Kidde KN-COPP-3-RC - Manuals

Step 5 If the battery pack has a full charge when first powered up, you willsee three eights in the digital display indicating the alarm is warmingup. After approximately 20 seconds, the first reading will be dis-played. The number on the display should be “0”. If the battery packis partially charge...

This Carrier carbon monoxide (CO) alarm is an important part of yourfamily’s home safety plan. As a new owner of a CO alarm, there aresome basic facts you should know for your protection and convenience. Many people think that CO alarms operate like smoke alarms. Likesmoke alarms, CO alarms monitor ...

Features TEST-RESET PEAK LEVEL Carbon Monoxide ALARM PARTS PER MILLION OF CO (Lb = Low or No Battery) Alarm Sounder DigitalDisplay Test/ResetButton Blinking Red Dot Peak Level Button Carrier CO Alarm – rear view Removable Adapter Adapter Thumb Release Thumb Grip for Back Door Removal (Slide Down) Ba...

Features Digital Display The continuous digital display shows you the level of carbon monoxide (if any) theunit is sensing. The unit updates the digital display every 15 seconds . Note: If the unit does not sense any CO, the reading is zero (0). In most homes, the unit reads “0” all the time. A read...

Features Rear view with back door removed Power Cord Adapter Cord Strain Relief Note: Your Carrier CO alarm is NOT battery operated. The backup battery is to supply short-term backup power dur-ing a power outage. In the event of a power outage, the batterywill continue operating the alarm for at lea...

What Carbon Monoxide Alarms Can and Cannot Do CO alarms are designed to sense unacceptable levels of CO frommalfunctioning furnaces, appliances, gas engines or other sources. This Carbon Monoxide alarm is not a substitute for installing and maintaining an operational smoke alarm. CO alarms provide e...

Installation Where to Install Your CO Alarm Your Carrier CO alarm should be mounted in or near bedrooms and liv-ing areas. It is recommended that you install a Carrier CO alarm on eachlevel of a multi-level home. You may use the number and location ofsmoke alarms installed in your home according to ...

Where Not to Install Your CO Alarm To avoid causing damage to the unit, to provide optimum protection, and to preventunnecessary alarms, follow the directions below : It is recommended that you do not install this CO alarm in garages, kitchens orfurnace rooms. Installation in these areas could lead ...

Installation Avoid the following: • Excessive spillage or reverse venting of fuel burning appliances caused by outdoor ambient conditions, such as: 1) Wind direction and/or velocity, including high gustsof wind. Heavy air in the vent pipes (cold/humid air withextended periods between cycles). 2) Neg...

Installation If the outlet is mounted horizontally (sideways): If you are going to use your alarm as a direct plug and you are going toplug in to an outlet that is mounted horizontally (sideways), you will needto rotate the adapter 90˚. To rotate the adapter: 1. With back of the unit facing towards ...

For a wall-mounted unit, you will need to pull out the removable adapterand power cord. To install: 1. Follow steps 1 through 4 in the previoussection under “To Rotate the Adapter.”2. With the adapter removed, pull the powercord out of the cord recess, remove the twist tie,and extend the power cord....

Batter y Installation 13 Note: This alarm is shipped from the factory with the battery dis- connected from the alarm. Battery Installation and Operation Install the battery by firstremoving the battery doorand the battery pack.Align the connector with theslot in the battery. Insure theorientation of...

Battery Backup Operation When the alarm is unplugged or loses AC power and the battery pack is fullycharged, the alarm will automatically switch to battery backup operation andyou will notice the following: • For the first five minutes of operation on battery, the alarm will operate as if on AC powe...

Operation Normal Operating Characteristics When you first power up the unit, the alarm will sound briefly to let youknow the unit is receiving power and that the alarm circuit is functioning.You will see three eights on the digital display, indicating the alarm is in thestart-up mode. The three eigh...

16 Operation Testing the Electronics You should test the alarm once a week , following the directions listed below. If at any time you test the alarm and it does not perform asdescribed below, have it replaced immediately. See “How to know if youralarm is malfunctioning” on page 17 for a description...

17 Operation How to Know If Your Alarm is Malfunctioning Your alarm performs an internal self-diagnosis every 15 seconds to makesure that it is functioning properly. The alarm is designed to alert you in theunusual event of a malfunction. If the alarm malfunctions. In the rare event that your alarm ...

18 Operation How to Care for Your Alarm To keep your alarm in good working order, you must follow these simplesteps: • Test the alarm once a week by pressing the Test/Reset button (see page 5). • Vacuum the alarm cover once a month to remove accumulated dust. Use the soft brush attachment of your va...

19 Operation Peak Level Memory The peak level feature is helpful in identifying CO occurrences below 30 PPM.Although the unit will not automatically display levels below 30 PPM, it willdetect and store these readings in memory. By pressing the peak level but-ton, concentration levels as low as 11 an...

20 Carbon Monoxide Home Safety TipsWhat You Can Do... • Buy only appliances approved by a nationally recognized testing laboratory.• Choose fuel-burning appliances that can be vented to the outdoors, whenever possible. • Make sure appliances are installed according to manufacturer’s instructions and...

Be Aware of the Warning Signs of Carbon Monoxide:Clues You Can See... • Streaks of carbon or soot around the service door of your fuel-burning appli- ances. • A yellow or orange flame may indicate a problem with natural gas appliances.• Excessive rusting on flue pipes or appliance jackets.• Loose or...

What To Do When the Alarm Sounds 22 Determine if anyone in the household is experiencing symptoms of CO poison-ing. Many cases of reported CO poisoning indicate that while victims are awarethey are not well, they become so disoriented they are unable to save them-selves by either exiting the buildin...

If alarm signal sounds 4 quick “chirps”, 5 seconds off: 1) Immediately move to fresh air - outdoors or by an open door or window. Check that all persons are accountedfor. Do not re-enter the premises or move away from theopen door or window until emergency services respon-ders have arrived, the prem...

Specifications Power: 120 V AC units: 60 Hz, Current 60 mA max. Sensor: Sensor calibrated at 150 ppm (±25 ppm). Temperature: Operating range: 4.4˚C (40˚F) to 37.8˚C (100˚F). Humidity: Operating range: 5–95% non-condensing. Mounting: Accessories supplied for wall mount, direct plug and tabletop appli...

Specifications How the Unit Determines When to Alarm Your Carrier CO alarm uses advanced technology to monitorthe environment in your home and warn you of unacceptable lev-els of carbon monoxide. An internal microcomputer workstogether with the sensor inside the alarm to determine the lev-els of car...

Your new Carrier carbon monoxide alarm is a sophisticated electronicdevice – yet very simple to understand. Basically, the unit will display a “0” if it senses 30 PPM of CO or less and if you have a good backupbattery pack installed. If it senses carbon monoxide, it will display a reading so you can...

DC Powered in Battery Backup Operation If at any time you test the alarm and it does not perform as described, have it replaced immediately. Handling • Do not use the battery for a purpose other than for the alarm it is specified. • Do not recharge the battery using any charging circuit other than t...

• Do not disassemble or modify the battery pack under any circumstances. Disassembling the battery can cause internalshorts, resulting in bulging/bursting due to excess gas genera-tion, overheat, ignition, explosion or other problems. • Do not pierce the battery with sharp objects or subject to any ...

WARRANTY COVERAGE: THE MANUFACTURER WARRANTS TO THE ORIGINAL CONSUMERPURCHASER, THAT THIS PRODUCT WILL BE FREE OF DEFECTS IN MATERIAL AND WORK-MANSHIP FOR A PERIOD OF SEVEN (7) YEARS FROM DATE OF PURCHASE AND THE BAT-TERY PACK WILL BE FREE OF DEFECTS IN MATERIAL AND WORKMANSHIP FOR A PERIODOF ONE (1...

The model number and assembly number can be found on the label onthe back of the alarm. For Warranty Service: In many cases the quickest way to exchange your alarm is to return itto the original place of purchase. If you have questions, call the Kiddecustomer service department at 1-800-880-6788 for...