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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
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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
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COSTAR 12
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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. The following symptoms are related to CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING and should be discussed with ALL members of the household: MILD EXPOSURE Slight headac
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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 e
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Instruction Manual: COSTAR® 12SIR, 12V System CO Alarm Figure 1: Recommended CO alarm placement for single Figure 2: Recommended CO alarm placement for multi- floor residence. level 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 ce
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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 syste
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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. Place one label next to the alarm, and the other label near a source of fresh
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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. warrants the enclose
