Kidde KN-COSM-B - Manual (Page 4)

• One “chirp” every 30 seconds is an indication that
the alarm is malfunctioning. If this occurs call the
Consumer Hotline at 1-800-880-6788.
• Seven (7) years after initial power up, this unit will
“chirp” every 30 seconds to indicate that it is time
to replace the alarm.
• Loud 85 decibel alarm.
• Oversized test button for easy activation.
• Test button performs the following functions:
Tests the units electronics and verifies
proper unit operation
Resets the unit during CO alarm
Peak Level Memory (See page 16).
• Mounting bracket designed for easy orientation
of unit.
• Green and red LED lights that indicate normal
operation and alarm status.
Green Light: The green Light Emitting Diode
(LED) flashes every 30 seconds to indicate the
unit is operating properly. The green light also
flashes before a CO reading is taken and when
any button is pressed.
Red Light: When a dangerous level of
smoke or carbon monoxide is detected the
red Light Emitting Diode (LED) will flash and
the corresponding alarm pattern (depending
on the source) will sound. If the unit
malfunctions, the red LED light will flash and
the unit will chirp every 30 seconds
indicating a system problem.
• Powered by three (3) AA batteries.
• Battery lockout system that prohibits installation
without using three batteries.
• Tamper Resist Feature that deters children and
others from removing the alarm.
• Permanent independent smoke and carbon
monoxide sensors.
• Smoke alarm takes precedence when both
fire and carbon monoxide are present.
• Alarm/Voice message warning system that alerts
you of the following conditions in the manner
described below, thus eliminating any confusion
over which alarm is sounding:
FIRE: The alarm/voice pattern is three long
alarm beeps followed by the verbal warning
message “FIRE! FIRE!”. This pattern is repeated
until the smoke is eliminated. The red LED light
will flash while in alarm/voice mode.
CARBON MONOXIDE: The alarm/voice
pattern is four short alarm beeps followed by the
verbal warning message “WARNING! CARBON
MONOXIDE!”. After four minutes the alarm/voice
pattern will sound
once every minute until the
unit is reset, or the CO eliminated. The red Light
Emitting Diode (LED) light will flash while in
alarm/voice mode.
LOW BATTERY: When the batteries are
low and need replacing the red LED light will
flash and the unit will “chirp” one time, followed
by the warning message “LOW BATTERY.” This
cycle will occur once every minute for the
first hour. After the first hour the red LED light
will continue to flash every minute accompanied
by the
“chirp” only sound.The voice message
“LOW BATTERY” will sound once every fifteen
minutes during the “chirp” only cycle.This will
continue for at least seven days.
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