Costar P-1 Carbon Monoxide Alarm User Manual
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1. Use only the battery specified Use of different batteries may have a detrimental effect on the CO detector Constant exposures to high or low temperatures or to high humidity may reduce battery life 10 0 TESTING DETECTOR Push and hold detector Indicator Test button until unit beeps once about 3 seconds Unit will sound 2 alarm cycles This indicates the detector is working properly NOTE TEST THE UNIT ONCE EVERY WEEK WARNING DO NOT attempt to test this detector by placing it at tailpipe exhaust The hot exhaust will damage the unit s sensor 11 0 CLEANING YOUR DETECTOR To clean your detector wipe exterior case with a damp cloth WARNING DO NOT use any household automotive cleaning agents petroleum based cleaners paints varnishes or any other solvents on or near your P 1 detector DO NOT attempt to open the detector This will void your warranty 12 0 SERVICE AND WARRANTY If after reviewing this manual you feel that your CO detector is defective in any way do not tamper with the unit Contact Quantum Group to receive a return material authorization number RMA Once the RMA number is given you should return the product with the RMA number on the outside of the packaging to QUANTUM GROUP INC 7737 Kenamar Court San Diego CA 92121 2425 Or call us toll free 1 800 432 5599 E mail address CustomerService QGinc com NOTE COSTAR and the COSTAR emblem are trademarks of Quantum Group Inc San Diego CA U S A QGI2. DO IF THE ALARM SOUNDS WARNING Actuation of this device indicates the presence of carbon monoxide CO which can KILL YOU QGI P N 099 0062 01 REV 07 25 01 Page 1 of 4 Instruction Manual COSTAR P 1 9V Personal CO Detector If alarm sounds 2 1 Operate reset silence button 2 2 Call your emergency services fire department or 911 2 3 Immediately move to fresh air outdoors or by an open door window Do a head count to check that all persons are accounted for Do not reenter the premises nor move away from the open door window until the emergency services responders have arrived the premises have been aired out and your detector remains in its normal condition 2 4 After following steps 2 1 2 3 if your detector reactivates within a 24 hour period repeat steps 2 1 2 3 and call a qualified automobile or appliance technician to investigate for sources of CO from fuel burning equipment and appliances and inspect for proper operation of this equipment If problems are identified during this inspection have the equipment serviced immediately Note any combustion equipment not inspected by the technician and consult the manufacturers instructions or contact the manufacturers directly for more information about CO safety and this equipment Make sure that motor vehicles are not and have not been operating in an attached garage or adjacent to the residence or RV WARNING DO NOT remove the battery to silence the dete
3. P N 099 0062 01 REV 07 25 01 Page 3 of 4 Instruction Manual COSTAR P 1 9V Personal CO Detector LIMITED WARRANTY COSTAR Model P 1 Quantum Group Inc offers you this limited warranty on your new carbon monoxide alarm including all of its component parts This limited warranty extends solely to the original end user purchaser of this product provided your purchase was made from an authorized vendor Transfer or resale of this product will automatically terminate warranty coverage Quantum Group Inc warrants the enclosed carbon monoxide alarm to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under authorized use and service as specified in the owner s manual for a period of five 5 years from the date of purchase During the initial one 1 year period commencing with the date of purchase any repair or replacement shall be made without charge with proof of purchase During the latter four 4 years of the warranty period any repair or replacement shall be made at a charge to the purchaser not to exceed the manufacturer s cost of repair or replacement All replaced items become the property of Quantum Group Inc QUANTUM GROUP INC MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED EXCEPT AS REQUIRED BY LAW AND IN NO CASE FOR A DURATION LONGER THAN THAT OF THIS WRITTEN WARRANTY EXCEPT AS REQUIRED BY LAW INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR AGAINST INFRINGEMENT OR ANY EXPRES
4. headache drowsiness confusion fast heart rate e EXTREME EXPOSURE Unconsciousness convulsions cardio respiratory failure death Many reported cases of CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING indicate that while victims are aware they are not well they become so disoriented they are unable to save themselves by either exiting the building automobile or calling for assistance Also young children and household pets may be the first affected Your CO detector is designed to detect the toxic CO fumes that result from incomplete combustion such as those emitted from appliances furnaces fireplaces and auto exhaust DO NOT put your detector next to the vehicle s tailpipe It may damage the detector permanently A CO detector is NOT A SUBSTITUTE for fire alarms smoke alarms or other combustible gas alarms This carbon monoxide detector is designed to detect carbon monoxide gas from ANY source of combustion CAUTION This detector will only indicate the presence of carbon monoxide gas at the sensor Carbon monoxide gas may be present in other areas at a higher concentration than at the detector s location therefore immediately get fresh air WARNING This product is not designed to comply with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration OSHA commercial or industrial standards Individuals with medical problems may consider using detection devices that provide audible and visual signals for CO concentrations under 30 PPM 2 0 WHAT YOU SHOULD
5. 2 1 DO NOT cover detector ventilation holes 5 0 LOCATION One of the most important considerations in any CO detector system is the location of the detector 5 1 It is recommended to place the unit on the visor of the vehicle Placement of the detector in a garage may cause the unit to go into alarm due to CO from automotive exhaust NOTE The COSTAR P 1 may also be used for personal protection from CO in the work place or while traveling 6 0 LOCATIONS TO AVOID 6 1 Avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight 6 2 Do not keep detector on your dashboard 6 3 Avoid unit coming into contact with water 6 4 Do not locate detector near an open window because unit will not detect accurate levels of CO in your automobile 6 5 Do not use as a garage or home detector 6 6 Do not use in closed compartments such as glove box or purse 6 7 DO NOT PLACE DIRECTLY BEHIND A TAILPIPE OR IN THE PATH OF HOT EXHAUST WARNING The COSTAR P 1 CO Detector is not designed for marine use QGI P N 099 0062 01 REV 07 25 01 Page 2 of 4 Instruction Manual COSTAR P 1 9V Personal CO Detector 7 0 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Caution Read Carefully Jal This unit comes with a visor clip that can be clipped onto a vehicle s visor ee The battery is not connected for shipping Remove battery door and install the battery in the correct orientation snap battery to correct polarity to install properly Once battery is installed properly replace battery do
6. Instruction Manual COSTAR P 1 9V Personal CO Detector COSTAR Personal Carbon Monoxide Detector Model P 1 OWNER S MANUAL PLEASE READ AND SAVE Personal amp Automobile Use Dus LISTED Dear New COSTAR Model P 1 Owner Congratulations as you have taken steps to help insure the health and life safety of you and your family We are proud to offer you our unique patented CO Sensor technology that detects CO in a manner similar to the human body s response The COSTAR P 1 is an ideal and low cost way of warning you of both the acute and chronic effects of CO poisoning Please read this owner s manual carefully so you will have a better understanding of the effects of CO poisoning and the COSTAR P 1 Detector as we work together pursuing a safer healthier air quality for us all To your good health and safety Wh Udh Mark Goldstein Ph D President Quantum Group Inc 1 0 WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT CO Carbon monoxide CO is an insidious poison It is a colorless odorless and tasteless gas It is a cumulative poison Even low levels of CO have been shown to cause brain and other vital organ damage in unborn infants with no effect on the mother The following symptoms are related to CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING and should be discussed with all members of the household e MILD EXPOSURE Slight headache nausea vomiting fatigue often described as flu like symptoms giddiness e MEDIUM EXPOSURE Severe throbbing
7. S OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ARISING OUT OF TRADE USAGE OR OUT OF A COURSE OF DEALING OR COURSE OF PERFORMANCE Quantum Group Inc has not authorized any other party to extend any other warranties in connection with the sale of the product and will not accept responsibility for any statements representations or warranties made by any other person This limited warranty does not cover 1 9 volt alkaline battery when applicable 2 products which have been improperly installed repaired maintained modified or which have been subjected to misuse abuse accident neglect exposure to fire water or excessive changes in climate or temperature or combined with non Quantum Group Inc approved accessories 2 physical damage caused from use other than normal and proper operation or handling as specified in the owner s manual 3 cosmetic damage 4 products on which warranty stickers or product serial numbers have been removed altered or rendered illegible 5 the cost of installation removal or reinstallation QUANTUM GROUP INC SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS LIABILITY FOR ANY AND ALL DIRECT INDIRECT SPECIAL GENERAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF PROFITS OR ANTICIPATED PROFITS ARISING OUT OF USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCT QGI P N 099 0062 01 REV 07 25 01 Page 4 of 4
8. ctor because you will not know when to re enter your vehicle 3 0 IMPORTANT CONSIDERATIONS 3 1 The COSTAR P 1 has been designed and is warranted to operate for 5 years NOTE The manufacturer recommends replacement of the detector 5 years after date of purchase Under no circumstances should the product be used after 7 years from date of purchase 3 2 The detector is designed to warn individuals before a blood level of 10 carboxyhemoglobin COHB is reached mild exposure CO Levels Max Response Time 30 ppm None 70 ppm 240 min 150 ppm 50 min 400 ppm 15 min ppm parts per million 3 3 When the detector sounds do not stand too close to the detector Prolonged exposure to the detector at a close distance may be harmful to your hearing WARNING Activation of this device indicates the presence of carbon monoxide CO which can injure or even kill you The sound produced by the detector is not designed to awaken a person in an emergency it is designed to alert a driver without distracting the driver 4 0 RECOMMENDATIONS 4 1 It is recommended to test the unit once every week To test unit push and hold detector Indicator Test button until unit beeps about 3 seconds Detector will sound two cycles to indicate completion of the test The detector will then resume normal operation 4 2 CO may be from an outside source or from your vehicle If you suspect your vehicle as the source have the vehicle inspected by a qualified mechanic 4
9. or The detector will beep once indicating proper battery installation 8 0 DETECTOR SIGNALS 8 1 NORMAL OPERATION In normal operation the detector will flash the detector Indicator Test button once every 30 seconds 8 2 DETECTOR CONDITION If the COSTAR P 1 senses unsafe levels of CO the detector Indicator Test button will light up and the detector will sound The detector signal is a repetitive alarm sounding pattern of 4 short beeps followed by 5 seconds of silence Move all persons into fresh air Pushing and holding the test button for 3 seconds will silence the detector for about 4 minutes After 4 minutes the detector will once again sound until the unsafe CO concentration is reduced 8 3 TROUBLE CONDITION The detector self tests every 10 minutes The detector will beep and the Indicator Test button will flash twice every 30 seconds if a fault is detected This is an indication of a malfunction and that the detector requires immediate servicing 8 4 LOW BATTERY CONDITION This detector has a low battery monitor circuit which will cause the red LED to flash and the alarm to chirp once every 30 seconds when the battery gets low Replace the battery when this condition occurs 9 0 MAINTENANCE BATTERY REPLACEMENT 9 1 The COSTAR P 1 CO Detector uses one 1 9 volt alkaline battery A fresh battery should last for more than one year under normal operating conditions 9 2 REPLACEMENT BATTERY 9 VOLT ALKALINE DURACELL MN1604 WARNING
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