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Page 1 NSI 3000 LOW LEVEL CARBON MONOXIDE MONITOR...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Page Your new NSI Low-Level Carbon Monoxide Monitor Carbon Monoxide and how it can affect you and your family Installation of your new low-level CO monitor Operating features Maintaining/Testing your Low-level CO monitor What to do in the event of an alarm Technical Information Limited warranty information...
Page 3 Your new National Safety Institute Low-level Carbon Monoxide Monitor We at National Safety Institute are pleased that you have chosen the most advanced low-level carbon monoxide monitor available. This unit features  An advanced electrochemical sensor designed to accurately measure low-levels of carbon monoxide (CO) providing an early warning of toxic CO levels in your home ...
Page 4 Carbon Monoxide and how it can affect you and your family Carbon monoxide kills thousands of people each year and injures many more. Like oxygen, CO enters the body through the lungs during the normal breathing process. It competes with oxygen by replacing it in the red blood cells, thereby reducing the flow of oxygen to the heart, brain and other vital organs.
Page 5 DO NOT: • Burn charcoal inside your home, camper, tent or cabin, or outside an open window • Install, convert or service fuel-burning appliances without proper knowledge, skill and expertise. • Use a gas range, oven or clothes dryer for heating. •...
Page 6: Symptoms Of Co Poisoning
Symptoms of CO poisoning The following symptoms may be related to CO poisoning and should be discussed with all members of the household:  Low-level Exposure(less than 35 ppm): of carbon monoxide poisoning can be confused with flu-like symptoms, food poisoning or other illnesses and can have significant long-term health risks if left untreated.
Page 7: Installation Of Your New Low-Level Co Monitor
Installation of your new low-level CO monitor Where To Install Your Low-level CO monitor WARNING: This low-level CO monitor will only indicate the presence of carbon monoxide gas at the sensor. Carbon monoxide gas may be present in other areas. In which room should the low-level CO monitor be installed? Ideally, you should have a low-level CO monitor in or near every room that contains a fuel-burning appliance.
Page 8 Do not put the low-level CO monitor • Outside the building • In or below a cupboard • In a damp or humid area • Directly above a sink or cooking appliance • Next to a door or window or anywhere that it would be affected by drafts •...
Page 9: Operating Features
Operating Features Your low-level CO monitor offers many features, which set it apart from the competition. Test/Reset Button Feature This button will: • test your horn and battery • silence the loud 85dB horn during an alarm only at levels below 70 ppm. See below •...
Page 10 Low-level Icon This icon will appear and a loud, 85 dB alarm will sound a double beep every eight seconds when a low-level of CO (15 ppm – 34 ppm) has been continuously detected for 5 minutes. To silence the low-level CO monitor, press the Test/Reset button. If the CO level remains in this range for the next 5 minutes, the icon will re-appear and the horn will sound again.
Page 11 Operating Features High Level Icon Crisis Level Alarm-70 ppm and higher If a crisis level of CO, (between 70 ppm to 999 ppm) has been detected (there is no delay, The low-level CO monitor sounds an alarm immediately when a level of 70 ppm or above is detected), this icon will appear and a loud, 85 dB alarm will sound four beeps every two seconds.
Page 12 “Err” – Unit Malfunction If the readout displays “Err”, the unit has detected an error and will beep each minute indicating that your low-level CO monitor has failed. Also, if the low-level CO monitor has a fresh battery and the red light is not flashing, the low-level CO monitor has malfunctioned. Contact customer service 8 am –...
Page 13 Peak Level Reading Feature The peak level reading is the highest level of CO recorded by the unit until the battery is disconnected. To display the peak level reading first place your left thumb or finger over the sounder vent, then press and hold the test/reset button down with your right thumb or finger. The horn will sound and the low-level CO monitor will display the peak level reading stored in the memory until you release the button or for a maximum of 4 seconds.
Page 14: Maintaining/Testing Your Low-Level Co Monitor
Maintaining/Testing your Low-level CO monitor Maintenance Your low-level CO monitor will alert you to potentially hazardous CO concentrations in your home when maintained properly. To maintain your low-level CO monitor in proper working order, and to ensure that your sensor will maintain its 6 year life, it is recommended that you: •...
Page 15: Testing The Sensor
Testing The Sensor CAUTION: All sensor testing should only be performed by a responsible adult. This test should only be performed once a month. Excessive testing will cause the battery life to be shortened. NOTE: CO test kits may be used in order to avoid having to burn cigarettes, incense sticks etc.
Page 16: What To Do In The Event Of An Alarm
What To Do In The Event Of An Alarm WARNING: A loud alarm is a warning that high and potentially lethal levels of carbon monoxide are present. Never ignore this alarm, further exposure can be fatal. Immediately check residents for symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning, and contact the proper authorities to resolve all CO problems.
Page 17 What To Do During A High-Level Alarm – 35– 69ppm • Open the doors and windows to ventilate. • Turn off appliances where possible. • Recommend highly that you exit the property leaving the doors and windows open. • Phone your heating service contractor on their emergency number; keep the number _____________________ in a prominent place. •...
Page 18: Technical Information
Technical Information Low-level CO monitor Specifications: Model 3000 Sensor Type: Electrochemical Sensor Life: 5-6 Years Sensor Range: 5 – 999 ppm Readout Accuracy: +/- 20 ppm at 100 PPM, 30% above 400PPM Alarm Sound Level: 85 dB at 10 feet (3.5 meters) Recommended Batteries: Duracell MN1604, Energizer 522, Gold Peak 1604A Battery Life: Exceeds 1 year, replaceable Temperature Range: 4.4 ºC (40 ºF) to 37.8 ºC (100 ºF)
Page 19 5 Year Limited Warranty Information Warranty Coverage: National Safety Institute (NSI) warrants to the original purchaser that the enclosed low-level carbon monoxide monitor, excluding the battery, shall be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal residential use and service for a period of five (5) years from the date of purchase.