Kidde KN-COPP-3-RC - Manual (Page 22)

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Operation
How to Care for Your Alarm
To keep your alarm in good working order, you must follow these simple
steps:
• Test the alarm once a week by pressing the Test/Reset button (see
page 5).
• Vacuum the alarm cover once a month to remove accumulated dust.
Use the soft brush attachment of your vacuum cleaner, and unplug the
alarm from the electrical outlet before vacuuming.
• Instruct children never to touch, unplug or otherwise interfere with the
alarm. Warn children of the dangers of CO poisoning.
• Never use detergents or solvents to clean the alarm. Chemicals can per-
manently damage or temporarily contaminate the sensor.
• Avoid spraying air fresheners, hair spray, paint or other aerosols near the
alarm.
• Do not paint the alarm. Paint will seal the vents and interfere with proper
sensor operation.
• Do not mount the alarm directly above or near a diaper pail, as high
amounts of methane gas can cause temporary readings on the digital display.
Note: If you will be staining or stripping wood floors or furniture, painting,
wall-papering, or using aerosols or adhesives for a do-it-yourself project or
hobby, before you begin, Remove the alarm to a remote location to prevent
possible damage to or contamination of the sensor. You may wish to
unplug the alarm and store it in a plastic bag during the project.
The following is a list of substances that at high levels can affect the sen-
sor and cause temporary readings on the digital display that are not carbon
monoxide readings:
Methane, propane, iso-butane, ethylene, ethanol, alcohol, iso-propanol,
benzene, toluene, ethyl acetate, hydrogen, hydrogen sulfide, and sulfur
dioxides.
Also most aerosol spray, alcohol based products, paint, thinner, solvent,
adhesives, hair spray, aftershave, perfume, auto exhaust (cold start) and
some cleaning agents.
WHAT YOU SHOULD NOT DO:
WHAT YOU SHOULD DO: