Summary of Contents for Quantum Guardian QG100
- Page 1 OWNER’S MANUAL ATTENTION: PLEASE READ, Model QG100 FOLLOW AND SAVE! Carbon Monoxide Alarm...
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Page 2: General Description
(RV) and in CO poisoning and the Quantum Guardian QG100 unconditioned spaces such as cabins, garages, Alarm, as we work together pursuing a safer, basements, attics and commercial applications. - Page 3 2.0 PRODUCT DATA 4.0 WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW Sensitivity Setting: Unit will alarm at 150 ABOUT CO Carbon monoxide (CO) is an ppm CO within 50 minutes. insidious poison. It is a colorless, odorless Power: 9 volt alkaline battery Duracell MN and tasteless gas.
- Page 4 Many cases of reported CARBON MONOX- WARNING: This product is intended for use IDE POISONING indicate that while victims in ordinary indoor locations of family living are aware they are not well, they become so units. It is not designed to comply with disoriented they are unable to save themselves Occupational Safety and Health Administration by either exiting the building or calling for...
- Page 5 3 Immediately move to fresh air and appliances, and inspect for –outdoors or by an open door/win- proper operation of this equip- dow. Do a head count to check ment. If problems are identified that all persons are accounted for. during this inspection, have the Do not reenter the premises nor equipment serviced immediately.
- Page 6 5.1 Never disconnect the battery to silence an CO fumes rests solely on you. alarm. The alarm will automatically sense Installing CO detectors is just the first step in when the level of CO in the air falls protecting your family from toxic CO poison- below the danger level.
- Page 7 ALARM CAN AND CANNOT DO 8.0 INSTALLING THE QUANTUM This CO alarm is designed for use within a GUARDIAN QG100 single residential living unit, recreational vehi- One of the most important considerations in cle or unconditioned space. It is designed to...
- Page 8 Please note that the Quantum Guardian model alarms may qualify you for lower homeowner's insurance rates, but CO alarms are not a substitute QG100 is the only retail alarm approved for for insurance. Homeowners and renters should use in “Unconditioned Space” such as continue to insure their lives and property garages, basements and attics.
- Page 9 RECREATIONAL VEHICLE INSTALLA- TION RECOMMENDATIONS Kitchen Dining Room Bedroom Family Room Living Room Bedroom = Carbon Monoxide alarm location Bedroom Figure 2: Recommended CO alarm locations for a single floor residence Inside wall location Height 5' - 6' from floor Figure 4: Recommended Mounting Locations Figure 3: Recommended CO alarm wall- for RVs...
- Page 10 9.0 ALARM MOUNTING LOCATIONS – In very cold or very hot environments This CO alarm may be mounted on the wall or or in unheated buildings or outdoor rooms ceiling. where the temperature can go below or above WALL LOCATION: Locate the top of the the operating range of the alarm.
- Page 11 4 Vent pipe connections vibrating loose 10.0 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS: from clothes dryers, furnaces, or water READ CAREFULLY BEFORE heaters. INSTALLING ALARM 5 Obstructions in or unconventional vent CAUTION: THIS UNIT IS SEALED. THE pipe designs which can amplify the above sit- COVER IS NOT REMOVABLE! uations.
- Page 12 10.3 To insure aesthetic 10.5 Activate the alarm, by removing and dis- alignment of the alarm posing of the “Warning” Pull Tab. as shown in MOUNTING MOUNTING HOOKS (2) HOLES (2) with the hallway or Figure 5 on the following page. wall, the UP arrow on the mounting plate must be:...
- Page 13 Figure 5: Alarm Activation Pull and remove tab to activate the alarm.
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Page 14: Alarm Signals
10.7 To make your carbon monoxide alarm the labels. Place one label next to the alarm, tamper resistant, a locking pin has been pro- and the other label near a source of fresh air vided in the bag with the screws and anchors. where you plan to gather after the alarm indi- Using this pin will deter children and others cates the presence of carbon monoxide. -
Page 15: Maintenance
12.2. To clean your alarm remove it from the ing agents, paints, varnishes or any other mounting bracket as outlined in section 10.2 chemical on your QG100 alarm. IF TAMPER RESISTANT PIN HAS BEEN USED, REFER TO STEP 10.7 UNDER... - Page 16 13.3 The Quantum Guardian Model QG100 place the alarm on the CO Alarm uses one (1) 9 volt alkaline battery. mounting plate. Twist A fresh battery should last for one year under the alarm in the direc- normal operating conditions.
- Page 17 Note: Most batteries are not rated below STORAGE, BEFORE EACH TRIP, AND AT -20°C or above 52°C LEAST ONCE PER WEEK DURING USE. 15.0 SERVICE AND WARRANTY 14.0 PERIODIC ALARM TESTING: Test If after reviewing this manual you feel that the alarm for proper operation by pushing the your CO Alarm is defective in any way, do not test button until a short beep is heard (approx-...
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Page 18: Limited Warranty
LIMITED WARRANTY from the date of manufacture. During the ini- QUANTUM GUARDIAN Model QG100 tial two (2) year period commencing with the The 6 year limited warranty has a 2 year date of manufacture, any repair or replacement replacement window at no cost with a new shall be made without charge. - Page 19 INFRINGEMENT, OR ANY EXPRESS OR as specified in the owner's manual; (3) cos- IMPLIED WARRANTY ARISING OUT OF metic damage; (4) products on which warranty TRADE USAGE OR OUT OF A COURSE stickers or product serial numbers have been OF DEALING OR COURSE OF PERFOR- removed, altered, or rendered illegible;...
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