Frequently Asked Questions
How long do the alarms take to warm up?
ALARM |
AUDIBLE SIGNAL |
VISUAL SIGNAL |
CO
ALARM WARM-UP CYCLE |
NONE |
FLASHING GREEN FOR UP TO 10 MINUTES AFTER
POWERING UP |
PROPANE ALARM WARM-UP CYCLE |
NONE |
FLASHING GREEN FOR UP TO 2 MINUTES AFTER
POWERING UP |
What do the visual and audible signals on the alarm mean?
OPERATION |
AUDIBLE SIGNAL |
VISUAL SIGNAL |
NORMAL |
NONE |
STEADY
GREEN |
CO ALARM |
4
"BEEPS" |
STEADY
RED |
PROPANE
ALARM |
CONSTANT |
FLASHING
RED |
ALARM MALFUNCTION |
"BEEP"
EVERY 25 SECONDS |
ALTERNATING
RED / GREEN |
END
OF LIFE SIGNAL |
"BEEP"
EVERY 25-30 SECONDS |
RED
RED GREEN GREEN FLASHING |
Additionally, if the LED lights are blinking on an alarm that is wired into
your RV, your RV battery may be run down. Charge your unit if this occurs.
Is there a trouble-shooting guide available?
Yes, see below.
PROBLEM |
CAUSE / SOLUTION |
GREEN OPERATIONAL LED OFF |
1. BAD WIRE
CONNECTION |
NO SOUND WHEN TESTING OR NO RED LED WHEN TESTING |
CONTACT CUSTOMER
SERVICE 1-800-383-0269 |
LOCKED IN ALARM |
CONTACT CUSTOMER
SERVICE |
MALFUNCTION ALARM LED RED/GREEN & BEEPS
EVERY 15 SECONDS BATTERY VOLTAGE IS GOOD AND IT WILL NOT
RESET TO NORMAL OPERATION |
1. CHECK BATTERY
VOLTAGE 2. CONTACT CUSTOMER SERVICE 1-800-383-0269 |
END OF LIFE ALARM |
PUSH RESET BUTTON
TO RESET FOR 3 DAYS – REPLACE WITHIN 30 DAYS. |
What are the CO alarm testing procedures?
- Check date code on alarm. Replace if date has expired.
- If device is battery operated, replace batteries.
- Power up alarm. Alarm may flash green for up to 10 minutes after powering up.
- Test electronics of device. Steady GREEN light indicates device electronics are normal. The TEST button tests all ELECTRICAL functions of the alarm. It does not check the sensor operation. The TEST button 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. IMPORTANT - If this alarm does not test properly return it immediately for repair or replacement.\
- Test CO sensor. Use a can of SAFE-T-ALERT CO test gas to test the 400 PPM calibration point using the test chamber included with can. DO NOT TRY TO GENERATE CO TO TEST THE ALARM.
- Review RV Safety Alarm Testing Procedures with renters and buyers.
What are the Propane Gas alarm testing procedures?
- Check date code on alarm. Replace if date has expired.
- If device is battery operated, replace batteries.
- Power up alarm. Alarm may flash green for up to 2 minutes after powering up.
- Test electronics of device. The TEST 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 button 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. IMPORTANT - If this alarm does not test properly return it immediately for repair or replacement.
- Test Propane Gas sensor. Use Propane or Butane Gas to test the gas sensor. Note: It may take up to 10 seconds for the alarm to sound.
- Review RV Safety Alarm Testing Procedures with renters and buyers.
What are the Dual CO / Propane Gas alarm testing procedures?
- Check date code on alarm. Replace if date has expired.
- Test electronics of device. The TEST 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 button 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.
- Test CO sensor. Use a can of SAFE-T-ALERT CO test gas to test the 400 PPM calibration point using the test chamber included with can. DO NOT TRY TO GENERATE CO TO TEST THE ALARM.
- Test Propane Gas sensor. Use Propane or Butane Gas to test the gas sensor. Note: It may take up to 10 seconds for the alarm to sound.
- Review RV Safety Alarm Testing Procedures with renters and buyers.