Costar 12SIR User Manual

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).

Costar 12SIR Specifications

General

Sensor Type	Electrochemical
Compliance	UL 2034
Operating Temperature	40°F (4.4°C) to 100°F (37.8°C)
Operating Humidity	10% to 95% (non-condensing)
Weight	0.5 lbs

Summary

General Description

Product Data

Sensitivity Setting

Unit alarms at 150 ppm CO within 50 minutes.

Power

12VDC nominal power supply.

Current Draw

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

Field Wiring

Uses 14-22 AWG wire for field connections.

Relay Contacts

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

Operating Temperature

Operates between 4.4° C - 37.8° C (40° F - 100° F).

Operating Humidity

Functions within 15-95% RH.

Horn Loudness

Audible alarm at 85 db @ 10 ft (3.3 meters).

Approvals

What You Should Know About CO

What to Do If the Alarm Sounds

Important Considerations

Alarm is designed for six years of operation; automatic sensing and loud sounder.

Developing Your Own CO Safety Plan

What Your CO Alarm Can and Cannot Do

Installing for Residential Use

Installation Recommendations

Statistics show fatal CO occurrences happen at night; early warning is key.

Recommended Mounting Locations

Place alarms inside each bedroom where occupants close the door while sleeping.

Installation Instructions

Ceiling Location

Mount close to hallway center, or at least 4 inches from any wall.

Locations to Avoid

Avoid cooking appliances, open windows/doors, damp areas, and extreme temperatures.

Conditions Causing Temporary CO Situations

Includes venting issues, negative pressure, appliance use, and obstructions.

Mounting Plate Attachment

Wiring Installation

Alarm Alignment and Locking

Align marks, twist alarm onto plate until locked, and secure with tamper pin.

Tamper Resistance

Use provided pin to deter removal; use pliers to remove.

Alarm Signals

Normal Operation

RED LED flashes once every 30 seconds, indicating power.

Alarm Condition

RED LED, 4 short beeps, relay energized; test/reset silences for 4 mins.

Trouble Condition

Detector beeps, Indicator/Test button flashes twice if fault detected.

Maintenance

Cleaning Your Alarm

Clean with vacuum cleaner hose; do not wash or use chemicals.

Periodic Alarm Testing

Service and Warranty