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OWNERS MANUAL for Models:

 

STCP-1000

 

Propane Gas Detector, direct plug in.

 

STCP-1000LC 

Propane Gas Detector, with 6ft. line cord. 

STCP-1000HW 

Propane Gas Detector, direct wire in. 

STCP-1000HWR  Propane Gas Detector, direct wire in with relay 

option. 

(ELECTRICAL RATING: 120VAC, 60Hz, 5 Watts) 

IMPORTANT!  

READ  ALL  INSTRUCTIONS  BEFORE  INSTALLATION  AND  SAVE 

THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. 

 
 

WARNING!

 

THIS  DETECTOR  WILL  ONLY  INDICATE  THE  PRESENCE  OF 

PROPANE  GAS  AT  THE  SENSOR.    PROPANE  GAS  MAY  BE  PRESENT  IN  OTHER 
AREAS.    THIS  DEVICE  IS  NOT  A  SUBSTITUTE  FOR  SMOKE  OR  FIRE  DETECTORS 
(See limitations of detectors in section 9 for details). 

 

CONTENTS OF THIS MANUAL 

1….  GENERAL DESCRIPTION

 

2….  SPECIFICATIONS 
3….  RECOMMENDED LOCATIONS OF DETECTORS 
4….  LOCATIONS TO AVOID 
5….  INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 
6….  OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS 
7….  FALSE ALARMS 
8….  MAINTENANCE 
9….  LIMITATIONS OF PROPANE GAS DETECTORS 
10…  GOOD SAFETY HABITS 
11…  SERVICE AND WARRANTY 
 

WARNING!  

DISCONNECTING  OR  LOSS  OF  AC  POWER  WILL  RENDER  THIS 

UNIT INOPERATIVE.

 

Summary of Contents for STCP-1000

Page 1: ...RNING THIS DETECTOR WILL ONLY INDICATE THE PRESENCE OF PROPANE GAS AT THE SENSOR PROPANE GAS MAY BE PRESENT IN OTHER AREAS THIS DEVICE IS NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR SMOKE OR FIRE DETECTORS See limitations of detectors in section 9 for details CONTENTS OF THIS MANUAL 1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION 2 SPECIFICATIONS 3 RECOMMENDED LOCATIONS OF DETECTORS 4 LOCATIONS TO AVOID 5 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 6 OPERATION IN...

Page 2: ... caused by propane gas leak explosions IMPORTANT READ ALL OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY FAMILIARIZE YOUR FAMILY WITH THE ALARM SIGNAL AND WHAT TO DO IN THE EVENT OF AN ALARM 2 SPECIFICATIONS ALARM LEVEL POWER SOURCE OPERATING TEMPERATURE ALARM SOUND LEVEL MINIMUM ALARM TIME DETECTION FREQUENCY RELAY RATING FOR MODEL STCP 1000HWR ONLY 10 25 L E L 120VAC 60Hz 5 WATTS 32 F 0 C TO 104 F 40 C 85 dB ...

Page 3: ...RNING LOCATIONS TO AVOID IN AN AREA WHERE THE TEMPERATURE MAY FALL BELOW 32 F 0 C OR RISE ABOVE 104 F 40 C IN FRONT OF FORCED AIR DUCTS USED FOR HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING NEAR CEILING FANS OR OTHER HIGH AIR FLOW AREAS DIRECTLY ON ANY GAS APPLIANCE IN CLEANING SUPPLY ROOMS CHEMICALS USED IN HOUSEHOLD CLEANING AND PAINTING SUPPLIES CAN CAUSE NUISANCE ALARMS IN HAZARDOUS LOCATIONS THIS DETECTOR IS...

Page 4: ...be wall mounted It has an attached 6 foot line cord Be sure that the outlet into which you plug the detector is not controlled by a switch and the detector is not obstructed by drapes etc Remove the mounting plate from the back of the detector slide to remove Using the enclosed screws and anchors install the mounting plate on the wall 2 to 3 feet above the floor within cord reach of the outlet Ins...

Page 5: ... the blue wire NO to the supply side of the device for switching it on when the detector sounds instead of the yellow wire NC for switching the device off b MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS Remove the mounting plate from the back of the detector slide to the unlock position to remove After selecting the proper detector location as described in section 3 and wiring the Quick Connect harness as described in th...

Page 6: ...l sound beep beep and turn on the red LED If this dangerous condition lasts for 4 seconds the propane gas detector will latch on alarm mode for 5 minutes with the red LED turning on and the buzzer sounding continuously During this 5 minute period the detector will cease sensing gas concentrations and the green LED will flash to indicate same If the propane gas level still persists beyond the calib...

Page 7: ...use 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 dete...

Page 8: ...may not detect propane gas which is in a different area of a home If the detector is located on a different level of the home or on the other side of a closed door it may not waken a sound sleeper The use of drugs and alcohol may impair one s ability to hear the alarm If you have a multi level home install detectors on each level of the home If the detector is installed in a hallway and the bedroo...

Page 9: ...re everyone is there Call the Gas Company from your neighbor s home not from yours Don t return to your home until the problem has been corrected or the officials say that it is all right to do so 11 SERVICE AND WARRANTY If after reviewing this manual you feel that your propane gas detector is defective in any way do not tamper with the unit Return it for servicing NOTE DO NOT TRY TO REPAIR THIS D...

Page 10: ...PLASTICS INC OR OF ANY OF ITS PARENT OR SUBSIDIARY CORPORATIONS ARISING FROM THE SALE OF THIS PROPANE GAS DETECTOR OR UNDER THE TERMS OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL NOT IN ANY CASE EXCEED THE COST OF THE REPLACEMENT OF THE PROPANE GAS DETECTOR IN NO CASE SHALL PATRICK PLASTICS INC OR ANY OF ITS PARENT OR SUBSIDIARY CORPORATIONS BE LIABLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL LOSS OR DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE FAILURE...

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