Carrier KN-COPP-3-RC - User Manual

Carbon Monoxide
Alarm
User’s Guide
Please have the following information
ready when calling:
CO Model number (located on back of alarm):
CO Assembly number (located on back of alarm):
Date of Manufacture (located on the back of the alarm):
Date of Purchase:
Where Purchased:
For questions concerning your Carbon Monoxide Alarm,
please call our Consumer Hotline at 1-800-880-6788
.
Attention: Please take a few minutes to thoroughly read this manual, which should be saved for future
reference and passed on to any subsequent owner. If you have any questions about the operation or instal-
lation of your alarm, please call our toll free Consumer Hotline at 1-800-880-6788.
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CARRIER CO Alarm with
Digital Display and Peak Level Memory
Model: KN-COPP-3-RC
Assembly: COALMCCNRB01-A
US
IAS 6-96 SECOND EDITION CO ALARM
ALSO COMPLIES WITH CSA 6.19-01

Carrier KN-COPP-3-RC Specifications

General

Model	KN-COPP-3-RC
Type	Carbon Monoxide Alarm
Battery Type	2 AA batteries
Sensor Type	Electrochemical
Alarm Sound Level	85 dB at 10 feet
Display	Digital display
Peak Level Memory	Yes
Humidity Range	10% to 95% non-condensing
Certification	UL Listed
Power Source	Battery-operated
Temperature Range	40°F (4.4°C) to 100°F (37.8°C)
Warranty	7-year limited warranty

Summary

Quick Set Up Guide

Features

Test;Reset Button

Sounder Alarm

What Carbon Monoxide Alarms Can and Cannot Do

Clarification on the capabilities and limitations of CO alarms.

Installation

Where to Install Your CO Alarm

Recommendations for optimal placement of CO alarms in the home.

Where Not to Install Your CO Alarm

Specific locations and conditions to avoid for proper alarm function.

Direct Plug Alarm

Wall Mounted Alarm

Table Top Alarm

Battery Installation

Battery Installation and Operation

Battery Backup Operation

Battery Back-up Operation in Low Battery Lb Condition

Battery Back-up Operation in Trouble Alarm Condition

Operation

Testing the Electronics

Weekly procedure to test the alarm's functionality.

How to Know If Your Alarm is Malfunctioning

Indicators and signals for identifying alarm malfunctions.

How to Care for Your Alarm

Peak Level Memory

Carbon Monoxide

Home Safety Tips

Actions to take and avoid for safe use of fuel-burning appliances.

Be Aware of the Warning Signs of Carbon Monoxide

Visible clues and invisible signs indicating potential CO issues.

What To Do When the Alarm Sounds

Common Mild Exposure Symptoms

Symptoms of mild carbon monoxide exposure.

Common Medium Exposure Symptoms

Common Extreme Exposure Symptoms

WARNING: Actuation of your CO Alarm

Critical warning about CO alarm activation and what it signifies.

Specifications

How the Unit Determines When to Alarm

Replacement of Alarm

Information on when and how to replace the alarm unit.

Display Readings

Li-Ion Battery Handling Precautions