User`s Manual 35-742 Jan 19 2010
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1. RECREATIONAL VEHICLE RV Combination Carbon Monoxide and Gas Alarm USER S MANUAL Model 35 742 PATENT US 7 248 156 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 35RV052008 2 ATTENTION This user s manual contains important Carbon Monoxide CO and gas alarm installation operation troubleshooting and warranty information Read follow and keep this manual for future reference NOTE If you install or purchase this alarm for another person give this manual to that person ABOUT THIS ALARM Because CO is a colorless odorless tasteless and highly poisonous gas it can endanger lives even at low levels of concentration The CO Alarm will alert you to potentially dangerous situations The following symptoms may be related to CO POISONING Discuss these symptoms with ALL household members and RV guests eMild Exposure Headaches running nose sore or watery eyes often described as flu like symptoms eMedium Exposure Dizziness drowsiness vomiting eExtreme Exposure Unconsciousness brain damage and death IMPORTANT This unit must be replaced within five years of its production date Record the manufacture date in the section Owner s Replacement Record in this manual for future use The replacement date indicates the date beyond which the device may no longer detect carbon monoxide propane or natural gas accurately DUAL SENSOR TECHNOLOGY The SAFE T ALERT 35 Series combination CO Gas Alarm is an ala2. Number fire department or 911 3 Immediately move to fresh air outdoors or by an open door window Check that all persons are accounted for Do not reenter the premises or move away from the open door window until the emergency responders have arrived the premises have been aired out and your alarm remains in its normal operation 4 After following steps 1 3 if your alarm reactivates within a 24 hour period repeat steps 1 3 and call a qualified appliance technician Phone Number to investigate for sources of CO from fuel burning equipment and appliances and inspect for proper operation of this equipment If problems are identified during this inspection have the equipment serviced immediately Note any combustion equipment not inspected by the technician and consult the manufacturers instructions or contact the manufacturer directly for more information about CO safety and this equipment Make sure that the motor vehicles are not and have not been operating in an attached garage or adjacent to the residence PROCEDURES TO TAKE DURING A CO ALARM IN CANADA VAN WARNING Actuation of this device indicates the presence of carbon monoxide CO and propane gases which can KILL YOU If signal sounds 4 beeps and flashing or solid red light 1 Operate the Test Mute Immediately move to fresh air outdoors or by an open door window Check that all persons are accounted for Do not reenter the pre
3. locate a CO alarm in each sleeping area Safe T Alert CO alarms are available for secondary installations Propane gas can cause explosions Using propane requires taking safety precautions to avoid injury LP gas is usually identified by an unpleasant odor Certain conditions may make some people unable to detect this unpleasant odor These conditions include advanced age colds allergies and the use of tobacco alcohol or drugs that may diminish the sense of smell NOTE Reported cases of CO gas poisoning indicate that while victims are aware they are not well they are disoriented They are unable to save themselves by exiting the RV or calling for assistance Small children and pets may be affected first Your SAFE T ALERT 35 742 alarm helps protect your household members and guests from CO produced while using your RV CO gas is produced when any type of fuel is incompletely burned Potential sources of CO in and around your RV can include gas or diesel engine exhaust portable space heaters gas stoves and ovens furnaces defective engine exhaust systems portable grills other nearby RVs portable generators generator exhaust and other propane powered appliances All are sources of CO The following are also sources of CO that may affect your RV e Extended operation of unvented fuel burning appliances can build up high CO levels e An idling vehicle in an open or closed garage e Temperature inversions can trap exhaust nea
4. more frequently in dusty locations use the soft brush attachment of your vacuum to clean the alarm cover CLEAN THE ALARM COVER WHEN DIRTY Wash the alarm cover by hand Use a cloth dampened in clean water Dry with a soft cloth e DO NOT SPRAY CLEANING AGENTS the sensor cause an alarm or cause an alarm malfunction e OBSERVE THE COLOR OF THE INDICATOR LIGHT At frequent intervals and during your weekly test check the indicator light on the on the front panel of the alarm e See the section Operation in this manual for further information PROCEDURES TO TAKE DURING GAS ALARM Turn off all Gas appliances Stove Heater Furnace Press the Test Mute switch DO NOT DISCONNECT POWER Evacuate the RV Make sure everyone is accounted for Leave the door and windows open Turn off the propane tank valve Determine and repair the source of the leak Get professional help if necessary CORRECTED OR WAXES DIRECTLY ONTO THE FRONT PANEL This action may damage PROCEDURES TO TAKE DURING AN CO ALARM Follow the alarm procedures for your country The emergency number depends on your travel location PROCEDURES TO TAKE DURING A CO ALARM IN THE USA VAN WARNING Actuation of this device indicates the presence of carbon monoxide CO or propane gases which can KILL YOU If signal sounds 4 beeps and flashing or solid red light 1 Operate the Test Mute button 2 Call your emergency local service Phone
5. THE SENSORS YOU MAY USE PROPANE OR BUTANE GAS TO TEST THE GAS SENSOR Note it may take up to 10 seconds for the alarm to sound TO TEST THE CO SENSOR USE A CAN OF SAFE T ALERT CO TEST GAS TO TEST THE 400 PPM CALABRATION POINT DO NOT TRY TO GENERATE CO TO TEST THE ALARM The TEST RESET button tests all ELECTRICAL functions of the alarm It does not check the sensor operation The alarm may be tested at any time The TEST Mute switch is located on the front of the alarm Press and hold the test button for 1 second The alarm is working properly if the GREEN indicator light changes color to RED and the horn beeps 4 times The Gas LED should also blink Red IMPORTANT If this alarm does not test properly return it immediately for repair or replacement OPERATION Each time the unit is first powered up the CO sensor requires a ten 10 minute initial warm up period to clean the sensor element and achieve stabilization The GREEN LED indicator will flash on and off during the 10 minute warm up period This unit cannot go into a CO alarm during the warm up period To test your unit during the warm up period press the test button See Test Procedure in this manual After the warm up period the GREEN power ON indicator should glow continuously If the ON indicator light does not light see the section Trouble Shooting Guide in this manual for further information Do not attempt to fix it yourself Gas Alarm When you power the alarm it
6. cycle will continue until the TEST Mute button on the front of alarm is pressed Ventilate the RV The RED light will stay ON until the CO has cleared or the alarm will reactivate in approximately 6 minutes if the CO is still present DO NOT RE ENTER THE RV This alarm will return to normal operation after the RV s properly ventilated PROPANE GAS ALARM The Red LED will Flash and the alarm will sound a steady tone whenever a dangerous level of propane or methane gas is detected IMMEDIATE ACTION IS REQUIRED See Procedures Take During A Gas Alarm The detector will continue to alarm until the Test Mute switch on the front of the alarm is pressed Ventilate the RV The RED Gas LED will continue to flash until the gas has cleared or the gas alarm will reactivate in approximately 5 minutes if the gas is still present DO NOT RE ENTER THE RV This alarm will return to normal operation after the RV s properly ventilated MALFUNCTION SERVICE SIGNAL If any malfunction is detected the Gas LED will remain off and the Operational CO LED will alternate Red Green and the alarm will sound once every 15 seconds Press the Test Mute button If the Test Mute button does not clear the signals check the battery voltage If the battery voltage is not low and the unit will not return to normal operation immediately remove the alarm and return for service or warranty replacement See the warranty section in this manual OPERATION NORMAL CO ALARM AUDIBLE SI
7. D Replace this SAFE T ALERT 35 SERIES CO GAS 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 LIMITED PRODUCTS WARRANTY MTI INDUSTRIES INC warrants to the original retail purchaser that its products will be free from defects of material or workmanship for a period of One 1 year from the date of retail purchase If proven to have been defective in original materials or workmanship and returned delivery costs prepaid MTI INDUSTRIES INC will replace this product free of charge LIMITS OF WARRANTY 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 shall be limited to the warranty period from the original date of retail 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
8. GNAL NONE 4 BEEPS 5 SECONDS OFF CONSTANT BEEP EVERY 30 SECONDS VISUAL SIGNAL STEADY GREEN STEADY RED PROPANE ALARM ALARM MALFUNCTION FLASHING RED ALTERNATING RED GREEN END OF LIFE BEEPS EVERY 25 30 SECONDS RED RED GREEN GREEN FLASHING Use this chart to trouble shoot problems with this 35 series Alarm TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Green Operational LED Off 1 Bad Wire Connection 2 Reversed Wiring 3 Main Power Off 4 Missing or Blown Fuse 5 Contact Customer Service No Sound When Testing Contact Customer Service No Red LED When Testing Contact Customer Service Locked In Alarm Contact Customer Service MALFUNCTION ALARM LED 1 Check Battery Voltage Red Green amp Beeps Every 15 Seconds Battery Voltage is Good and it 2 Contact Customer Service Will Not Reset To Normal operation END OF LIFE ALARM Push reset button to reset for 3 days Replace within 30 days 1 Refrigerator etc extinguish all flames and smoking material De CAUTION DO NOT RE ENTER UNTIL THE PROBLEM IS Customer Service 800 383 0269 www safetalert com HOW TO TAKE CARE OF YOUR ALARM This CO Propane Gas Alarm is designed to be as maintenance free as possible To keep your alarm in good working order you must TEST THE ALARM WEEKLY See the section Test Procedure in this manual for further information e VACUUM THE DUST OFF THE ALARM COVER At least once a year
9. XHAUST SYSTEMS Cracked exhaust systems can allow CO to enter the living area e PROFESSIONALLY MAINTAIN YOUR ENGINE AND GENERATOR Although gas engines and generators produce CO a poorly tuned engine and generator will produce greater amounts CO e If you smell unusual odors you may have a gas leak immediately call a local propane gas supplier or fire department to check for possible leaks WHERE TO INSTALL e Install the 35 series in the kitchen area near sources of a potential gas leaks Some potential sources are a furnace refrigerator stove or oven If potential sources of a gas leak are in separate areas MTI recommends installing a gas alarm in each area The Consumer Product Safety Commission recommends installing a CO alarm outside the sleeping area The 35 series combination CO and gas alarm complies with that recommendation For added protection MTI suggests installing a stand alone CO alarm in the bedroom area e INSTALL ALARM at least 4 inches but not_ more than 20 inches off the floor WHERE NOT TO INSTALL 35 SERIES ALARMS e DO NOT INSTALL behind furniture drapes in closets or areas that will block gas flow to the alarm e DO NOT INSTALL within 12 inches 30cm of opening windows exterior doors heating or return vents or other drafty areas e DO NOT INSTALL on an outside wall e DO NOT INSTALL on a wall switch controlled by a power line ground fault circuit or to a circuit breaker e NOTE Older RVs m
10. ay have little or no insulation and therefore are draftier Carefully consider mounting locations The following diagrams provide additional alarm installation information sS E Figure 1 Bedroom Motorhome Ko E m A x Recommended Alarm Location u Figure 2 Kitchen Arga Bedroom Living Area V Travel Trailer Recommended Alarm Location DO NOT INSTALL Figure 3 Do not install within Do not install within 12 of 12 of a door a window that can open Do not install within 12 of vents CLL Do Not install behind drapes or furniture INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Model 35 742 ZN WARNING FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN A MALFUNCTION OR FAILURE OF THE ALARM AND MAY VOID THE WARRANTY SHOCK HAZARD Turn off power before installing Power Supply 12 VDC Recommended Wire Size 14 GA TO 18 GA Connect the alarm to a properly fused circuit maximum over protection device rating 15 amps SPECIAL WIRING NOTICE When replacing CCI Controls LP Gas Leak Detectors they may have two power leads Safe T Alert units have one power lead Simply connect the Safe T Alert power lead Red to the coach house power supply and cap or remove the second power lead DO NOT CONNECT BOTH POWER LEADS TO THE Safe T Alert ALARM this will result in a dead chassis battery Connect to wiring or circuit that CANNOT
11. be turned off by a switch or ground fault protector Only use UL or recognized permanent wire connectors It is acceptable to connect the 35 Series CO LP gas alarm to the main disconnect The alarm will be off along with all other 12 volt equipment when the main disconnect is turned to the off position The RV must not be occupied when the main disconnect is in the off position INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Follow these instructions carefully Failure to follow these instructions can damage the unit and void the warranty Select a wall location at least 4 but not more than 20 off the floor 1 Disconnect the power supply being connected to 2 This model requires a 1 clearance to recess the case Cut a 5 3 8 W x 2 H hole 3 Connect the RED power lead to the fused circuit Connect the BLACK lead to Ground 4 Fasten the unit to the wall using the two screw holes located on the ends of the case 5 Reconnect the power supply Wait 10 minutes for warm up and then test the alarm NOTE _ All connections must _ be in accordance with the National Electrical Code in the Unites Stated and the Canadian Electric Code in Canada TEST PROCEDURE ZN WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING OR PROPANE GAS EXPLOSION TEST THIS ALARM S OPERATION AFTER THE RV HAS BEEN IN STORAGE BEFORE EACH TRIP AND AT LEAST ONCE PER WEEK DURING USE ZN WARNING WARNING THE TEST BUTTON ONLY TESTS THE ALARM CIRCUIT NOT
12. has a warm up period of approximately 1 minute This unit cannot go into a gas alarm during the warm up period After 1 minute the alarm can detect explosive gas Simultaneous CO and Gas Alarms Because the risk of a propane gas explosion is generally a more serious danger your alarm unit gives the gas alarm a higher priority during simultaneous alarm condition If your unit generates alarms for both Gas and CO at the same time the gas LED will flash red and the beeper will sound The CO LED will be a solid Red until the CO is ventilated out of the RV at which time the LED will return to the Green operational safe color Brownout Protection The unit can tolerate short power interruptions and brownouts where the circuit voltage drops as low as 1 VDC If the brownout lasts too long the unit will reset and operate as described above LOW POWER OPERATION This alarm will operate normally down to7 VDC Do not operate this alarm below 7 VDC VISUAL AND AUDIBLE ALARM SIGNALS This SAFE T ALERT CO Propane Gas Alarm is designed to be easy to operate The alarm has two indicator lights that display a specific color for each monitored condition There also is a matching sound pattern for alarm conditions CO ALARM The Red CO LED will flash and the alarm will sound 4 BEEPS then silent for 5 Seconds These signals indicates that the CO level is over 35 ppm IMMEDIATE ACTION IS REQUIRED See Procedures To Take During An Alarm This
13. m THIS ALARM IS DESIGNED TO DETECT CARBON MONOXIDE AND PROPANE GAS THE ALARM IS NOT DESIGNED TO DETECT SMOKE OR FIRE THIS ALARM MAY NOT ALARM AT LOW CO LEVELS It is not designed to measure compliance with the Occupational Safety Health Administration OSHA commercial or industrial standards Individuals with medical problems may consider using warning devices which provide audible and visual signals for CO concentrations under 30 ppm THIS ALARM IS NOT A REPLACEMENT FOR INSURANCE Always be sure your RV is fully insured HOW TO PROTECT YOUR FAMILY CAUTION The SAFE T ALERT 35 series combination CO and Gas Alarm is designed to protect individuals from the acute effects of carbon monoxide exposure and gas leaks It will not fully safeguard individuals with specific medical conditions If in doubt consult a medical practitioner To protect your family you should e INSTALL THE ALARM PROPERLY Carefully read and follow ALL the instructions in this manual Test your unit every week Alarms that do not work will not alert you to hazardous levels of CO or explosive gas See the section Test Procedure in this manual for further information e MAKE REGULAR VISUAL INSPECTIONS Check all fuel burning equipment including gas water heaters kitchen gas stoves space heaters gas dryers and all pilot lights Check the color of the pilot flame The color should be blue e MAKE REGULAR VISUAL INSPECTIONS OF THE ENGINE AND GENERATOR E
14. mises or move away from the open door window until the emergency responders have arrived the premises have been aired out and your alarm remains in its normal condition 2 call your emergency local service telephone number Fire department or 911 End of Life Signal The Sensor has a 5 Year Service Life All 35 742 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 SPECIFICATIONS MODELS 35 742 POWER SUPPLY 12 VDC NOMINAL CURRENT DRAW OPERATIONAL TEMPERATURE 108 mA 40 F to 150 F 40 C to 66 C 15 5 to 95 4 85 dB 10 feet RELATIVE HUMIDITY AUDIBLE OUTPUT GAS ALARM TRIGGER GAS LEVEL CONFIRMATION lt 25 of the LEL of Propane and Methane 8 Second Alarm Delay CO ALARM TRIGGER lt 15 Minutes 400 ppm CASE DIMENSIONS 6 5 W x 2 75 H x 1 5 D WARRANTY 1 Year Limited TESTING LABORATORY Underwriters Laboratories STANDARD UL 1484 Fourth Edition UL 2034 Third Edition OWNERS REPLACEMENT RECOR
15. r the ground e CO build up can be caused by reverse negative venting of fuel burning appliances including 1 Clogged loose or faulty stacks or chimneys of clothes dryers furnaces and water heaters etc 2 wind direction and or velocity 3 simultaneous operation of multiple fuel burning appliances and or exhaust fans Z WARNING LIMITATIONS OF CO and GAS ALARMS THIS ALARM WILL NOT WORK WITHOUT POWER Some reasons for no alarm power are a blown or missing fuse broken wire a faulty wire connection or circuit breaker a discharged battery cut lead wires or improper supply or ground connections THIS ALARM WILL ONLY INDICATE THE PRESENCE OF GAS AT THE SENSOR CO or explosive propane natural gas gases may be present in other areas MTI recommends installing CO alarms in all sleeping areas Do not block or cover the alarm with any object that can prevent a gas leak or carbon monoxide from reaching the sensor THIS ALARM IS INTENDED FOR USE IN RV s It is intended for use in inside locations of a RV It is not designed to measure compliance with commercial and industrial standards THIS ALARM MAY NOT BE HEARD The alarm s loudness is designed to meet or exceed regulatory standards however the alarm may not be heard if alarms are located in remote locations or behind closed doors Persons who are hard of hearing have consumed alcoholic beverages taken prescription non prescription or illegal drugs may not hear the alar
16. rm that combines into a single compact system a powerful alarm that detects both Carbon Monoxide CO and explosive gases Propane LPG and Methane Natural Gas The 35 Series uses the latest microprocessor technology combined with two electronic self cleaning sensors that operate independently of each other The combined unit can detect both CO and explosive gases simultaneously This detector is UL Listed as a CO Propane and Methane Natural Gas detector for RV use Other explosive gases detected but not tested by UL include Acetone Alcohol Butane and Gasoline all of which you may have in your RV To prevent false alarms from brief puffs of gas the detector has a recheck cycle before alarming If high levels of gas remain during the recheck cycle the detector will alarm The electronic CO sensor in your SAFE T ALERT CO alarm is very sensitive to CO gas It will not react to safe levels of most other gases WHY EVERY RV NEEDS A 35 SERIES CO AND GAS ALARM Everyone is at risk for carbon monoxide poisoning Particularly sensitive are children pregnant women the elderly and people with lung or heart disease or anemia Carbon monoxide CO is an odorless colorless gas that prevents the blood from carrying oxygen to vital organs CO is 200 times more likely to replace oxygen in the blood The Consumer Product Safety Commission CPSC recommends using at least one CO alarm located outside of sleeping areas For the best security
17. which may vary from state to state PRODUCT NOT WARRANTED NOTE There are no user serviceable parts inside the case Opening any SAFE T ALERT product for any reason voids the warranty This warranty does not cover damage or failure resulting from acts of God abuse misuse neglect or faulty installation WARRANTY RETURN PROCEDURES It is MTTs experience that a CO Propane Gas Alarm is sounding for a reason Call ask your dealer to call or e mail our Customer Service Department as listed below to trouble shoot the situation Customer Service Phone No 800 383 0269 Fax No 847 546 9007 E mail Service mtiindustries com Web Site www mtiindustries com If Customer Service determines that the unit is defective a Return Authorization RA number will be issued No product will be accepted for service or replacement without first obtaining a RA number If authorized return this product to MTI Industries Inc Warranty Dept RA INSERT RA NUMBER HERE 31632 N Ellis Drive Unit 301 Volo IL 60073 NOTE Mark the RA number in the area shown on the outside of the box NOTE 35 742 is the basic unit with no interconnection and no relay If you want these features order a custom 70 742 from MTI Industries MTI INDUSTRIES Inc 2010
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