CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTOR

NB-983CO SERIES USER’S MANUAL

toxic. When inhaled, it produces an effect known as chemical
asphyxiation. Injury is due to the combining of CO with the
INTRODUCTION available hemoglobin in the blood, lowering the oxygen-carrying
W izmart’s Carbon Monoxide Detector is effective for detecting any capacity of the blood. In the presence of CO gas, the body is
buildup of carbon monoxide, also known as CO gas, in your home quickly affected by oxygen starvation.
or office . The features of your CO gas detector includes: The following symptoms are related to CO poisoning and should be
(1) Easy to install. It allows connecting to fire control panel or discussed with all members of the household so that you know what
security monitoring system. to look for:
(2) Monitoring for carbon monoxide in a continuous manner. (a) Extreme exposure: unconsciousness, convulsions,
(3) Giving a loud alarm (75 dB) when it detects a buildup of cardiorespiratory failure, death
carbon monoxide. (b) Medium exposure: severe throbbing headache, drowsiness,
(4) Self-testing its operative functions continuously. confusion, vomiting, fast heart rate
(5) Offering a 5-year warranty for the carbon monoxide sensing (c) Mild exposure: slight headache, nausea, fatigue (similar to
unit. "flu-like" symptoms)
Young children and household pets may be the first affected.
YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT CARBON Exposure during sleep is particularly dangerous, because the victim
MONOXIDE usually does not awaken.
Carbon monoxide, also known as "CO" by the chemical form, is LOCATIONS TO INSTALL YOUR ETECTOR
considered to be a highly dangerous poisonous gas, because it is Since CO gas moves freely in the air, the suggested location is in or
colorless, odorless or tasteless and very toxic. In general, as near as possible to sleeping areas of the home. The human body
biochemistry phenomena have shown that the presence of CO gas is most vulnerable to the effects of CO gas during sleeping hours.
inhibits the blood's capacity to transport oxygen throughout the body, For maximum protection, a CO detector should be located outside
which can eventually lead to brain damage. primary sleeping areas or on each level of your home. In the figure
In any enclosed space (home, office, recreational vehicle or boat) below, are suggested locations in the home. The electronic sensor
even a small accumulation of CO gas can be quite dangerous. detects carbon monoxide, measures the concentration and sounds a
Although many products of combustion can cause discomfort and loud alarm before a potentially harmful level is reached.
adverse health effects, it is CO gas which presents the greatest
threat to life.
Carbon monoxide is produced by the incomplete combustion of
fuels such as natural gas, propane, heating oil, kerosene, coal,
charcoal, gasoline, or wood. The incomplete combustion of fuel can
occur in any device which depends on burning for energy or heat
such as furnaces, boilers, room heaters, hot water heaters, stoves,
grills, and in any gasoline powered vehicle or engine (e.g. generator
set, lawnmower). Tobacco smoke also adds CO to the air you Do not place the detector in the following areas:
breathe.
When properly installed and maintained, your natural gas furnace (a) Where the temperature may drop below 40oF (4.4oC) or
and hot water heater do not pollute your air space with CO. Natural exceed 100oF (37.8oC)
gas is known as a "clean burning" fuel because under correct (b) Near paint thinner fumes
operating conditions, the combustion products are water vapor and (c) Within 5 feet (1.5 meter) of open flame appliances such as
carbon dioxide (CO2), which is not toxic. The products of furnaces, stoves and fireplaces
combustion are exhausted from furnaces and water heaters to the (d) In exhaust streams from gas engines, vents, flues or chimneys
outside by means of a fuel duct or chimney. (e) Do not place in close proximity to an automobile exhaust pipe;
Correct operation of any burning equipment requires two key this will damage the detector
conditions:
(a) An adequate supply of air for complete combustion. WIRING DIAGRAM FOR NB983CO SERIES
(b) Proper venting of the products of combustion from the CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS
furnace through the chimney, vent or duct to the outside. Figure 2 shows the wiring diagram for NB983CO series carbon
Typical carbon monoxide gas problems are summarized here: monoxide detectors.
(a) Equipment problems, due to defects, poor maintenance,
damaged and cracked heat exchangers LAST DETECTOR
FIRST DETECTOR BASE
(b) Collapsed or blocked chimneys or flues, dislodged, BASE
disconnected or damaged vents L
(c) Downdraft in chimneys or flues. This can be caused by C
very long or circuitous flue runs, improper location of flue
exhaust or wind conditions
(d) Improper installation or operation of equipment, chimney or
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vents CONTROL 2 3 2 3
(e) Air tightness of house envelop/inadequate combustion of PANEL
air 5 6 5 6
(f) Inadequate exhaust of space heaters or appliances
(g) Exhaust ventilation/fireplace competing for air supply
Potential sources of carbon monoxide in your home or office
include clogged chimney, wood stove, wood or gas fireplace, P
automobile and garage, gas water heater, gas appliance, gas or POWER
kerosene heater, gas or oil furnace, and cigarette smoke.
P

POSSIBLE SYMPTOMS OF CARBON MONOXIDE

POISONING INSTALLING THE BASE OF DETECTOR
Carbon monoxide is colorless, odorless, tasteless, and very (1) All the wires in the base compartment should be flattened and
 are not touched to any connectors to ensure that the detector In case of harmful levels of CO gas being detected, your detector will
head be smoothly fastened to the base. go into a continuous full alarm. Try to take the following necessary
(2) When using the jump wires to check the connectivity for each actions immediately:
gas detector in the circuit loop (e.g. connecting point 2 and (a) If there is anyone experiencing the effects of carbon monoxide
point 3 with a jump wire as shown in Figure 3), be sure to poisoning such as headache, dizziness, nausea or other flu-
remove all the jump wires before attaching the detector head like symptoms, call your fire department right away or 911.
onto the base. You should evacuate all the people in the premises
(3) Be sure that the components used in the circuit loop as shown immediately. Do a head count to check that everybody is
in Figure 3 should be coupled up with those components used accounted for.
in the transceiver circuitry of the control panel.
(4) The base is allowed to be installed within an available wiring (b) Do not re-enter the premises until the problem has been
box including octagon box (3”, 3.5”, or 4”), circular box (3”) and corrected and the CO gas has been dispersed out and a safe
rectangular box (4” long), without using any other additional level is reached.
mechanical adapters. (c) If no symptoms exist, Immediately ventilate the home by
opening windows and doors. Turn off fuel burning appliances
INSTALLING THE DETECTOR HEAD and call a qualified technician or your utility company to
(1) Align up the position of head to the base, see Figure 3. inspect and repair your problem before restarting appliances.
(2) Screw the detector head into the base in clockwise direction.
WARNING: Normally an activation of the detector indicates the
presence of CO gas. However, the CO gas can be extremely fatal, if
it is not detected. The source of the CO gas may come from several
possible situations, please refer to the list of sources of carbon
monoxide in page 1.
CAUTION: This detector will only indicate the presence of CO gas
at the sensor. However, you have to be aware that the CO gas may
be present in other areas in the premises.

ACTIONS TO TAKE AFTER THE PROBLEM BEING

CORRECTED
Figure 3 Alignment of detector head and its base Once the problem about the CO gas presence in the premises has
been corrected, the alarm of the detector should be off. After waiting
for 10 minutes, push the Test button to test the detector so that you
MAINTENANCE OF CARBON MONOXIDE can make sure that the detector is working properly again
DETECTORS SPECIFICATION:
A co detector constantly monitors any carbon monoxide under its
normal operational conditions. The following maintenance
Gas Monitored CO
procedures for gas detectors will assure its desired performance: Operating Voltage 12Vdc or24Vdc
(1) Use a vacuum cleaner to clean the dust around the vent holes 100ppm within 90 minutes
of gas detector cover. Sensitivity 200ppm within 35 minutes
(2) Carry out a regular or weekly test of gas detectors. 400ppm within 15 minutes
Alarm Sounds 75dB
Operating Temp(℃) 0℃~40℃
Power Consumption 3W
With Relay Output (Dry
Output Voltage
connection output)

WARNING AND LIMITATION

Note that NB983CO series CO detector is not supposed to be used
as smoke detector or fire alarm. In addition, this detector should not
be installed in a “danger area” as defined by National Electrical Code.
VANT A CO detector will operate normally under regular power supply,
SENSOR 5 φLED therefore, it will not perform at any situation when power outage
occurs.
Figure 4 Front cover of detector head WARRANTY INFORMATION
TYPES FOR DETECTOR SIGNALING Under the normal operation conditions, the manufacturer provides
five-year warranty for the sensor head of gas detector and one-year
The carbon monoxide detector has to be warmed up for at least 10
warranty for other parts for repairing without charge. Part and labor
minutes after being energized, then the test procedure can be
charge will be required after the warranty is expired.
followed. There are four types of detector signaling:
(1) During detector warms up, Green LED will flash.
(2) Green LED light straight indicates the detector in the normal
monitoring condition.
(3) When the carbon monoxide is detected, the light will change
into flashing of red LED light, as accompanying the alarm
sounds.
(4) If the detector is not in normal operation, the buzzer will sound WIZMART TECHNOLOGY INC.
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ACTIONS TO TAKE WHEN ALARM SOUNDING ISSUE NO. NBUM 20070827, REV.B