Hello Mates
Has anyone figured out how to vent the battery enclosure, particularly vertically? My 310 and another 310 in my marina had CO monitor go off due due to hydrogen. My new monitor went off due to boat batteries just needing some di water but my friends went off when a couple cells went bad suddenly.
My previous Catalina 27 had batteries in the cockpit locker so they vented to the atmosphere. I'm hoping someone has resolved this issue of venting.
I've topped my batteries off and am waiting to see if alarm goes off again.
I called Kidde and their customer support sent me this info:
Kidde Technical Support:
7. Maintenance
Move the CO Alarm to a remote location, to prevent possible damage or contamination of the sensor, prior to performing any of the following:
• Staining or stripping floors or furniture, painting or wall-papering,
• Using aerosols or adhesives
! WARNING: Reinstall the CO Alarm as soon as possible to assure continuous protection.
The following is a list of substances that at high levels can damage the sensor or cause temporary readings that are not CO readings:
Thanks
Frank Hines
310 #17
Lake Carlyle, Ill.
Has anyone figured out how to vent the battery enclosure, particularly vertically? My 310 and another 310 in my marina had CO monitor go off due due to hydrogen. My new monitor went off due to boat batteries just needing some di water but my friends went off when a couple cells went bad suddenly.
My previous Catalina 27 had batteries in the cockpit locker so they vented to the atmosphere. I'm hoping someone has resolved this issue of venting.
I've topped my batteries off and am waiting to see if alarm goes off again.
I called Kidde and their customer support sent me this info:
Kidde Technical Support:
7. Maintenance
Move the CO Alarm to a remote location, to prevent possible damage or contamination of the sensor, prior to performing any of the following:
• Staining or stripping floors or furniture, painting or wall-papering,
• Using aerosols or adhesives
! WARNING: Reinstall the CO Alarm as soon as possible to assure continuous protection.
The following is a list of substances that at high levels can damage the sensor or cause temporary readings that are not CO readings:
- Ethylene, ethanol, alcohol, iso-propanol, benzene, toluene, ethyl acetate, HYDROGEN, hydrogen sulfide and sulfur dioxide.
- Also most aerosol sprays, alcohol based products, paint, thinner, solvent, adhesive, hair spray, after shave, perfume, auto exhaust (cold start) and some cleaning agents, and propane.
Thanks
Frank Hines
310 #17
Lake Carlyle, Ill.