Costar 12SIR Carbon Monoxide Alarm User Manual
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1. 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 Ye QGI P N 099 0066 01 REV 10 26 01 Page 6 of 7 Instruction Manual COSTAR 12SIR 12V System CO Alarm LIMITED WARRANTY COSTAR Model 12SIR 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 six 6 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 five 5 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 EXC2. 01 REV 10 26 01 Page 7 of 7
3. Department from outside your residence This unit is designed to detect carbon monoxide CO entering its sensing chamber It does not sense combustible gas such as natural gas propane or butane heat smoke or flames When properly located installed and maintained this CO alarm is designed to provide early warning of developing poisonous CO conditions at a reasonable cost This alarm monitors the air and when it senses CO it activates its built in alarm It can provide precious time for you and your family to escape from your residence before CO can seriously injure or kill However such an early warning is possible only if the alarm is located installed and maintained as specified in the Owner s Manual 7 0 IMPORTANT WHAT YOUR CO ALARM CAN AND CANNOT DO If bedroom doors are usually closed at night alarms should be placed in each bedroom as well as in the common hallway between them CO alarms may not sense CO on a different level of a residence or building For example a second floor alarm may not sense a CO leak on the first floor or in the basement Therefore alarms should be placed on every level of a residence or building If the alarm is located outside of a bedroom it may not wake up a sound sleeper especially if the bedroom door is closed or only partly open If the alarm is located on a different level of the residence than the bedrooms it is even less likely to wake up people sleeping in the bedroom Installing CO alarms may qual
4. EPT AS REQUIRED BY LAW INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR AGAINST INFRINGEMENT OR ANY EXPRESS 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 0066
5. Instruction Manual COSTAR 12SIR 12V System CO Alarm COSTAR COSTAR MODEL 12SIR Carbon Monoxide Gas Alarm 12V System INSTALLATION and OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS c LISTED ys UL2075 LISTED CARBON MONOXIDE GAS ALARM Dear New COSTAR 12SIR 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 12SIR 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 12SIR Alarm as we work together pursuing a safer healthier indoor air quality for us all To your good health and safety Mark Goldstein Ph D President Quantum Group Inc 1 0 GENERAL DESCRIPTION This CO alarm is suited for residences motels hotels and commercial or industrial system applications The 12SIR is designed for 4 6 wire connection to 12VDC alarm system control panels Reference UL Listed Household Fire and or Burglary Panel with auxiliary signaling zones Connect to signaling zones which can be designated for CO alarm use only 2 0 2 1 22 2 3 2 4 2 5 2 6 2 7 2 8 3 0 PRODUCT DATA Sensitivity Setting Unit will alarm at 150 ppm CO within 50 minute
6. arm A Parallel with the hallway walls when ceiling mounting B Pointed upward when wall mounting 9 4 Attach the mounting plate on the wall Be sure the UP text and arrow are facing up Use the screws and anchors provided to secure the mounting plate 9 5 WIRING INSTALLATION Internal terminal block for 14 22 AWG wires 8 screw terminals at 0 2 5 mm spacing 9 5 1 Drill hole in wall or ceiling at center of plate and pull system wires through the hole 9 5 2 Remove alarm cover by using the special tool provided on the three locking tabs on the alarm base see figure 4 R Figure 4 9 5 2 Pull wires through hole at center of alarm base and connect to the internal terminal block as shown on the following wiring diagrams see figure 5 ALARM TROUBLE FORM C CONTACTS GND DETECTOR TERMINAL BLOCK 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 NC COM NO NC COM NO 12VDC ALARM TROUBLE POWER RELAY RELAY SYSTEM CONNECTIONS Figure 5 NOTE The form C relay contacts may be wired either N O or N C according to system panel requirements These alarms are not designed to drive auxiliary devices 9 5 4 The 12SIR alarms do not include power supervision This may be accomplished by installing a power supervision relay at the end of the alarm power circuit No internal backup battery 9 6 Alignment marks are provided on the edge of the trim plate and the alarm After installing the mounting plate place the alarm on the mounting plate with the align
7. ate of purchase Under no circumstances should the alarm be used 7 years after the date of purchase 6 0 DEVELOPING YOUR OWN CO SAFETY PLAN This CO alarm can quickly alert you to the presence of CO it cannot prevent toxic CO emissions Please note that there are hazards against which CO detection may not be effective such as gas leaks or explosions The ultimate responsibility for protection against toxic CO gas rests solely on you Installing CO alarms is just the first step in protecting your family from toxic CO poisoning We also suggest that you create an effective comprehensive safety program as outlined below 6 1 Install CO alarms properly following the instructions in this manual 6 2 Develop a family escape plan and practice it with your entire family especially small children Draw a floor plan of your home residence and find two ways to exit from each room There should be one way to get out of each bedroom without opening the door Make sure that all occupants know what the CO alarm signal means and how they must be prepared to leave the residence by themselves if necessary Decide on a meeting place a safe distance from your house and make sure all occupants understand where they should go and wait if there is a dangerous CO condition Conduct CO safety drills at least every 6 months to make sure that everyone even small children know what to do in order to escape safely Know where to go to call the Fire
8. ed in section 9 2 11 3 You can clean the interior of your alarm by using your vacuum cleaner hose and vacuuming through the openings around the perimeter of the alarm 11 4 The outside can be wiped with a cloth 11 5 After cleaning reinstall your alarm and test your alarm by using the TEST button 11 6 Test your alarms weekly and repair or replace them when they no longer function As with any electronic product alarms have a limited life and alarms that do not work cannot warn you WARNING Do not use any household cleaning agents paints varnishes or any other chemical on your 12SIR alarm NOTE REGULAR TESTING IS RECOMMENDED 12 0 PERIODIC ALARM TESTING Test the alarm weekly for proper operation by pushing the test button until a short beep is heard approximately three seconds Release the button The alarm will then test itself for proper operation and the RED LED light will flash 4 6 times At completion of the test the alarm will sound 2 patterns The alarm then resumes normal operation 13 0 SERVICE AND WARRANTY If after reviewing this manual you feel that your CO Alarm is defective in any way do not tamper with the unit Before returning the device call Quantum Group s customer service line at 1 800 432 5599 to receive a return merchandise authorization RMA number Once an RMA number has been issued return the product along with a proof of purchase that includes a date Please enclose a note describing the problem and send it to
9. for single Figure 2 Recommended CO alarm placement for multi floor residence level residence Bedroom Basement 9 5 This CO alarm must be mounted on the wall or ceiling 9 6 WALL LOCATION Locate the top of the alarm 5 to 6 feet from the floor Inside wall location Height 5 6 from floor Carbon Monoxide alarm mounting location Figure 3 Recommended CO alarm mounting location is 5 to 6 feet from floor 8 5 CEILING LOCATION Alarm should be mounted as close as possible to the center of a hallway or room If this is not possible the edge of the alarm should be at least 4 inches from any wall 8 6 LOCATIONS TO AVOID Placing units where they will not operate properly causes nuisance alarms To avoid nuisance alarms do not place units Within 5 feet 1 5m of any cooking appliance or furnace Near an open window or door because the fresh air entering the opening may delay CO from reaching the alarm In damp or very humid areas or next to bathrooms with showers Install detectors at least 10 feet 3 meters away from bathrooms In very cold or very hot environments or in unheated buildings or outdoor rooms where the temperature can go below or above the operating range of the alarm Temperature limits for proper operation are 4 4 C to 37 8 C 40 F to 100 F Good ventilation is recommended when household cleaning supplies or similar contaminants are stored or frequentl
10. ify you for lower homeowner s insurance rates but CO alarms are not a substitute for insurance Homeowners and renters should continue to insure their lives and property WARNING The COSTAR Model 12SIR CO Alarm is not designed for marine RV or aeronautical use NOTE This unit contains no batteries and will not operate without power 8 0 INSTALLING THE COSTAR 12SIR FOR RESIDENTIAL USE 8 1 RECOMMENDATIONS One of the most important considerations in any CO alarm system is the location of the alarms Statistics of the National Fire Protection Association NFPA show that most of the fatal CO occurrences happen at night while people are sleeping Early warning of CO is best achieved by the correct installation of CO alarms Placement of an alarm in a garage may cause an alarm due to CO from automotive exhaust 8 2 RECOMMENDED MOUNTING LOCATIONS Put a CO alarm inside each bedroom where the occupant closes the door while sleeping A closed door can block particulate smoke but CO gas is likely to get through QGI P N 099 0066 01 REV 10 26 01 Page 3 of 7 Instruction Manual COSTAR 12SIR 12V System CO Alarm Kitchen Bedroom Dining Room Bedroom Family Room Bedroom Bedroom Living Room Bedroom Kitchen Living Room Carbon Monoxide alarm location il Garage Carbon Monoxide alarm location for multi level residence Figure 1 Recommended CO alarm placement
11. lso young children and household pets may be the first affected Your CO alarm is designed to detect the toxic CO gas that result from incomplete combustion such as those emitted from appliances furnaces fireplaces and auto exhaust A CO Alarm is NOT A SUBSTITUTE for other combustible gas fire or smoke alarms This carbon monoxide alarm is designed to detect carbon monoxide gas from ANY source of combustion CAUTION This alarm will only indicate the presence of carbon monoxide gas at the sensor Carbon monoxide gas may be present in other areas WARNING This product is intended for use in ordinary indoor locations of family living units It is not designed to comply with Occupational Safety and Health Administration OSHA commercial or industrial standards Individuals with medical problems may consider using warning devices that provide audible and visual signals for carbon monoxide concentrations under 30 ppm 5 0 WHAT YOU SHOULD DO IF THE ALARM SOUNDS WARNING Activation of this device indicates the presence of carbon monoxide CO which can KILL YOU If alarm sounds 5 1 1 Operate reset silence button 5 2 2 Call your emergency services fire department or 911 5 3 3 Immediately move to fresh air outdoors or by an open door window Then 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 ar
12. ment marks lined up Twist the alarm in the direction indicated by the ON arrow on the alarm cover until it locks in place 9 7 To make your carbon monoxide alarm tamper resistant a locking pin has been a provided in the bag with the screws and anchors Using this pin will deter children and others a remo from removing the alarm from the mounting plate To use the pin insert it into the hole in the LOCKING RIN side of the alarm after the alarm has been installed on the mounting plate see figure 6 To Figure 6 remove the alarm use long nose pliers pull the pin out of the hole it is now possible to remove the alarm from the mounting plate Test alarm immediately following installation and weekly for proper operation by pushing the test button until a short beep is heard approximately three seconds Release the button The alarm will then test itself QGI P N 099 0066 01 REV 10 26 01 Page 5 of 7 Instruction Manual COSTAR 12SIR 12V System CO Alarm for proper operation and the RED LED will flash 4 6 times At completion of the self test the alarm will sound 2 alarm patterns The alarm then resumes normal operation 9 8 This box contains two self adhesive labels You should write the telephone numbers of the emergency service provider and a qualified technician in the space provided on the labels Place one label next to the alarm and the other label near a source of fresh air where you plan to gather after the alarm indicates the prese
13. nce of carbon monoxide 9 9 Attention Installer Please leave this manual at residence for user s information 10 0 ALARM SIGNALS 10 1 NORMAL OPERATION RED L E D flashes once every 30 seconds indicating that the alarm is powered and active 10 2 ALARM CONDITION RED LED turns on for 2 seconds and off for 4 seconds with 4 short beeps for 1 second and 5 seconds of silence The RED LED will illuminate and the alarm relay will be energized N O or N C Pushing and holding the test reset button for 3 seconds will silence the alarm for about 4 minutes After 4 minutes the alarm will once again sound until the unsafe CO concentration is reduced 10 2 1 Connected zone should be programmed for 24 hour monitoring and immediate response for hazardous levels of carbon monoxide 10 2 2 Alarm RELAY output 1 form C dry contacts non latching current capacity is 100 microAmp 0 1A 10 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 10 3 1 Trouble RELAY output 1 form C dry contacts non latching current capacity is 100 microAmp 0 1A Trouble relay connection to panel is optional 11 0 MAINTENANCE CLEANING YOUR ALARM 11 1 Keep your CO alarms clean do not wash 11 2 To clean your alarm remove it from the mounting bracket as outlin
14. rived the premises have been aired out and your alarm remains in its normal condition 5 4 4 After following steps 1 3 if your alarm reactivates within a 24 hour period repeat steps 1 3 and call a qualified 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 5 5 IMPORTANT CONSIDERATIONS The 12SIR has been designed and is warranted to operate for six years 5 6 The alarm will automatically sense when the level of CO in the air falls below the danger level You should stay outside the residence in fresh air until the alarm is silenced When the alarm sounds do not stand too close to the alarm The sound produced by the alarm is loud because it is designed to awaken a person in an emergency Prolonged exposure to the alarm at a close distance may be harmful to your hearing QGI P N 099 0066 01 REV 10 26 01 Page 2 of 7 Instruction Manual COSTAR 12SIR 12V System CO Alarm NOTE Manufacturer strongly recommends replacement of alarm six years after d
15. s Power 12VDC nominal Current Draw Standby 20 microAmp Alarm 60 mA Trouble 30 mA Field Wiring 14 22 AWG Relay Contacts Dry form C 100 microAmp 0 1A 12VDC non latching Operating Temperature 4 4 C 37 8 C 40 F 100 F Operating Humidity 15 95 RH Horn Sounder Loudness 85 db 10 ft 3 3 meters APPROVALS Listed by Underwriters Laboratories Inc to the Category Gas and Vapor Detectors and Sensors FTAM QGI P N 099 0066 01 REV 10 26 01 Page of 7 Instruction Manual COSTAR 12SIR 12V System CO Alarm 4 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 MILD EXPOSURE Slight headache nausea vomiting fatigue often described as flu like symptoms MEDIUM EXPOSURE Severe throbbing headache drowsiness confusion fast heart rate EXTREME EXPOSURE Unconsciousness convulsions cardio respiratory failure death Many cases of reported 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 or calling for assistance A
16. y used 8 7 CONDITIONS WHICH CAN RESULT IN TEMPORARY CO SITUATIONS 8 7 1 Excessive spillage or reverse venting of fuel burning appliances caused by outdoor ambient conditions such as i Wind direction and or velocity including high gusts of wind Heavy air in the vent pipes cold humid air with extended periods between cycles ii Negative pressure differential resulting from the use of exhaust fans iii Simultaneous operation of several fuel burning appliances competing for limited internal air iv Vent pipe connections vibrating loose from clothes dryers furnaces or water heaters v Obstructions in or unconventional vent pipe designs which can amplify the above situations 8 7 2 Extended operation of unvented fuel burning devices range oven fireplace etc 8 7 3 Temperature inversions which can trap exhaust gasses near the ground 8 7 4 Car idling in an open or closed area garage or near a home 9 0 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION READ CAREFULLY 9 1 Select proper location 9 2 A mounting plate is provided on the back of the alarm Remove the mounting plate from the back of the alarm by holding the mounting plate and twisting the alarm in the direction indicated by the OFF arrow on the alarm cover Figure 6 9 3 To insure aesthetic alignment of the alarm with the hallway or wall the UP ARROW on the mounting plate must be QGI P N 099 0066 01 REV 10 26 01 Page 4 of 7 Instruction Manual COSTAR 12SIR 12V System CO Al
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