Kidde KN-COB-B User Manual

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Table of ContentsCarbon Monoxide Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Kidde Product View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5Quick Set Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Installation Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-9MountingWhere to InstallWhere NOT to InstallFeatures and Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-15Digital DisplayOther Possible DisplaysPeak Level ButtonTest Reset Button/LightsBattery Installation/Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16-17What To Do If The Alarm Sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-20Symptoms of Carbon Monoxide PoisoningCaring For Your KiddeBattery Powered CO Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21-22Troubleshooting Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23Frequently Asked Questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24Wall Mounting Template. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25Product Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27-28Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 292Thank you for the purchase of your new Kidde carbon monoxide alarm.If you have any questions about the operation or setup of your COalarm, feel free to call our Consumer Hotline at 1-800-654-9677.Carbon Monoxide OverviewYour new Kidde Carbon Monoxide (CO) Alarm is a sophisticatedinstrument that has been carefully designed and tested to detect CObuild up in a residential environments.CO cannot be seen, smelled or tasted and can be fatal. The build upof CO in the blood is called the carboxyhemoglobin level and inter-feres with the body’s ability to supply itself with oxygen. Dependingon the concentration, carbon monoxide can kill in minutes.The most common sources of CO are malfunctioning, or misuse of,gas appliances used for heating and cooking, vehicles engines, elec-tric generators, blocked chimneys or flues, portable fuel burningheaters, fireplaces, fuel powered tools and operating a grill in anenclosed space.Indications of CO poisoning include symptoms similar to the flu, butwith no fever. Other symptoms include dizziness, fatigue, weakness,headache, nausea, vomiting, sleepiness and confusion. Everyone issusceptible to the danger of CO, but unborn babies, small children,pregnant women, senior citizens and people with heart or respiratoryproblems may experience symptoms sooner. Each year a qualifiedtechnician should inspect and clean your heating system, vents,chimney, and flues.Your new Kidde CO alarm has a five year limited warranty. Pleasetake a few minutes to thoroughly read the user’s guide and familiarizeyourself and your family with its operation. Your Kidde CO alarm wasdesigned to detect carbon monoxide gas from ANY source of com-bustion. It is NOT designed to detect smoke, fire or any other gases.If you have any questions please call our Consumer Hotline at 1-800-654-9677.This manual and the products described are copyrighted, with allrights reserved. Under these copyright laws, no part of this manualmay be copied for use without the written consent of Kidde.If you require further information, contact our Consumer Hotline, orwrite to us at:Kidde1394 South Third Street, Mebane, NC 27302Consumer Hotline: 1-800-654-9677www.kiddeus.com3