User Manual

TESTING
!
WARNING: TEST THE OPERATION OF
THIS ALARM AFTER THE RECREATIONAL
VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN STORAGE, BEFORE
EACH TRIP AND AT LEAST ONCE PER WEEK
DURING USE.
WARNING: THE TEST BUTTON ONLY TESTS
THE ALARM CIRCUIT, NOT THE SENSOR. YOU
MAY USE PROPANE OR BUTANE GAS TO TEST
THE SENSOR. REPLACE THE ALARM AFTER 5
YEARS.
Simply press the Test/Mute switch at any time the alarm
is powered. The LED should turn RED and the alarm
should sound. Release the switch.
IMPORTANT - If this alarm does not test properly
return it immediately for repair or replacement.
ALARM SIGNAL
The Green LED will turn Red and the audible signal will
activate whenever the level of propane gas exceeds the
alarm threshold. The unit will continue to alarm until the
gas clears or the Mute switch is pressed. See
(Procedures To Take During An Alarm and Alarm
Signal Mute sections)
ALARM SIGNAL MUTE
Press the TEST-MUTE button when the detector is in
alarm. 1. The audible alarm signal will stop, 2. the RED
Alarm LED will remain on until the gas has dropped
below the alarm point at which time the LED will turn
Green, 3. If dangerous gas levels remain after the end of
the Mute cycle (about 90 seconds) the alarm will re-
activate.
MALFUNCTION ALARM
A fault in the sensors operation will activate the
malfunction alarm. The LED will turn Yellow and the
sounder activate.
IMPORTANT: In the event of a malfunction alarm
immediately remove the alarm and return it for repair or
replacement. Do not use your RV without a working
Gas Alarm installed.
LOW POWER OPERATION
This alarm will operate normally down to 8 vDC. Do
not operate this alarm below 8 vDC.
End of Life Signal –Sensor has a 5 Year Service Life
All 30-441/442-P models include an End of Life (EOL)
Signal indicating the sensor has reached the end of its
service life and you must replace the alarm. The signal is
the LED flashing RED RED GREEN GREEN with a
beep every 25-30 seconds. The EOL Signal may be reset
by pushing TEST / RESET button on the alarm. This
will reset the EOL Signal for a period of 72 hours (3
days) for a total of up to 30 days. After 30 days the
signal cannot be reset and the alarm must be replaced.
DO NOT DISCONNECT THE ALARM UNTIL YOU
HAVE A REPLACEMENT ALARM AVAILABLE TO
INSTALL.
PROCEDURES TO TAKE DURING AN ALARM
1. TURN OFF ALL GAS APPLIANCES, (STOVE,
HEATERS, FURNACE), EXTINGUISH ALL
FLAMES AND SMOKING MATERIAL.
EVACUATE THE UNIT, LEAVE DOORS
AND WINDOWS OPEN.
2. TURN OFF THE PROPANE TANK VALVE.
3. DETERMINE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE
OF THE LEAK. SEEK PROFESSIONAL
HELP IF NECESSARY.
CAUTION - DO NOT RE-ENTER UNTIL THE
PROBLEM IS CORRECTED.
TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE
PROBLEM CAUSE AND SOLUTION
LED OFF 1. FAULTY WIRE
CONNECTION 2. REVERSE POLARITY
3. BAD OR MISSING FUSE
4. DEAD BATTERY
NO SOUND IN TEST 1. RETURN IMMEDIATELY
NO RED LED 1. RETURN IMMEDIATELY
IN TEST
ALARMS AFTER 1. CONTAMINATED SENSOR
WARM UP WITH PRESS TEST MUTE SWITCH
OUT GAS PRESENT AND WAIT 90 SECONDS
AUDIBLE ALARM 1. RETURN IMMEDIATELY
WITH YELLOW LED
NO RESET
SPECIFICATIONS
POWER SUPPLY 12 vDC
OPERATIONAL VOLTAGE 8-16 vDC
CURRENT DRAW 90 mA @ 12 vDC
OPERATIONAL TEMPERATURE
-31
O
F to 150
o
F
-35
o
C to 66
o
C
RELATIVE HUMIDITY 15% to 93%
AUDIBLE OUTPUT 85 dB @ 10 feet
VISUAL OPERATIONAL SIGNAL GREEN
VISUAL ALARM SIGNAL RED
VISUAL MALFUNCTION SIGNAL YELLOW
ALARM TRIGGER < 25% of the LEL of Propane
CASE DIMENSIONS
30-441 Surface 6” W x 1 7/8” H x 1 1/4” D
30-442 Flush 6 3/8” W x 2 7/8” H x 1” D
CASE MATERIAL Geon 3700
FLAME RATING 94-5VA
WARRANTY 1 Year Limited
TESTING LABORATORY Underwriters
Laboratories
STANDARD ANSI/UL1484, Fourth Edition
OWNERS REPLACEMENT RECORD
Replace this SAFE-T-ALERT
TM
propane alarm within 5
years, of the production date on the back of the alarm.
Production
Date____________________
Replace Date
____________________
Installer ________________________
NOTE: The replacement date indicates the date beyond
which the device may no longer detect accurately. The
alarm should be replaced immediately.
© 2011 MTI INDUSTRIES, INC.
LED AND SOUNDER SIGNALS
LIMITED WARRANTY
LIMITED PRODUCTS WARRANTY
MTI INDUSTRIES, INC. Warrants to the original
purchaser that this alarm will be free from defects of
material or workmanship for a period of one (1) year. If
defective in original materials or workmanship and
returned, delivery costs prepaid, MTI INDUSTRIES,
INC., will repair or replace this product free of charge.
LIMITS OF WARRANTY
Repair or replacement is your exclusive remedy under
this limited warranty or any other warranty (including
any implied warranty of merchantability for a particular
purpose). Any and all implied warranties or
merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose is
limited to the warranty period from the original date of
purchase. MTI INDUSTRIES, INC., its dealers and
distributors shall in no case be responsible or in any
way liable for any incidental or consequential damages
for any reason. Some states do not allow the limitation
or exclusion of incidental or consequential damages, or
allow limitations on how long an implied warranty
lasts, so the above limitations may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific rights, and you may
also have other rights that may vary from state to state.
WARRANTY RETURN POLICY
Warning-opening this product for any reason voids
the warranty. There are no user serviceable parts in the
case. This alarm requires an authorization number (RA)
for repair or replacement. Call MTI for a RA number.
Pack the alarm carefully in a padded container. Include
the RA number, an explanation of the problem, the
original dated sales receipt, and your return address.
Send, shipping prepaid, to: MTI Industries, Inc. 31632
N. Ellis Drive Bldg. 301 Volo, IL 60073 Customer
Service Number: 800-383-0269 e-Mail:
[e-mail] Web: www.Safe-T-Alert.com
OPERATION
NORMAL
PROPANE
ALARM
ALARM
MALFUNCTION
END OF LIFE
AUDIBLE SIGNAL VISUAL SIGNAL
NONE STEADY GREEN
“
CONSTANT FLASHING RED
“
BEEP” EVERY ALTERNATING
30 SECONDS RED/GREEN
B BEEPS EVERY FLASHING RED RED
25-30 SECONDS GREEN GREEN