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Kidde Hardwire Combo Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm with Battery Back-up
The convenient choice for combined fire and carbon monoxide protection in a single alarm that talks. Hardwire with battery back-up.
Questions & Answers for Kidde Hardwire Combo Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm with Battery Back-up
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Can this unit use existing FIREX connection?
My home has three 13-year old Firex Model G-6 smoke alarms. They are hard-wired and have a snap-in connection. WOuld this unit snap right into the existing base and connection, or would I have to re-do the wiring?
The exisitng unit has gone off for 2--6 seconds on several occasions, always at night.
The exisitng unit has gone off for 2--6 seconds on several occasions, always at night.
asked 3 years, 9 months ago on Hardwire Combo Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm with Battery Back-up
by
Earsringing
2 answers
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answer 1
With the age of your exisitng alarms, they will all need to be replaced. Please do not mix manufacturer brands when replacing the hardwired units. You are best to replace all units with one manufacturer. You will have to replace the wiring harnesses and base plates when you change brands. Remember that smoke alarms have a 10 year life span and Kidde CO alarms have a 7 year life span. Most other manufacturers CO alarms are only 3 - 5 years.
answered 1 year, 4 months ago
by
Kidde
answer 2
Hi Earsringing
This Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm will not fit in the same bracket or to the same wiring harness as your G6. Unfortunately they will all have to be changed out. I hope this helps.
This Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm will not fit in the same bracket or to the same wiring harness as your G6. Unfortunately they will all have to be changed out. I hope this helps.
answered 3 years, 9 months ago
by
OnlineAssociate
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Can this unit replace the Kidde Nighthawk?
I need to replace my current Kidde Nighthawk Model#KN-COSM-IBCA. However, I do not want to change the hardwire harness. Is this unit compatible with the existing wiring harness already installed or a replacement of the nighthawk?
Thank you.
Thank you.
asked 2 years, 5 months ago on Hardwire Combo Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm with Battery Back-up
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Anonymous
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answer 1
All Kidde hardwire alarms can be easily replaced with another Kidde hardwired unit as they all use the same wiring harness. You might have to change the mounting plate if you change model numbers but the wiring harness remains the same. If you use model #900-0119 - this is the same unit as you currently have.
answered 1 year, 4 months ago
by
Kidde
answer 2
Yes, this unit is compatible with the existing wiring harness already installed from your KN-COSM-IBCA. I hope this helps.
answered 2 years, 4 months ago
by
OnlineAssociate
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After six years in service, my combo smoke / CO2 hardwire/battery alarm chirps every 30 seconds indicating an alarm malfunction.
Does this condition necessitate replacement or is repair possible. Battery is new.
asked 1 year, 8 months ago on Hardwire Combo Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm with Battery Back-up
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Anonymous
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answer 1
The alarms starts chirping after 7 years so please check the date of manufacture on the alarm. The unit has to be replaced as they cannot be repaired. Your model is still available at Home Depot - part #900-0119
answered 1 year, 4 months ago
by
Kidde
answer 2
Call 1-800-880-6788. This could indicate a unit malfunction (that's all the book says) or it has expired. These alarms have a stated lifetime of 7 years after initial power up after which time they will chirp like this.
answered 1 year, 4 months ago
by
GilC
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How to silence a smoke detector
our smoke detector signaled low battery, we changed it with the new (same brand) battery and yet it still beeps and says low battery, it wont stop beeping even after trying to reseting it. we have the kidde dual smoke/co2 alarms
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asked 1 year, 6 months ago on Hardwire Combo Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm with Battery Back-up
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Anonymous
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answer 1
It is possible that the unit has expired. It does give a similar warning when this happens. I beleive that it is good for approx 7 years. Check to see if there is a date on the unit and this may be of help. This also happened to me, and my unit had expired....same unit, same problem!
answered 8 months ago
by
wmrv
- Toronto, Ont
answer 2
Please check the date of manufacture on the back of the alarm to see if the alarm has reached the end of its life expectancy. Smoke alarms have a 10 year life cycle and Kidde CO alarms have a 7 year life expectancy. Since your alarm is both smoke and CO the life expectancy is 7 years. The chirp is probably the end of life signal and the alarm needs to be replaced. If your alarm is less than 5 years old, please call the Hotline at 1-800-880-6788 for warranty information. The manual is available on the Kidde website if you need one. www.kiddecanada.com
answered 1 year, 4 months ago
by
Kidde
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hiow do I replace my battery on smoke and co alarm
asked 1 year, 4 months ago on Hardwire Combo Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm with Battery Back-up
by
Anonymous
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answer 1
Firstly we have to determine that it does have a battery backup. To do this, either remove the unit from the ceiling, and disconnect the plug...or, turn off the power supply. Once disconnected, if the detector continues to test after a few minutes of no power, then look on the back for an indintation where a coin or flat screwdriver could twist off a cover. If you loosen the cover, remember to replace the battery in exactly the same way the old one is removed i.e. look for a 'flag' and make sure that it is pushed in first before the battery is installed. If you find that there is no sound once you remove the power supply, then I would say that there is no backup provided on your unit. You should be aware that many newer units expire after approx 7-10 years, and they will sound to warn you if they are about to expire. In this case you must replace the enire unit. It is always wise if you are replacing a battery to vacuum the detector to remove any unwanted dust or cobwebs. If you still have problems, contact the manufactuer for specific details on your unit
answered 8 months ago
by
wmrv
- Toronto, Ont
answer 2
You will need to remove the alarm from it's bracket by twisting it off the base. If it is a hardwired alarm then you will have to squeeze the wiring harness near the alarm to release the alarm from the wiring in the ceiling as well. Then you will be able to access the battery compartment and to change the battery. To replace the alarm after you have changed the battery, reconnect the wiring harness by clipping it back into the alarm and twist unit back into the mounting plate. If you have any questions, please contact the Hotline at 1-800-880-6788 or visit the website and get a copy of your manual www.kiddecanada.com Click on "Kidde Residential" then "our products" to get to your model.
answered 1 year, 4 months ago
by
Kidde
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Where can I buy a replacement smokedetector KN-COSM-IBCA
asked 1 year, 3 months ago on Hardwire Combo Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm with Battery Back-up
by
Anonymous
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answer 1
I belive this to be a stock item in Home Depot. At least it is in Toronto anyway!
answered 8 months ago
by
wmrv
- Toronto, Ont
answer 2
The KN-COSM-IBCA model number is actually the American part number for this alarm. In Canada, we use the part number 900-0119 and you can find the alarm at Home Depot. This "talking" combo alarm is a hardwired ionization smoke & CO alarm with battery backup, test and hush.
answered 1 year, 3 months ago
by
Kidde
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FireX smoke detectors I have need replacing. Model G-18...will existing hook ups work..ie. electrical and assembly mount??
asked 2 years, 8 months ago on Hardwire Combo Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm with Battery Back-up
by
Anonymous
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answer 1
Unfortunately the existing hook-ups from the G-18 will not work the unit above. Sorry for the inconvenience.
answered 2 years, 7 months ago
by
OnlineAssociate
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I have the FIREX Model G 13. Is this model still avaliable . What is the replace ment equivalent.
asked 2 years ago on Hardwire Combo Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm with Battery Back-up
by
Anonymous
1 answer
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answer 1
Please check the model number on your alarm again as the Firex model G13 is not a valid part number in Canada
answered 1 year, 2 months ago
by
Kidde
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do you sell a 120volt smoke alarm with wireless interconnection
asked 1 year, 11 months ago on Hardwire Combo Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm with Battery Back-up
by
Anonymous
- abbotsford
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answer 1
Unfortunately at this time your request is not available. We do carry a wireless ionization smoke alarm - model #900-0201-003 but it only communicates at this time with other units of the same model. We do not have anything you can hardwire and interconnect wirelessly to other alarms. Hopefully soon though!
answered 1 year, 4 months ago
by
Kidde
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Will this detector work with existing mount for Firex FADCQ item # 7000C?
asked 2 years ago on Hardwire Combo Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm with Battery Back-up
by
Anonymous
1 answer
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answer 1
The mounting bracket on the Firex FADCQ item #7000C will not fit the Kidde smoke & CO combo alarm #900-0119. You will need to change the plate when you install the Kidde alarm. The wiring harness is not the same as well and will need to be changed out too. Please check the age of the alarms you have interconnected to ensure that the Firex CO alarms are less than 5 years old and smoke alarms are less than 10 years old.
answered 1 year, 2 months ago
by
Kidde