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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. 3.0 IMPORTANT CONSIDERATIONS 3.1 The 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. 3.2 The 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 3.3 When 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. 4.0 RECOMMENDATIONS 4.1 It 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. 4.2 CO 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. 4.2.1 DO NOT cover detector ventilation holes. 5.0 LOCATION One of the most important considerations in any CO detector system is the location of the detector. 5.1 It 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. 6.0 LOCATIONS TO AVOID 6.1 Avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight. 6.2 Do not keep detector on your dashboard. 6.3 Avoid unit coming into contact with water. 6.4 Do not locate detector near an open window because unit will not detect accurate levels of CO in your automobile. 6.5 Do not use as a garage or home detector. 6.6 Do not use in closed compartments such as glove box or purse. 6.7 DO 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. 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 bu...