Doc No. FM0725 issue C Page 2
Testing & Registering the Gas Detector
Press and hold the
Test/Hush
button for 1 second to verify operation
–
this should be done once a month.
Press and hold the
Test/Hush
button for more than
20 seconds
then release to test the radio transmitter, this must be done when
registering the gas detector onto the warden call system, at-home alarm or Nursecall system.
See the following pages for how to put each of these products into registration mode.
The range of all radio devices can be affected by the working environment - always take care during installation and
perform several test calls.
I
f Gas is detected…
If gas is detected the
RED
Alarm
light will flash and the audible alarm will sound.
Carry out the following actions, not necessarily in the order given;
•
Put out all naked flames and d
on’t smoke
•
Turn off all gas appliances
•
Don’t turn electrical switches on or off
including the gas detector
•
Turn the gas supply off
•
Open doors and windows to increase ventilation
•
Don’t use telephones where gas may be present
The alarm will silence when the gas is cleared.
The
Test/Hush
button can be pressed to silence the alarm for 5 minutes (the
RED
Alarm
light will continue to flash).
If gas is still present after 5 minutes the alarm will sound again.
If the alarm continues to sound and the leak cannot be found vacate the premises and inform the
Gas Emergency Service
immediately on
0800 111 999
Fault Indication
If the
YELLOW
Fault
light flashes or stays on and the unit chirps there is a fault with the detector and it should be replaced.
False Alarms
It is possible aerosol sprays, alcohol used in cooking, cigarette, cigar or
pipe smoke, gas from a cigarette lighter, strong household cleaning
agents, polishes or solvents may cause false alarms.
Cleaning and Care
It is recommended to clean the gas detector periodically using the nozzle attachment on a vacuum cleaner to
remove dust, insects and cobwebs from the cover holes.
The detector can be wiped clean with a lightly damped cloth, never use detergents or polish etc.
Avoid spraying any aerosols near the detector.
Silicones can permanently damage the detector. Avoid using silicone sealant or any product containing silicone
in the vicinity of the detector.
Decorating
Never paint the gas detector itself.
Unplug the mains supply and remove the gas detector from the wall when decorating to avoid
contamination from water or dust.
End of Life
The gas detector should operate for 5 years under normal use.
The recommended replacement date is shown on the front of the detector.
When the unit reaches its end of life it should be disposed of in accordance with local regulations.
It is classified as electronic waste and must be disposed of separately from household waste.
Battery Life
The transmitter battery is checked once a day, if the voltage falls and stays below a preset level for 7 consecutive days a low
battery alert is automatically transmitted. Once a low battery call is received the gas detector should be replaced within 7 days.
Detailed information on battery management for all Tynetec/Aidcall products is available - request Doc No. FM0630.
