FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Marine CO Alarms

Alarm Warm-Up
Audible and Visual Signals
Alarm Trouble-Shooting
Testing Procedures

High Bilge Water Alarms

Audible and Visual Signals
Alarm Trouble-Shooting
Testing Procedures

Fume Detectors

Alarm Trouble-Shooting
Testing Procedures

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

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What do the visual and audible signals on the Marine CO alarm indicate?

OPERATION	AUDIBLE SIGNAL	VISUAL SIGNAL
NORMAL	NONE	STEADY GREEN
LOW CO ALARM	4 "BEEPS" 5 SECONDS OFF	FLASHING RED
CO ALARM	4 "BEEPS" 5 SECONDS OFF	STEADY RED
ALARM MALFUNCTION	"BEEP" EVERY 25 SECONDS	ALTERNATING RED / GREEN
END OF LIFE SIGNAL	"BEEP" EVERY 25-30 SECONDS	RED RED GREEN GREEN FLASHING

Is there a trouble-shooting guide for the Marine CO alarm?

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 1-800-383-0269
NO SOUND WHEN TESTING OR NO RED LED WHEN TESTING	CONTACT CUSTOMER SERVICE 1-800-383-0269
LOCKED IN RED ALARM	CONTACT CUSTOMER SERVICE 1-800-383-0269
ALARM WITH RED/GREEN	CONTACT CUSTOMER SERVICE 1-800-383-0269
LED WILL NOT RESET	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.
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.

Is there a trouble-shooting guide for Gas / Propane Fume Detectors?

PROBLEM	CAUSE
NO POWER	WIRE CONNECTIONS, MISSING OR BLOWN FUSE, REVERSED WIRES, OR DEFECTIVE UNIT.
LOCKED IN WAIT	REPLACE SENSOR ASSEMBLY SA-186-SB.
IMMEDIATE ALARM TURNED ON	CABLE DISCONNECTED OR BROKEN, SENSOR ASSEMBLY, CHECK SENSOR ASSEMBLY RED LIGHT.
NO AUDIBLE ALARM	RETURN FOR REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT.
NO ALARM DURING SUPERVISION TESTS	RETURN FOR REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT.
RED LED ON SENSOR ASSEMBLY IS OFF	UNIT IS OFF, CABLE DISCONNECTED OR BROKEN, SA-186-SB DEFECTIVE.
NO ALARM WHEN SENSOR IS REMOVED	IF PANEL TESTS OK, REPLACE THE SENSOR SA-186-SB
NO ALARM WITH LIGHTER TEST	IF THE PANEL TESTS OK, REPLACE THE SA-186-S. IF THAT DOES NOT REMEDY THE CONDITION, REPLACE THE SENSOR ASSEMBLY SA-186-SB.

What are the testing procedures for the Fume Detectors?

With the unit on, check the sensor assembly light. The RED light should be on.
When the ON (GREEN) operation light is lit, the sensor assembly can be tested.
SENSOR TEST: Direct the lighter towards the sensor and depress the lever to release gas (only) into the sensor. The alarm should sound and the ALARM (RED) light on the control panel should be lit.
SUPERVISORY CIRCUIT TEST 1: Disconnect one end of the 20-foot connector cable. The alarm should sound and the ALARM (RED) light on the control panel should be lit.
SUPERVISORY CIRCUIT TEST 2: Use a rocking motion to pull the sensor (Figaro TGS 813) straight out from the sensor assembly. The alarm should sound and the ALARM (RED) light on the control panel should be lit.
Water Sensor (Model SA-10XL only): Raise the float and the alarm and RED Water light should activate.
Heat Sensor (Model SA-10XL only): CAUTION-Never use an open flame. Hold a 100 Watt light bulb on the tip of the sensor. The alarm and light should activate in about 30 seconds.

If the unit did not test properly, see the trouble-shooting guide above.

Is there a trouble-shooting guide for the High Bilge Water Alarm

PROBLEM	CAUSE
NO POWER	WIRE CONNECTIONS, MISSING OR BLOWN FUSE, REVERSED WIRES, OR DEFECTIVE UNIT.
IMMEDIATE ALARM WHEN TURNED ON	CONNECTING WIRE DISCONNECTED OR BROKEN SENSOR ASSEMBLY, CHECK SENSOR ASSEMBLY RED LIGHT
NO AUDIBLE ALARM	RETURN FOR REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT.
NO ALARM DURING SUPERVISION TESTS	RETURN FOR REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT.
RED LED ON SENSOR ASSEMBLY IS OFF	UNIT IS OFF, CABLE DISCONNECTED OR BROKEN
CONTINUOUS ALARM	FLOAT SENSOR INSTALLED UPSIDE DOWN

How do I test the Float Sensor Operation on the High Bilge Water Alarm?

Hold the float sensor up as high as it well travel for at least 10 seconds. The alarm should sound and the RED alarm light on the control panel should be flashing. Press Mute button to silence.

What do the visual and audible signals on the High Bilge Water Alarm indicate?

The Green LED light indicates normal operation. When the sensor detects bilge water above the alarm threshold levels, the alarm will sound and the RED alarm light will activate.