Operating/installation instructions – Kidde KN-COSM-B User Manual

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Install at least one (1) foot away from fluorescent lights,
electronic noise may cause nuisance alarms. Do not
place in direct sunlight and keep out of insect infested
areas. Extreme temperatures will effect the sensitivity
of the Smoke/CO Alarm. Do not install in areas where
the temperature is colder than 40 degrees Fahrenheit
(4.4 Celsius) or hotter than 100 degrees Fahrenheit
(37.8 Celsius). Do not install in areas where the relative
humidity (RH) is above 85%. Place away from doors and
windows that open to the outside.

C. How to Install:

Remove mounting plate from the back of the unit by hold-
ing the rim of the mounting plate and twisting counter-
clockwise (left). Hold the mounting plate against the select-
ed installation location (wall or ceiling) and mark the cen-
ter of the holes with a pencil. To ensure aesthetic align-
ment of the alarm with the hallway, or wall, the “A” line on
the mounting plate must be parallel with the hallway when
ceiling mounting, or horizontal when wall mounting.

THIS EQUIPMENT SHOULD BE INSTALLED IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE NATIONAL FIRE
PROTECTION ASSOCIATION’S STANDARD 72
(National Fire Protection Association,
Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269).

B. Where Not to Install:
Do not install in garages, kitchens, furnace rooms
or bathrooms! INSTALL AT LEAST 15 FEET AWAY
FROM ANY FUEL BURNING APPLIANCE.

Do not install within 3 ft (.9m) of the following:The
door to a kitchen, or a bathroom that contains a tub or
shower, forced air ducts used for heating or cooling,
ceiling or whole house ventilating fans, or other high air
flow areas.Avoid excessively dusty, dirty or greasy areas.
Dust, grease or household chemicals can contaminate
the alarm’s sensors, causing it to not operate properly.

Place the alarm where drapes or other objects will not
block the sensors. Smoke and CO must be able to reach
the sensors to accurately detect these conditions. Do
not install in peaks of vaulted ceilings,“A” frame ceilings
or gabled roofs. Keep out of damp and humid areas.

Operating/Installation Instructions

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WARNING - This product is intended for
use in ordinary indoor locations of family
living units. It is not designed to meas-
ure compliance with Occupational Safety
and Health Administration (OSHA)
commercial or industrial standards.

When mounting
in a hallway, the
“A” line should
be parallel with
the hallway.

When wall mounting,
the “A” line should
be horizontal.

Alignment Marks

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Two labels are included with your
alarm. They have important
information on what to do in
case of an alarm. Add the phone
number of your emergency
provider (fire department or 911)
in the space provided. Place one
label next to the alarm after it is
mounted, and one label near a
fresh air source such as a door
or window.