Page 2 - Table of Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 1 Product View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pages 2-3 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pages 4-7 Installation Instructions Step 1: Installation Instructions: A. ...
Page 3 - Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Kidde Combination Smoke andCarbon Monoxide Alarm model # KN-COSM-I or # KN-COSM-IB.This alarm is suitable as a Single Station and/or Multiple Station(24 devices) alarm. This alarm has a seven-year limited warranty.Please take a few minutes to thoroughly read this user’s ...
Page 4 - Product View; FRONT
Product View FRONT 2 2508-7201-07(810-1512N):_ 2011.5.3 9:05 AM Page 4
Page 5 - BACK
Product View BACK 3 2508-7201-07(810-1512N):_ 2011.5.3 9:05 AM Page 5
Page 6 - Features
• Loud 85 decibel alarm. • Permanent independent smoke and carbon monoxide sensors. • Smoke alarm takes precedence when both smoke and carbon monoxide are present. • Powered by 120V AC (60 Hz, 25 mA max) wire-in connector. Model KN-COSM-IB is also equipped with a 9V battery backup. • Model KN-COSM-I...
Page 8 - • Seven (7) years after initial power up, this unit will “chirp”; Smoke Alarm; t they cannot escape; Features and General Information
• Seven (7) years after initial power up, this unit will “chirp” twice every 30 seconds. This is an “operational end of life”feature which will indicate that it is time to replace the alarm. Smoke Alarm The smoke alarm monitors the air for products of combustionthat are produced when something is bu...
Page 10 - Installation Instructions; FIGURE 1
Step 1 Installation Guide: IMPORTANT: THIS ALARM MUST BE MOUNTED ON A CEILING OR WALL. IT WAS NOT DESIGNED FOR USE AS ATABLETOP DEVICE! INSTALL ONLY AS DETAILED! A. Recommended Installation Locations: Kidde Safety recommends the installation of a Smoke/CO Alarmin the following locations. For maximum...
Page 11 - Sloped Ceiling Installation:; FIGURE 2
Sloped Ceiling Installation: The following information is from the National Fire ProtectionAssociation and is listed in Fire Code 72. Install Smoke Alarms on sloped, peaked or cathedral ceilings at,or within 3 ft (0.9m) of the highest point (measured horizontally).NFPA 72 states “Smoke alarms in roo...
Page 12 - This product is intended for
THIS EQUIPMENT SHOULD BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCEWITH THE NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION’SSTANDARD 72 (National Fire Protection Association,Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269). B. Where Not to Install: Do not install in garages, kitchens, furnace rooms orbathrooms! INSTALL AT LEAST 5 FEET AWAY...
Page 13 - WIRING REQUIREMENTS
Step 2 Wiring Instructions: WIRING REQUIREMENTS • This smoke alarm should be installed on a U.L. listed or recognized junction box. All connections should be made by aqualified electrician and all wiring used shall be in accordancewith articles 210 and 300.3(B) of the U.S. National ElectricalCode AN...
Page 14 - FIGURE 3 Interconnect Wiring Diagram
• A maximum of 24 Kidde Safety devices may be interconnected in a multiple station arrangement. The interconnect systemshould not exceed the NFPA interconnect limit of 12 smokealarms and/or 18 alarms total (smoke, CO, Smoke/ COCombination, heat, etc.). This Smoke/CO combination alarmmust be counted ...
Page 16 - Testing the Alarm
7. Turn on the AC power. The green AC Power On Indicator should be lit when the alarm is operating from AC power. 8. Two labels are included with your alarm. They have important information on what to do in case of an alarm. Add thephone number of your emergency service provider (FireDepartment or 9...
Page 17 - Operating Instructions
Interconnect Feature Your Combination Smoke/CO Alarm is interconnectable to othermultiple station Kidde, Nighthawk and Kidde/Fyrnetics products: • When compatible smoke alarms and heat alarms are interconnected to your Smoke/CO Alarm, they will onlyrespond to a smoke related event. • When mixing com...
Page 18 - Reset Feature
Operating Instructions 16 immediately, the unit will verbally announce “HUSH MODEACTIVATED”, and the green LED will flash every 2 seconds forapproximately 10 minutes. This indicates that the smoke alarmis in a temporarily desensitized condition. Your Smoke/CO Alarmwill automatically reset after appr...
Page 19 - LED Indicator Operation; Red LED; The LED will be constantly on.; Tamper Resist Feature
Operating Instructions 17 LED Indicator Operation Red LED Red LED will flash in conjunction with the alarm beep.Therefore, the red LED will flash during a smoke alarm, a COalarm, a low battery mode chirp and a unit error mode chirp. Green LED The green LED will flash as described below under the fol...
Page 20 - NEVER IGNORE THE SOUND OF THE ALARM!; What To Do If The Alarm Sounds; When the smoke alarm sounds:; FIGURE 5A
NEVER IGNORE THE SOUND OF THE ALARM! Determining what type of alarm has sounded is easy with yourNighthawk Combination Smoke/CO Alarm. The voice messagewarning system will inform you of the type of situation occurring.Refer to the Features section on pages 4-7 for a detaileddescription of each alarm...
Page 22 - When the carbon monoxide alarm sounds:; ) Immediately move to fresh air - outdoors or by an open; After following steps 1-3, if your alarm reactivates; WARNING; Actuation of your CO
What To Do If The Alarm Sounds 20 When the carbon monoxide alarm sounds: If alarm signal sounds:1) Operate the test/reset button2) Call your emergency services (Fire Dept. or 911) 3) Immediately move to fresh air - outdoors or by an open door/window. Do a head count to check that all personsare acco...
Page 23 - Alarm Removal and Battery Replacement; Alarm Removal
Alarm Removal and Battery Replacement 21 The CO sensor meets the alarm response time requirements of ULstandard 2034. Standard alarm times are 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 withi...
Page 24 - FIGURE 6 Battery Replacement
Alarm Removal and Battery Replacement 22 CAUTION: YOUR SMOKE/CO ALARM IS SEALED AND THECOVER IS NOT REMOVABLE! To replace the battery you must first remove the alarm from themounting bracket by following the ALARM REMOVALinstructions at the beginning of this section. After the alarm hasbeen removed,...
Page 25 - General Maintenance; Use only the batteries specified. Use of different; Alarm Replacement; • Verify the unit's alarm and LED lights operation by pushing the
General Maintenance 23 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 battery at least once ayear, or at the same time yo change your clocks for daylightsaving time. Alarm Replacement S...
Page 26 - Reinstall the Smoke/CO Alarm as soon as possible to; Carbon Monoxide Safety Information; General CO Information
24 General Maintenance Storing the unit in a plastic bag during any of the above projectswill protect the sensors from damage. Do not place near a diaperpail. WARNING: Reinstall the Smoke/CO Alarm as soon as possible to assure continuous protection. When household cleaning supplies or similar contam...
Page 27 - CO Safety Tips
Carbon Monoxide Safety Information 25 pipes (cold/humid air with extended periods between cycles),negative pressure differential resulting from the use of exhaustfans, simultaneous operation of several fuel-burning appliancescompeting for limited internal air, vent pipe connections vibratingloose fr...
Page 28 - Severe throbbing headache,; Fire Safety Information; Escape Plan
26 Carbon Monoxide Safety Information 1. Mild Exposure: Slight headache, nausea,vomiting, fatigue (often described as “Flu-like” symptoms). 2. Medium Exposure: Severe throbbing headache, drowsiness, confusion, fast heart rate. 3. Extreme Exposure: Unconsciousness, convulsions, cardiorespiratory fail...
Page 29 - Fire Prevention; Industry Safety Standards; NFPA (National Fire Protection Association)
Fire Safety Information 27 Fire Prevention Never smoke in bed, or leavecooking food unattended.Teach children never to playwith matches or lighters! Train everyone in the home torecognize the alarm pattern,voice message warning and toleave the home using theirescape plan when it’s heard. Know how to...
Page 30 - California State Fire Marshall
Industry Safety Standards 28 areas protected by the required smoke alarms. For this reason, itis recommended that the householder consider the use ofadditional smoke alarms for those areas for increased protection.The additional areas include the basement, bedrooms, diningroom, furnace room, utility...
Page 31 - Warranty and Service Information; Limited Warranty
Warranty and Service Information 29 Limited Warranty SEVEN YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY KIDDE warrants that the enclosed alarm (but not the battery) willbe free from defects in material and workmanship or designunder normal use and service for a period of seven years from thedate of purchase. The obligatio...
Page 32 - Removal of the front cover will void the warranty.; Product Registration
Warranty and Service Information 30 The above warranty may not be altered except in writing signedby both parties hereto. Your Nighthawk Combination Smoke & CO Alarm is not asubstitute for property, fire, disability, life or other insurance ofany kind. Appropriate insurance coverage is your resp...
