User Manual - Guardian Avionics
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1. CO GUARDIAN USER S MANUAL FOR AERO 152A WD Pages 1 to 3 contain general information on CO Guardian Pages 4 to 6 contain information specific to Aero 152AWD What is Carbon Monoxide Carbon Monoxide CO is a colorless odorless tasteless and toxic gas produced as a by product of combustion An estimated 10 000 people are affected by carbon monoxide poisoning each year in the United States Eight hundred to 1 000 die Carbon Monoxide results from incomplete combustion of fuel burning generated from an engine vehicle appliance tool or other device Each has the potential to produce dangerous levels of carbon monoxide gas This is a particular problem in motor vehicles where carbon monoxide can leak into the passenger compartment and accumulate to dangerous levels The average healthy adult might not feel any symptoms People with cardiac or respiratory problems infants unborn babies pregnant mothers or elderly people can be more quickly and severely affected by CO Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Don t count on symptoms of carbon monoxide to warn you It s colorless odorless and tasteless even though it is usually found mixed with exhaust gases and fumes If you smell fumes or feel any of the following symptoms and your CO Guardian is going off you should assume that carbon monoxide is present Symptoms include feeling of sluggishness warmth and tightness across your forehead followed by headache a throbbing pressure a2. contract negligence strict liability in tort or otherwise The manufacturer shall have no liability for any personal injury property damage or any special incidental contingent or consequential damage of any kind resulting from gas leakage fire or explosion Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitation may not apply to you Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of consequential or incidental damages so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you Legal Remedies This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state Warranty Performance During the above warranty period your product will be replaced with a comparable product if the defective product is returned postage prepaid to CO Guardian Customer Service Department 1951 East Airport Drive Tucson AZ 85706 together with proof of purchase date Please include a note describing the problem when you return the unit The replacement product will be in warranty for the remainder of the original warranty period or for six months whichever is longer Other than the cost of postage no charge will be made for replacement of the defective product Important Do not attempt to open unit If unit is opened warranty will be void Your Carbon Monoxide Alarm is not a substitute for property disability life or other insurance of any kind Appr
3. new fuse See Specs and check the operation of the unit Check the circuit breaker panel All models Note This product is intended for use in enclosed areas occupied by humans Because of the sensitivity it is not designed to measure compliance with UL 2034 OSHA or other industrial standards LIMITED WARRANTY WARRANTY COVERAGE CO GUARDIAN LLC WARRANTS TO THE ORIGINAL CONSUMER PURCHASER THAT THIS DETECTOR WILL BE FREE OF DEFECTS IN MATERIAL AND WORKMANSHIP FOR A PERIOD OF THREE 3 YEARS FROM DATE OF PURCHASE THE MANUFACTURER S LIABILITY HEREUNDER IS LIMITED TO REPLACEMENT OF THE PRODUCT REPAIR OF THE PRODUCT OR REPLACEMENT OF THE PRODUCT WITH REPAIRED PRODUCT AT THE DISCRETION OF THE MANUFACTURER THIS WARRANTY IS VOID IF THE PRODUCT HAS BEEN DAMAGED BY ACCIDENT UNREASONABLE USE NEGLECT TAMPERING OR OTHER CAUSES NOT ARISING FROM DEFECTS IN MATERIAL OR WORKMANSHIP THIS WARRANTY EXTENDS TO THE ORIGINAL CONSUMER PURCHASER OF THE PRODUCT ONLY Warranty Disclaimers Any implied warranties arising out of this sale including but not limited to the implied warranties of description merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose are limited in duration to the above warranty period In no event shall the Manufacturer be liable for loss of use of this product or for any indirect special incidental or consequential damages or costs or expenses incurred by the consumer or any other user of this product whether due to a breach of
4. 500PPM Sounder alarm 85 dB at 10 2 4 kHz Unit malfunction 1 beep every 30 seconds and the corresponding flashing light see troubleshooting Test reset button Every time you push the test button the unit will go to a self check routine after the reset condition unit will reset in the event of an alarm Size 5 length x 1 9 width x1 1 height Aero 152A WD SELF CHECK SEQUENCE 152A WD UNITS WITHOUT DIGITAL DISPLAY Buzzer beeps 2 times Flashing Green Light Flashing Yellow Light Flashing Red light Steady Green light comes ON 8 seconds pause Buzzer beeps once Quick flashing Yellow light once Green remains ON Other lights OFF Resetting the unit Pressing the Test Reset button All models during an alarm condition will silence the buzzer for a short period of time typically 90 seconds The unit will go for a self check routine and if there is still a high level of CO above 50 PPM the buzzer and the corresponding color light will automatically re activate f the CO has dissipated the unit will go at a normal status the Green Led is ON until a new condition alarm occurs Troubleshooting Visual and audible signals n order to check for a possible error either unplug the unit and then plug back in Aero 152A WD or press the Test Reset button All models f after the self test routine the unit doesn t go to a normal status with the green light on check for th
5. after 10 minutes 70 150 PPM alarm goes after 5 minutes 200 PPM alarm goes after 3 minutes 300 PPM alarm goes after 1 minute Above 400 PPM alarm goes instantly Dimensions for the Aero 152WD
6. e following Flashing Green Red and Yellow light indicate a problem associated with the CO Sensor Flashing Red light A problem associated with the temperature sensor Flashing Yellow light A Problem associated with the humidity sensor 4 Any other combination of flashing lights that is not a normal or Condition alarm will indicate a problem with the micro controller 5 The unit does not operate at all A possible problem associated with the fuse see replacing the fuse or there is no power to the cigarette lighter adapter wH For 1 to 4 above you will hear a short beep every 30 seconds Contact us for technical support if you experience any of the above conditions CO GUARDIAN ALARM CONDITIONS CO LEVEL RANGE LIGHT BUZZER erent IN PPM INDICATION WILL GO PARTS PER MILLION APER LESS THAN 40 PPM GREEN 40 PPM GREEN 50 PPM YELLOW S PPM YELLOW BEEPS 10 MINUTES 70 PPM RED BEEPS 5 MINUTES 80 PPM RED BEEPS 5 MINUTES 90 PPM RED BEEPS 5 MINUTES 100 5 MINUTES 200 RED BEEPS 3 MINUTES 300 1 MINUTES 400 500 600 RED BEEPS IMMEDIATELY 700 800 Above 900 RED BEEPS IMMEDIATELY Note The audio and visual alarms will be triggered after a gap determined by the intensity of the CO level For lower levels of CO the alarm will sound after a delay where as for higher levels of CO the alarm will sound almost instantaneously This time chart is shown below 50 70 PPM alarm goes
7. l mount models They can be installed at any available place in your plane The best place to install is in the panel dash midway between the floor Contact your local A amp P mechanic FBO or install it yourself We highly recommend that you install it with a pullable 3 amp pullable circuit breaker Locate circuit breaker in the same general area with existing circuit breakers Label the panel CO Detector using standard engraving Lettering should be the same height as existing C B panel Both models come with limited 24 AWG 1 foot wire additional wire will be required Model Aero 252s do not have an on and off switch A pullable circuit breaker must be used to silence the alarm and as a protection The CO Guardian will alarm when the CO reaches the sensor CO may be present in other areas Improper installation location can affect the performance of your CO Guardian Do not install the CO Guardian on the floor of your cockpit automobile This may cause false alarms Do not install in an excessively dusty or dirty area Do not obstruct the vents located on the side of your CO Guardian Do not install where air movement exists The CO Guardian will better detect the presence of CO if the sensor does not have air blowing over it Rapid air circulation may cause the sensor to display inaccurate readings Do not install the CO Guardian in areas were it might be out of temperature and humidity ranges see specifications Extreme temperatures and h
8. opriate insurance coverage is your responsibility Consult your insurance agent Warranty Registration Your unit is automatically registered for a 3 year limited warranty from date of purchase provided you retain the proof of purchase invoice To ensure that you are informed of the latest updates and news on our products please fill out the warranty card that comes with the product and mail it to us at CO Guardian LLC 1951 East Airport Drive Tucson AZ 85706 You may also register for warranty at www coguardian com Your unit has a Serial Number Please check that the unit you receive has the same serial number as shown in your invoice For Warranty Service In case you experience any problems with the unit you may contact our customer service department at 1 800 639 7139 for assistance Even if you have purchased the unit from one of our distributors you can contact us directly at the following address for technical support or in case you have any problems with your unit CO Guardian LLC 1951 East Airport Drive Tucson AZ 85706 Tel 520 889 6327 Fax 520 889 8249 Email support coguardian com Product Specifications for Aero 152A WD Power supply 12 28 VDC from a standard cigarette lighter Power consumption 1 W Fuse Use GMI type fast acting fuse 3A 250V All models size 5x20 mm Aero 152A WD Temperature range 30 F to 120 F Humidity range 10 90 RH Sensor calibration Each unit calibrated at 100 PPM and
9. t the temples and ringing in the ears Severe headache nausea dizziness and dimming of vision may follow NOTE CO Guardian units detect CO They do not detect fire smoke or other gases What do I do if Carbon Monoxide has entered the cabin during flight or while driving If any of the previously mentioned physical conditions exist do the following Shut off the heater air conditioning or any other opening to the engine compartment Open a fresh air source immediately Don t smoke Use 100 oxygen if possible Land as soon as possible aircraft only Be sure the source of the contamination is corrected before further flight or usage of the vehicle Where to Install your CO Guardian Portable Models The portable CO Guardian units have been designed to be plugged into a standard cigarette lighter 12V 28V see specifications inside your cockpit auto recreational vehicle The unit has been built to fit snugly with a special locking system so it will not dislodge due to vibration Since the unit is designed to fit tightly into the adapter you may even need to press the unit with a fair amount of force into the cigarette lighter adapter If you don t have a cigarette lighter connector or want to install an additional one the best place to install is in the panel dash midway between the floor and the inside roof of your cockpit auto recreational vehicle Panel Mount units Home built aircraft only These units are pane
10. to provide the best CO detector The CO sensor sends information to the micro controller which is programmed to calculate the CO level constantly and compare the CO level within a certain period of time This will trigger the alarm before a dangerous level of carboxihemoglobin builds up in your blood Understanding your CO Guardian Powering up the unit Plug your unit into a standard cigarette lighter Portable models This unit is designed for input voltage ranging from 12 to 30 volts DC only Self check routine Every time you power up the unit a self test routine begins The test checks for functionality of the critical components such as the CO sensor temperature sensor humidity sensor and the integrity of the whole system Before start up always check the operation of the unit Self check routine sequence specific to Aero 152A WD is given subsequently in this manual Maintenance Taking care of your CO Guardian Your CO Guardian needs very little maintenance Perform the self test routine before start up Keep the sensor free of dust and vacuum the CO Guardian vents periodically with your vacuum cleaners soft brush If needed the CO Guardian may be wiped or dusted with a dry cloth or duster Replacing the fuse Portable models Using a standard slotted screwdriver remove the fuse holding nut at the nose by turning counter clockwise Be careful not to lose the spring behind the fuse Replace with
11. umidity conditions may affect the sensitivity of the alarm Before start up always check the operation of the unit CO Guardian Description of units Your CO Guardian uses state of the art technology to detect and alert you before dangerous levels of CO build up in your cockpit auto recreational vehicle This will alert you with enough time to take action before the presence of CO begins to affect your health Sensor CO Guardian uses a new generation of gas sensors with state of the art solid state technology Its extremely reliable sensor monitors the presence of CO inside your cockpit automobile Buzzer Produces a loud beep 85 dB 2 4 KHz Lights The CO Guardian indicates the presence of CO using a three color light indication Green this is the normal condition means CO is not present or the CO level is negligible below 50PPM Yellow Presence of traces of CO usually not exceeding 70PPM Red Presence of CO greater than 70 PPM Alarm levels specific to the model you have purchased is given subsequently in this manual Numerical display Not for all models The digital display indicates the CO level in PPM Parts Per Million To minimize power consumption the digital display will remain OFF as long as no CO is in your cockpit auto recreational vehicle Micro controller CO Guardian combines a high performance state of the art micro controller with a highly reliable sensor in a small and compact casing
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