This gas detector detects methane gas.
When gas is detected, an alarm (fl ashing of red LED, sounding of warning
alarm) will be activated.
Read, understand and retain this manual for future reference.
User’s Manual
Natural Gas Detector
ML-310
Safety Precautions
Read these precautions before using the product and be sure to follow these
precautions in order to prevent hazardous situations and property damage.
Precautions are classified with the following symbols according to the
severity of the hazards and damage that may arise due to incorrect
handling of this product.
DANGER
This indicates details for which incorrect handling of the
product is expected to lead to situations having an imminent
chance of hazards leading to death or serious injury.
WARNING
This indicates details for which incorrect handling of
the product is expected to lead to situations having a
chance of hazards leading to death or serious injury.
CAUTION
This indicates details for which incorrect handling of
the product is expected to lead to situations having a
chance of injury or property damage.
DANGER
Make sure that the following are observed when a gas alarm sounds.
There may be a risk of explosion.
Leave the building immediately, opening doors and windows as you leave.
Take others with you.
If you are outside when you smell the gas, leave the area immediately.
Avoid causing a spark, which might cause the gas to explode:
1. Do not remove the connector from the lithium battery
2. Do not light a match or smoke.
3. Do not turn appliances or lights on or off.
4. Do not use a fl ashlight.
5. Do not start a car.
6. Do not use a telephone.
Find a phone away from the area and immediately call 911 and/or your
natural gas utility. You can report leaks anonymously. Always call to
report the problem. Do not assume someone else will do it.
Do not re-enter the area until the source of the leak is found and corrected. Follow
directions from utility employees or emergency responders who are on site.
WARNING
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This gas detector is equipped with an End Of Life timer that will expire
after 5 years from date of installation. Replace any gas detectors for
which 5 years has passed since their installation with a new gas detector.
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Do not subject the gas detector to water either by submerging it in
water or spraying water on it.
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Do not disassemble or modify this product.
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Do not subject this product to any impact.
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Do not remove the dedicated lithium battery, except for when disposing
of the gas detector.
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Never cover this product.
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When removing or installing the gas detector, do so by using a stable
ladder or step stool and proceed with caution.
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Do not change this product’s installation position.
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Do not place or install objects in front of the gas detector.
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Do not spray cleaning chemicals or insect sprays directly on or near the
detector, as this may cause the detector to malfunction.
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Do not expose this detector to high concentrations of Freon, other
CFCs or Volatile Organic Compounds, as over exposure to such
substances may cause the detector to malfunction.
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Do not expose this detector to silicones, as over exposure to such
substances may cause the detector to malfunction.
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Do not paint over the Alarm. Doing so may permanently damage the detector.
CAUTION
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Do not listen to alarms with your ear close to the gas detector.
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Do not expose this detector to abnormally strong radio waves/signals,
like those emitted from amateur radio equipment, as this may cause the
detector to malfunction.
Target Gas
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This gas detector detects methane gas.
Names and Functions of Parts
Gas Detector Functions
Visual and audible signals will not stop until the product is reset by
removing and reinstalling the battery.
When a gas leak occurs
An alarm sounds when the level of gas in the area of the gas detector
reaches or exceeds a certain concentration.
When trouble occurs
When trouble occurs, a trouble alarm sounds.
When the battery is low
When the battery is low, a low battery alarm sounds.
When the end of service life is reached
When the end of service life is reached, an end of service life notifi cation is
issued.
Usage Instructions
1. Open the battery cover on the back of the gas detector.
2. Connect the included lithium battery by inserting the battery harness
connector into the product as shown in the attached illustration.
* Once the lithium battery is connected, the gas detector’s green LED
(power) will fl ash once for 1 second.
3. Insert the lithium battery and close the cover.
4. After the battery is plugged in, the detector will enter an initialization
period for approximately 30 seconds . A "Beep" will sound after this 30
second period and the detector will begin monitoring.
* The device status will be confi rmed during that 30 second period.
5. After the 30 second initialization period, press and hold the Test Switch
for more than 3 seconds to test the alarm.
General Maintenance
This detector has been designed to be as maintenance-free as possible,
but there are a few simple things you must do to keep it working properly:
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Test it at least once a week.
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Clean the detector at least once a month; gently vacuum the outside
of the detector using your household vacuum's soft brush attachment.
Test the alarm. Never use water, cleaners or solvents since they may
damage the unit.
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Relocate the unit if it sounds frequent unwanted alarms. See "Where
This Alarm Should Not Be Installed" for details.
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If product enters low battery mode, the batteries must be replaced.
Batteries in this device are not available in retail. Please call NEW
COSMOS ELECTRIC CO.,LTD. for replacement batteries.
In order to replace the battery, open the battery cover on the back of
the product and gently disconnect the battery harness connector from
the product. Follow the Usage Instructions section to install the new
battery.
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ML-310INT_(02)_
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Gas detection
unit
Detects a gas
leak.
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Battery cover
(transparent)
Open to replace
a battery.
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Production serial number label
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Alarm speaker
Sounds
an
alarm when gas
leakage, gas
detector trouble,
or low battery is
detected.
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Green LED
(power)
This LED fl ashes
when the
test switch is
pressed.
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Test switch
Used to test
power, alarm
sounds.
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Red LED
(alarm)
This LED fl ashes
when gas is
detected.
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Yellow LED
(trouble)
This LED fl ashes
when trouble
occurs, when the
battery is low, or
when the end of
service life has
been reached.
An alarm sounds every 6 seconds
stating “Beep Beep Beep Beep
Danger – gas leak explosion risk –
evacuate, then call 911.”
Red LED (alarm)
Flashes once every 2 seconds
An alarm sounds every 60 seconds
stating “Beep Beep Beep Detector
error”
B y p r e s s i n g t h e s w i t c h f o r 3
seconds, an alarm will sound stating
“Beep Beep Beep Detector error”
An alarm sounds every 60 seconds
stating “Beep Low Battery”
B y p r e s s i n g t h e s w i t c h f o r 3
seconds, an alarm will sound
stating “Beep Low Battery”
* Batteries in this device are not
available in retail. Please call
N E W C O S M O S E L E C T R I C
C O . , L T D . f o r r e p l a c e m e n t
batteries.
An alarm sounds every 60 seconds
stating “Beep Beep Please replace
detector”
B y p r e s s i n g t h e s w i t c h f o r 3
seconds, an alarm will sound
stating “Beep Beep Please replace
detector”
Yellow LED (trouble)
Flashes 3 times every 10 seconds
Yellow LED (trouble)
Flashes once every 10 seconds
Yellow LED (trouble)
Flashes twice every 10 seconds
Green LED (power)
Flashes once every second during
the 30 second initialization period.
A “Beep” sounds 30 seconds after
power is turned on
