Kidde KN-COSM-ICA 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-ICA Specifications

General

Type	Carbon Monoxide Alarm
Sensor Type	Electrochemical
Alarm Volume	85 dB at 10 feet
Test Button	Yes
Certifications	UL Listed
Power Source	AC with Battery Backup
Display	Digital
Interconnectivity	Yes
Operating Temperature	40°F to 100°F (4.4°C to 37.8°C)
Operating Humidity	10% to 95% relative humidity
Battery Type	AA Battery

Summary

Illustrations

Features

Control and Memory Functions

Explains control buttons, Hush feature, Peak Level Memory, and Alarm Memory functions.

Installation

Recommended Placement

Guidance on optimal placement for smoke/CO alarms in various residential settings, including diagrams.

Locations to Avoid

Wiring and Connections

Details wiring requirements, harness functions, and interconnect wiring diagrams for AC power and multiple alarms.

Mounting and Final Setup

Operation

Hush® Control Feature

Battery Replacement

Maintenance

Maintenance Procedures

Carbon Monoxide Safety

Understanding CO Hazards

Explains what carbon monoxide is, its properties, symptoms, and effects on the human body.

CO Alarm Procedure

Step-by-step instructions on how to respond immediately if the CO alarm sounds.

Fire Safety

Escape Plan

Guidance on creating and practicing a home fire escape plan, including meeting places and responsibilities.

Smoke Alarm Procedure

Steps to take when the smoke alarm sounds, including checking for fire and evacuation protocols.

Fire Prevention