Nighthawk KN-COEG-3 User Manual Page 1

Nighthawk CO and Gas Alarm with Digital Display, Peak Level Memoryand 9V Battery BackupModel: KN-COEG-3810-1571 REV. C03/01NIGHTHAWKCarbonMonoxideAlar

How to Test Your Alarm (continued)NOTE: Pressing the Test/Reset button tests the functions of thealarm’s internal components, circuitry and micro-comp

Part One – Your Nighthawk CO and Gas AlarmGAS TESTINGStep 1. With a butane lighter, press the button of the lighterwithout activating the flint. Ensu

Part One – Your Nighthawk CO and Gas AlarmHow to Know If Your Alarm is Malfunctioning (continued)Never ignore an alarm. A true alarm is an indication

Part Two – Carbon Monoxide and Gas What is Carbon Monoxide?Carbon monoxide (CO) is an odorless, colorless, poisonous Gas cre-ated when any fuel is bur

Part Two – Carbon Monoxide and Gas Home Safety TipsWhat You Can Do...• Buy only appliances approved by a nationally recognized testing laboratory.• Ch

Part Three – What You Should Know Before the Alarm SoundsLearn the difference between dangerous levels, high levels, mid levels and low levels for ana

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

Part Four – What to Do if the Alarm Sounds for Gas Calling a Qualified Technician to Find and Repairthe ProblemIf you call a qualified service technic

Part Five – Technical InformationHow the Unit Determines When to AlarmYour Nighthawk alarm uses advanced technology to monitor theenvironment in your

Part Six – Frequently Asked QuestionsQ. How many alarms do I need in my house? How muchsquare footage will one alarm cover?A. We recommend you place

Table of ContentsAbout this User’s Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iIntroduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Part Six – Frequently Asked QuestionsAttempting to test the sensor function by holding the alarm nextto a tailpipe or furnace vent may not cause a rea

Part Six – Display Reading and What They MeanStart-up and Normal Operation ReadingsPage 6-3 and 6-4 contain vital information about the various readin

Part Six – Display Reading and What They MeanReadings You May See When Unit is AC PoweredDisplay Shows Alarm Sound Unit Status Recommended ActionStead

Notes:CO/Gas Alarm Manual Rev. C 3/21/01 11:37 AM Page 24

Wall Mount DiagramIf you are going to mount your Nighthawk CO and Gas alarm tothe wall, you may use this guide for exact placement of the twowall moun

Limited WarrantyWARRANTY COVERAGE: THE MANUFACTURER WARRANTS TOTHE ORIGINAL CONSUMER PURCHASER, THAT THIS PRODUCTWILL BE FREE OF DEFECTS IN MATERIAL A

About this User’s GuideNotice we call this booklet a “User’s Guide” and not an “Owner’sManual.” This is because our intention is you use this guide ju

Quick Set-Up GuideStep 1Determine the best location for your CO and Gas alarm(s).Refer to page 1-3 for complete information.Step 2Your CO and Gas alar

Part One – Your Nighthawk CO and Gas AlarmAbout Your CO and Gas AlarmThe number one feature that sets Nighthawk apart from otheralarms is its unique d

Part One – Your Nighthawk CO and Gas AlarmNighthawk’s Unique FeaturesDigital DisplayThe continuous digital display shows you the level of carbon monox

Part One – Your Nighthawk CO and Gas AlarmWhere to Install Your CO and Gas AlarmWHEN CHOOSING YOUR INSTALLATION LOCATIONS,MAKE SURE YOU CAN HEAR THE A

Do not install in excessively dusty, dirty or greasy areas such askitchens, garages and furnace rooms. Dust grease or householdchemicals can contamina

Part One – Your Nighthawk CO and Gas AlarmWall Mounted AlarmFirst, refer to “Where to Install Your COand Gas alarm” on page 1-3 for generalguidelines