Safety Siren Pro Series 3 Radon Gas Detector User Manual
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1. Pro Series3 Radon Gas Detector HS71512 Table of Contents Facts and Concerns Regarding Radon Gas Location of the Detector Areas to Avoid Installation Display Features Short Term Display Long Term Display Start Up Audible Alarm Menu Button Operation Long Term Short Term Test Alarm Mute On Off Reset Clear Memory Calibration Error Messages Err3 Err4 Specifications Warranty www sylvane com 1 800 934 9194 N 1 1 Ur Ur amp a gt Facts and Concerns Regarding Radon Gas Radon is a radioactive gas that is colorless odorless and tasteless and is impossible to detect without the use of sensitive test equipment Radon is a naturally occurring gas produced by the breakdown of uranium in soil rock and water When allowed to accumulate to high levels it can be hazardous to long term health The Surgeon General has warned that radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States Only cigarette smoking causes more lung cancer deaths The EPA presently suggests that corrective action be taken to reduce the radon levels in your home if measured over the long term at 4 pCi L or greater For more information regarding radon gas please visit the EPA web site at www epa gov iaq radon index html Location of the Detector The detector should be placed in the lowest living area of the home in a location where it will not be disturbed The audible alarm shou2. as for the length of time that the detector has been powered up or last reset This reading relates to the average radon level that you would be exposed to if you were in the continual presence of the Safety Siren Pro Series3 Radon Detector A green LED next to the letter L indicates this reading When the reading on the long term reaches a level of 4 or greater an audible alarm will sound immediately Start Up Upon initial power up the display will momentarily show an internal code including letters and numbers This code is used to determine if the detector is calibrated for use within the USA or Europe The detector will conduct a self test and the audible alarm will sound four chirps The display will then read The two dashes will remain until sufficient samples have been taken to create an accurate reading For the short term and long term readings samples need to be taken for 2 days 48 hours before an accurate reading can be displayed www sylvane com 1 800 934 9194 Audible Alarm 4 pCi L is the level set by the EPA as the threshold at which action should begin to correct the radon problem within the home The detector will alarm in both long term and short term modes The detector will alarm when Short term displays 4 pCi L or greater for 30 consecutive days or Long term displays 4 pCi L or greater alarms immediately no 30 day delay When the detector goes into an alarm state the buzzer will s
3. ctor carefully to ensure that no damage occurs during return shipment Write the RA number you received on the outside of the package near the address label 4 Send the package postage prepaid to Family Safety Products Inc 2879 Remico St SW Grandville MI 49418 10 www sylvane com 1 800 934 9194 This Warranty Does Not Cover 1 Cost of shipping the product to Family Safety Products Normal wear scratches or fading of product 3 Damage caused by abuse misuse tampering with the product including the removal of the back cover 4 Damage caused by failure to follow installation and use directions found in this manual 5 Consequential damages incidental damages expenses including damages to property and personal injury N This warranty is limited to the provisions clearly stated herein Any implied warranties warranties of merchantability warranties of fitness for a particular use are excluded If any of this warranty is prohibited by federal state or local law that cannot be preempted that provision shall not be applicable This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state 11 www sylvane com 1 800 934 9194 Family Safety Products Inc 2879 Remico St SW Grandville MI 49418 616 530 6540 www fspi radon com 090 MN RADPRO3 www sylvane com 1 800 934 9194
4. d Aoff Release the menu button as soon as Aoff is displayed When the menu button is released the display will return to normal condition If the long term reading returns to a safe level the audible alarm will be reset to the on position If desired the alarm can be reactivated by repeating the same process When reactivating the alarm the display will read Aon Please note This function is only active when the detector is in an alarm condition reading of 4 pCi L or greater in either long or short term mode Reset Clear Memory This function allows the user to clear and reset the memory for the short and long term readings This should be done anytime the detector is moved to a different location Press and hold the menu button for 20 seconds The display will read CL When the menu button is released the CL will flicker until the memory has been completely cleared Once the memory has been cleared the display will read for 48 hours until enough samples have been taken to provide an accurate reading Please note While using this function the detector will pass through the test and alarm functions as described above A brief description of the Menu Button Functions can be found on the back of the detector www sylvane com 1 800 934 9194 Note To prolong the life of the sensor and to ensure proper readings vacuum the ventilation slots on the detector using the upholst
5. display every hour Average over the past 7 days Average from the time of last reset Maximum sampling time of 5 years The detector will automatically reset after 5 years of accumulated data 20 pCi L 4 7 x3 1 x2 1 www sylvane com 1 800 934 9194 One Year Limited Warranty Family Safety Products Inc warranties this product to the original retail purchaser to be free from defects in material and workmanship except as otherwise provided herein This warranty is not transferable and is effective from the date of original retail purchase Units returned to Family Safety Products Inc that are determined to be within the warranty period and found to be defective will be repaired or replaced free of charge to the original purchaser If you suspect that your detector is defective please follow the instructions found under Procedures for Warranty Service Procedures for Warranty Service 1 Contact Family Safety Products Inc by phone at 800 748 0298 by email at info fspi radon com or by mail at 2879 Remico St SW Grandville MI 49418 to receive a return authorization RA number Products returned without an RA number will be refused and returned to the purchaser 2 Include with the detector the RA number your name address phone number and description of the problem you are experiencing All returns must also include a copy of the original purchase receipt showing the date of purchase 3 Package the dete
6. ery attachment on your vacuum every 3 months Note for Radon Measurement Professionals Calibration The U S Environmental Protection Agency Radiation and Indoor Environments National Laboratory R amp IE has approved this device for radon measurement If you are a licensed radon measurement professional using this device for home inspections etc the EPA recommends a calibration and background check be performed annually To request an annual calibration Contact FSPI at 800 748 0298 to request a CA calibration authorization number At that time please be prepared to pay with a credit card Units received without CA will be returned to sender freight collect Send the unit back to Family Safety Products Inc see address below freight prepaid The fee for calibration is 75 Calibration time is approximately two weeks Family Safety Products Inc will send the unit back freight prepaid Note for Home Owners Annual calibration is optional for the private use of this device A homeowner requesting a periodic calibration must follow the same procedure outlined above Same charges apply Error Messages Every 24 hours the detector will do a self test If there is a failure in this self test an error message will appear in the display window www sylvane com 1 800 934 9194 Err3 Err4 Noise Error This error is normally from electrical noise interference This error can be caused by compu
7. ld be able to be heard from areas frequented on a daily basis A second detector placed in a basement room rarely used is also a good means to determine the level of radon in the home Location of the detector should be at least 3 feet from windows doors or any other potential openings in the exterior walls The location of the detector should be at least 1 foot from the exterior wall and at least 20 inches from the floor No other object should be placed within 4 inches of the detector www sylvane com 1 800 934 9194 Areas to Avoid Near drafts caused by heating ventilating and air conditioning vents doors fans and windows Near excessive heat such as fireplaces and direct sunlight and areas of high humidity Near televisions computers radios or other electrical equipment Near curtains furniture or other items that may inhibit the flow of air through the ventilation slots In general the detector should not be located in kitchens laundry rooms closets or bathrooms Installation The Safety Siren Pro Series3 Radon Detector is designed to plug into a standard 120 volt household outlet using the attached power cord The detector may be placed face up on a tabletop counter top or any flat surface where the ventilation slots will not be blocked The detector must be kept dust free A proper airflow must be maintained through the detector to obtain an air sampling representative of the local environmen
8. ound 4 short chirps This sound will be repeated every hour until the level on the long term reading drops below 4 or until the user mutes the alarm Instructions for this function can be found under Menu Button Operation Please note When in alarm the detector will lock in the mode under which the alarm condition was identified Menu Button Operation The menu button controls 4 different functions for the radon detector These functions are controlled by the length of time that the button is pushed in 1 Long Term Short Term This function is used to change the display between the short term and long term readings Press the menu button in for one second The display will change the instant the menu button is released with the LED indicator light lit next to the S or L to indicate which reading is now being viewed If the menu button is held in for longer than 3 seconds the display will not change 2 Test This function is used to test the audible alarm Press and hold the menu button in for 5 seconds The alarm will sound 4 chirps as if it is in an alarm condition Release the menu button once the alarm begins to sound 9 www sylvane com 1 800 934 9194 Alarm Mute On Off This function allows the user to silence the audible alarm While in an alarm condition press and hold the menu button for 15 seconds As you pass through the test phase as indicated above the alarm will sound 4 chirps The display will rea
9. t WARNING Do not plug the detector into a wall outlet controlled by a light switch WARNING Risk of severe electrical shock There are no user serviceable parts inside the detector Do not remove the back cover Removal of the back cover will void your warranty Display Features The numeric LED display shows the level of radon gas in Pico Curies per liter pCi L The display range is 0 0 to 999 9 The Safety Siren Pro Series 3 Radon Detector display is designed to notify the user of the level of radon gas on either a short term or long term basis and is updated every hour if there is a change in the level of radon gas Both long term and short term measurements are running www sylvane com 1 800 934 9194 simultaneously and are accessed by use of the menu button see Menu Button Operation section Short Term Display The display for the short term reading is an average of the levels of radon gas over the past seven days The short term reading allows the user to monitor short term fluctuations in the home and provide a better feel for problems relating to seasonal and weather related variations in the radon levels A green LED next to the letter S indicates this reading When the short term measurement reaches 4 pCi L or greater for 30 consecutive days or more the audible alarm will sound see Audible Alarm Long Term Display The display for the long term reading is an average of the levels of radon g
10. ters televisions fluorescent lights or other electrical items The detector needs to be moved to a different location away from the item causing the interference Sensor Error This error occurs if the sensor fails the self test If this error code appears the detector should be uplugged for five minutes and powered back up If the Err4 reappears please call our customer service department at 800 748 0298 for instructions on how to have your detector replaced WARNING Risk of Electrical Shock Do not remove the back cover Sensor requires 250VDC and may cause severe electrical shock Removal of the back cover will void your warranty Please Note To offer protection to your furniture we have included 4 non slip rubber pads to be applied to the back of the detector at each corner www sylvane com 1 800 934 9194 Specifications Power Source Adapter Input for Gas Detector Sensor Voltage Sensor Full Scale Reading Operating Environment Storage Environment Audible Alarm Averaging Frequency Short Term Long Term Accuracy Dimensions 120Vac 60Hz 6 5 W Model No DCU180020 18VDC 200mA 250VDC Ionization Chamber 0 0 to 999 9 pCi L 0 32 F to 40 C 104 F 20 C 4 F to 85 C 185 F 85dB at 10cm Beeps every hour if long term readings are 4 pCi L or greater or short term reads 4 pCi L or greater for 30 consecutive days May be muted by the user Levels will be updated on the
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