OWNER'S MANUAL
LP401, LP401A
(12 Volt DC)
LP405, LP405A
(12 Volt AC)
Propane Gas Detector
(12 Volt Hard-Wired with Optional
Relay Output)
IMPORTANT: NOT SUITABLE AS A CAR- BON MONOXIDE DETECTOR OR A SMOKE OR FIRE DETECTOR. THIS DEVICE IS NOT SUITABLE FOR INSTAL- LATION IN A HAZARDOUS LOCATION, AS DEFINED IN THE NATIONAL OR CANADI- AN ELECTRICAL CODE.
Introducing the LP401, LP401A,
LP405, LP405A Propane Gas
Detector
The LP401, LP401A, LP405, LP405A Propane Gas Detectors are effective products for detecting any
Your new detector: Is easy to install
Monitors for propane gas continuously and sounds a loud (85db) alarm when it detects a
Has a Test button so that you can test it at any time.
Tests itself continuously
Is listed by Underwriters Laboratories to UL1484 standard
Has a
A. Why should you be concerned about propane gas?
Propane gas is a colorless, flammable gas that can be explosive if it escapes and builds up.
Propane is stored as a liquid under pressure, so most likely sources of leaks are in the con- nections to propane tanks for
B. Where should you install the detector?
Propane gas is heavier than air and therefore collects in the lowest areas of rooms and homes. To detect a dangerous concentration of propane gas, you should place your detec- tor near a propane appliance. You should also place detectors on floors that are below the floor with a propane appliance. For example, a leak in a kitchen can create a
You should install your detector as close to the floor as possible.
C. How should you install the detector?
You must install the LP401, LP401A, LP405, LP405A Propane Gas Detector on a wall as
close to the floor as possible.
To install the detector:
1.At the place where you are going to install the detector, draw a horizontal line four inches long.
2.Place the circular mounting plate so that the square holes are aligned on the line.
3.In each of the circular slots. Draw a mark to locate a mounting plug and screw.
Horizontal line
Screw hole mark
4.Remove the mounting plate.
5.Using the appropriate size drill, drill two holes at the marks and insert wall plugs.
6.Using the two screws and wall plugs (all supplied), attach the mounting plate to the wall ensuring that the cord slot in the mounting plate is down.
Drilled hole, plugged
Horizontal line
7.Slide the detector onto the mounting plate so that the two arms on the mounting plate fit into two slots in the back of the detector.
Horizontal line
8.Ensure that the detector's 12 Volt wires are located in the cord slot or behind the detector in an appropriately recessed area.
Test/Essai
Power
Alimentation
Alarm
Alarme
Malfunction
Défaillance
9.Give the detector a short
10.Connect the 12 Volt source using the two connectors supplied.
11.(Models LP401A and LP405A only) con-
nect the three relay output wires (from the back of the detector) using the connectors supplied. The relay output wires have the fol- lowing connections and are labeled as such:
the black wire is common
the red wire is from the
the green wire is from the
Note: Steps 10 and 11 must be preformed by qualified service personnel only.
Ensure that any wires not connected are insu- lated with a connector (supplied).
Wait for ten minutes before you test the detec- tor. During that time, the alarm may sound several times and the yellow (malfunction) lights may light up once or twice as the detec- tor cleans the sensor. This will also occur if the power to the detector is interrupted.
D. How can you test the detector?
To test the detector, wait at least ten minutes after installing it, press the test button. The alarm sounds.
To reset the alarm, turn the 12 Volt supply off, wait ten seconds, then turn it on again.
The detector continually checks itself. If it finds a malfunction, it lights the yellow light. If this occurs, call Dicon Global Inc. at
E. How can you maintain your detector?
A detector is only useful if it works. To keep it working, all you need to do is:
vacuum the air vents occasionally to keep them free of dust.
test the detector by pressing the test button once a month.
F. What do the lights mean?
The detector has three lights:
Green (Power) light: This lights up when the detector has power. It is normal for this light to be on while the detector is powered.
Red (Alarm) light: This lights up when the alarm sounds. It is normal for this light to turn
Test/Essai
| TM MC |
| Test Button |
Power | Power LIght - Green |
| |
Alimentation | Alarm Light - Red |
Alarm | |
Alarme |
|
Malfunction
Défaillance 
Malfunction Light - Yellow
on when you press the Test button. Yellow (Malfunction) light: This lights up when a detector finds a malfunction while it is checking itself. It is normal for this light to turn on once or twice after you power the detector or after a power failure.
G. What should you do if the ALARM sounds?
EVACUATE IMMEDIATELY!
Do a head count to check that everybody is accounted for. Call the nearest fire department and ask them to determine the source of propane gas. Do not
WARNING: Activation of this device indicates the presence of propane gas, which is flammable and can be fatal. The source of the gas may be an object such as a furnace, a hot water heater or other propane gas appliances.
This detector will only indi- cate the presence of propane gas near the detec- tor. Propane gas may be present in other areas. Correction of the problem may require the services of a local propane gas utility company or contractor.
H. What do you do after the problem has been corrected?
On
1.Turn the 12 Volt supply off for ten seconds, and then turn it on again.
2.After ten minutes (during which the alarm may sound once or twice and the yellow light may flash), test the detector to make sure that the detector is working properly.
I. Technical Information
Your LP401, LP401A, LP405, LP405A Propane Gas Detector uses a sensing technol- ogy that enables the detector to sound an alarm before concentration of gas reaches 25% of the Lower Explosive Limit (LEL).
Exposure times
The propane gas concentrations standard for the alarms has been set by the Underwriters Laboratories Inc. to be less than 25% of the LEL.Therefore your unit will alarm immediately, upon detection of dangerous levels.
Specifications
Power Supply Input Ratings
Models LP401 and LP401A: 12V DC, 600mA
Models LP405 and LP405A: 12 V AC, 600 mA
Optional Relay Output Ratings
Models LP401A and LP405A: class 2 output only
| 30 V DC 1 A |
Dimensions: | 6.5” x 3.5” x 1.375” |
| 16.5cm x 8.9cm x 3.5cm |
| |
Normal Operating Conditions: | |
Temperature: | 4.4°C (40°F) to 37.8°C (100°F) |
Gas Detection Level: | less than 25% LEL |
| of propane gas |
Lights: | Power (green) |
| Alarm (red) |
| Malfunction( yellow) |
J. Warranty Information
Limited Warranty
Dicon Global Inc. warrants its enclosed Propane Gas Detector sensor to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of five (5) years form date of purchase. Dicon Global Inc. warrants it's enclosed Propane Gas Detector other than the sensor to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of one (1) year from date of purchase. Dicon Global Inc. makes no other express warranty for this Propane Gas Detector. No agent, representa- tive, dealer or employee of the company has the authority to increase or alter the obliga- tions or limitations of this Warranty. The com- pany's obligation of this warranty shall be limit- ed to the repair or replacement of any part of the detector which is found to be defective in materials or workmanship under normal use of service during the first year period commenc- ing with the date of purchase except for the sensor which is warranted during the five year period commencing with the date of purchase. During the latter four (4) years of the warranty period, such repairs or replacements other than the sensor itself, shall be made at a charge to the customer not to exceed the man- ufacture's cost. Units in need of repair should be returned to Dicon Global Inc. prepaid. Please call
(1)year on the detector and five (5) years on the sensing unit commencing with the date of purchase. In no case shall the Company be liable for any consequential or incidental dam- ages for breach of this or any other warranty expressed or implied whatsoever, even if the loss or damage is caused by the Company's
negligence or fault. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation or incidental or con- sequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusion may not apply to you. This war- ranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from province to province.
Dicon Global Inc.
20 Steelcase Road West, Unit 3
Markham, Ontario, Canada L3R 1B2
PROPANE GAS
DETECTOR
DÉTECTOR DE GAZ
PROPANE
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Alimentation
Alarm
Alarme
Malfunction
Défaillance
Owner’s Manual / Guide d’utilisation
Models / Modèles LP401 and LP401A 12 V DC / 12 V c.c.
Models / Modèles LP405 and LP405A z12 V AC / 12 V c.a.
Models LP401A and LP405A are equipped with a Calss 2, 30V DC/1A realy output
Les modèles LP401A et LP405A sont fournis avec un relais de sortie de 30 V c.c./1 A
de classe 2
IMPORTANT: This manual must be read, followed and kept for future reference.
IMPORTANT: ce guide doit être lu, suivi et gardé en lieu sur pour consultation ultérieure.
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