Costar Carbon Monoxide Alarm User Manual

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View and Download Costar 9RV owner's manual online. Carbon Monoxide Alarm for Recreational Vehicle Use. 9RV Carbon Monoxide Alarm pdf manual download. 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 bet-ter understanding of the effects of CO poisoning and the COSTAR® 12SIR Alarm, as we work together pursuing a safer, healthier indoor. COSTAR® Models 9RV-SSO. The 9RV-SSO is 9V battery operated Carbon Monoxide (CO) Alarm with an appliance Safety Shutoff feature. It is designed to be connected to gas appliances and shutoff the gas intake when unsafe CO levels are detected. COSTAR® Model 12SIR. Quantum Group Inc. Offers you this limited warranty on your new. Carbon monoxide alarm, including all of its component parts. Limited warranty extends solely to the original end-user purchaser of. This product, provided your purchase was made from an authorized. Transfer or resale of this product will. Instruction Manual: COSTAR® 9RV, RV-Use CO Alarm QGI Manual P/N 099-0097-01 Rev. Page 2 of 7 This carbon monoxide alarming device is designed to detect carbon monoxide gas from ANY source of combustion. It is NOT designed to detect smoke, fire, or any other gases.

9.7 To make your carbon monoxide alarm tamper resistant, a locking

pin has been provided in the bag with the screws and anchors.
Using this pin will deter children and others from removing the
alarm from the mounting plate. To use the pin insert it into the
hole in the side of the alarm after the alarm has been installed on
the mounting plate (see Figure 7). To
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 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
presence of carbon monoxide.

9.9 Attention Installer: Please leave this manual at residence for

user’s information

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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 monitor-

ing and immediate response for hazardous levels of carbon
monoxide.

10.2.2 Alarm RELAY output 1 form ‘C’ dry contacts (non-latching) cur-

rent capacity is 0.1A-30Vdc

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 0.1A-
30Vdc Trouble relay connection to panel is optional.

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CLEANING YOUR ALARM:

11.1Keep your CO alarms clean–do not wash.
11.2 To clean your alarm first remove he tamper resistant locking pin

(section 9.7), then remove the alarm from the mounting bracket
as outlined in section 9.2.

11.3You can clean the interior of your alarm by using your vacuum

cleaner hose and vacuuming through the openings around the
perimeter of the alarm.

11.4The outside can be wiped with a cloth.
11.5After cleaning, reinstall your alarm and test your alarm by using

the TEST button.

11.6Test 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.
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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 opera-

tion 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.
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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 note describing the problem and send it to:

7737 Kenamar Court

San Diego, CA 92121-

2425

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 termi-

nate 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 manufacture. During the ini-

tial two (2) year period commencing with the date of manufacture,

any repair or replacement shall be made without charge. During the

latter four (4) years of the warranty period, any repair or replace-

ment 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 WAR-

RANTIES, 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 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 connec-

tion with the sale of the product, and will not accept responsibility

for any statements, representations, or warranties made by any other

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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 sub-

jected to misuse, abuse, accident, neglect, exposure to fire, water, or

excessive changes in climate or temperature, or combined with non-

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Quantum Group Inc.-approved accessories; (3) physical damage

caused from use other than normal and proper operation or handling,

as specified in the owner’s manual; (4) cosmetic damage; (5) prod-

ucts on which warranty stickers or product serial numbers have been

removed, altered, or rendered illegible; (6) the cost of installation,

removal or reinstallation.

QUANTUM GROUP INC. SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS LIA-

BILITY 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.

TAMPER RESISTANT LOCKING PIN

Figure 7

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Instruction Manual: COSTAR® 12SIR, 12V System CO Alarm

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COSTAR MODEL 12SIR
12V System
INSTRUCTIONS
UL2075 LISTED
®
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
®
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
®
12SIR Alarm, as we work together pursuing a safer, healthier indoor air quality for us all.
To your good health and safety,

Costar Rv Carbon Monoxide Alarm

Mark Goldstein, Ph.D.
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
2.1 Sensitivity Setting:
2.2 Power:
2.3 Current Draw:
2.4 Field Wiring:
2.5 Relay Contacts:
Dry form 'C' (100 microAmp – 0.1A, 12VDC) non-latching
4.4° C – 37.8° C (40° F - 100° F)
15-95% RH
85 db @ 10 ft (3.3 meters)
3.0 APPROVALS
Listed by Underwriters Laboratories Inc. to the Category Gas and Vapor Detectors and Sensors (FTAM).

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