Kidde KN-COB-B - Manual (Page 5)

Installation Instructions
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Where NOT To Install Your Kidde CO Alarm
• Do not install in dead air spaces such as peaks of vaulted
ceilings, or gabled roofs.
• Do not install in turbulent air from ceiling fans. Do not place
near fresh air vents or close to doors and windows that open
to the outside.
• Keep the CO alarm away from excessively dusty, dirty, or
greasy areas such as kitchens, garages and furnace rooms.
Dust, grease and household chemicals can affect the sensor.
• Keep out of damp and humid areas such as the bathroom.
Avoid spraying aerosols near the CO alarm.
• Do not install in areas where the temperature is below 40
degrees Fahrenheit (4.4° Celsius) or hotter than 100 degrees
Fahrenheit (37.8° Celsius) during use. This unit can be stored
to -10 degrees Fahrenheit without harm to the alarm but it
must be above 40 degrees Fahrenheit for use.
• Do not place behind curtains or furniture. CO must be able
to reach the sensor for the unit to accurately detect CO.
• DO NOT locate Alarm within 5 feet (1.5 meters) of any
cooking appliance.
• Be aware that certain conditions can result in transient CO
situations, such as: i) Excessive spillage or reverse venting of
fuel-burning appliances caused by: 1) outdoor ambient condi-
tions, such as wind direction and/or velocity, including high
gusts or wind and insufficient draft in vent pipes; 2) negative
pressure differential resulting from the use of exhaust fans; 3)
simultaneous operation of several fuel-burning appliances
competing for limited internal air; 4) loose vent pipe connec-
tions from fuel-fired appliances; 5) obstructions, or unconven-
tional vent pipe designs which can amplify the above situa-
tions; 6) poorly designed and maintained chimneys and/or
vents; ii) extended operation of unvented fuel-burning devices
(range, oven, fireplace, etc.); iii) temperature inversions which
can trap exhaust near the ground; and iv) car idling in an
open or closed attached garage, or near a home.
Installation Instructions
Mounting
1. Using the template provided (see
page 25). Mark the location on wall.
2. Insert the two screws provided until
the screw heads are approximately
1/8” from wall. (If mounting in
plaster board or drywall, drill 3/16”
hole and use the plastic anchors
provided.)
3. Hook the Kidde CO Alarm unit over the screws onto keyholes in back
of unit.
The digital model may also be placed on a tabletop. Simply fold out the
stand located on the back of the unit and place in a location that is easily
visible.
Two self adhesive labels are included with the CO alarm. Add the phone
number of your emergency service provider in the space provided. Place
one label next to the alarm and one label near a fresh air source such as a
door or window.
Where To Install Your Kidde CO Alarm
The following suggestions are intended to help you with the
placement and installation of your Kidde CO Alarm.
• When wall mounting, place out of the reach of children.
Under no circumstance should children be allowed to
handle the CO alarm.
• Install in a sleeping area.
• Placing at eye level allows for optimum monitoring of
the digital display.
• Insure that all vents of the unit are unobstructed.
• For tabletop mounting we recommend the unit be
placed no higher than three feet from the floor.
WARNING: The installation of this device should not be used as a sub-
stitute for proper installation, use, and maintanence of fuel-burning
appliances, including appropriate ventilation and exhaust systems.
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