Lp Detector; Operation; Testing; Alarm - Jayco Eagle Owner's Manual

LP DETECTOR

All recreation vehicles with an LP fuel system and propane consuming appliances require
a propane leak detection device for safety protection. Convertor or auxiliary battery is
required to supply 12-volt DC energy to operate leak detector.

Operation

Power ON Warm Up: When power is first applied the yellow LED will flash for three
minutes while the detector is warming up. At the end of that time the LED will turn
Green indicating full operation. If the detector has detected unsafe levels of gas it will
immediately go into alarm.
CAUTION: This detector cannot alarm during the 3 minute warm up cycle.

Testing

WARNING: Test the operation of this detector after the vehicle has been in
storage, before each trip and at least once per week during use.
Simply press the TEST switch any time during the warm up cycle or while in normal
operation. The LED should flash RED and the alarm should sound. Release the switch.
This is the only way you should test your detector. This test feature checks the full
operation of the detector. If this detector does not test properly, return the detector
immediately for repair or replacement.

Alarm

The red LED will flash and the alarm will sound when dangerous levels of gas are
detected. The detector will continue to alarm until the gas clears or the MUTE switch is
pressed.

PROCEDURES TO TAKE DURING AN ALARM

1. Turn off all gas appliances (stove, heaters, furnace). Extinguish all flames and
smoking material. Evacuate – 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.

ALARM MUTE

Pressing the TEST/MUTE button when the detector is in alarm activates this feature.
1. The red LED will continue to flash and the alarm will beep every 30 seconds until
the gas level has dropped to a safe level.
2. The LED will flash green until the end of the mute cycle.
3. If dangerous gas levels return before the end of the mute cycle, the alarm will beep
four times and return to #1.
4. After two minutes, the detector will return to normal operation (solid green) or
resound the alarm if dangerous levels of gas remain in the area.
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MALFUNCTION ALARM

The microprocessor will activate the malfunction alarm when it detects a fault in the
detectors operation. The LED will alternately flash red and green, while the sounder
beeps twice every 15 seconds. The mute switch will not function. Remove the detector
immediately and return it for repair or replacement.

Low Power Operation

This detector will operate normally down to 7-volt DC. Do not operate this detector
below 7-volt DC.
WARNING: Limitations of propane/methane gas detectors:
• This detector will not work without power. Examples causing no power are: an
open circuit breaker, a faulty power line connection, a blown or missing fuse.
• This detector will only indicate the presence of propane or methane gas at the
sensor. Explosive gas may be present in other areas.
• This detector may not be heard. The alarm loudness is designed to meet or ex-
ceed regulatory standards, however, the alarm may not be heard if detectors are
located in remote locations or behind closed doors. The alarm may not be heard
by persons who are hard of hearing.
• This detector is not a smoke or fire detector. It is not suitable as a smoke or fire
detector.
• This detector is not suitable for installation in hazardous areas as defined in the
national electrical code.
Additional information is supplied in a manual published by the manufacturer of this
equipment.
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