Brownout Protection -
The unit can tolerate short power interruptions and
brownouts where the circuit voltage drops as low as 1 VDC. If the brownout
lasts too long, the unit will reset and operate as described above.
LOW POWER OPERATION
This alarm will operate normally down to7 VDC. Do not operate this alarm
below 7 VDC.
VISUAL AND AUDIBLE ALARM SIGNALS
This SAFE-T-ALERT
TM
CO / Propane Gas Alarm is designed to be easy-
to-operate. The alarm has two indicator lights that display a specific color
for each monitored condition. There also is a matching sound pattern for
alarm conditions.
CO ALARM
The Red CO LED will flash and the alarm will sound 4 “BEEPS” then
silent for 5 Seconds
.
These signals
indicate that the CO level is over 70
ppm.
IMMEDIATE ACTION IS REQUIRED.
See
Procedures To Take
During An Alarm
. This cycle will continue until the TEST/Mute button on
the front of alarm is pressed. Ventilate the RV. The RED light will stay ON
until the CO has cleared, or the alarm will reactivate in approximately 6
minutes if the CO is still present. DO NOT RE-ENTER THE RV. This
alarm will return to normal operation after the RV s properly ventilated.
PROPANE GAS ALARM
The Red LED will Flash and the alarm will sound a steady tone whenever a
dangerous level of propane or methane gas is detected.
IMMEDIATE
ACTION IS REQUIRED.
See
Procedures Take During A Gas Alarm
The detector will continue to alarm until the Test/Mute switch on the front
of the alarm is pressed. Ventilate the RV. The RED Gas LED will continue
to flash until the gas has cleared, or the gas alarm will reactivate in
approximately 5 minutes if the gas is still present. DO NOT RE-ENTER
THE RV. This alarm will return to normal operation after the RV s properly
ventilated.
MALFUNCTION/SERVICE SIGNAL
If any malfunction is detected, the
Gas LED will remain off and the Operational/CO LED will alternate
Red/Green and the alarm will sound once every 15 seconds. Press the
Test/Mute button. If the Test/Mute button does not clear the signals, check
the battery voltage. I
f the battery voltage is not low and the unit will not
return to normal operation,
immediately remove the alarm and return
for service or warranty replacement.
See the warranty section in this
manual.
OPERATION
NORMAL
CO ALARM
PROPANE ALARM
ALARM
MALFUNCTION
END OF LIFE
SIGNAL
AUDIBLE SIGNAL VISUAL SIGNAL
NONE STEADY GREEN
4 “BEEPS” STEADY RED
5 SECONDS OFF
CONSTANT FLASHING RED
“ BEEP” EVERY ALTERNATING
25 SECONDS RED/GREEN
A BEEPS EVERY RED RED GREEN GREEN
25-30 SECONDS FLASHING
MEMORY FEATURE
– This alarm has a Peak Level Memory feature
that remembers the approximate amount of CO that activated it. The
memory feature does not record brief exposure to CO that would not
activate the alarm. This alarm will indicate one of four levels with chirps
and blinks with the CO LED:
To activate alarm level memory, press the TEST/RESET button for
less than 1 second.
•
1 Chirp and 1 Green Blink = CO memory is clear
•
2 Chirps and 2 Red = below 100 ppm
•
3 Chirps and 3 Red Blinks = below 200 ppm
•
4 Chirps and 4 Red Blinks = above 200 ppm
TROUBLE-SHOOTING GUIDE
Use this chart to trouble-shoot problems with this 70 Series Alarm.
PROBLEM
CAUSE/SOLUTION
Green Operational LED Off
1.Wire Connection
2. Reversed Wiring
3. Main Power Off
4. Missing or Blown Fuse
5. Contact Customer Service
No Sound When Testing
Contact Customer Service
No Red LED When Testing
Contact Customer Service
Locked In Alarm
Contact Customer Service
MALFUNCTION ALARM
LED Flashing Red/Green - 1. Check Battery Voltage
Beeps Every 25 Seconds
Battery Voltage is Good and
2. Contact Customer Service
Alarm Will Not Reset
End of Life Signal 1. Press Test/Reset Button to
LED Flashing RED RED reset for 72 Hours. Can
GREEN GREEN Beeps repeat for up to 30 Days
Every 25 Seconds 2. Replace Alarm
HOW TO TAKE CARE OF YOUR ALARM
This CO / Propane Gas Alarm is designed to be as maintenance free as
possible. To keep your alarm in good working order, you must:
•
TEST THE ALARM WEEKLY using the Test/Reset Button.
See
the section,
Test Procedure
, in this manual for further information.
•
Test the Alarm every six months with Safe-T-Alert CO Test Gas
and with a butane lighter. See Test Procedure Section.
•
VACUUM THE DUST OFF THE ALARM COVER.
At least once
a year (more frequently in dusty locations), use the soft brush attachment
from your vacuum to clean the alarm covers.
•
CLEAN THE ALARM COVER WHEN DIRTY.
Wash the alarm
cover by hand. Use a cloth dampened in clean water. Dry with a soft
cloth
.
•
DO NOT SPRAY CLEANING AGENTS OR WAXES
DIRECTLY ONTO THE FRONT PANEL.
This action may damage
the sensor, cause an alarm or cause an alarm malfunction.
•
OBSERVE THE COLOR OF THE INDICATOR LIGHT.
At
frequent intervals and during your weekly test, check the indicator light
on the on the front panel of the alarm.
•
See the section,
Operation,
in this manual for further information.
PROCEDURES TO TAKE DURING AN ALARM
Follow the alarm procedures for your country. The emergency number
depends on your travel location.
