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

QGI P/N 099-0066-01 REV 10/26/01

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COSTAR MODEL 12SIR

Carbon Monoxide Gas Alarm

12V System

INSTALLATION and OPERATING

INSTRUCTIONS

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 PRODUCT DATA

2.1 Sensitivity Setting:

Unit will alarm at 150 ppm CO within 50 minutes.

2.2 Power:

12VDC nominal

2.3 Current Draw:

Standby 20 microAmp. Alarm 60 mA. Trouble 30 mA.

2.4 Field Wiring:

14-22 AWG

2.5 Relay Contacts:

Dry form 'C' (100 microAmp – 0.1A, 12VDC) non-latching

2.6 Operating Temperature:

4.4° C – 37.8° C (40° F - 100° F)

2.7 Operating Humidity:

15-95% RH

2.8 Horn (Sounder) Loudness:

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).

Summary of content (7 pages)

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Instruction Manual: COSTAR® 12SIR, 12V System CO Alarm COSTAR MODEL 12SIR Carbon Monoxide Gas Alarm 12V System INSTALLATION and OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 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.
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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.
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Instruction Manual: COSTAR® 12SIR, 12V System CO Alarm NOTE: Manufacturer strongly recommends replacement of alarm six years after date 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.
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Instruction Manual: COSTAR® 12SIR, 12V System CO Alarm Figure 1: Recommended CO alarm placement for single floor residence. Figure 2: Recommended CO alarm placement for multilevel residence. 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. 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.
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Instruction Manual: COSTAR® 12SIR, 12V System CO Alarm 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.
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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.
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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.