Propane detector

[Teich]

Filled up my 2017 Isata 5 for the first time and now the co/gas detector will not reset and keeps on alarming. Anyone know what to do? I have had to disconnect it for some peace and quiet.

[Teich]

Originally Posted by Teich

Filled up my 2017 Isata 5 for the first time and now the co/gas detector will not reset and keeps on alarming. Anyone know what to do? I have had to disconnect it for some peace and quiet.

Filled with propane

[Mr. Dan]

Most of those detectors alarm on low battery, too. Mine did once. Check battery charge.

[Oaklevel]

Originally Posted by Mr. Dan

Most of those detectors alarm on low battery, too. Mine did once. Check battery charge.

X2

[halla]

Mine went bad after a month, I think it had dust in it or something. Replaced under warranty, no more alarms.

[KRedburn]

Have same issue with my DX3. Filled with propane and now alarm is beeping all the time with a co light.

No propane is being delivered to stove or Aqua Hot

Have been unable to reset. It is 20 degrees here going colder tonight.

Any suggestions?

[KRedburn]

Have checked voltage at the detector 14.3v
connected to shore power

does anyone know if propane solenoid is open with 12v applied or closed with no voltage or vice versa open no voltage applied closed with 12v applied?

[Teich]

Originally Posted by KRedburn

Have same issue with my DX3. Filled with propane and now alarm is beeping all the time with a co light.

No propane is being delivered to stove or Aqua Hot

Have been unable to reset. It is 20 degrees here going colder tonight.

Any suggestions?

Disconnect the two white wires going from the detector to the inline solenoid valve by the propane tank. Gas should now work at the range. Run your range for about 15 minutes to burn off some gas. Sounds like your tank was overfilled. Should never fill more than 85%. Reconnect solenoid. Good luck 🤞

[rskeans]

With bottled systems it might be necessary to slowly open the valve from the tanks. Never had a MH system, but maybe the same thing could apply. There could be a safety shut with a rapid flow of propane. Open very slowly.

[KRedburn]

Thanks Teich I cut the two white wires but that did not allow propane to flow. Had to connect 12 v to black yellow wire. Solenoid kicked. now have propane.

However, the stupid co alarm is still going off and won't reset. Currently inside of MH is same as outside air COLD! There is no CO inside this MH.

My only choice now is to kill the sensor. Not a real great comfort there. Will have to contact Dynamax in the morning.

This unit is only 4 months old. Not real happy right now.

[KRedburn]

Anyway, I found a source of battery draw that I was unaware of.... the propane shut off solenoid. 12V applied is open (allow propane flow).
It will be a continuous drain on the battery while boondocking.

[johnbryanpeters]

Originally Posted by KRedburn

Thanks Teich I cut the two white wires but that did not allow propane to flow. Had to connect 12 v to black yellow wire. Solenoid kicked. now have propane.

However, the stupid co alarm is still going off and won't reset. Currently inside of MH is same as outside air COLD! There is no CO inside this MH.

My only choice now is to kill the sensor. Not a real great comfort there. Will have to contact Dynamax in the morning.

This unit is only 4 months old. Not real happy right now.

If you have an actual leak, you are at considerable risk; the detector is there for a reason.

[KRedburn]

Yep I hear ya. But we completely ventilated the MH and still could not reset the detector.

The only source of CO would be exhaust from engine not running exhaust from Aqua Hot on LP not running
exhaust from GenSet not running
exhaust from stove not running
propane tank shut off which would be gas not co


All windows open Maxx Fans running CO detector blown out with air still won't reset.


Voltage to detector 14.3 on shore power.


I thinking detector has gone KAPUT.

[halla]

Same issue we had. I think they het the fumes from the materials in the rv and go bad. There is a lot of fermaldahyde in some of the wood etc. ours had dust in it too. The replacement lasted two years, no false alarms.

I almost bought a backup one, but they are $200. May add a 110v, plug in type to the tool box as a backup.

[bclemens]

There are two types of detectors. One is connected to the LP...so if it goes off it shuts off the LP. That may be the one you have.

[KRedburn]

Mine is a dual 70 742 R
It is locked in a CO alarm. Propane was shut off. I had to bypass the detector as stated in earlier post.

I am calling you

[KRedburn]

Brian you have a PM.