Connect the alarm to a properly fused circuit, maximum over
protection device rating 15 amps.
Connect to wiring or circuit that CANNOT be turned off by a switch or
ground fault protector. Only use UL or recognized permanent wire
connectors.
It is acceptable to connect the 85 Series CO / LP gas alarm to
the main disconnect. The alarm will be off along with all other 12 volt
equipment when the main disconnect is turned to the off position. The RV
must not be occupied when the main disconnect is in the off position.
Follow these instructions carefully. Failure to follow these instructions can
damage the unit and void the warranty. Select a wall location at least 4” but
not more than 20” off the floor.
85-741:
Disconnect the power supply being connected to. This
model requires a 1/2” hole be drilled where mounting. Connect the
RED (+) power lead to the fused circuit. Connect the BLACK lead
to Ground (-). Fasten the unit to the wall using the two screw holes
located on the ends of the case. Reconnect the power supply. Wait
10 minutes for warm up and then test the alarm.
85-741 with optional trim ring:
Disconnect the power supply
being connected to. This model requires a 1/2” hole be drilled where
mounting. Connect the RED (+) power lead to the fused circuit.
Connect the BLACK lead to Ground (-). Fasten the unit to the wall
using the two screw holes located on the ends of the case. Reconnect
the power supply. Wait 10 minutes for warm up and then test the
alarm. Use the trim ring to cover existing cutouts.
NOTE: All connections must be in accordance with the National Electrical
Code in the Unites Stated and the Canadian Electric Code in Canada.
TEST PROCEDURE
!
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING
OR PROPANE GAS EXPLOSION, TEST THIS ALARM’S
OPERATION AFTER THE RV HAS BEEN IN STORAGE, BEFORE
EACH TRIP AND AT LEAST ONCE PER WEEK DURING USE
.
!
WARNING
WARNING: THE TEST BUTTON ONLY TESTS THE
ALARM CIRCUIT NOT THE SENSORS. YOU MAY USE
PROPANE OR BUTANE GAS TO TEST THE GAS SENSOR.
Note it may take up to 10 seconds for the alarm to sound.
TO TEST THE CO SENSOR USE A CAN OF SAFE-T-ALERT
CO TEST GAS TO TEST THE 400 PPM CALABRATION
POINT. DO NOT TRY TO GENERATE CO TO TEST THE
ALARM.
The TEST/RESET button tests all ELECTRICAL functions of
the alarm. It does not check the sensor operation.
The alarm may be tested at any time -The TEST/Mute switch is located on
the front of the alarm Press and hold the test button for 1 second. The alarm
is working properly if the GREEN indicator light changes color to RED and
the horn beeps 4 times. The Gas LED should also blink Red.
IMPORTANT
-
If this alarm does not test properly return it immediately
for repair or replacement.
OPERATION
Each time the unit is first powered up, the CO sensor requires a ten (10)
minute initial warm-up period to clean the sensor element and achieve
stabilization. The GREEN LED indicator will flash on and off during the 10
minute warm-up period. This unit cannot go into a CO alarm during the
warm-up period. To test your unit during the warm-up period, press the test
button. See Test Procedure in this manual. After the warm-up period, the
GREEN power ON indicator should glow continuously
If the ON indicator
light does not light, see the section,
Trouble-Shooting Guide
, in this
manual for further information.
Do not attempt to fix it yourself.
Gas Alarm:
When you power the alarm, it has a warm-up period of
approximately 1 minute. This unit cannot go into a gas alarm during the
warm-up period. After 1 minute the alarm can detect explosive gas.
Simultaneous CO and Gas Alarms—
Because the risk of a propane gas
explosion is generally a more serious danger, your alarm unit gives the gas
alarm a higher priority during simultaneous alarm condition.
If your unit generates alarms for both Gas and CO at the same time, the gas
LED will flash red and the beeper will sound. The CO LED will be a solid
Red until the CO is ventilated out of the RV, at which time the LED will
return to the Green operational/safe color.
Brownout Protection -
The unit can tolerate short power interruptions and
brownouts where the circuit voltage drops as low as 1VDC. 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 35
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 beeping
whenever a dangerous level of propane 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
