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f.
RESET:
The detector will automatically reset itself when the natural (methane) gas
which caused the alarm has cleared. The detector will however alarm for at least
5 minutes if it is not manually reset. You can also silence the detector by pushing
the
TEST/RESET
button. The detector will need 30 seconds to reset its system and
sensor as in the warm-up period, the green LED will flash until it is ready to detect
the presence of natural (methane) gas. If natural (methane) gas is still present,
the detector will alarm again.
g.
RELAY ACTION (for STCH-1000HWR and PSM-011):
The relay provides
normally open (blue wire), and normally closed (yellow wire) contacts to activate
the devices such as central panel, extra buzzer, additional alarm lamp, control
switch of gas source, etc. The relay will be activated when detector sounds for
going off alarm and testing. Be sure not to exceed the relay maximum contact
ratings.
8. FALSE ALARMS
This detector responds to the presence of natural (methane) gas. It does not detect
smoke.
If the detector does alarm, get out of the house and call the Gas
Company.
If no problem is found by the Gas Company, check to see if one of the
reasons listed in section 4 may have caused the alarm.
Some solvents used in chemical cleaning agents, paints, varnishes and the furniture
refinishing process, and some propellants used in aerosol hair spray and air-
fresheners can cause the detector to alarm if they are used in close proximity to the
detector for extended periods of time. Gasoline or other flammable liquids stored in
open containers near the detector may also cause the detector to alarm. Never store
flammable liquids in open containers.
IF YOU HAVE BEEN AWAY FROM HOME and you return to find your alarm
sounding, DO NOT ENTER YOUR HOME. Call the Gas Company 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.
NOTE:
A newly installed detector may have picked up various fumes or gases that
include natural (methane) gas during transit and storage. This accumulation of
contamination can cause the detector to go into the alarm mode during the initial
power up. You can choose to do nothing and the detector will stop sounding in a few
minutes, or you can press the
TEST/RESET
button, which will stop the alarm
immediately. It may be necessary to reset the unit several times to fully clear the
sensor of the accumulated contamination.
