Kidde KN-COB-IC-CA - Manual

SINGLE AND/OR MULTIPLE STATION CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM
This alarm meets CSA 6.19-01 Standard
for Residential Carbon Monoxide Alarming Devices.

Thank you for purchasing this Kidde Nighthawk™ Carbon
Monoxide Alarm. This alarm is suitable as a Single Station
and/or Multiple Station (24 devices) alarm, and has a five-year
limited warranty.

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 1-800-581-6742.

IMPORTANT:

This carbon monoxide alarm is designed to

detect carbon monoxide from any source of combustion.
It is not designed to detect smoke, fire, or any other gas.
Not suitable for installation in hazardous locations.

Front

Back

Red
Alarm
LED

AC Connector Pins

Battery
Compartment
(Optional)

Green
Power
LED

Amber Trouble, or
Initiating Alarm LED

Tamper Resist Feature

Test / Reset

Alarm Manual

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Wires on the A.C. Quick-Connector Alarm Harness:

Black

Connected to hot side of A.C. line.

White

Connected to neutral side of A.C. line.

Red

Connected to interconnect lines (red wires)
of other units in a multiple-station set-up.

Interconnecting

This CO Alarm is interconnectable with other multiple-
station Kidde products (refer to list on page 3). It is not
designed to be interconnected with any other
manufacturer’s products.

• When compatible Kidde smoke alarms and heat alarms

are interconnected to your CO alarm, they will only
respond to a smoke or heat related event.

• When mixing Kidde alarms which have battery back-up

with models without battery back-up, be advised that
the models without battery back-up will not function
during an A.C. power failure.

• For alarms that are being used as single station alarms,

do not connect the red wire to anything.

Leave the red

wire insulating cap in place to make certain that the red
wire cannot contact any metal parts or the electrical box.

• All interconnectable alarms should be installed on a CSA

Listed or recognized junction box. All connections
should be made by a qualified electrician and must
conform to article 760 of the US National Electrical
Code, NFPA 72 and/or Canadian Electrical Code having
jurisdiction in your area.

• The appropriate power source is 120 Volt AC Single-

Phase supplied from a non-switchable circuit, which is
not protected by a ground fault interrupter.

• When alarms are interconnected, all interconnected units

must be powered from a single circuit.

• A maximum of 24 Kidde devices may be interconnected

in a multiple-station arrangement. The interconnect
system should not exceed the NFPA interconnect limit of
12 smoke alarms and/or 18 alarms total (smoke, CO,
smoke/CO combination, heat, etc.)

Locations To Avoid

To avoid causing damage to the unit, to provide optimum
performance, and to prevent unnecessary nuisance alarms:

• Do not install in kitchens, garages or furnace rooms that

may expose the sensor to substances that could damage
or contaminate it.

• Do not install in areas where the temperature is colder

than 4.4°C (40°F) or hotter than 37.8°C (100°F) such as
crawl spaces, attics, porches and garages.

• Do not install within 5’ of heating or cooking

appliances. (Kidde recommends 15 feet to prevent
nuisance alarms)

• Do not install near vents, flues, chimneys or any

forced/unforced air ventilation openings.

• Do not install near ceiling fans, doors, windows or areas

directly exposed to the weather.

• Do not install in dead air spaces, such as peaks of

vaulted ceilings or gabled roofs, where carbon
monoxide may not reach the sensor in time to provide
early warning.

• Do not install on a switched or dimmer-controlled

outlet.

• Do not install this unit near deep cell large batteries.

Large batteries have emissions that can cause the alarm
to perform at less than optimum performance.

• Do not obstruct the vents located on the alarm. Do not

place the alarm where drapes, furniture or other objects
block the flow of air to the vents.

This Kidde CO alarm can be used independently or inter-
connected with other Kidde alarms. The alarms should be
mounted in or near bedrooms and living areas. It is
recommended that you install a Kidde CO alarm on each
level of your home.

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 Installation Locations

CAUTION:

This alarm will only indicate the presence of carbon

monoxide at the sensor. Carbon monoxide may be present in
other areas.

WARNING:

This product is intended for use in ordinary indoor

residentual 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
individuals with specific medical conditions. If in doubt, consult
a medical practitioner. Individuals with medical problems may
consider using warning devices, which provide audible and visual
signals for carbon monoxide concentrations under 30 ppm. This
alarm has not been investigated for carbon monoxide detection
below 70 ppm.

IMPORTANT:

Improper location can affect the sensitive

electronic components in this alarm. The installation of this
device should not be used as a substitute for proper installation,
use and maintanence of fuel-burning appliances, including
appropriate ventilation and exhaust systems. Please see the next
section describing locations to avoid.

Power:

120 volts AC, 60 Hz, 60 mA max,
Optional 9 volt battery back-up

Sensor:

Electrochemical

Temperature:

Operating Range: 4.4°C (40°F) to 37.8°C (100°F)

Humidity:

Operating range: 5-95% non-condensing

Alarm:

85+ dB at 10’ @ 3.4±0.5 KHz pulsing alarm

Interconnection:

Multiple-Station Interconnects directly with Kidde:

Ionization smoke alarm models:
1235, 1235CA, 1275, 1275CA, 1285, 1285CA

Photoelectric smoke alarm models:
PE120, PE120CA, PI2000, PI2000CA

Carbon monoxide alarm models:
KN-COB-IC-CA, KN-COB-ICB-CA, KN-COP-IC-CA

Combination Carbon monoxide / Ion smoke alarm models:
KN-COSM-IB, KN-COSM-IBCA

Heat alarm models:
HD135F, HD135FCA

Strobe light model:
SL177I

Relay models:
CO120X, SM120X

120 V A.C.

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Specifications

Installation

DINING

KITCHEN

BEDROOM

BEDROOM

LIVING ROOM

BEDROOM

Installation

Installation

With 18 alarms interconnected, it is still possible to
interconnect up to a total of 6 remote signaling devices
and/or relay modules.

• The maximum wire run distance between the first and

last unit in an interconnected system is 305 m (1000’).

• Make certain alarms are wired to a continuous, (non-

switched) power line. NOTE: Use standard CSA Listed
household wire (18 gauge or larger as required by local
codes) available at all electrical supply stores and most
hardware stores.

Wiring

Figure 1 illustrates interconnection wiring. Improper
connection will result in damage to the alarm, failure to
operate, or a shock hazard.

CAUTION!

Turn off the main power to the circuit before

wiring the alarm.

Installation

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Model KN-COB-IC-CA

with 9V battery back-up

Model KN-COB-ICB-CA

no battery back-up

Manual P/N 810-1892 Rev. D
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SINGLE AND/OR MULTIPLE STATION

CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM

This alarm meets

CSA 6.19-01

Standard for Residential

Carbon Monoxide Alarming Devices.