Kidde KN-COSM-BCA - Manuals

Smoke Alarm The smoke alarm constantly monitors the air forproducts of combustion that are produced whensomething is burning or smoldering. When smokeparticles in the smoke sensor reach a specifiedconcentration, the alarm/voice message warning systemwill sound, accompanied by the flashing red LED li...

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 mounting plate must be removed from the back of the alarm to install batteries. To detach, twistthe mounting pla...

I n s t a l l a t i o n 11 DIAGRAM A DIAGRAM B ANYWHERE IN THIS AREA NOT IN THIS AREA HORIZONTAL DISTANCE FROM PEAK Recommended Installation Locations IMPORTANT:This alarm must be mounted on a ceilingor wall. It was not designed for use as a tabletop device.Install only as directed. Kidde recommends...

Sloped Ceilings The following information is from the National FireProtection Association and is listed in Fire Code 72.Install Smoke Alarms on sloped, peaked or cathedralceilings at, or within 3’ (0.9m) of the highest point(measured horizontally). Smoke alarms in rooms withceiling slopes greater th...

Testing The Test/Reset button has four purposes. It tests theunit’s electronics, resets the alarm, activates theHUSH® feature and activates the Peak Level memory(See page 16-17). CAUTION: Due to the loudness (85 decibels) of thealarm, always stand an arms length away from the unitwhen testing. • To ...

Peak Level Memory If the CO sensor has detected a CO level of 100 PPMor 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 100PPM or higher has been recorded the unit will chirp 8 times. If you’...

20 The CO sensor meets the alarm response timerequirements as follows: 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. NOTE:This carbon monoxide alarm is designed to detectcarbon monoxide g...

The following conditions can result in transient COsituations: Excessive spillage or reverse venting offuel-burning appliances caused by outdoor ambientconditions such as: • Wind direction and/or velocity, including high gusts of wind, heavy air in the vent pipes (cold/humid air with extended period...

Fire Prevention Never smoke in bed, or leave cooking foodunattended. Teach children never to play withmatches or lighters! Train everyone in the home torecognize the alarm pattern, voice message war ningsand to leave the home using an escape plan when it’sheard. Know how to do Stop, Drop and Roll if...

Additional Recommendations Smoke alarms should be installed outside of eachseparate sleeping area in the immediate vicinity of thebedrooms and on each additional story of the familyliving unit including basements and excluding crawlspaces and unfinished attics. In new construction, asmoke alarm shou...

Also, Kidde makes no warranty, express or implied,written or oral, including that of merchantability orfitness for any particular purpose, with respect to thebatteries. The above warranty may not be altered except inwriting signed by both parties hereto. This Kidde Combination Smoke & CO Alarm i...