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An erratic or low sound coming from your alarm may indicate a defective detector,
and it should be returned for service (see section 11).
e.
RESET:
The detector will automatically reset itself when the propane 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 propane gas. If propane gas is still present, the detector will alarm
again.
f.
RELAY ACTION: (for models STCP-1000HWR)
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.
7. FALSE ALARMS
This detector responds to the presence of propane 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 propane 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.
