Instructions / Assembly
TESTING
!
WARNING: TEST THE OPERATION OF
THIS DETECTOR AFTER THE
RECREATIONAL VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN
STORAGE, BEFORE EACH TRIP AND AT
LEAST ONCE PER WEEK DURING USE.
!
WARNING: DO NOT USE A CIGARETTE
LIGHTER. THE BUTANE GAS MAY DAMAGE
THE SENSOR.
1. Simply press the Test/Mute switch at any time the
Detector is powered. The LED should turn RED and the
Alarm should sound. Release the switch.
IMPORTANT - If this Detector 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 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 or low battery voltage
will activate the malfunction Alarm. The LED will turn
Red Green and the sounder activate.
IMPORTANT: IN THE EVENT OF A
MALFUNCTION ALARM check the batteries voltage.
If the voltage is above 8v DC, call 1-800-383-0269. Do
not Use your RV without a working Gas Detector
installed.
LOW POWER OPERATION
This Detector will operate normally down to 8 vDC.
Low voltage will activate the malfunction alarm.
End of Life Signal – The Sensor has a 5 Year Service
Life
All 20-441-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.
LED and Sounder Signals
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. Call 800-383-0269
NO RED LED IN TEST 1. Call 800-383-0269
ALARMS AFTER 1. Contaminated Sensor. Press
WARM UP WITHOUT the Test/mute Switch and
GAS PRESENT Wait 90 seconds
AUDIBLE ALARM 1.Call 800-383-0269
WITH RED-GREEN 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 RED/GREEN
ALARM TRIGGER < 25% of the LEL of Propane
CASE DIMENSIONS 3 1/2” W x 2 1/2” H x 1 1/2” D
CASE MATERIAL GA Gulf PVC SP- 7107 WHT 306
FLAME RATING 94-5VB
WARRANTY 1 Year Limited
TESTING LABORATORY Underwriters Laboratories
LISTING STANDARD ANSI /UL1484, Fourth Edition.
OWNERS REPLACEMENT RECORD
Replace this SAFE-T-ALERT
TM
propane alarm 5 years
after retail purchase.
Purchase Date
______________________
Replacement Date
______________________
Installer ________________________
NOTE: The replacement date indicates the date beyond
which the device may no longer detect accurately.
Replace the Detector immediately.
LIMITED PRODUCTS WARRANTY
MTI INDUSTRIES, INC. Warrants to the original
purchaser that this Detector 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 Detector requires an authorization number
(RA) for repair or replacement. Call MTI for a RA
number. Pack the Detector 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 info@mtiindustries.com www.Safe-T-
Alert.com
© 2014 MTI INDUSTRIES, INC.
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