New Cosmos USA, Inc.
Natural Gas Alarm
806NIT
Professional Installation
Guide
This Gas Alarm is designed to
be installed and cleaned
exclusively by authorized
professionals. Users should
not install or clean the gas
alarm themselves.
This guide is
intended for professional use
only.
Selecting location for
installation
NOTICE
•
Installation in an improper location
can affect the sensitive electronic
components in this Gas Alarm.
•
Improper placement can prevent
detection of methane.
•
Place out of reach of children.
Gas Alarm should be installed by attaching it
to a pipe or, if a suitable pipe is unavailable,
to a location on a wall that is
:
•
Between 4 to 12 inches (0.1 to 0.3
meters) from the ceiling.
•
In an area where it will not be impeded
by items hanging from or near the
ceiling such as curtains, drapes, ceiling
fans.
•
At least 5 feet (1.5 meters) from cooking
appliance or cooktop hood.
•
At least 10 feet (3 meters) from gas
appliances.
Gas Alarm should NOT be installed:
•
In the peak of a cathedral ceiling.
•
Directly above or near sources of water
or humidity such as a sink, cooktop,
dishwasher or a shower.
•
Next to a door or window.
•
Next to a ventilation fan.
•
Near a room return or HVAC duct.
•
In an area where the temperature will
drop below 32°F (0°C) or exceed 122°F
(50°C).
•
In an area that is dusty or dirty.
•
In an area where organic solvents exist
or silicone vapors.
•
In a damp or very humid location, such
as a bathroom.
•
Outside.
Installing the battery
DANGER
– SHOCK
Do NOT remove the plastic wrap
surrounding the battery pack. Doing
so may cause electrical short or
shock.
NOTICE
Gas Alarm uses type of battery that
is not available in retail. Contact
your gas utility if replacement
battery needed.
After installing battery, test the Gas
Alarm following instructions in
Troubleshooting Guide.
To reinstall the included battery or
install a new battery you received from
your gas utility:
•
Open the battery cover on the back of
the detector. This cover slides out of
place. To open, place both thumbs on
the back of the battery cover where the
battery cover hooks snap into place.
•
Push down where the battery cover
snaps into place with your thumbs and
slide the cover out. Some force is
required.
•
Connect the included lithium battery by
inserting the battery harness connector
into the product as shown in the diagram
below. Do NOT remove the plastic wrap
surrounding the battery pack.
•
The battery connector has a large notch
on it that faces up when installed
correctly. There is only one way in which
the connector can be installed. A small
portion of the connector will be exposed
when connected properly.
Mounting the Gas Alarm
NOTICE
After mounting the Gas Alarm, test it
following instructions in
Troubleshooting Guide.
If possible, mount the Gas Alarm to a
pipe meeting the criteria discussed in the
“Selecting location for installation”
section. To mount to a pipe:
(1) Pass a cable tie through the hole at
the top of the Gas Alarm.
(2) Wrap the cable tie around the pipe
and tie off.
If mounting to a pipe is not feasible, mount
the detector to a wall.
(1) Choose a location on the wall
between 4 inches (0.1 meters) to 12
inches (0.3 meters) from the ceiling.
Make a mark in the Mounting Tab of
the Gas Alarm where you will drill
the mounting hole.
(2)
Use a 3/16” (5 mm) drill bit to drill
the mounting hole and insert
included anchor.
(3) Tighten the screw into the anchor
until the screwhead is about 3/16
inch (5 mm) away from the wall,
leaving enough space for the
Mounting Tab.
(4) Hang the Mounting Tab on the
screw.
(5)
Lightly tighten the screw to secure
the Gas Alarm.
