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MTI Industries, Inc.
206 C Tequesta Drive
Destin, FL  32541
Phone - (800) 383-0269
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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

 

View video of CO alarm powering up:
 

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?

  1. Check date code on alarm. Replace if date has expired.
  2. If device is battery operated, replace batteries.
  3. 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.
  4. 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?

  1. With the unit on, check the sensor assembly light. The RED light should be on.
  2. When the ON (GREEN) operation light is lit, the sensor assembly can be tested.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. Water Sensor (Model SA-10XL only): Raise the float and the alarm and RED Water light should activate.
  7. 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.
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206 C Tequesta Drive
Destin, FL  32541

Phone - (800) 383-0269
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