Manuale d’uso / di manutenzione del prodotto KN-COB-LCB-A del fabbricante Kidde
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Kidde Direct Plug CO Alarm Models: KN-COB-DP-H Basic AC CO Alar m KN-COB-LCB-A Basic Alarm with Battery Backup and T amper -Resist Features. CO Alarm Model Number (Located on the back of alarm): CO Al.
Introduction Quick Set Up Guide Part One – Y our Kidde CO Alarm • About your CO alarm • What CO alarms can and cannot do • Where to install your alarm • Where not to install your alarm • H.
1 IMPORT ANT THIS CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM IS DESIGNED TO DETECT CARBON MONOXIDE FROM ANY SOURCE OF IMPROPER OR MALFUNCTIONING APPLIANCES. IT IS NOT DESIGNED TO DETECT SMOKE, FIRE, OR ANY OTHER GAS. WARNING! CO ALARMS ARE NOT SMOKE ALARMS. CO ALARMS DO NOT SENSE SMOKE OR FIRE.
This Kidde carbon monoxide (CO) alarm is an important part of your family’ s home safety plan. As a new owner of a CO alarm, there are some basic facts you should know for your protection and convenience. Many people think that CO alarms operate like smoke alarms.
Quick Set Up Guide Step 1 Determine the best location for your CO alarm(s). Usually this is in or near bedrooms. Refer to Part One, Where to Install Y our CO Alarm for complete information.
4 Part One – Y our Kidde CO Alarm About Y our CO Alarm While many other CO alarms require costly sensors or a proprietary battery pack replacement, there are no replacement parts on Kidde CO alarms and they use standard alkaline batteries (if equipped).
5 Part One – Y our Kidde CO Alarm Kidde CO Alarm – rear view Direct plug unit (KN-COB-DP-H) T amper-Resist Disable Switch T amper -Resist Activation Switch See Normal Operating Characteristics Scr.
6 Part One – Y our Kidde CO Alarm This Kidde Alarm’ s Unique Featur es T est/Reset Button This button has two functions: 1) Press this is the button to test the unit weekly . 2) Press this button if the unit alarms to silence the alarm. This will reset the unit and it will then start monitoring for CO.
7 What Carbon Monoxide Alarms Can and Cannot Do CO alarms are designed to sense unacceptable levels of CO from malfunctioning furnaces, appliances, gas engines, or other sources. This Carbon Monoxide alarm is not a substitute for installing and maintaining an operational smoke alarm.
Where to Install Y our CO Alarm Y our Kidde CO alarm should be mounted in or near bedrooms and living areas. It is recommended that you install a Kidde CO alarm on each level of a multi-level home.
Part One – Y our Kidde CO Alarm Where Not to Install Y our CO Alarm T o avoid causing damage to the CO alarm, to provide optimum protection, and to pr event unnecessary alarms, follow the direc- tions below where NOT to install this CO alarm: It is recommended that you DO NOT install this CO alarm in garages, kitchens or furnace rooms.
10 How T o Install Y our Alarm Direct Plug Unit (KN-COB-DP-H and KN-COB-LCB-A) T o install: 1. Choose a standard unswitched 120 volt out let to plug the unit into. 2. For model KN-COB-LCB-A, pull the Y ellow tab to activate the battery 3. Plug the alarm into an unswitched wall socket.
Part One – Y our Kidde CO Alarm 11 T esting the Electronics Y ou should test the alarm once a week, following the directions listed below . If at any time you test the alarm and it does not per- form as described below , have it replaced immediately .
12 How to Know If Y our Alarm is Malfunctioning Y our CO alarm performs an internal self-diagnosis every fifteen sec- onds to make sure that it is functioning properly . The CO alarm is designed to alert you in the unusual event of a malfunction. If the alarm malfunctions.
Part One – Y our Kidde CO Alarm Never ignore a CO unit’ s alarm. A true alarm is an indication of potentially dangerous levels of carbon monoxide. CO alarms are designed to alert you to the presence of carbon monoxide before an emergency and before most people would experience symp- toms of carbon monoxide poisoning.
14 The Effects of CO Exposure. When you breathe carbon monoxide, it enters your bloodstream thr ough your lungs and attaches to red blood cells. These red blood cells, called hemoglobin, car r y oxygen throughout your body .
Part T wo – Carbon Monoxide 15 Where CO Comes Fr om. Inside your home, appliances used for heating and cooking are the most likely sources of carbon monoxide. V ehicles running in attached garages can also produce dangerous levels of carbon monoxide in your home.
16 Part T wo – Carbon Monoxide • Have the heating system, vents, chimney and flue inspected and cleaned by a qualified technician every year . • Follow manufacturer’ s directions for safe operation of all fuel-burning appliances. • Examine vents and chimneys regularly for improper connec tions, visible rust or stains.
17 Be A ware of the W arning Signs of Carbon Monoxide: Clues Y ou Can See... • Streaks of carbon or soot around the service door of your fuel-burning appliances. • A yellow or orange flame may indicate a problem with natural gas appliances. • Excessive rusting on flue pipes or appliance jackets.
18 Part Three – Understand the Ef fects of Carbon Monoxide Exposure The maximum allowable concentration for con- tinuous exposure for healthy adults in any 8-hour period, according to OSHA*. Slight headache, fatigue, dizziness, nausea after 2-3 hours.
19 Part Four – What to do When the Alarm Sounds Determine if anyone in the household is experiencing symptoms of CO poisoning. Many cases of reported CO poisoning indicate that while victims are aware they are not well, they become so disoriented that they are unable to save themselves by either exit- ing the building or calling for assistance.
20 Part Four – What to do When the Alarm Sounds Carbon Monoxide Alarm Procedur e If alarm signal sounds: 1) Operate the T est/Reset Button 2) Call your emergency services (Fire Dept. or 911). 3) Immediately move to fresh air - outdoors or by an open door or window .
21 Part Five – T echnical Information Power: 120V AC units: 60 Hz, Current 60 mA max. 9V Battery Backup for Model KN-COB-LCB-A Sensor: Sensor calibrated at 150 ppm (±25 ppm). T emperature: Operating range: 40˚F (4.4˚C) to 100˚F (37.8˚C). Mounting: Direct Plug-In: No mounting screws needed.
24 Limited W arranty WARRANTY COVERAGE: THE MANUF ACTURER WARRANTS TO THE ORIGINAL CONSUMER PURCHASER, THA T THIS PRODUCT , EXCLUDING THE BA TTERY , WILL BE FREE OF DEFECTS IN MA TERIAL AND WORKMANSHIP FOR A PERIOD OF FIVE (5) YEARS FROM DA TE OF PURCHASE.
1394 South Third Street, Mebane, NC 27302 Consumer Hotline: 1-800-880-6788 www .kiddeUS.com.
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Se non hai ancora comprato il Kidde KN-COB-LCB-A è un buon momento per familiarizzare con i dati di base del prodotto. Prime consultare le pagine iniziali del manuale d’uso, che si trova al di sopra. Dovresti trovare lì i dati tecnici più importanti del Kidde KN-COB-LCB-A - in questo modo è possibile verificare se l’apparecchio soddisfa le tue esigenze. Esplorando le pagine segenti del manuali d’uso Kidde KN-COB-LCB-A imparerai tutte le caratteristiche del prodotto e le informazioni sul suo funzionamento. Le informazioni sul Kidde KN-COB-LCB-A ti aiuteranno sicuramente a prendere una decisione relativa all’acquisto.
In una situazione in cui hai già il Kidde KN-COB-LCB-A, ma non hai ancora letto il manuale d’uso, dovresti farlo per le ragioni sopra descritte. Saprai quindi se hai correttamente usato le funzioni disponibili, e se hai commesso errori che possono ridurre la durata di vita del Kidde KN-COB-LCB-A.
Tuttavia, uno dei ruoli più importanti per l’utente svolti dal manuale d’uso è quello di aiutare a risolvere i problemi con il Kidde KN-COB-LCB-A. Quasi sempre, ci troverai Troubleshooting, cioè i guasti più frequenti e malfunzionamenti del dispositivo Kidde KN-COB-LCB-A insieme con le istruzioni su come risolverli. Anche se non si riesci a risolvere il problema, il manuale d’uso ti mostrerà il percorso di ulteriori procedimenti – il contatto con il centro servizio clienti o il servizio più vicino.
