Costar P-1 - Manual (Page 3)

Instruction Manual: COSTAR® P-1, 9V Personal CO Detector
QGI P/N 099-0062-01 REV 07/25/01
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7.0 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Caution! Read Carefully
7.1 This unit comes with a visor clip that can be clipped onto a vehicle’s visor.
7.2 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 door. 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: 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:
7737 Kenamar Court
San Diego, CA 92121-2425
Or call us toll free 1-800-432-5599
E-mail address: [email protected]
NOTE: COSTAR ® and the COSTAR ® emblem are trademarks of Quantum Group Inc., San Diego, CA U.S.A.