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Table of Contents

  • Table of Contents

  • About this User's Guide
  • Introduction
  • Quick Set up Guide
    • Normal Operating Characteristics

  • Part One - Your Nighthawk Carbon Monoxide (CO) and Gas
  • Alarm
    • About Your CO and Gas Alarm

      • Front/Rear Views

      • Features

      • Location

    • How to Install
    • Normal Operating Characteristics

      • Testing

      • Malfunctioning
    • The Peak Level Memory Button

    • Care for Alarm

  • Part Two - Carbon Monoxide and Gas
    • What Is Natural Gas

    • What Is Propane

    • What Are the Effects of CO Exposure

    • Where Does CO Come from

    • Could Your Family be at Risk from CO Poisoning

    • What Can You Do to Protect Your Family

    • Home Safety Tips

  • Part Three - What You Should Know before the Alarm Sounds
    • Learn the Difference between Dangerous Levels

    • Determine if Anyone in the Household Is at High Risk for CO Poisoning

    • Understand the Effects of Carbon Monoxide Exposure

    • Sometimes It Is Difficult to Find the Source of CO

  • Part Five - Technical Information
    • Product Specifications

    • How the Unit Determines When to Alarm

  • Part Six - Frequently Asked Questions
    • Display Reading and What They Mean
  • Limited Warranty
    • Warranty Registration

    • Warranty Service

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  • 1 Quick Set up Guide
  • 2 How to Install
  • 3 Normal Operating Characteristics
  • 4 Malfunctioning
  • 5 Part Six - Frequently Asked Questions
  • 6 Display Reading and What They Mean
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AC Powered with Battery Backup

Carbon Monoxide and

Explosive Gas Alarm

N I G H T H A

C a rb o n

M o n o x id e

A la rm

810-1571 REV. C

03/01

By KIDDE Safety

User's Guide

SINGLE STATION

CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM

W K

E x p lo s iv e

G a s

A la rm

RESIDENTIAL

GAS DETECTOR

Includes 9V Battery

Nighthawk CO and Gas Alarm with

Digital Display, Peak Level Memory

and 9V Battery Backup

Model: KN-COEG-3

For questions concerning your Carbon Monoxide and Explosive

Gas Alarm, please call our Consumer Hotline at 1-800-880-6788.

Please have the following information

ready when calling:

CO and Gas Alarm Model number (located on back of alarm):

CO and Gas Alarm Assembly number (located on back of alarm):

Date of Manufacture (located on the back of the alarm):

Date of Purchase:

Where Purchased:

See pages

4-1 and 4-2 for

"What to do When the

Alarm Sounds"

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Summary of Contents for Nighthawk KN-COEG-3

  • Page 1 03/01 By KIDDE Safety User’s Guide SINGLE STATION CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM Nighthawk CO and Gas Alarm with Digital Display, Peak Level Memory RESIDENTIAL GAS DETECTOR For questions concerning your Carbon Monoxide and Explosive Gas Alarm, please call our Consumer Hotline at 1-800-880-6788.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Quick Set Up Guide ......ii Part One - Your Nighthawk Carbon Monoxide (CO) and Gas Alarm: •...
  • Page 3: About This User's Guide

    The LEL of each of these gases defines the bottom range of flammability for the Gas. Your Nighthawk is calibrated to alarm before 25% of the LEL of either Gas detected. Therefore, it is possible that you may smell Gas before the alarm is activated.
  • Page 4: Quick Set Up Guide

    But, if you only read one part of this guide initially, read this page! Listed below are seven easy steps for setting up your Nighthawk CO and Gas alarm. Please read the entire guide for complete Setting up your CO and Gas alarm for first time operation: Step 1 Determine the best location for your CO and Gas alarm(s).
  • Page 5: Alarm

    Gas is being detected. The digital display serves as an early warning of CO or Gas presence. Nighthawk is the only CO and Gas alarm that gives you the choice of a direct-plug, a 6' power cord or table top unit all in one.
  • Page 6: Features

    (See “How to install your alarm on page 1-4). Pull-Out Transformer/Adapter This unique Nighthawk feature enables the alarm to be used as a direct plug unit, a wall mounted unit or a table top unit. More on how this unique feature is used for different application, page 1-4.
  • Page 7: Location

    Gas upon start-up. This is normal. If your CO and Gas alarm is mounted too close to these appliances, it may alarm often and become a nuisance. If you must install a Nighthawk CO and Gas alarm near a cooking or heating appliance, install AT LEAST 5 feet away from appli- ance.
  • Page 8: How To Install

    How to Install Your Alarm Your Nighthawk CO and Gas alarm with its removable adapter allows you to install the alarm as a wall mounted unit (for nat- ural Gas detection and CO), a direct plug unit (for propane and CO), or as a table top unit.
  • Page 9: Normal Operating Characteristics

    7. Plug cord into electrical outlet. Table Top Alarm You can also use your Nighthawk CO and Gas alarm as a table top unit. Simply follow the above steps for removing adapter, then instead of mounting to a wall, simply pull out slide support and stand on table, bedside stand, chest of drawers, etc.
  • Page 10: Testing

    Part One – Your Nighthawk CO and Gas Alarm • A blinking dot will be displayed and the sounder will chirp every 15 seconds. • The display will alternate between “Lb.” (low battery) and CO reading while chirping. When battery is depleted: •...
  • Page 11: Malfunctioning

    Part One – Your Nighthawk CO and Gas Alarm GAS TESTING Step 1. With a butane lighter, press the button of the lighter without activating the flint. Ensure no heat source or spark is present near you when performing this test.
  • Page 12: The Peak Level Memory Button

    30 or more for short periods of time, by using the Peak level memory feature on the Nighthawk alarm you can view concentrations of CO between 11 and 30 PPM. Use the low-level concentrations shown in memory as a tool in identifying the source of the CO.
  • Page 13: Part Two - Carbon Monoxide And Gas

    Gas, propane is much heavier than air and will collect at lower lev- els. If you are a user of propane, we recommend you mount your Nighthawk near the floor (using the direct plug-in feature) to ensure the earliest opportunity to detect a leak.
  • Page 14: Home Safety Tips

    Part Two – Carbon Monoxide and Gas Home Safety Tips What You Can Do... • Buy only appliances approved by a nationally recognized testing laboratory. • Choose fuel-burning appliances that can be vented to the outdoors, whenever possible. • Make sure appliances are installed according to manufacturer’s instructions and local building codes.
  • Page 15: Part Three - What You Should Know Before The Alarm Sounds

    Part Three – What You Should Know Before the Alarm Sounds Learn the difference between dangerous levels, high levels, mid levels and low levels for an average healthy adult: Dangerous levels, when someone is experiencing symptoms of CO poisoning and CO readings are generally above 100 ppm.
  • Page 16 Part Four – What to Do When the Alarm Sounds for Carbon Monoxide 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 they are unable to save themselves by either exiting the build- ing or calling for assistance.
  • Page 17: Sometimes It Is Difficult To Find The Source Of Co

    • The house was ventilated before they arrived and the fresh air caused the CO to dissipate. The peak level function on your Nighthawk CO and Gas alarm helps the responders know how severe the problem was before they arrived.
  • Page 18: Part Five - Technical Information

    30 ppm. Accuracy of the Digital Display Each Nighthawk CO and Gas alarm is calibrated at a CO concentration of 150 ppm in air, at 80˚ F (+/- 10˚ F) and 40% (+/- 3%) relative humid- ity.
  • Page 19: Part Six - Frequently Asked Questions

    CO for a short period of time. The microchip inside your Nighthawk CO and Gas alarm moni- tors the air for the presence of carbon monoxide and computes the levels and length of exposure, alarming when you should be concerned about CO exposure.
  • Page 20 Part Six – Frequently Asked Questions Attempting to test the sensor function by holding the alarm next to a tailpipe or furnace vent may not cause a reading on the dis- play because today’s vehicles emit very little CO once the engine reaches operating temperature.
  • Page 21: Display Reading And What They Mean

    Page 6-3 and 6-4 contain vital information about the various readings you may see on your display. We suggest you keep this User’s Guide handy for reference. Your new Nighthawk carbon monoxide and explosive Gas alarm is a sophisticated electronic device – yet very simple to understand.
  • Page 22 Part Six – Display Reading and What They Mean Readings You May See When Unit is AC Powered Display Shows Steady “Err” and flashing dot Readings You May See When Unit is on Temporary Battery Backup Display Shows Flashing dot Steady “Err”...
  • Page 23 Notes:...
  • Page 24 Wall Mount Diagram If you are going to mount your Nighthawk CO and Gas alarm to the wall, you may use this guide for exact placement of the two wall mount screws provided. For more information about mount- ing to the wall, please refer to page 1-4.
  • Page 25: Limited Warranty

    Important: Do not remove back cover. Back cover removal will void warranty. Your Nighthawk Carbon Monoxide and Explosive Gas Alarm is not a substitute for property, disability, life or other insurance of any kind. Appropriate insurance coverage is your responsibility. Consult your insurance agent.
NIGHTHAWK KN-COEG-3 USER MANUAL Pdf Download (2024)

FAQs

What is the end of life on Kidde KN COPP 3? ›

Your alarm will indicate end of life seven or ten years after initial power. It will 'chirp' every 30 seconds. The chirp will not stop until the unit is powered off. You'll know that it is an end-of-life warning and not a low battery warning because replacing the batteries will not stop the chirp.

How do you reset the carbon monoxide alarm on a Kidde Nighthawk? ›

While pressing the Peak Level Memory button, press the Test/Reset button for two seconds and release both at the same time. The number on the display will turn to 0, the memory will be cleared and the carbon monoxide (CO) alarm will begin monitoring for CO.

How do I know if my Kidde carbon monoxide detector is working? ›

Consult your User Guide for the exact procedure for your unit, but generally speaking, to test the alarm, press the Test/Reset button. If the unit is operating properly, you will hear 4 quick beeps – followed by 5 seconds of silence – followed by 4 quick beeps.

How do you reset a carbon monoxide detector? ›

First, look for a button called 'silence' or 'reset'. Hold this button down for 10 or more seconds. Release the button, and the LED lights should blink or turn back on. Your unit might also let out a singular beep.

How do I know if my carbon monoxide detector is dying? ›

When the CO alarm emits a quick beep every 30 seconds and the red LED flashes, the unit has reached the end of its 7 or 10 year life. Replacing the batteries will not stop the chirp if the unit is at the end of its useful life.

How do you know if your carbon monoxide detector needs to be replaced? ›

1 beep every minute: This means that the detector has low batteries and you should replace them. 5 beeps every minute: This means your alarm has reached the end of its life and needs to be replaced with a new carbon monoxide alarm.

Why does my Nighthawk carbon monoxide detector keep beeping? ›

1 Beep Every Minute: Low Battery. It is time to replace the batteries in your carbon monoxide alarm. 5 Beeps Every Minute: End of Life. This chirp means it is time to replace your carbon monoxide alarm.

How do I stop my carbon monoxide alarm from beeping in the end of life? ›

If the alarm keeps beeping with a fresh battery, it means it's nearing the end of its life and should be replaced as soon as possible. To stop the sound: Remove the old battery and wait 30 seconds to put in a new one. Match the positive end of the battery with the positive terminal.

Why is my Kidde carbon monoxide alarm beeping every few seconds? ›

The following conditions could cause your carbon monoxide alarm to chirp consistently: Low Battery Condition – The alarm will chirp once every 60 seconds to indicate the batteries need to be replaced. End of Life Warning – Seven years after initial power up, a Kidde CO alarm will begin chirping every 30 seconds.

What does a blinking green light mean on a Kidde smoke detector? ›

Green LED blinks once per sec indicating that this is the unit initiating the alarm in an interconnected, multiple alarm, system. Unit in either Smoke or CO alarm mode.

Should green light be on in a Kidde carbon monoxide detector? ›

Green Light: The green LED will be lit continuously or flash every 30 seconds to indicate the unit is operating properly. In Hush® mode the LED blinks every 2 seconds and once per second if it is the initiating alarm.

What does a red flashing light on a Kidde smoke detector mean? ›

o LOW BATTERY: This alarm has a low battery pre-warning. The red LED will flash every 60 seconds for a period of 28 days. Following this pre-warning, when the battery is low and needs replacing, the red LED will flash and the unit will "chirp" one time, followed by the warning message "LOW BATTERY".

How to reset a Kidde Nighthawk carbon monoxide alarm? ›

Ensure that the AC power is connected to the alarm while performing the reset. To reset the Smoke + Carbon Monoxide Alarm with smart features, press and hold the center button for approximately 8 seconds (you will hear a 3 beep pattern).

How long does it take for a carbon monoxide detector to reset itself? ›

Some carbon monoxide detectors automatically reset. After the alarm has gone off for about 5–10 minutes, it will turn off by itself.

Why does my carbon monoxide alarm go off for no reason? ›

Can My Carbon Monoxide Detector Go Off for No Reason? It is possible to have a carbon monoxide detector going off without any danger present. If you suspect that this is the case, it's important not to ignore it. This could be due to a faulty device, old batteries, or just dust buildup in the unit itself.

What does end of life mean on carbon monoxide detector? ›

If your digital carbon monoxide alarm says “END” on the display, this means it has reached the end of its life and needs to be replaced. The alarm will also chirp 5 times per minute to let you know it's time for replacement. Learn more about CO Alarms: Where to Buy First Alert, Onelink, or BRK Brands Products.

What does end mean on Kidde CO detector? ›

When the CO alarm displays an End. message, the alarm has reached the end-of-life. The alarm will emit a quick beep every 30 seconds.

What is the lifespan of a Kidde CO detector? ›

As an industry leader committed to safety, Kidde has included this feature in all of its CO alarms since 2001. Kidde CO alarms have a proven life of seven to ten years, depending on the model type.

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