Kidde KN-COPP-3 (900-0099) - Manual (Page 4)

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Quick Set Up Guide
Step 1
Determine the best location for your CO alarm(s). Usually
this is in or near bedrooms. Refer to page 5 for complete
information.
Step 2
Your CO alarm is equipped to be mounted as a corded
unit, a direct plug unit or a table top unit. In the “as
shipped” configuration, the unit can be plugged directly
into a wall socket. (If your outlets are mounted horizon-
tally, please refer to page 6, “to rotate adapter”). If the
transformer/adapter is taken out of the unit, the alarm
can be mounted on the wall at eye level, while the trans-
former is plugged into a wall socket. The unit can also be
set on a table if the support at the bottom of the unit is
pulled out (see “rear view” illustration on page 3). Refer
to page 6 for further information on installing your
alarm.
Step 3
A Kidde rechargeable battery pack is provided for backup
in the event of a power outage. To install the battery
pack, open the back door and align the connector with
the slot in the battery. Insure the orientation of the two
alignment ribs align with the slots in the battery case.
Press the connector in until it is fully seated. Depending
on the charge state of the battery pack (the battery packs
can have different amounts of energy stored in them due
to storage time), you may hear the alarm sound briefly to
indicate the alarm is receiving power. Place battery pack
into battery compartment and replace back door (refer to
page 3). Note: Battery backup will be limited until the
battery has fully charged. It may take up to 24 hours for
the battery back up to fully charge.
Step 4
Plug the alarm into a standard, unswitched 120 volt AC
electric outlet in one of the configurations listed in step 2.
Refer to page 6 for more details.
Step 5
If the battery pack has a full charge when first powered
up, you will see three eights in the digital display indicat-
ing the alarm is warming up. After approximately 20 sec-
onds, the first reading will be displayed. The number on
the display should be “0”. If the battery pack is partially
charged,“Lb”(Low battery) will flash every second alter-
nating with a “0” until the battery is charged. If this
occurs, see page 7 for complete information.
Step 6
Make sure the red dot in the digital display is blinking.
Then test the unit’s operation by pressing and releasing
the Test/ Reset button. Within 15 seconds you will hear 4
quick “chirps” -followed by 5 seconds of silence- followed
by 4 quick “chirps”. For complete testing information,
refer to page 8.
Step 7
While testing the alarm, have someone else check that
the alarm can be heard easily from the sleeping areas.
The alarm should be located where it can wake you if it
alarms at night. See page 5 for complete information on
the best locations for your alarm.
Caution: Continuous exposure to the loud 85 decibel
alarm at close range over an extended period of time may
cause hearing loss.
That’s it. Your Kidde CO alarm is now monitoring for the
presence of carbon monoxide.
We urge you to read this entire manual in the sequence it is presented.
But, if you only read one part of this guide initially, read this page!
Listed below are seven easy steps for setting up your Kidde CO alarm. Please read the entire guide for complete information.
Setting up your alarm for first time operation:
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