Installation, Operation & Maintenance Manual Merlin Detector i-S
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Important Warning Statements
Please take the time to thoroughly read these instructions which should be retained for future reference.
Detectors are shipped pre-calibrated and configured.
The expected lifetime of a gas sensor is 3-10 years upon initial power up dependant on your target gas and environmental
factors. The device will display a message to indicate this time and should immediately be replaced.
It is recommended that this device be commissioned upon installation and serviced annually by a competent person.
Do not apply lighter gas or other aerosols to the device
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this will cause extreme damage to the sensors.
High concentrations of alcohol found in many products may damage, deteriorate, or affect the gas sensing elements.
This product is not designed to detect smoke, fire or other gases and should not be used as such.
This device provides early warning of the presence of gas, usually before a healthy adult would experience symptoms. This
warning is possible provided your alarm is installed and maintained in accordance with this manual.
Never ignore your device when in alarm.
This device requires a continual supply of electrical power
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it will not work without power.
This device should not be used to substitute proper installation, use and/or maintenance of fuel burning appliances
including appropriate ventilation and exhaust systems.
Multiple detectors may be required to adequately protect property and persons.
This device does not prevent dangerous gasses from occurring or accumulating.
The device is not intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres.
Seek fresh air supply and contact your local gas emergency service should you suspect a gas leak.
This unit may not fully safeguard individuals with specific medical conditions. If in doubt, consult a doctor/physician.
Your product should reach you in perfect condition, if you suspect it is damaged, contact your supplier.
Concentrations of alcohol found in many products may damage, deteriorate or affect the gas sensing elements such as;
wine; deodorants; stain removers and thinners. Other gases and substances to avoid are corrosives (i.e. chlorine &
hydrogen chloride); alkali metals; basic or acidic compounds; silicones; tetraethyl lead; halogens and halogenated
compounds!
Manufactur
er’s Warranty
Warranty coverage:
The manufacturer warrants to the original consumer purchaser, that this product will be free of defects in
material and workmanship for a period of three (3) years from date of purchase or one (1) year for oxygen detectors.
The manufacturer’s liability hereunder is limited to replacement of the product with repaired product at the discretion of th
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manufacturer. This warranty is void if the product has been damaged by accident, unreasonable use, neglect, tampering or other
causes not arising from defects in material or workmanship. This warranty extends to the original consumer purchaser of the
product only.
Warranty disclaimers
: Any implied warranties arising out of this sale, including but not limited to the implied warranties of
description, merchantability and intended operational purpose, are limited in duration to the above warranty period. In no event shall
the manufacturer be liable for loss of use of this product or for any indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages, or costs,
or expenses incurred by the consumer or any other user of this product, whether due to a breach of contract, negligence, strict
liability in tort or otherwise. The manufacturer shall have no liability for any personal injury, property damage or any special,
incidental, contingent or consequential damage of any kind resulting from gas leakage, fire, or explosion. This warranty does not
affect your statutory rights.
Warranty Performance
: During the above warranty period, your product will be replaced with a comparable product if the defective
product is returned together with proof of purchase date. The replacement product will be in warranty for the remainder of the
original warranty period or for six months
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whichever is the greatest.
Information on waste disposal for consumers of electrical & electronic equipment.
When this product has reached the end of its life it must be treated as Waste Electrical & Electronics Equipment (WEEE). Any WEEE
marked products must not be mixed with general household waste, but kept separate for the treatment, recovery and recycling of the
materials used. Please contact your supplier or local authority for details of recycling schemes in your area.
At the end of their working life, electrochemical sensors should be disposed of in an environmentally safe manner.
Alternatively, they can be securely packaged and returned to S&S Northern clearly marked for disposal. Electrochemical
sensors should not be incinerated as this may cause the cell to emit toxic fumes
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