Kidde KN-COEG-3 (900-0113) - Manual (Page 10)

2. Product Features and Specifications
Blinking
Red Dot
Digital
Display
Carbon
Monoxide
ALARM
Explosive
Gas
ALARM
Test/Reset
Button
Peak Level
Button
Back
Door
Key
Holes
Slide Support for Table Top
and Direct Plug Use
Adapter
Thumb Release
Removable
AC Adapter
Cord
Recess
Power
Cord
Sounder
Alarm
9V Backup
Battery
(shown installed)
Install Backup
Battery
(as shown)
Model KN-COEG-3
with digital display
Both propane and natural gas are colorless and odorless. For safety rea-
sons, an odorant (Mercaptan) is added so that any leak can be detected
by smell. The common detection threshold for smelling the gases is
around 20% of the lower explosion limit (LEL). This can vary greatly
depending on the individuals’ sense of smell and how long they have
been exposed to either gas. The LEL of each of these gases defines the
bottom range of flammability for the gas. Your CO and Gas alarm is cali-
brated to alarm before 25% of the LEL of either gas detected. Therefore,
it is possible that you may smell gas before the alarm activates.
1. Information About Carbon Monoxide
and Explosive Gas
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