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Kidde KN-COSM-B

Kidde KN-COSM-B
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Combination
Smoke and
Carbon Monoxide
Alarm
Manual P/N 810-1191 Rev. G
For questions concerning your Smoke and Carbon Monoxide
Alarm, please call our Consumer Hotline at 1-800-880-6788.
User’s Guide for Model KN-COSM-B
Battery Operated
2-LED Display
Hush
®
Peak Level
Memory
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Kidde KN-COSM-B Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandKidde
ModelKN-COSM-B
CategorySmoke Alarm
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Users Guide for Model KN-COSM-B

Introduction to the Kidde Alarm

Product View

Front View Components

Diagram and labels for the front of the smoke and carbon monoxide alarm.

Back View Components

Diagram and labels for the back of the smoke and carbon monoxide alarm.

Features

Alarm and Voice Alerts

Describes alarm/voice patterns for fire, CO, and low battery conditions.

LED Indicator Meanings

Explanation of green and red LED lights indicating status and operation.

Smoke Alarm Features

Smoke Alarm Operation and Limitations

How the smoke alarm detects fires and its detection limitations.

Carbon Monoxide Alarm Features

CO Alarm Operation and Sensor Technology

How the CO alarm detects carbon monoxide and its sensor technology.

Operating and Installation Instructions

Step 1: Installing Batteries

Instructions for correctly installing the three AA batteries.

Step 2: Installation Procedures

Guidance on recommended locations, placement rules, and mounting.

Step 3: Testing the Alarm

Procedures for testing the alarm's functionality and understanding responses.

Step 4: Hush Control Feature

How to temporarily silence nuisance alarms from cooking smoke.

Step 5: Peak Level Memory

Retrieving recorded peak CO levels since the last reset.

What To Do If The Alarm Sounds

Responding to Smoke Alarms

Immediate actions and escape plan guidance during a smoke alarm.

Responding to Carbon Monoxide Alarms

Steps for dealing with a CO alarm, including evacuation and checks.

Battery Replacement and Maintenance

Battery Replacement Guidelines

Approved battery types, replacement frequency, and lockout prevention.

General Maintenance and Cleaning

Routine cleaning of the alarm unit for optimal sensor performance.

Carbon Monoxide Safety Information

Understanding Carbon Monoxide Sources

Identifies common household appliances and conditions that produce CO.

CO Safety Tips and Symptoms

Advice on CO prevention, recognizing poisoning symptoms, and emergency response.

Fire Safety Information

Home Escape Planning

Steps for creating and practicing a home fire escape plan.

Fire Prevention Measures

Key practices to prevent fires in residential settings.

Industry Safety Standards

NFPA Standards for Smoke Alarms

National Fire Protection Association guidelines for smoke alarm installation.

California Fire Marshall Recommendations

State Fire Marshall's advice on fire detection system placement.

CPSC and NRC Guidelines

Consumer Product Safety Commission and Nuclear Regulatory Commission standards.

Warranty and Service Information

Five-Year Limited Warranty

Details of the warranty coverage, exclusions, and duration.

Service and Return Procedures

Instructions for warranty claims, repairs, and product returns.

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