Kidde KN-COSM-IBCA User Manual

120 V AC and 9 V Battery Backup
C
ombination
S
moke &
C
arbon
M
onoxide
A
larm
with Voice Alarm System, Hush
®
, and Peak Level Memory
User’s Guide
Model
KN-COSM-ICA
Model
KN-COSM-IBCA
Manual P/N 810-1692 Rev. J
SINGLE AND/OR MULTIPLE STATION
CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM
SINGLE AND/OR MULTIPLE STATION
SMOKE ALARM
SINGLE AND/OR MULTIPLE STATION
CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM
(model KN-COSM-IBCA only)

Kidde KN-COSM-IBCA Specifications

General

Alarm Volume	85 dB at 10 feet
Test/Silence Button	Yes
LED Indicator	Yes
Operating Voltage	120V AC
Hush Feature	Yes
Type	Combination Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm
Mounting Type	Wall or Ceiling
Sensor Type	Photoelectric and Electrochemical
Interconnectable	Yes, up to 24 Kidde devices

Summary

Features

Installation

Recommended Installation Locations

Discusses ideal placement for Smoke/CO alarms in residential units.

Locations To Avoid

Wiring

Details electrical wiring requirements for AC power and interconnecting alarms.

Mounting

Testing

Operation

Interconnect Feature

Hush® Control Feature

Alarm Removal

Battery Replacement

Maintenance

Carbon Monoxide Safety

General CO Information and Symptoms

Provides basic facts about CO, its effects, and symptoms of poisoning.

CO Sensor Response Times

Possible Sources of CO

Carbon Monoxide Alarm Procedure

Details the immediate steps to take if the CO alarm sounds, emphasizing safety.

Fire Safety

Escape Plan

Guides on creating and practicing a home fire escape plan for family members.

Smoke Alarm Procedure and Fire Prevention