HF500 Manual - Accutherm International
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1. connected to mains power This manual contains important safety information about the installation and operation of the detector Read the manual carefully and keep it in a safe place for future reference Warnings e This gas detector must be installed by a competent person qualified to carry out electrical work according to current national wiring regulations Additionally any changes to the gas installation e g fitting of an automatic gas shut off valve must be carried out by a person qualified to the national regulations for gas installations e The gas installation and shut off device where used must comply with the appropriate national regulations The detector has three status indicator lights an audible alarm and a test hush button The GREEN light indicates that the power to the detector is ON The RED light indicates that GAS has been detected The YELLOW light indicates that there is a FAULT with the detector The detector has two relays alarm and fault The alarm relay can be used to activate an external device such as a gas shut down valve or an automatic signal such as a call to the emergency services The fault relay can be used to activate a signal to an external device such as a supervisory panel i Gas entry point Indicator lights Test Hush button Honeywell ed mws Recommended replacement date This flammable gas detector is designed to alert you to a p2. lt gt CS fi ES 104 100 9 2050002 06 146 9 Summary Table LED and Relay conditions Operation Description LED Relay Audible Alarm Power Alarm Fault Alam Fault Green Red Yellow Power on Y N N D E Green LED on no gas oc E SILENCE Gas detected E Red LED flashing alarm relay ALARM eee oe Ae energised SUCCESSFUL TEST HUSH Red LED flashes 4 times then OPERATOR button pressed Yellow LED flashes 4 times TEST for 1 second accompanied by 8 chirps on audible alarm Red LED flashing audible alarm chirping alarm relay energised SUCCESSFUL TEST HUSH FAULT RELAY button pressed for 10 seconds Yellow and Green LEDs flash fault relay de energised SUCCESSFUL TEST HUSH ALARM RELAY button pressed for 20 seconds Red and Green LEDs flash alarm relay energised UNSUCCESS Test has de FUL TEST tected a fault Yellow and Green LEDs on fault relay de energised Sensor FAULT Yellow and Green LEDs on 2 LE 4 a long chirps per minute fault relay de energised Power FAULT Yellow LED on 1 long chirp per es e J minute fault relay de energised Software FAULT D Yellow LED on continuous m i chirps fault relay de energised Y LED Alarm on N LED Alarm off D relay de energised E relay energised 13 Installation cont
3. of gas at a low level This is why the installer will place the detector near the floor Detector Operation If GAS is detected the RED ALARM light will flash and the audible alarm will sound If the detector is in ALARM and the gas clears the detector will return to normal operation If the detector is in ALARM the audible alarm can be silenced for 5 minutes by pressing the TEST HUSH button the RED light will continue to flash If gas is still present after 5 minutes the audible alarm will sound again If the detector is in FAULT YELLOW light it must not be used any more and should be replaced The exception is if the detector signals a Power Fault indicated by an intermittent single chirp In this case there may be a fault with the power supply and the electrical installation should be checked If your detector is in ALARM keep calm and carry out the following actions not necessarily in the order given Extinguish all naked flames including all smoking material Turn off all gas appliances Do not switch on or off any electrical equipment including the gas detector Turn off the gas supply Open doors and windows to increase ventilation Do not use a telephone where gas may be present If the alarm continues and the cause of the leak cannot be found vacate the premises and IMMEDIATELY NOTIFY the gas supplier or the gas emergency service Specification Calibration Gas Methane Natural Gas Version Propane LPG Versi
4. In a damp or humid area Directly above cooking appliances Directly above a sink Next to a door or window or anywhere that would be affected by draughts e g extractor fan or air vent In any outside location In an area where the temperature may drop below 10 C or exceed 55 C Where it is likely to be knocked or damaged Caution The detector must be tested regularly Ensure that the user is able to access the TEST HUSH button Apply Power to the detector When the detector is switched on check that it follows this sequence 1 All three indicator lights will be lit and the audible alarm will give a single chirp 2 The three indicator lights will light in turn and cycle four times 3 The unit will revert to normal operation indicated by the Power Green light Once the detector has initialised press and hold the TEST HUSH button on the front cover for 1 second The RED light will flash 4 times and then the YELLOW light will flash 4 times accompanied by the audible alarm sounding 8 times N oo Fault Relay Test Note The Fault Relay is energised during normal operation Press and hold the TEST HUSH button on the front cover for more than 10 seconds but less than 20 seconds The yellow and green lights will flash The Fault relay will be de energised open circuit After 5 seconds the Fault relay will be energised closed circuit The yellow and green lights will stop flashing and the detector wil
5. Operating and Installation Instructions Honeywell D 0 QHO 9 A o Honeywell HF500NG HF500LPG Residential Flammable Gas Detector NG Natural Gas LPG Liquified Petroleum Gas Detector Operation continued If the alarm stops check the following 1 Has the source of the gas leak been identified for example a gas tap switched on with the burner unlit 2 Has the gas leak been stopped If the answer to either of these questions is no then notify the gas supplier or the gas emergency service so that the installation may be tested and made safe and any necessary repair carried out Summary Table Power Alarm Condition Light Light Green Red ALARM gas 7 A O Gas detected detected Power Fault y O C O with the electrical installation NO 2 long chirps ae oo O per minute The detector must be Software l O C O A O Continuous fepieeed Fault O chirps If your Detector is in alarm Fault Light Audible Yellow Alarm Meaning Intermittent There is a fault single chirp UK GAS EMERGENCY SERVICE TELEPHONE NUMBER 0800 111 999 Tell the operator that your flammable gas detector is in alarm and you suspect that there is a gas leak Gas appliances should be checked for safety annually by a Gas Safe registered engineer To find a registered engineer in your area call Gas Safe Register on 0800 408 5500 or look on the website www gassaferegister co uk www honeywell
6. ain assembly and press the bottom edge to snap into place yf famosas Warning DO NOT apply power to the detector when the front cover is open 11 Where to put the Detector The detector should be installed in the room where a gas escape is most likely to occur For most installations the most likely source of a gas leak will be the cooker in the kitchen Natural Gas e Natural Gas is lighter than air so a leak of gas will build up at a high level The detector should be placed above the level of a possible gas escape and near the ceiling e The detector should be placed above the highest window or door opening usually not more than 30 cm from the ceiling e The detector should be located between 1 m and 5 m from the gas appliance LPG e LPG is heavier than air so a leak of gas will build up at a low level The detector should be placed below the level of a possible gas escape and near the floor level e The detector should be located not more than 30 cm from the floor and not more than 4 m from the gas appliance LPG Gas Detector Installation Natural Gas Detector Installation Max 30 om Gas Detector Unswitched fused outlet ax 30 cm Unswitched fused outlet Where not to put the Detector In or below a cupboard or in any enclosed space Where the air flow to the unit would be obstructed by curtains or furniture Where dirt or dust could collect and block the sensor and stop it working
7. analytics com www hf500gasalarm com www honeywell com Honeywell UK customer service centre Honeywell Analytics Ltd 4 Stinsford Road Nuffield Industrial Estate Poole Dorset BH17 ORZ Tel 44 0 1202 645577 Fax 44 0 1202 665331 consumer honeywell com Please Note While every effort has been made to ensure accuracy in this publication no responsibility can be accepted for errors or omissions Data may change as well as legislation and you are strongly advised to obtain copies of the most recently issued regulations standards and guidelines This publication is not intended to form the basis of a contract Acts for and on behalf of Life Safety Distribution AG Javastrasse 2 8604 Hegnau Switzerland by its Authorised Representative HF500NG Honeywell Inc MANO899_Issue 1_06 12_EMEAI 2012 Honeywell Analytics 12797 Precautions during use Do not tamper with the detector there is a risk of electric shock or damage to the detector If required clean the surface of the detector with a lightly damped cloth Do not use detergent as this may damage the internal sensor Some materials such as cleaning fluids polishes paints cooking operations etc may generate fumes which could cause false alarms from the detector or affect its long term reliability Avoid using these substances close to the detector Warning Silicones can permanently damage the detector Avoid using silicone sealant or any household or c
8. inued The power supply cabling and connections for the relays if used can be routed through the back of the Mounting Plate or through knock out holes 25 mm x 16 mm quantity 4 at the bottom and the sides If the knock out holes are used ensure that the IP2XD rating is maintained by using the correct size trunking or a suitable ferrule The dimensions of the mounting hole locations within the Mounting Plate are shown below O r 6 5 T Sfofolofolofolo UP t S O A al g ZAN gt ABS lt D O z o 1 e Y 30 5 Knock Outs ae Knock Outs Le 83 l l 118 5 R 5 124 2 Caution Isolate the mains power before starting work 1 Select an appropriate mounting point for the detector 2 Decide on the cable entry point and which mounting holes will be used Knock out the appropriate sections of the Mounting Plate using a blunt instrument It is recommended that surface cables are run in mini trunking 3 Feed the power supply and relay connection if used cables through the Mounting Plate from behind or through one of the knock out holes 4 Fix the Mounting Plate to the wa
9. l return to normal operation green light on S o See Alarm Relay Test Note The Alarm relay is de energised during normal operation Press and hold the TEST HUSH button on the front cover for more than 20 seconds The red and green lights will flash The Alarm relay will be energised contact between COM and NO After 5 seconds the Alarm relay will be de energised contact between COM and NC The red and green lights will stop flashing and the detector will return to normal operation green light on a eee 12 Installation The detector should be wired to the mains power supply using a flexible cable appropriately rated via a fused connection outlet and fitted with a 3A fuse to BS1363 4 and BS1362 respectively or according to local regulations Unpack the detector and check the contents Detector Mounting Plate User Manual Wood screws x 2 to attach the Mounting Plate to a wooden surface Anchor plugs 6 mm and masonry screws x 2 to attach the Mounting Plate to a masonry surface Electrical screws x 2 to attach the Mounting Plate to an electrical outlet box Assembly screws x 4 to attach the Detector to the Mounting Plate The Mounting Plate contains the terminals for connecting the power supply and relay outputs Once the connections are made the detector simply plugs into the Mounting Plate The dimensions shown below are for the detector including the Mounting Plate 150 an a p gt
10. ll ensuring that it is in the correct orientation check the arrow and UP mark Use the screws provided and any two convenient mounting holes The appropriate size drill bit for the supplied anchor plugs if used is 6 mm 5 Remove the front cover of the detector by pushing with a flat bladed screwdriver on the tab located at the bottom right Lift the cover out and up to remove from the detector Warning DO NOT apply power to the detector when the front cover is open Wiring examples with Solenoid valve Wiring with one HF500 and a normally open NO solenoid valve 230Vac Wiring with one HF500 and a normally closed NC solenoid valve 230Vac 230Vac Wiring with two HF500 and a normally open NO solenoid valve 1st HF500 2nd HF500 L 230Vac N eam oi POWER FAULT ALARM POWER FAULT ALARM 230Vac 230Vac Wiring with two HF500 and a normally closed NC solenoid valve 1st HF500 2nd HF500 L 230Vac a N POWER FAULT ALARM POWER FAULT ALARM Ne 230Vac 230Vac 14
11. o shut off a gas valve in the event of a detected leak The Alarm relay is a single pole changeover type that allows contacts to be either open or closed when gas is detected The Fault relay is a single pole single throw type which is closed when a fault occurs Installation continued 6 Locate and identify the connection terminals towards the top left of the Mounting Plate CN NO POWER lt 6 5W FAULT ALARM Z 110 230Vac 50 60Hz Relay setting in NORMAL operation Terminal EARTH Power Alarm marking N L nc com No eH Termination Mains Fault Fault Alarm Alarm Alarm of mains voltage voltage relay relay relay relay relay earth neutral Common Normally Normally Common Normally contact Open Closed contact Open contact contact contact Note The Earth terminal is provided for cable termination only and not for safety protection The Relay contacts are shown in their normal state with the detector unit powered no gas present and no fault present Further information on relay states can be found in the summary table below 7 Connect the power supply and relay outputs if used according to the above diagram Refer to the section Wiring examples with Solenoid valve for further information 8 Plug the main detector assembly into the Mounting Plate ensuring that the connections are correctly aligned Screw it in place using the assembly screws provided 9 Fit the front cover hook the top edge onto the m
12. on Calibration Level 10 LEL Lower Explosive Limit 10 C to 55 C Sensor Technology Accuracy Tolerance Power Consumption Alarm Relay Fault Relay Temperature Humidity 0 95 RH non condensing Test Facility Self Check Function Installer Section Introduction Warnings e This gas detector must be installed by a competent person qualified to carry out electrical work according to current national wiring regulations Additionally any changes to the gas installation e g fitting of an automatic gas shut off valve must be carried out by a person qualified to the national regulations for gas installations The gas installation and shut off device where used must comply with the appropriate national regulations The installer should refer to the current edition of the European Standard EN 50244 Electrical apparatus for the detection of combustible gases in domestic premises Guide on the selection installation use and maintenance Caution The installation must include some form of isolation switch Note It is recommended that flexible cable is used e g 1 0 mm core For a surface mount installation the use of mini trunking is recommended Relay Description The HF500NG HF500LPG has two output relays one for Fault and one for Alarm The relays provide a means of signalling an alarm condition to an external warning device such as control panel or remote audible buzzer They can also be used t
13. osmetic product containing silicone in the vicinity of the detector Monthly Detector test The detector should be tested once per month To test the detector press and hold the TEST HUSH button on the front cover for 1 second The RED light will flash 4 times and then the YELLOW light will flash 4 times accompanied by the audible alarm sounding 8 times Caution Testing the detector with an uncontrolled source of gas for example a cigarette lighter may give a misleading result and could damage the detector Conformance to European standards The HF500NG Natural Gas detector and the HF500LPG Liquefied Petroleum Gas detector conform to EN50194 1 which is the European Standard for electrical apparatus for the detection of combustible gases in domestic premises A full EC declaration of conformity is available at our website Navigate to www honeywellanalytics com and select Resources then EC Declarations End of Life The detector should operate for 5 years under normal use The recommended replacement date is shown on the front of the detector When the unit has come to the end of its life dispose of it in accordance with local regulations It is classified as electronic waste and should be disposed of separately from household waste Thank you for purchasing this gas detector which is designed for use in domestic premises including static caravan holiday homes to detect leaks of flammable gas The detector must be
14. otentially dangerous build up of flammable gas It is not designed to remedy a flammable gas problem nor to locate a specific leak of flammable gas Honeywell shall not be liable to pay for any investigation or service call carried out or arranged in response to an alarm Honeywell warrants your new gas detector for two years from the date of purchase by the end user or until the expiry date on the front of the unit whichever occurs first according to the specifications as set out in this instruction manual We will at our discretion repair or replace with same or similar product any part of the gas detector which is found to be defective in either materials or workmanship within the warranty period We shall be under no obligation to repair or replace units which are found to be defective in any way due to unreasonable use or neglect improper storage used or maintained not in accordance with the user manual or if the product has been tampered with or found to have been dismantled This warranty is instead of and excludes all warranties implied by law and to the extent permitted by law our liability under the warranty is capped at the price of the product In no event are we liable for a any direct indirect incidental consequential loss b any loss arising from business interruption c loss of profits d loss of revenue e loss of use of any property or capital f loss of anticipated savings or loss of data Trouble
15. shooting and getting assistance After you have carefully read all instructions and your alarm still fails to work contact the nearest Customer Service listed in the Contact Us section which might be able to resolve your problem quickly Alternatively contact your local supplier If the product needs to be returned for repair or replacement put it in a padded box with a letter describing the fault and postage paid For battery powered devices ensure that the alarm has been switched off A proof of purchase must be provided to claim repair under warranty About Flammable Gas Flammable gas is dangerous if the concentration builds up enough to become explosive This level is called the lower explosive limit LEL The HF500 detector will alarm if the gas concentration reaches 10 of the lower explosive limit 10 LEL Note Natural Gas and LPG have additives which gives them a distinctive smell Most people are able to smell Natural Gas or LPG at a lower concentration than the detector alarm setting This does not mean that the detector is faulty e Natural Gas is primarily Methane Natural Gas is lighter than air so any leak will result in a build up of gas at a high level within a room or enclosed area This is why the installer will place the detector near the ceiling LPG Liquefied Petroleum Gas is a mixture of primarily propane primarily butane or both The gas is heavier than air so any leak will result in a build up
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