DEXAPLAN GA 607 - 8-2005 User manual

Dexaplan
Gas alarm GA 607
Operation and safety notes
with sensor for liquid gas (propane, butane)
and town gas/natural gas (methane)
Operation and safety notes Page 5
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15-30 cm
max. 6 m
max. 4 m
15-30 cm
Possible source of escaping gas
(consumer appliance)
Position for methane
(town gas/natural gas): high
Position for liquid gas
(propane/butane): low
C
햵햴
햲햳
햶햻햺
햹
햷햸
A B EC Directives - Declaration of Conformity .
Dexaplan GmbH declare that the Product listed below is in conformity with
the Directives, Standards and other Normative Directives listed below:
89/336/EEC Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive (EMC)
73/23/EEC Low Voltage Directive
Product type: Gas Alarm, including 12 Volt Adapter
Model: GA 607
Intended use: Domestic Gas Detector
Standards relating to EMC Emission and Immunity:
For the Gas Alarm:
EN 50270: 1999
EN 55022: 1998
EN 61000-3-2: 2001; EN 61000-3-3: 1996; EN 61000-4-2: 1996;
EN 61000-4-3: 1999; EN 61000-4-4: 1996; EN 61000-4-5: 1996;
EN 61000-4-6: 1997; EN 61000-4-11: 1995
For the Adapter:
EN 55014-1 (1993), Amendment A1 (1997) and Amendment A2 (1998)
EN 61000-3-2 (1995), Amendment A1 (1998) and Amendment A2 (1998)
EN 61000-3-3 (1995)
LVD, Low Voltage Directive:
IEC/EN 61558 : 1992 + Amd.1, Amd.2, Amd.3, & Amd.4
This Declaration is given on 26.07.2005 by:
Dexaplan GmbH, Paul-Böhringer-Str. 3, D-74229 Oedheim
Tim Bell
Managing Director
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Introduction ............................................................................................................. Page 6
Proper use............................................................................................................... Page 6
Pack contents.......................................................................................................... Page 6
Features.................................................................................................................. Page 6
Technical data ......................................................................................................... Page 7
Safety instructions ................................................................................................... Page 7
Initial operation ........................................................................................................ Page 10
Power supply........................................................................................................... Page 11
Installation............................................................................................................... Page 12
Operation ................................................................................................................ Page 12
Function test............................................................................................................ Page 13
Troubleshooting ....................................................................................................... Page 13
Disposal .................................................................................................................. Page 14
Warranty ................................................................................................................. Page 14
Service.................................................................................................................... Page 15
Declaration of conformity.......................................................................................... Page 15
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Introduction
Please read these operating instructions thor-
oughly and carefully. They are part of this
product and contain important instructions
relating to its operation and handling. Please
always observe all safety instructions. Before
initial operation, please check that all parts are
fitted correctly. If you have any questions or
are unsure about handling of the device,
please contact the dealer or the service office.
Please keep these instructions in a safe place
and pass them on to anyone else intending to
use the device.
Proper use
The gas alarm indicates a leakage of methane,
propane or butane gas from appliances, lines,
etc. with a high-frequency tone and a flashing
red ALARM LED 햴. It is intended for use in
dry areas inside buildings, vehicles, caravans
and boats. The power supply is either by way
of a 12 V DC mains adapter connected to the
230 V ~ 50 Hz mains electricity or by connec-
tion to the 12 V DC on-board power supply
system of a car, caravan or boat. The device is
for private use only. Any other use or modifica-
tion of the device constitutes improper use
and poses a serious risk of accident. The
manufacturer is not liable for damage caused
by improper use or incorrect operation of the
device. Before initial operation, please read all
operating instructions carefully and refer to the
page showing the illustrations. Keep these
operating instructions in a safe place. Please
pass on all supplied documents along with the
device to anyone else intending to use it.
Pack contents
We supply the gas alarm with the following
components (see Fig. A ):
1x gas alarm
1x 12 V DC mains adapter
1x mounting fixture
2x fastening screws
2x wall plugs
1x operating instructions
Features
On the front of the casing (see Fig. A):
햲Front of casing
햳Piezo siren opening
햴ALARM LED
햵POWER LED
햶12 V DC mains adapter connecting cable
On the rear of the casing (see Fig. B):
햷Rear of casing
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햸Mounting fixture
햹12 V DC terminal screws
햺Cable guide
햻Side and lower sensor openings
Technical data
Gas alarm:
Power supply: 12 Volt DC (±10%)
mains adapter (deliv-
ered with the gas
alarm) or on-board
power supply system
Current consumption: max. 150 mA
Gas sensor: hot-wire method
Sensitivity/alarm
threshold: corresponds to a con-
centration of 5 % of
the relevant lower
explosive limit
Propane: 0.11 %
Butane: 0.09 %
Methane
(town gas/natural gas): 0.25 %
Alarm signal: loud high-frequency
tone
Volume: 85 dB(A) 3m
Operating temperature: -10 °C to +50 °C
Relative air humidity: max. 95 %
Material: ABS plastic
Dimensions: 35 x 85 x 85 m (h x w x l)
Weight: approx. 100 g
Protection class: III
Mains adapter (delivered with the gas
alarm):
Power supply: 230 V ~ 50 HZ
Current consumption: max. 9 W
Current output: 12 Volt DC
max. 300 mA
Connecting cable length: approx. 2 m
Safety instructions
The following instructions are for your own
safety and satisfaction when operating the GA
607 gas alarm. Please note that non-compli-
ance with these safety instructions can lead to
a serious risk of accident.
Explanation of the symbols and terms
used:
Danger! Failure to observe this instruc-
tion endangers life and health.
 Caution! Failure to observe this instruc-
tion poses a risk to property.
Danger!
• Do not leave small children unsupervised
with the packaging material. Danger of
suffocation.
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• Do not leave children unsupervised with
the device. Danger to life and risk of injury.
• Do not damage any gas, electricity or
telecommunication lines when fitting the
device. Danger to life and risk of injury
and damage.
• Never expose the device to fire, heat or to
temperatures of over 50° C for any length
of time. Danger to life from explosion.
• Make sure that your hearing is not
exposed to the loud alarm signal for any
length of time. This can cause serious
damage to the hearing.
• Make sure that the alarm signal is not
triggered close to the ears. This can
cause serious damage to the hearing.
• Handle the connecting cable with care.
Install it so that it cannot get damaged
and does not create a stumbling hazard.
Otherwise there is danger to life and a
risk of injury and fire.
What to do in the event of a gas leak
Please proceed as follows if the gas alarm sig-
nals a gas leak or if you smell gas:
• In the event of a gas leak, do not switch
any electrical devices (light switch, torch,
door bell, telephone, intercom, or other
electric consumers) on or off.
• Immediately warn all people at risk and
make sure that they evacuate the area to
safety.
• Do not under any circumstances discon-
nect the gas alarm from the power sup-
ply.
• Do not ignite any naked lights. Extinguish
any burning tobacco or candles etc.
immediately.
• Open the windows and doors and air the
room, the house, the caravan, etc. thor-
oughly.
• Note on airing rooms: certain gases (pro-
pane and butane) are heavier than the
ambient air, and some are lighter (meth-
ane). When airing, please make sure that
the intake of air is suitable for the proper-
ties of the gas.
• Shut off the gas supply on the main gas
tap or bottle valve and make sure that the
cause of the escaping gas is remedied.
• The gas leak must only be dealt with by a
qualified and authorized expert.
• If leaking gas is indicated constantly or
repeatedly, please contact your energy
provider. Do not use the telephone or any
other electrical device near or around the
gas leak to notify the provider.
 Caution
• Only operate the device with 12 V DC.
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Before connecting a 12 V DC mains
adapter to the mains, make sure that the
mains current is 230 V ~ 50 Hz and
equipped with a max. 16 amp fuse in
accordance with requirements.
• This device does not serve as primary
explosion protection as defined by the
guidelines of the employer’s liability insur-
ance associations.
• Do not cover the device with any object.
This could diminish the performance of
the sensor.
• Make sure that the device does not come
into contact with moisture.
• Protect the device from strong magnetic
or electric fields.
• Protect the device from heavy mechanical
strain and shocks.
• Only use the device with the supplied
original parts or parts that are designed
for it.
• Check before initial operation that all
components are assembled in accord-
ance with the operating instructions.
• Before assembly and initial operation of
the device, check that the delivery is
complete and undamaged.
• The device must only be repaired by
authorized and skilled specialists. Failure
to observe this instruction risks damage
resulting from improper use and loss of
the warranty.
• Position the device so that the sensors
can detect escaping gas.
• Use the device at normal room tempera-
tures only. Higher or lower temperatures
can diminish performance.
• Do not open the device. Opening the
device will lead to expiry of the warranty.
• For connection in cars, caravans or on
boats, fit the (12 V DC) power supply
cable with a switch approved for this pur-
pose. Switch the gas alarm off when the
gas supply is switched off. This saves
electricity, since the gas alarm otherwise
constantly uses electricity.
• Connect the 12 V DC terminal screws 햹
either to the mains adapter supplied with
the gas alarm or a 12 V DC power supply
source in cars, caravans and boats. Dual
connection (parallel connection) will dam-
age the mains adapter.
• For connection to the 12 V DC battery, fit
the 12 V DC connecting cable with a fuse
(250 mA).
• Remove the “IMPORTANT INFORMATION”
page from the operating instructions and
hang it on the wall in a visible position
directly next to the gas alarm.
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Initial operation
Preparation and materials required:
The stated materials are not included in the
delivery scope. The information provided here
is non-binding and intended as a guide. The
quality of the material depends on individual
local requirements. You will need:
앩 Power supply: 12 V DC mains adapter
connection to a 230 V~50 Hz socket, or
12 V DC on-board power supply system.
앩 A crosstip screwdriver for installation with
the fastening screws.
앩 A pen to mark the installation points.
앩 A drill for the mounting holes.
앩 An in-line fuse holder (250 mA/slow-act-
ing fuse) – only for connection to on-
board supply system.
Selecting the installation position
 Danger: take care not to damage any
gas, electricity or telecommunication lines
when fitting the device. Danger to life and risk
of injury and damage.
Choose a position for installation that is as
close as possible to the gas appliance/device
and no further than 4 m (liquid gas) or 6 m
(methane) away from it (see Fig. C). Make sure
that the mains socket for connection of the
12 V DC mains adapter is located max. 2 m
away from the installation position of the gas
alarm. To detect town, natural and methane
gas, the installation position should be as far
up on the wall as possible. The gas alarm
should be mounted 15-30 cm below the room
ceiling and must be higher than the highest
door or window opening. The gases in ques-
tion are lighter than air and therefore rise.
To detect propane and butane gas, choose a
low installation position on the wall. It should
be 15-30 cm above the floor. Liquid gases are
heavier than air and therefore sink to the floor
and spread from there.
Do not under any circumstances install
the gas alarm in any of the following
places:
앩 Outside buildings, e.g. to guard open
crates of bottled gas.
앩 Enclosed spaces (e.g. in cupboards or
behind curtains), which could prevent the
alarm from responding in the event of a
gas leak.
앩 Directly next to an oven.
앩 Directly above a washbasin or drain.
앩 Next to a door, window, ventilation, fan, air
conditioning unit, etc.
앩 Areas in which the temperature can fall
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below –10° C or rise above +50°C or in
which air humidity can rise above 95%.
앩 Areas in which dust or dirt can clog the
sensor.
앩 Any position in which it could accidentally
get damaged or pulled down.
앩 Areas under the risk of explosion.
Power supply
Danger: make sure that the system is not
live when connecting the power supply.
앩 Only operate the gas alarm connected to
a 12 V DC power supply. Connect it either
with the 12 V DC mains adapter (included
in the delivery scope) or to a 12 V DC on-
board power supply system of a car, cara-
van or boat.
앩 Before connecting the 12 V DC power
pack to the mains, make sure that the
mains current is 230 V ~ 50 Hz and
equipped with a max. 16 amp fuse in
accordance with requirements.
12 V DC mains adapter
앩 Lead the bare cable ends (approx. 8 mm)
of the 12 V DC connecting cable 햶from
the 12 V DC mains adapter to the termi-
nal screws 햹in the cable guide 햺. The
cable guide provides strain relief.
앩 Attach each cable end to a terminal screw
햹. The polarity is not important for this
connection.
12 V DC on-board power supply system
앩 Remove the connecting cable of the mains
adapter from the terminal screws 햹.
앩 Equip the connecting cable for the power
supply (12 V DC) in cars, caravans or
boats with a switch.
o Lead the bare cable ends (approx. 8 mm)
of the 12 V DC connecting cable of the
12 V DC power source to the terminal
screws 햹in the cable guide 햺. The
cable guide helps to prevent strain on the
connections.
앩 Attach each cable end to a terminal screw
햹. The polarity is not important for this
connection.
앩 Important information regarding on-board
operation: only one power supply may be
connected to the terminal screws 햹,
even if the mains adapter is not plugged
in. The mains adapter will be damaged if
a dual connection (parallel connection) is
made.
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Installation
Danger: make sure that the gas alarm is
not live during installation.
앩 Remove the mounting fixture 햸from the
rear side of the casing 햷(see Fig. B).
앩 Mark the installation position with the aid
of the two round holes in the mounting
fixture 햸.
앩 Install the mounting fixture 햸in the cho-
sen and marked position using the fas-
tening screws and wall plugs supplied
with the gas alarm.
앩 Push the gas alarm flush from above onto
the mounting fixture 햸.
Operation
Danger: Make sure that your hearing is
not exposed to the loud siren for any length of
time. This can cause serious damage to the
hearing.
Make sure that the alarm is not triggered close
to the ears. This can cause serious damage to
the hearing.
Once the power supply has been connected
properly, an automatic self-test is carried out:
the gas alarm emits several loud alarm signals
and at the same time the red ALARM LED 햴
on the front of the casing 햲flashes. The
green POWER LED 햵then lights up to indi-
cate that the device is ready for operation (see
Fig. A)
12 V DC mains adapter
Switching on:
앩 Plug the mains adapter directly and fully
into a 230 V~50 Hz mains socket. Do not
use any type of tabletop socket or exten-
sion cable, since these can cause inter-
ruptions in the power supply.
Switching off:
앩 Remove the mains adapter from the
mains socket.
12 V DC on-board supply system
Switching on:
앩 Switch the 12 V DC on-board power sup-
ply on.
Switching off:
앩 Switch the 12 V DC on-board power sup-
ply off.
Alarm in the event of a gas leak
The gas alarm detects a gas leak with the
sensor. If the concentration of gas at the sen-
sor exceeds the pre-set sensitivity threshold
on the gas alarm, the alarm responds: the red
ALARM LED 햴flashes and the loud alarm
signal is emitted.
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The alarm continues until the gas concentra-
tion falls back to below the pre-set sensitivity
level.
Follow the instructions on to how to
respond in the event of a gas leak.
Function test
Use a gas lighter to test the function of the gas
alarm.
앩 Allow gas to escape from the gas lighter
directly next to the lower or side sensor
opening 햻.
앩 Make sure that there is no flame on the
lighter. The gas alarm detects the gas
with the sensor. If the gas concentration
at the sensor exceeds the pre-set sensi-
tivity threshold, the alarm responds: the
red ALARM LED 햴flashes and the loud
alarm signal is emitted.
앩 Do not allow any more gas to escape
from the lighter once the gas alarm has
Troubleshooting
Fault Cause Remedy
The gas alarm responds
when there is no actual
gas leak.
The gas alarm will respond to
fumes from cleaning agents,
paint, lacquers, sprays, water
vapour, steam from cooking,
tobacco smoke and smoke
from candles.
Remove the source of the
fumes.
The gas alarm fails the
function test.
The service life of the gas
alarm expires after approx. 5
years of operation.
Replace the gas alarm.
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responded.
The alarm continues until the gas con-
centration falls back to below the pre-set
sensitivity level.
Maintenance and cleaning

Danger: make sure that the gas alarm is
not live when maintaining or cleaning the
device.
앩 Clean the casing of the gas alarm with a
dust cloth or a damp cloth. Use a mild
detergent (no solvents) to clean the plas-
tic surface.
앩 Remove all deposits of dust from the sen-
sor openings regularly with a brush or an
air pump.
앩 Check regularly that the device is working
properly (see Function test).
Disposal
Please take all packaging materials to a dis-
posal facility in your city or district. The recy-
clable packaging materials are selected for
their ecologically compatible and disposable
properties.
Replace the gas alarm after approx. 5 years of
operation.
In accordance with European Directive
2002/96/EC on used electrical and electronic
appliances and its implementation in national
law, used electrical appliances must be col-
lected separately and recycled in an ecologi-
cally compatible manner.
Please dispose of the alarm at the end of its
useful life at a disposal facility in your city or
district. In this way you are meeting your legal
obligations and making an important contribu-
tion to protecting the environment.
Warranty
This device has a warranty of 3 years from the
date of purchase. The device was manufac-
tured with care and inspected thoroughly
before delivery. Please keep your receipt as
proof of purchase. If you have a claim under
Fault Cause Remedy
The gas alarm does not
work.
The power supply is faulty. Make sure that the power
supply is free of faults.
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the warranty, please contact the service office
for your country. This is the only way to ensure
that your device can be sent in free of charge.
This warranty is only valid for the first pur-
chaser and is not transferable.
The warranty furthermore covers material or
manufacturing defects only. It does not apply
to wear parts or damage to fragile parts. The
product is solely intended for private use and
not for commercial use. No claim for damages
may be brought in the event of fire or explo-
sion. An alarm is no substitute for insurance
cover and does not replace your duty of care.
In the event of incorrect and / or improper han-
dling, the use of force or any work on the
device that is not performed by the service
office, the warranty shall expire. This warranty
does not restrict your statutory rights.
Service
Information on dealing with problems can be
found under www.dexaplan.com.
If you have any questions, please contact our
service office by email (ser[email protected])
or by telephone ( 쏼0870 241 3029
쏼1890 851 851).
Here you can obtain all necessary information
on service questions such as returns, etc.
Declaration of conformity
This product satisfies the requirements of the
valid European and national directives (Electro-
magnetic Compatibility 89 / 336 / EEC and
Low-Voltage Directive 73 / 23 / EEC). Its con-
formity has been verified. The declaration of
conformity can be found on the inside front
cover.
Dexaplan GmbH
Paul-Böhringer-Str. 3 · D-74229 Oedheim
Information last updated 08/2005
Ident.-No.: 08-2005-GA 607-GB/IRL
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Mo.-Fr. 08:30-17:00

Gas alarm GA 607
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOLLOWING AN
ALARM
If the alarm indicates a gas leak or you can smell gas:
DANGER OF EXPLOSION!
• Extinguish all open flames, embers and burning tobacco ! 
• Do not under any circumstances switch electrical devices on or off !
• Do not disconnect any electric plugs (including that of the alarm unit)!
• Warn any persons at risk in the danger zone.
• Shut off the gas supply at the gas tap.
• Air all affected rooms.
• Deal with the cause with a qualified/authorized expert.
(Please display this page in a visible position next to the gas alarm)
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