5
8 Status indicator lights
Mode
Status LED [Red:
Alarm / Green: Power]
End of life LED
[Yellow: service
life]
Alarm (buzzer)
Start-up
Green flashing
-
-
Testing
Red flashing
-
4x beeps
Normal
Green constant ON
-
-
Fault
Yellow constant ON
-
Constant alarm
Alarm
Red flashing
-
4x beeps per cycle
End of life
-
Yellow flashing
3x beeps per cycle
9 Installation location
Important:
The gas alarm must not be installed:
■
Where conditions exceed the operating range. See section “Technical data” for fur-
ther information.
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Directly above cooking appliances (min. 1 meter clearance).
■
Adjacent to an extractor fan.
■
Directly above sources of water, steam, or heat.
■
Outdoors, near a door, or window.
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In enclosed places such as behind a curtain or in cupboards.
■
Where excessive dirt or debris may block the gas detection holes.
Natural gas is less dense than air and will rise above the level of escape (e.g., doors, win-
dows) and get trapped below the ceiling.
The product must be installed above potential gas escapes:
■
Horizontal ceilings: approx.30 cm from ceiling.
■
Sloped ceilings: approx. 50 cm from the roof ridge.
10 Installation
Important:
■
If necessary, drill holes and insert wall plugs.
WARNING! Risk of electric shock or
injury! Before drilling, check for concealed wires or pipes beneath the surface.
■
Risk of electric shock! Always disconnect the product from the power supply when in-
stalling or removing.
■
The product must be connected to a stable power supply.
P
RECONDITIONS
:
a
There is a power outlet within range of the power cord.
a
The product is not connected to the power supply.
1. Use the holes on the mounting bracket as a template to mark where to drill.
2. Attach the bracket using the supplied dowels and screws.
3. Hang the product over the mounting bracket. Make sure the product is secure before let-
ting go.
11 Connection
P
RECONDITIONS
:
a
Product is mounted in a suitable location.
a
The power supply has not been connected.
1. Connect the product to the power supply.
2. A confirmation tone will sound and the green power LED [
Green: Power
] will flash for ap-
prox. 3 minutes (start-up time).
3. When the green power LED [
Green: Power
] is constant on, the product is ready for use.
4. Bypass the preheating step and enter detection mode by, short pressing the function but-
ton once, then pressing and holding the function button for approx. 10 seconds.
12 Operation
Important:
■
Avoid spraying air fresheners, hair spray, or other aerosols near the product! This
may trigger the alarm.
■
Clean the product regularly to prevent dust build-up. Pay close attention to the gas
detection holes. See section “Cleaning and maintenance”.
■
When the end of service light indicator [
Yellow: Service life
] lights up, disconnect the
power supply, remove the product from use, and replace it with a new one.
■
The green power LED [
Green: Power
] must always be ON. This indicates that the
power is ON and everything is functioning correctly.
12.1 Alarm test
It is recommended to test the alarm at least once a month.
Short press the function button, the product will enter a short testing state.
A sound and light alarm will signal if the product is working correctly.
Remove the product from use and contact customer service if the alarms fail to activate.
12.2 Alarm activated
When the methane (CH
4
) gas levels reach the set alarming point, the detector will enter
alarming mode. When this happens:
■
The red alarm indicator [
Red: Alarm
] will flash.
■
The speaker will sound an alarm.
12.3 Action needed
Important:
The following actions are only suggestions and not in order of operation. The situation at
hand may require different protocols. If in any doubt, consult a qualified professional to
develop a suitable action plan.
If the alarm has been triggered or the smell of gas is present, remain calm and perform the
following actions:
■
Call the fire department from outside the premises.
■
Extinguish open or smouldering flames e.g. candles, cigarettes.
■
Turn off all gas appliances e.g. gas heater, gas cooker.
■
Do not switch ON/OFF any electrical equipment, including the gas detector.
■
Turn off the gas supply at the gas main control.
■
Open doors and windows to increase ventilation.
■
Warn all persons and evacuate the premises immediately.
■
Do not use a telephone when explosive gas is present.
■
Do not re-enter the premises until there is no more gas is present.
13 End of service life
Important:
When the end of service light indicator [
Yellow: Service life
] lights up, disconnect the
power supply, remove the product from use, and replace it with a new one.
■
The service life of this product is approximately 5 years under normal conditions. Make a
note of the installation date.
■
Regular cleaning and maintenance will help prolong use. See section “Cleaning and
maintenance” for further details.
