Costar P-1 Important Considerations, CO Levels, Recommendations, Locations to Avoid

Instruction Manual: COSTAR® P-1, 9V Personal CO Detector

If alarm sounds:

2.1Operate reset/silence button;

2.2Call your emergency services (____ - _____) [fire department or 911];

2.3Immediately move to fresh air – outdoors or by an open door/window. Do a head count to check that all persons are accounted for. Do not reenter the premises nor move away from the open door/window until the emergency services responders have arrived, the premises have been aired out, and your detector remains in its normal condition.

2.4After following steps 2.1-2.3, if your detector reactivates within a 24 hour period, repeat steps 2.1-2.3 and call a qualified automobile or appliance technician (_____-______) to investigate for sources of CO from fuel burning equipment and appliances, and inspect for proper operation of this equipment. If problems are identified during this inspection have the equipment serviced immediately. Note any combustion equipment not inspected by the technician and consult the manufacturers’ instructions or contact the manufacturers directly for more information about CO safety and this equipment. Make sure that motor vehicles are not and have not been operating in an attached garage or adjacent to the residence or RV.

WARNING: DO NOT remove the battery to silence the detector because you will not know when to re-enter your vehicle.

3.0IMPORTANT CONSIDERATIONS

3.1The COSTAR® P-1 has been designed and is warranted to operate for 5 years.

NOTE: The manufacturer recommends replacement of the detector 5 years after date of purchase. Under no circumstances should the product be used after 7 years from date of purchase.

3.2The detector is designed to warn individuals before a blood level of 10% carboxyhemoglobin (COHB) is reached (mild exposure).

CO Levels	Max. Response Time
30 ppm	None
70 ppm	240 min
150 ppm	50 min
400 ppm	15 min

ppm = parts per million

3.3When the detector sounds, do not stand too close to the detector. Prolonged exposure to the detector at a close distance may be harmful to your hearing.

WARNING: Activation of this device indicates the presence of carbon monoxide (CO), which can injure or even kill you. The sound produced by the detector is not designed to awaken a person in an emergency; it is designed to alert a driver without distracting the driver.

4.0RECOMMENDATIONS

4.1It is recommended to test the unit once every week. To test unit, push and hold detector Indicator/Test button until unit beeps (about 3 seconds). Detector will sound two cycles to indicate completion of the test. The detector will then resume normal operation.

4.2CO may be from an outside source or from your vehicle. If you suspect your vehicle as the source, have the vehicle inspected by a qualified mechanic.

4.2.1DO NOT cover detector ventilation holes.

5.0LOCATION

One of the most important considerations in any CO detector system is the location of the detector.

5.1It is recommended to place the unit on the visor of the vehicle. Placement of the detector in a garage may cause the unit to go into alarm due to CO from automotive exhaust.

NOTE: The COSTAR® P-1 may also be used for personal protection from CO in the work place or while traveling.

6.0LOCATIONS TO AVOID

6.1Avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight.

6.2Do not keep detector on your dashboard.

6.3Avoid unit coming into contact with water.

6.4Do not locate detector near an open window because unit will not detect accurate levels of CO in your automobile.

6.5Do not use as a garage or home detector.

6.6Do not use in closed compartments such as glove box or purse.

6.7DO NOT PLACE DIRECTLY BEHIND A TAILPIPE OR IN THE PATH OF HOT EXHAUST!

WARNING: The COSTAR® P-1 CO Detector is not designed for marine use.

QGI P/N 099-0062-01 REV 07/25/01 Page 2 of 4