen sulfide, sulfide  
dioxides, alcohol based products, paints, thinner,  
solvents, adhesives, hair spray, after shave,  
 
perfume, and some cleaning agents.  
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Carbon Monoxide Safety  
Carbon Monoxide Safety  
General CO Information  
The CO sensor meets the alarm response time  
requirements as follows:  
Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colourless, odorless, and  
tasteless poison gas that can be fatal when inhaled.  
CO inhibits the blood’s capacity to carry oxygen.  
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.  
Symptoms of CO Poisoning  
NOTE:This carbon monoxide alarm is designed to detect  
carbon monoxide gas from ANY source of combustion.  
It is NOT designed to detect any other gas.  
Fire departments, most utility companies and HVAC  
contractors will perform CO inspections, some may  
charge for this service. It’s advisable to inquire about  
any applicable fees prior to having the service  
performed. Kidde will not pay for, or reimburse, the  
owner or user of this product, for any repair or  
dispatch calls related to the alarm sounding.  
The following symptoms are related to carbon  
monoxide poisoning and should be discussed with  
ALL members of the household:  
1. Mild Exposure: Headaches, running nose, sore  
eyes, often described as "flu"-like symptoms.  
2. Medium Exposure: Dizziness, drowsiness,  
vomiting.  
3. Extreme Exposure: Unconsciousness, brain  
damage, death.  
Possible Sources of CO  
The above levels of exposure relate to healthy adults.  
Levels differ for those at high risk. Exposure to high  
levels of carbon monoxide can be fatal or cause  
permanent damage and disabilities. Many cases of  
reported carbon monoxide poisoning 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 effected.  
Familiarization with the effects of each level is important.  
CO can be produced when burning any fossil fuel,  
such as gasoline, propane, natural gas, oil and wood.  
It can be produced by any fuel-burning appliance that  
is malfunctioning, improperly installed, or not  
ventilated correctly, such as:  
• Furnaces, gas ranges/stoves, gas clothes dryers,  
water heaters, portable fuel burning space heaters,  
fireplaces, wood-burning stoves and certain  
swimming pool heaters.  
Initial carbon monoxide poisoning symptoms are similar  
to the flu with no fever and can include dizziness,  
severe headaches, nausea, vomiting and disorientation.  
Everyone is susceptible but experts agree that unborn  
babies, pregnant women, senior citizens and people with  
heart or respiratory problems are especially vulnerable. I f  
symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning are experienced  
seek medical attention immediately. CO poisoning can  
be determined by a carboxyhemoglobin test.  
• Blocked chimneys or flues, back drafting 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.  
• Charcoal/gas grill or hibachis in an enclosed area.  
 
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Carbon Monoxide Safety  
Carbon Monoxide Safety  
Carbon Monoxide Alarm Procedure  
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:  
WARNING: Actuation of the CO Alarm  
indicates the presence of Carbon Monoxide  
(CO) which can KILL YOU.  
• Wind direction and/or velocity, including high gusts  
of wind, heavy air in the vent pipes (cold/humid air  
with extended periods between cycles).  
If alarm signal sounds 4 quick beeps, 5 seconds off:  
• Negative pressure resulting from the use of exhaust  
fans.  
1) Immediately move to fresh air - outdoors. Check  
that all persons are accounted for. Do not re-enter  
the premises until emergency services responders  
have arrived, the premises have been aired out, and  
your alarm remains in its normal operating condition.  
• Simultaneous operation of several fuel-burning  
appliances competing for limited internal air.  
• Vent pipe connections vibrating loose from clothes  
dryers, furnaces, or water heaters.  
2) Call your emergency local service  
(fire deptartment or 911).  
• Obstructions in, or unconventional, vent pipe  
designs which can amplify the above situations.  
• Extended operation of unvented fuel-burning  
devices (range, oven, fireplace, etc.).  
PHONE NUMBER  
• Temperature inversions which can trap exhaust  
gasses near the ground.  
Never restart the source of a CO problem until it has  
been corrected.  
Every year, have the heating system, vents, chimney  
and flue inspected and cleaned by a qualified  
technician. Always install appliances according to  
manufacturer’s instructions and adhere to local  
building codes. Most appliances should be installed  
by professionals and inspected after installation.  
Regularly examine vents and chimneys for improper  
connections, visible rust, or stains, and check for  
cracks in furnace heat exchangers. Verify the colour  
of flame on pilot lights and burners is blue. A yellow  
or orange flame is a sign that the fuel is not burning  
completely. Teach all household members what the  
alarm sounds like and how to respond in an  
emergency.  
NEVER IGNORE THE SOUND OF THE ALARM!  
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Fire Safety  
Fire Safety  
Escape Plan  
Fire Prevention  
Prepare and practice a home escape plan twice a year,  
including drills at night. Know two ways out of every  
room (door & window) and identify a meeting place  
outside the home where everyone will gather once  
they have exited the residence. When two people  
have reached the meeting place, one should leave to  
call 911 while the second person stays to account for  
additional family members. Establish a rule that once  
you’re out, you never re-enter under any circumstance!  
Never smoke in bed, or leave cooking food  
unattended. Teach children never to play with  
matches or lighters! Train everyone in the home to  
recognize the alarm pattern, voice message warnings  
and to leave the home using an escape plan when it’s  
heard. Know how to do Stop, Drop and Roll if clothes  
catch on fire, and how to crawl low under smoke.  
Install and maintain fire extinguishers on every level of  
the home and in the kitchen, basement and garage.  
Know how to use a fire extinguisher prior to an  
emergency. Second level and higher occupied rooms  
with windows, should have an escape ladder.  
Smoke Alarm Procedure  
Smoke alarms are designed to minimize false alarms.  
Cigarette smoke will not normally set off the alarm,  
unless it’s blown directly into the alarm. Combustion  
particles from spills or broiling may set off the alarm if  
located too close to the cooking area. If the alarm  
sounds, check for fires first. If a fire is discovered  
follow these steps. Become thoroughly familiar with  
these steps, and review them with all your family  
members.  
• Leave immediately using one of your planned escape  
routes (see above).  
• Beforeopening inside doors look for smoke seeping  
through the edges. 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 it immediately if smoke and heat rush in.  
• If the escape routerequires going through smoke,  
crawl low under the smoke where the air is clearer.  
Fire Extinguisher  
• Go to your pre d e t e rmined meeting place. When  
two people have arrived one should leave to call  
911 from a neighbour’s home, and the other should  
stay to perf o rma head count.  
Smoke Alarm  
Carbon Monoxide Alarm  
• Do not reenter under any circumstance until  
fire officials give the go ahead.  
CO/ Smoke Alarm  
 
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Warranty  
Fire Safety  
5 Year Limited Warranty  
Additional Recommendations  
Kidde warrants that the enclosed alarm (but not the  
battery/ies) will be free from defects in material and  
workmanship or design under normal use and service  
for a period of five years from the date of purchase.  
The obligation of Kidde under this warranty is limited  
to repairing or replacing the alarm or any part which  
we find to be defective in material, workmanship or  
design, free of charge, upon sending the alarm with  
proof of date of purchase, postage and return postage  
prepaid, to: Kidde, Customer Service Department, 130  
Esna Park Drive, Markham ON L3R 1E3.  
Smoke alarms should be installed outside of each  
separate sleeping area in the immediate vicinity of the  
bedrooms and on each additional story of the family  
living unit including basements and excluding crawl  
spaces and unfinished attics. In new construction, a  
smoke alarm should be installed in each sleeping  
room. Check with local o fficials for specificregulations  
concerning your situation.  
The required number of smoke alarms might not  
provide reliable early warning protection for those  
areas separated by a door from the areas protected by  
the required smoke alarms. For this reason, it is  
recommended that the householder consider the use  
of additional smoke alarms for those areas for  
This warranty shall not apply to the alarm if it has  
been damaged, modified, abused or altered after the  
date of purchase or if it fails to operate due to  
improper maintenance or inadequate A.C. or D.C.  
power. 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 indirect,  
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  
contract, negligence, strict liability in tort or otherwise.  
The Manufacturer shall have no liability for any  
personal injury, property damage or any special,  
incidental, contingent or consequential damage of any  
kind resulting from gas leakage, fire or explosion.  
increased protection. Additional areas include the  
basement, bedrooms, dining room, furnace room, utility  
room, and hallways not protected by the required smoke  
alarms. The installation of smoke alarms in kitchens,  
attics (finished or unfinished), or garages is not normally  
recommended, as these locations occasionally experience  
conditions that can result in improper operation.  
NRC  
Ionization type smoke alarms use a very small amount of  
a radioactive element in the sensing chamber to enable  
detection of visible and invisible combustion products.  
The radioactive element is safely contained in the  
chamber andrequires no adjustments or maintenance.  
This smoke alarm meets or exceeds all government  
standards. It is manufactured and distributed under  
license from the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission.  
Since some provinces do not allow limitations of the  
duration of an implied warranty or do not allow the  
exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential  
damages, the above limitations or exclusions may not  
apply to you. While this warranty gives you specific  
legal rights, you may also have other rights which vary  
from province to province.  
CPSC  
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)  
recommends the use of at least one CO Alarm per  
household, located near the sleeping area.  
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Notes  
Warranty  
Also, Kidde makes no warranty, express or implied,  
written or oral, including that of merchantability or  
fitness for any particular purpose, with respect to the  
batteries.  
The above warranty may not be altered except in  
writing signed by both parties hereto.  
This Kidde Combination Smoke & CO Alarm is not a  
substitute for property, fire, disability, life or other  
insurance of any kind. Appropriate insurance  
coverage is your responsibility. Consult your  
insurance agent.  
Removal of the front cover will void the warranty.  
NOTE: This alarm is not intended to alert hearing  
impaired individuals.  
During the specified warranty period Kidde will repair  
or replace, at its discretion any defective Kidde  
Combination Smoke & CO Alarms that are returned in  
a postage paid package to the following address:  
Kidde, Customer Service Department, 130 Esna Park  
Drive, Markham ON L3R 1E3. Please include your  
name, address and phone number along with a brief  
description of what is wrong with the unit. For further  
assistance please call our toll free Consumer Hotline at  
1-800-880-6788. Damage from neglect, abuse or failure  
to adhere to any of the enclosed instructions will  
result in termination of the warranty, and the unit will  
not be replaced or repaired.  
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