Whom You Know: Whom You Know Highly Recommends the Carbon Monoxide Alarm KN-COPP-3 by Kidde! We are pleased to kick off our coverage of Kidde and United Technologies

Wednesday, June 16, 2010

Whom You Know Highly Recommends the Carbon Monoxide Alarm KN-COPP-3 by Kidde! We are pleased to kick off our coverage of Kidde and United Technologies

As Manhattanites know, by law you must have a Carbon Monoxide detector in your apartment if you live in Manhattan, so we thought it would be helpful to test some for you and feature them in Gotham Gadgets. As the world's largest manufacturer of fire safety products, Kidde's mission is to provide solutions that protect people and property from the effects of fire and its related hazards. For 90 years, industry leaders, the military, airlines and firefighters have relied on Kidde to deliver superior fire detection and suppression. Consumers will find that same advanced fire safety technology in Kidde's residential and commercial smoke alarms, carbon monoxide alarms, fire extinguishers and other life safety products. We are not starting a firefighter Peachy column but we do want you and all your collections to be safe! With all that we review and recommend at Whom You Know, none of it really matters if you are not alive and well! We are so pleased to kick off our coverage of Kidde and United Technologies and we are big proponents of both.

Based in Mebane, NC, Kidde is part of UTC Fire & Security, a leading global supplier of fire safety and security services serving government, industrial, commercial and retail industries with brand names such as Kidde, Chubb and others. UTC Fire & Security is a business unit of United Technologies Corporation (NYSE:UTX) a diversified company that provides high technology products and services to the aerospace and commercial building industries worldwide. As she grew up in Connecticut, Peachy has a particular appreciation for what United Technologies does there and many of the Deegans have been involved from areas that predate Peachy like New Departure (we believe that is the name) up to Pratt & Whitney today.

We began with the Carbon Monoxide Alarm KN-COPP-3 by Kidde. AC Powered, Digital Display, Plug-In, this Carbon Monoxide Alarm (Part Number 900-0076 Model KN-COPP-3) is a great model for apartments and we love the plug-in feature. This eliminates the need to constantly buy and replace batteries. The people at Kidde are so smart that they have included a battery feature in case the electricity goes out. The Kidde 900-0076 AC powered, plug-in carbon monoxide alarm utilizes sophisticated electronic components and unmatched sensor technology to protect you and your family from the dangers of CO. The 900-0076 includes a 9V battery backup that provides continuous monitoring of CO levels, even during power outages, when AC-only units are not providing protection. We love the large digital display which makes all easy to see. It is so easy to install-just plug it in! Or you may mount it on the wall, and hardware is included for this. Of course, if it ever does go off, you call 911! Simply plug it in and make sure your battery is installed properly. Hopefully, it says zero on the display-that is what happened when we plugged it in. When you have a different display than zero, then you need to worry and consider calling 911; on page 6 of the User's Guide it tells you what each display means. A reading of anywhere from 30-999 should get you on the phone to 911 immediately. This is a silent killer so you need to be totally aware of what the display is telling you. Install it near where you sleep, not near your kitchen. If you are one of the lucky ducks to have a townhouse in Manhattan, then be sure to get one for each floor.

The 900-0076 will detect and store measured data of concentrated CO levels as low as 11 and up to 999 PPM with its peak level memory display. This alarm gives you several mounting options, including: direct-plug, a 6’power cord or table top.

Consumer Benefits
The Kidde 900-0076 AC powered, plug in carbon monoxide alarm provides you and your family with warning signals to protect against dangerous levels of carbon monoxide in your home. This alarm is easily installed in any of your AC wall outlets. The digital display feature allows for easy viewing of carbon monoxide levels from 30-999PPM (parts per million). The 900-0076 is UL listed and offers a 7-year life and a 5-year limited warranty.

Features and Benefits
• Digital Display – Displays the level of carbon monoxide the unit is sensing. The unit updates this reading every 15 seconds.
• Peak Level Button – Displays the peak CO level recorded by the alarm since it was last reset or unplugged.
• 9V Battery Back-up – Provides protection during power outage.
• Test Button Functions –
– Tests the unit for proper operation
– Resets the Carbon Monoxide alarm
• LED Operation –
– Blinking dot in lower right corner of display denotes normal operation
– Digital readout displays CO concentration in parts per million (30-900PPM)
In alarm condition you will hear 4 quick beeps, 5 seconds off, repeat.

Technical Specifications
Part Number: 900-0076
Model: KN-COPP-3
UPC Number: 7-84908-00760-5
Power Source: 120VAC
Sensor: Electrochemical
Audio Alarm: 85dB at 10ft
Temperature Range: 40˚F (4.4˚C) to 100˚F (37.8˚C)
Humidity Range: 5%-95% relative humidity (RH)
Size: 6.0625”L x 3.75”W x 1.75”H
Weight: 1lb
Interconnects: No
Wiring: Plug-In
LED: Displays CO concentration in PPM
Warranty: 5 year limited

Kidde
1016 Corporate Park Drive
Mebane NC 27302
1-800-880-6788

www.Kidde.com

June is Home Safety Month, and to help families stay safe, Kidde is giving away fire safety kits to one Facebook fan every Monday in June. The kit includes an Intelligent alarm and a plug-in CO alarm.
Carbon Monoxide Safety
Carbon monoxide (CO) is the leading cause of accidental poisoning deaths in America. According to The Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), CO poisoning causes approximately 2,100 deaths in the US per year. The use of CO alarms could potentially prevent many of these deaths.

The following pages on CO are full of useful information. Help your family make your home safer today by learning the facts about CO and related dangers.

How to Choose a Carbon Monoxide Alarm
Potential Carbon Monoxide Dangers In Your Home
Health and Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

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