Instruction Manual: COSTAR
®
9SIR, Residential CO Alarm
QGI P/N 099-0057-01 REV 10/26/01
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Step C: Battery Installation
Step D: Installation / Removal
Figure 4:
Installation Instructions
6.4
As described in Figures 1-3, 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.
6.5
The battery is INSTALLED REVERSED FOR SHIPPING. Remove and reinstall the battery in the correct
orientation as noted on the inside of the battery door. When installing the battery, align the “+” and “-” battery terminals on
the correct contacts. The alarm will beep once indicating proper battery installation.
CAUTION!
IF NO BATTERY IS INSTALLED, THE BATTERY DOOR WILL NOT CLOSE AND THE UNIT WILL
NOT ATTACH TO THE MOUNTING BRACKET.
6.6
Alignment marks are provided on the edge of the trim plate and the alarm. After installing the mounting plate,
place the alarm on the mounting plate with the alignment marks lined up. Twist the alarm in the direction indicated by the
"ON" arrow on the alarm cover (see step D) until it locks in place.
6.7
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 fig. 5). Note the tamper resist pin will have to be removed
in order to change the battery; this can be done easily with a long nose pliers. Using
the long nose pliers pull the pin out of the hole, it is now possible to remove the
alarm from the mounting plate.
6.8
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 L.E.D. will flash 4-6 times. At completion of the self-test, the alarm will sound 2 alarm patterns. The alarm
then resumes normal operation.
6.9
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.
7.0 ALARM
SIGNALS
7.1 NORMAL
OPERATION
RED L.E.D. flashes once every 30 seconds, indicating that the alarm is powered and active.
7.2 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. 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.
7.3 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.
7.4 LOW
BATTERY
One chirp every 30 seconds for a minimum of (7) days. Replace battery when this signal occurs
8.0 MAINTENANCE
CLEANING YOUR ALARM:
8.1
Keep your CO alarms clean–do not wash.
Figure 5
