protech 7030-7035 User manual

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C US
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OWNER’S MANUAL for Models:
7030 9 Volt Battery CO Alarm, Single Station.
7035 9 Volt Battery CO Alarm with LCD Digital
Display & Peak Level Memory, Single Station.
ELECTRICAL RATING: 9VDC, 0.16 mWatts.
IMPORTANT! READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE INSTALLATION AND
SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
CAUTION! THIS ALARM WILL ONLY INDICATE THE PRESENCE OF
CARBON MONOXIDE GAS AT THE SENSOR. CARBON MONOXIDE GAS MAY BE
PRESENT IN OTHER AREAS. THIS CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM IS DESIGNED
TO DETECT CARBON MONOXIDE GAS FROM ANY SOURCE OF COMBUSTION.
IT IS NOT DESIGNED TO DETECT SMOKE, FIRE OR ANY OTHER GAS.
CONTENTS OF THIS MANUAL.
1…. INFORMATION ABOUT CARBON MONOXIDE
2…. SPECIFICATIONS
3…. RECOMMENDED LOCATIONS OF ALARMS
4…. LOCATIONS TO AVOID
5…. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
6…. OPERATION AND TESTING
7…. FALSE ALARMS
8…. MAINTENANCE
9…. LIMITATIONS OF CARBON MONOXIDE ALARMS
10…. GOOD SAFETY HABITS / WHAT TO DO WHEN THE ALARM SOUNDS
11…. SERVICE AND WARRANTY
WARNING! DISCONNECTING OR LOW VOLTAGE BATTERY WILL RENDER
THIS UNIT INOPERATIVE.
Do not try to repair this CO alarm yourself. Refer to the instructions in section 11
for service.
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1. INFORMATION ABOUT CARBON MONOXIDE
WHAT IS CARBON MONOXIDE?
Carbon monoxide (CO) is a highly toxic, invisible, odorless, tasteless gas.
HOW IS CO GENERATED IN THE HOME?
Carbon monoxide is generated through incomplete combustion of fuel in various
home appliances. Faulty ventilation of furnaces, water heaters, fireplaces, wood
burning stoves, and space heaters are the major of cause of high CO levels in the
home. Automobile and small engine exhaust are another source of CO.
HOW DOES CO POISON PEOPLE?
The human body depends on oxygen for the burning of fuel (food) to provide us
with the energy that allows our cells to live and function. Oxygen makes up
approximately 21% of the atmosphere and enters our lungs when we breathe. In our
lungs the oxygen combines with the hemoglobin in the blood (oxyhemoglobin) and is
carried in the blood stream throughout the body where it releases oxygen to the cells.
Carbon monoxide is dangerous because it bonds more tightly to the hemoglobin
(carboxyhemoglobin, COHb) than oxygen does. When CO combines with hemoglobin,
the hemoglobin's ability to combine with oxygen is lost. As the COHb concentration
rises, people become nauseous, unconscious and ultimately die (see below).
WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING?
Many people often confuse carbon monoxide poisoning with the flu; the initial
symptoms being very similar. Different concentrations of CO over various lengths of
time cause different symptoms.
Many cases of carbon monoxide poisoning indicate that while the victims were
aware that they were not well, they were too disoriented to save themselves by either
calling for assistance or exiting the building. Also, due to size, small children and pets
are generally the first affected.
The following are the symptoms related to CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING.
Discuss them with all members of the household.
MILD EXPOSURE: Slight headache, vomiting, nausea, fatigue (flu like
symptoms).
MEDIUM EXPOSURE: Severe throbbing headache, Drowsiness, Confusion,
Fast heart rate.
EXTREME EXPOSURE: Unconsciousness, Convulsions, Heart and Lung
Failure, Brain Damage, Death

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CO GAS EXPOSURE VERSUS TIME
(400 PPM EXPOSURE)
MINUTES RESPONSE
8NONE
15 NONE
25 SLIGHT HEADACHE
35 HEADACHE
45 HEADACHE AND NAUSEA
60 DROWSY
75 VOMITING
90 COLLAPSE
110 COMA AND PERMANENT
BRAIN DAMAGE
140 PERMANENT BRAIN
DAMAGE –DEATH
2. SPECIFICATIONS
CO ALARM RANGE 70 PPM AND UP
CO RESPONSE TIME @ 70 PPM
@150 PPM
@ 400 PPM
60~240 MINUTES
10~50 MINUTES
4~15 MINUTES
POWER SOURCE 9V Battery
OPERATING TEMPERATURE 32oF (0oC) TO 120.2oF (49oC)
ALARM 85 dB AT 10 FEET
DETECTION FREQUENCY SAMPLES EVERY 2 MINUTES
1. LCD DISPLAY (7035):
1. DIGITAL READ-OUT OF CO
DETECTED AND PEAK LEVEL
MEMORY
FROM 0 PPM TO 500 PPM, WILL FLASH "500"
IF LEVEL EXCEEDS 500 PPM.
2. PEAK LEVEL TIME RECORD (THE
TOTAL TIME CO IS DETECTED
WITHIN 10% OF THE PEAK LEVEL)
FROM 0 TO 999 MINUTES, WILL FLASH “999”
IF LEVEL EXCEEDS 999 MINUTES.
3. COHb RANGE
(CARBOXYHEMOGLOBIN) FROM 0.0% TO 99.9%, WILL FLASH “99.9%” IF LEVEL EXCEEDS 99.9 %.
DISPLAY TOLERANCE @ 50% RH,
22°C±3°C IN UPRIGHT POSITION ± 35% @ 30-500 PPM
BATTERY TYPE ONE YEAR DURACELL MN1604 ALKALINE
BATTERY (7030)
OR LONG-LIFE ULTRALIFE UL9VL LITHIUM
POWER CELL (7035)
0%
5%
10%
15%
20%
25%
30%
35%
40%
45%
50%
815 25 35 45 60 75 90 110 140
MINUTES
COHb 100%
400 PPM EXPOSURE

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WARNING!
This product is intended for use in ordinary indoor locations of family living units.
It is not designed to measure compliance with Occupational Safety and Health
Administration (OSHA) commercial or industrial standards. Individuals with
medical problems may consider using warning devices which provide audible
and visual signals for carbon monoxide concentrations under 30 ppm.
WARNING
Actuation of your CO alarm indicates the presence of carbon monoxide (CO)
which can KILL YOU.
If alarm signal sounds:
1) Operate reset /silence button;
2) Call your emergency services (tel. no. ) [fire department or 911];
3) Immediately 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 alarm remains in its normal condition.
4) After following steps 1-3, if your alarm reactivates within a 24 hour period,
repeat steps 1-3 and call a qualified appliance technician (tel. no. )
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 manufacturer'sinstructions, 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 a garage or adjacent to the residence.
Conditionswhich can result in transient CO situations:
1) Excessive spillage or reverse venting of fuel burning appliances caused by
outdoor ambient conditions, such as:
i) Wind direction and/or velocity, including high gusts of wind. Heavy air in
the vent pipes (cold/humid air with extended periods between cycles).
ii) Negative pressure differential resulting from the use of exhaust fans.
iii) Simultaneous operation of several fuel burning appliances competing for
limited internal air.
iv) Vent pipe connections vibrating loose from clothes dryers, furnaces, or
water heaters.
v) Obstructions in or unconventional vent pipe designs which can amplify
the above situations.
2) Extended operation of unvented fuel burning devices (range, oven, fireplace,
etc.).
3) Temperature inversions which can trap exhaust gases near the ground.
4) Car idling in an open or closed garage attached to, or near a home.
5) All gasoline powered small motors create very high levels of CO. Portable
generators, lawn mowers, leaf blowers, snow blowers, etc. are all extremely
dangerous sources of carbon monoxide.
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3. RECOMMENDED LOCATION OF ALARMS:
The Consumer Products Safety Commission(CPSC) recommends the use of "At least
one CO alarm per household located outside each sleeping area" (see diagram "A").
CO poisoning can happen anywhere in the home, but because most CO poisoning
cases occur while people are sleeping, the best location for the CO alarm is near the
sleeping area in the home. If there is more than one sleeping area in the home, (or on a
different floor) or if bedroom doors are closed during the night, you may need more than
one CO alarm.
Carbon monoxide at room temperature [68oF (20°C)] is slightly lighter than air
(density of 0.96716). However at 32oF (0°C) carbon monoxide is much heavier than air
(density of 1.250). Because the density of CO at room temperature is close to the
density of air, it disperses easily through the air, similar to the scent of perfume
dispersing uniformly in all directions. This characteristic makes it possible for CO alarms
to be mounted anywhere in the room or hallway, including both wall and ceiling areas.
vLocate the first alarm in the immediate area of the bedrooms. If more than one
sleeping area exists, locate additional alarms in each sleeping area.
vLocate an alarm in every room where someone sleeps with a door closed. The
closed door may prevent the alarm from waking the sleeper.
vLocate an alarm on every level of the home.
vFor Mobile Home Installation see below.
vDO NOT install unit within 5 feet of cooking appliances.
vDO NOT install unit on any outside wall.
WARNING!TEST YOUR CO ALARM AFTER MOBILE HOME HAS BEEN
VACANT AND AT LEAST ONCE A WEEK DURING USE.
BEDROOM
TV
ROOM
BR
KDR BR
DIAGRAM “A”
BEDROOM
BEDROOM
KITCHEN
DINNING
LIVING ROOM
BEDROOM
+
+
++
BEDROOM BEDROOM
BEDROOM
+
++
CO alarm placement
for minimum protection.
Additional CO alarm
location for added protection.

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4. WARNING!LOCATIONS TO AVOID:
NEAR THE COOKING AREA: CO may be generated in the cooking process and cause
nuisance alarms. Also cooking grease can build up on the alarm and cause alarm failure.
CLOSE TO A FURNACE, WATER HEATER, OR SPACE HEATER: These devices
often spill out small amounts of CO when they first turn on.
IN GARAGES: Automobile exhaust contains CO and will activate alarm.
IN DUSTY AREAS: Dust can build up on the alarm and cause failure to alarm.
IN CLEANING SUPPLY ROOMS: Chemicals used in household cleaning and painting
supplies can cause nuisance alarms.
IN VERY HOT OR COLD AREAS: Do not install the alarm in areas which are below
40oF (4.4°C) or above 100oF (37.8°C).
IN HAZARDOUS LOCATIONS: This alarm is not suitable for installation in a hazardous
location, as defined in the National Electrical Code.
5. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS:
NOTE: REVIEW SECTION 3, RECOMMENDED LOCATIONS OF ALARMS AND
SECTION 4, LOCATIONS TO AVOID, PRIOR TO INSTALLING YOUR ALARM.
vThe proper power for the 7030 and 7035 CO alarms is a 9V battery.
BATTERY INSTALLATION AND REPLACEMENT:
vOpen the battery door (to remove the old battery for replacement) and install a fresh
9Volts battery (Use Duracell MN1604 or Ultralife U9VLJ only) to the battery snap.
vPress the battery reminder leverdown,place the battery on top of the lever in the
battery compartment and close the battery door.
WARNING! DO NOT USE RECHARGEABLE BATTERY, OR ANY OTHER
TYPE OF BATTERY, EXCEPT AS SPECIFIED IN THIS MANUAL.
CAUTION! IF THE BATTERY DOES NOT HOLD DOWN THE REMINDER
LEVER IN THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT, THE BATTERY DOOR WILL NOT
CLOSE AND THE ALARM WILL NOT HANG ON TO THE WALL.
MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS:
vAfter selecting the proper alarm location as described in
Section 3, drive a screw into the wall at eye level leaving
the screw-head about ¼ inches from the wall.
vHang the alarm firmly onto the screw-head.
After installation TEST your alarm by pressing and holding
the TEST / RESET button for several seconds. Complete
instructions regarding testing are outlined in Section 6.
CAUTION! CO detection is best achieved by the
installation of CO detection equipment in all rooms and
areas of the household.
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6. OPERATION, TESTING:
OPERATION: The CO alarm is operational once a battery is installed and testing is
complete. The green LED will blink once per minute.
TROUBLE CONDITION: The internal microcontroller continuously monitors the sensor
and other critical components. If an internal failure of any of these components should
occur, the alarm will sound 2 short beeps per minute and the red LED will flash twice
during the beeping. The trouble condition indicates a problem with the unit. Please see
Section 11 for information regarding service.
LIFE MONITOR: The electrochemical sensor has an estimated life expectancy of 5
years. The microcontroller monitors the total time that the alarm is under power. After 5
years, the “trouble” signal will activate, indicating that the sensor life has expired.
LOW BATTERY CONDITION: When the battery voltage drops, the alarm will sound
one short beep per minute and the green LED will flash. Replace the battery
immediately in order to provide uninterrupted protection. Please see Section 5 for
information regarding battery replacement.
ALARM CONDITION: When CO gas is detected at a level and duration specified in
Section 2, the alarm will sound and the red LED will flash. The alarm signal will sound 4
short beeps every 6 seconds for 4 minutes, and thereafter 4 short beeps every minute.
MEMORY RECALL OF CO GAS DETECTED (FOR MODEL 7035): To retrieve from
memory the CO gas detected, press TEST / RESET button for a minimum of five
seconds. The LCD will display the recorded data in the following order:
1. The current CO level detected in ppm,
2. The peak or highest CO level detected in ppm,
3. The total length of time the alarm has detected the peak CO level in minutes, and
4. The percentage of carboxyhemoglobin.
Each reading will appear for two seconds. To erase the record in memory, press TEST /
RESET button for twelve seconds and until the alarm bursts a long beep and the display
shows "000". Disconnecting the battery from the alarm will also erase the memory.
TESTING: To test your alarm,press the TEST / RESET button on the cover and hold it
down for a minimum of 5 seconds. This will simulate a CO concentration of
approximately 400 ppm CO gas and sound the alarm if all the electronic circuitry, and
buzzer are working.
The alarm will not sound when the button is pressed, if the unit is already in the “trouble”
condition.
LCD DISPLAY FUNCTION (FOR MODEL 7035): In normal operation, the LCD display
is blank. Whenthe alarm is activated, the LCD display will indicate the current CO level
detected in ppm.
DO NOT TRY TO TEST THIS ALARM IN ANY OTHER WAY.
If no alarm sounds during a test, check the battery power.If the alarm still does
not sound,the unit may be defective and should be returned for service (SEE SECTION
11).
TEST THE ALARM WEEKLY TO ENSURE PROPER OPERATION.
Erratic or low sound coming from your alarm may indicate a defective alarm, and it
should be returned for service (SEE SECTION 11).

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MAXIMUM "PPM" READING AND OVERFLOW (FOR MODEL 7035): The LCD will
display CO concentration up to 500ppm. Above 500 ppm,the LCD will display a
flashing "500".
RESET: The CO alarm will automatically reset itself when the CO gas which caused
the alarm has cleared. However, the alarm will activate for at least 4 minutes if it is not
manually reset. You can silence the alarm by pressing the TEST / RESET button. If a
CO concentration of 70 ppm or greater continues to be detected, the alarm will activate
again within 4 minutes. See Section 2...
WARNING...If alarm signal sounds:... and follow instructions 1), 2), 3), 4).
7. WARNING:
Carbon monoxide alarms respond to the presence of CO. They do not detect
smoke. If the alarm does activate, follow instructions 1to 4under WARNING in Section 2.
IF YOU HAVE BEEN AWAY FROM HOME and you return to find your alarms
sounding, DO NOT ENTER YOUR HOME. Call the Fire Department from a
neighbor's home. DO NOT RE-ENTER YOUR HOME FOR ANY REASON UNTIL
YOU HAVE BEEN ASSURED THAT IT IS SAFE TO DO SO.
8. MAINTENANCE : CLEANING YOUR ALARM
You can clean your alarm by using a vacuum cleaner hose to vacuum around the
openings on the alarm. The outside of the alarm can be wiped with a damp cloth.
AFTER CLEANING, TEST YOUR ALARM BY USING THE TEST BUTTON AND
CHECK THAT THE GREEN LED IS ON.
9. LIMITATIONS OF CARBON MONOXIDE ALARMS
Carbon monoxide alarms are devices that can provide an early warning of the
presence of CO gas at a reasonable cost. However alarms have sensing limitations
and may not always sound a warning inthe presence of CO. The alarm will not operate
if the battery power is low or dead. CO alarms must be tested regularly to ensure that
they are receiving power and operating properly. Carbon monoxide alarms cannot
sense CO that does not reach the alarm,and therefore CO alarms may not detect CO
which is in another area of the home. Furthermore if the alarm is located on a different
level of the home or on the other side of a closed door it may not waken a sound
sleeper. The use of drugs and alcohol may impair ones ability to hear the alarm. If you
have a multi-level home, install CO alarms on each level of the home. If the alarm is
installed in a hallway and the bedroom doors are kept closed at night, install a CO alarm
in each bedroom.
Although CO alarms can help save lives by providing an early warning to the
presence of carbon monoxide, they are not a substitute for an insurance policy.
Homeowners and renters should have adequate insurance to protect their lives and
property.
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10.GOOD SAFETY HABITS:
DEVELOP AND PRACTICE A PLAN OF ESCAPE:
vMake a floor plan indicating all doors and windows and at least two (2) escape
routes from each room. Second story windows may need a rope or chain ladder.
vHave a family meeting to discuss your escape plan, and show everyone what to do
in case an alarm sounds.
vDetermine a place outside your home where you can all meet if an alarm occurs.
vFamiliarize everyone with the sound of the Alarm and train them to leave the home
when they hear it.
vPractice a CO / fire drill at least once every six months. Practice allows you to test
your plan before an emergency. You may not be able to reach your children. It is
important they know what to do.
WHAT TO DO WHEN THE ALARM SOUNDS:
vSee Section 2.
11.SERVICE AND WARRANTY:
IMPORTANT! SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS:
In the event of any trouble with the unit. Do not attempt to repair the unit, this
product should be serviced by a qualified service technician. Disconnect the battery
from the unit and return the unit for servicing to the appropriate address listed on the
last page of this manual.
Ultralife U9VL-J 9-Volt 5-year Lithium Battery Returns:
To return a defective Ultralife 5-year lithium battery under warranty, return the battery, a
note describing the nature of the difficulty, with proof of date of alarm purchase, postage
and return postage prepaid to:
c/o Ultralife Batteries Inc.
2000 Technology Parkway
Newark, New York 14513
This battery warranty is void if the CO alarm or battery have been opened, damaged,
modified, abused or altered in any way after the date of purchase, or if it fails to operate
due to improper maintenance, or usage outside the temperature range of 40oF (4.4°C)
to 100oF (37.8°C).

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FIVE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
The manufacturer warrants to the original consumer purchaser that the CO alarm shall
be free from defects in materials and workmanship from the date of purchase for 5
years.
If this CO alarm is determined to be defective in original materials or workmanship,
return it prepaid to the address indicated below with delivery costs prepaid. Do not
attempt to repair this product yourself. If determined to be defective in original materials
or workmanship, the CO alarm will be repaired or replaced at the sole discretion of the
manufacturer.
This warranty is void if the CO alarm’s plastic case has been opened, the line cord
has been cut, or the product has been damaged by accident, modification of the unit,
unreasonable use, neglect, tampering or other cause not arising from defects in original
materials or workmanship.
The liability of the manufacturer, or of any of its parent or subsidiary corporations,
arising from the sale of this product or under the terms of this limited warranty shall not
in any case exceed the cost of the replacement of the CO alarm. In no case shall the
manufacturer or any of its parent or subsidiary corporations be liable for consequential
loss or damages resulting from the failure of the CO alarm to activate or for the breach
of this or any other warranty, expressed or implied, even if the loss or damage is caused
by the manufacturer’s negligence or fault. These limitations or exclusions may not
apply in some states where limitations on the duration of an implied warranty or
exclusions or limitations of incidental or consequential damages are not allowed.
This warranty extends to the original consumer purchaser only and may not be
altered by any agents, representatives, dealers, distributors or employees.
To return this product for service, disconnect power and/or unplug the CO alarm,
and pack carefully in a padded container. Ship prepaid along with your original sales
receipt, an explanation of the problem and your return address to:
For US customers:
Pro-Tech Safety Products
P.O. Box 493727
Redding, CA 96049
Tel: [phone]-TECH (8324)
http://www.protechsafety.com
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