20420.N - Detector Vimar - Free user manual and instructions

Frequently Asked Questions - 20420.N Vimar

USER MANUAL 20420.N Vimar

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Date of installation

Date d'installation

Installationsdatum

Surface mounting devices: sensor replaceable date

Gas Stop GPL, electronic LPG detector with acoustic and optical signalling and direct control on solenoid valve, supply voltage 230 V\~50-60 Hz.

Gas Stop Metano, electronic methane detector with acoustic and optical signalling and direct control on solenoid valve, supply voltage 230 V\~ 50-60 Hz.

Technical diagram of an electronic device rear panel with labeled components and a magnified inset showing a component detail.

Gas Stop GPL - art. 01895
Gas Stop Metano - art. 01896

The detector has a service life of 5 YEARS from the date of installation.

For surface detectors 01895 and 01896, the service life may be extended to 10 years by replacing the sensor after 5 years (VIMAR 01895.G sensor for Gas Stop GPL, VIMAR 01896.M sensor for Gas Stop Metano). The sensor may be replaced one time only and exclusively by a qualified technician.

Make sure to fix the plate bearing the replacement date in the space provided on the front of the device (for flush mounting devices) or note it on the label to be stuck on the side of the device (for surface mounting devices), as well as inside the cover of this instruction booklet.

Before installation check that the load resistor is fitted inside the detector and that it is connected to terminals 6 and 7 ( 1 k ).

When connecting up the VIMAR 16590 solenoid valve or the manually resettable 12 V d.c. 13 W solenoid valves (usually open (NO)), with maximum excitation energy of 0.4 joule, use terminals 6 and 7, removing the load resistor.

For connecting other types of solenoid valve and additional alarms, use terminals 3-4-5 with the clean change-over contact output relay and do not remove the load resistor on terminals 6 and 7 (for the relay capacity, refer to the chapter "Technical data" on page 13).

CONTENTS

For the installer

1. Installation Gas Stop.... 3
2. Connections 5

Examples of connections 8

Surface mounting devices: sample installation and wiring. . 10

1. Installation and operating control 12
2. Technical characteristics.... 13
3. Installation rules 14
4. Conformity to laws and standards 14
5. Disposal Rules 14

Replacement sensor and its installation 22

For the user 15

1. Description of the Gas Stop device 16
2. External indications.... 16
3. Operations 18
4. Anomalies.... 19
5. Periodical check 19
6. How to behave in the event of a gas leakage 20
7. Warnings 20

For the installer

1. Installation Gas Stop

Apply to authorized technicians for all installation and any routine and non-routine maintenance operation as well as for the replacement of the detector at the end of its life-time.

The LPG/methane detector must be installed in a position in which air circulates freely, at a distance of no more than 3-4 m from boilers, water heaters, stoves and gas canisters and at 20-30 cm above floor level (figure 1 - Gas Stop GPL) or 20-30 cm from the ceiling (figure 2 - Gas Stop Metano).

Gas Stop GPL 1,5 m min 30 cm max 1 m min - 4 m max 1 m min - 4 m max Fig. 1

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VIMAR

The LPG/methane detector must not be installed:

• air o near
• near cookers and other equipment used for cooking
• near sinks and water taps
• near air vents, windows, ventilators, etc.
  • in excessively dry or humid areas
• in areas where dirt or dust can obstruct its grilles or sensor
• where the ambient temperature exceeds the detector's operating temperature limits (-10 °C to +40 °C)
• in a closed location (behind curtains, inside cabinets, etc.).

Gas Stop Metano 30 cm max 1.5 m min 1 m min - 4 m max 1 m min - 4 m max 1.5 m min Fig. 2

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For the installer

2. Connections

• terminals L - N: alimentazione 230 V\~ ±10% 50-60 Hz
- morsetti 6 - 7: collegamento elettrovalvola VIMAR 16590 o elettrovalvola a riarmo manuale NO 12 V d.c. 13 W con energia di eccitazione non superiore a 0,4 Joule previa rimozione della resistenza di carico
- terminals 3 - 4 - 5: output relay with change-over contact for connection of extra alarm signals and for solenoid valves which differ from the one indicated above (terminals 3-4 if normally closed; terminals 4-5 if normally open)

All the solenoid valves must be of the manually resettable type.

If the solenoid valve or the load resistor connected to the terminals 6 and 7 are not of the above indicated type, the yellow LED △ of the detector will be flashes during normal operation to signal the lack of connection; this, however, does not impair the performance of the equipment.

It is possible to connect up more than one detector in the same building (different rooms), controlling one single solenoid valve. In this case, the voltage supply of each detector must be connected up to terminals L and N, respecting polarisation (L with L; N with N) and the outputs for the solenoid valve of each detector must be parallel connected, respecting the numbers on the terminals (6 with 6; 7 with 7).

In this way, a gas leak in any of the rooms will cause the gas supply to be interrupted, closing the solenoid valve, while the optical/acoustic warning on the detector responsible for the electronic switch-off pulse will indicate the room where the gas leak has taken place (see example figure 4).

NOTES

Idea: code 16591 - 16592

8000: code 08496 - 08497

Surface mounting units: code 01895 - 01896

The 230 V\~ power circuit, the 12 V DC solenoid valve output and the clean contact output relay are separated from each other by double insulation. This means that the relay can be connected to either a mains- or SELV-powered solenoid valve and that the 12 V DC solenoid valve output provides SELV power.

Surface mounting units: code 01895 - 01896

Surface mounting devices: at the end of the five years, its life may be extended to 10 years by replacing the internal sensor (VIMAR 01895.G sensor for Gas Stop GPL, and VIMAR 01896.M sensor for Gas Stop Metano). The sensor may be replaced no more than once and only by an expert technician.

Eikon: art. 20420 - 20421

Arké: art. 19420 - 19421

Plana: art. 14420 - 14421

The 230 V\~ power circuit and the 12 V DC solenoid valve output are separated from each other by double insulation. This means that the output provides SELV power.

The clean contact output relay is separated by a single insulation. This means that it can be connected to a mains-powered solenoid valve.

For the installer

Gas Stop GPL

art. 20421

art. 19421

art. 14421

Gas Stop GPL

art. 16591

art. 08496

Gas Stop Metano

art. 20420

art. 19420

art. 14420

Gas Stop Metano

art. 16592

art. 08497

2 9 354 LN

L N 6 7 3 4 5

Technical diagram of an electronic device with labeled components and an inset photo showing a component with pins 57, 6, 4, 3.

Gas Stop GPL - art. 01895
Gas Stop Metano - art. 01896

Examples of connections

Installation of one, single detector with VIMAR 16590 solenoid valve or equivalent

L N 57 Endronidexilla Solenoid valve

Fig. 3

Installation of more than one parallel detector with VIMAR 16590 solenoid valve or equivalent

L N L N 6 7 3 4 5 L N 6 7 3 4 5 Electrovalve Solenoid valve

Fig. 4

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For the installer

Installation of one, single detector with manually resettable solenoid valve NC 230 V\~/12 V\~/12 V d.c Idea, 8000, surface mounting devices) (NC-230 V\~ Eikon, Arké, Plana)

L N Resistenza load L N 6 7 3 4 5 230 V~ 12 V~ / 12 V d.c. NC Solenoid valve

For the relay capacity, refer to the chapter "Technical data" on page 13.

Fig. 5 Fig. 6

Installation of one, single detector with manually resettable solenoid valve NO 230 V\~/12 V\~/12 V d.c Idea, 8000, surface mounting devices) (NO-230 V\~ Eikon, Arké, Plana)

L N FResistivea load L N 6 7 3 4 5 230 V~ 12 V~ / 12 V d.c. NO Solenoid valve

For the relay capacity, refer to the chapter "Technical data" on page 13.

Surface mounting devices: sample installation and wiring

Installation 55 mm 116 mm 70,5 mm Fig. 7 F

Fig. 7 Fig. 8

Flush mounting cabling

For the installer

Cabling with mini-trunking Cabling with cable Open slots (max 11x11 mm) max 5x1 mm²

Only use the relay output with 230 V a.c. load. Open slots (max 11x11 mm) ø max 10 mm H05VV-F 4x1 mm² H05VV-F 5x1 mm² Fig. 10F

Fig. 10Fig. 9

3. Installation and operating control

• Check that the plant is fitted with a gas cut-out solenoid valve and that it is correctly connected.
• Connect the 230 V\~ ±10% 50-60 Hz voltage to the terminals L and N.

The detector runs an approx. 60 s timed PRE-HEATING cycle during which the solenoid valve and buzzer are inhibited: this cycle is indicated by both the green LED Ⓧ and yellow LED △ ON.

• Once the preheating cycle has terminated, the yellow LED △ turns off and the detector is operational.
• To test the device, hold the "VIMAR test gas" canister 01899 vertically with the valve uppermost and the nozzle against the detector's lower grille.
• Operate the single-dose calibrated nozzle to release the test gas: the detector will buzz, its red LED ⚠ will turn ON and, after 20 seconds, it will close the solenoid valve with a repeated pulse signal every 15 s on terminals 6 and 7 while switching the output relay contact (terminals 3-4-5)

When the red LED goes out (end of the alarm state), the buzzer is switched off, the contact on terminals 3-4-5 is commutated and the pulses to terminals 6 and 7 cease.

If the operating check is successful, the gas supply will be switched on again by resetting the solenoid valve manually.

Notes

• For carrying out operational test, using exclusively the "Gas Test" cylinder delivered with detector. Do not use gas from lighters as it damages the internal sensor irreparably

• Do not expose the device to:

• solvent vapour

• perfume vapour, bleach, ammonia, etc.
• glue, colours and silicones vapours
• different gases from those prescribed

For the installer

4. Technical characteristics

• Supply voltage: 230 V\~ ±10% 50-60 Hz
- Sensor: stannic oxide semiconductor with physical filter
- Calibration: sealed with thermal compensation
• Gas Stop GPL operating threshold: alarm: 9% L.I.E. ^1 (iso-butane)
• Gas Stop Metano operating threshold: alarm: 9% L.I.E. ^1 (methane)
• Electronic protection against short circuit without fuse
- Terminals L - N: supply voltage 230 V\~ 50-60 Hz
- Terminals 6 - 7: connection VIMAR 16590 solenoid valve or manually resettable solenoid valve NO 12 V d.c. 13 W with maximum excitation of 0.4 Joule after removing the load resistor
- Terminals 3-4-5: clean change-over contact output relay for connecting additional alarms and solenoid valves of other types from that indicated above (terminals 3-4 for NC units, terminals 4-5 for NO units):
- NO 5 A 250 V\~ (Eikon, Arké, Idea, Plana, 8000, surface mounting devices)
- NO 5 A 12 V DC (Idea, 8000, surface mounting devices)
- NO 10 A 12 V\~ (Idea, 8000, surface mounting devices)

• NC 2 A 250 V\~ (Idea, Plana, 8000, surface mounting devices)
• NC 3 A 12 V\~ (Eikon, Arké, Idea, 8000, surface mounting devices)
• NC 1 A 12 V DC (Idea, 8000, surface mounting devices)
• Operating signals:
• acoustic, through piezoelectric buzzer 85 dB a 1 m
• optical, through frontal (green ⏻, yellow ▲red)
• Useful life of the detector:
• Eikon, Arké, Idea Plana, 8000: 5 YEARS from the time of installation
• Surface devices: 10 YEARS from the time of installation by replacing the sensor after 5 YEARS
• Protection degree:
• IP40 for flush mounting devices (Eikon, Arké, Idea, Plana, 8000)
• IP42 for surface mounting devices
• Operating temperature: from -10^ to +40^
• Allowed relative humidity: 30 - 90% max without condensation
• Self-extinguishing, poly-carbonate enclosure
• Screw terminals for rigid or flexible conductors up to 2.5 ~mm^2

5. Installation rules

Installation should be carried out by qualified personnel in compliance with the current regulations regarding the installation of electrical equipment in the country where the products are installed.

The power mains must be equipped with an omni-polar circuit breaker.

6. Conformity to laws and standards

• Flush mounting devices (Eikon, Arké, Idea, Plana, 8000):
• LV Directive
• Standard CEI 216-8
• EMC Directive
• Standard EN 50270
  • Surface mounting devices:
• LV Directive
• Standard EN 50194-1
• EMC Directive
• Standard EN 50270

REACH (EU) Regulation no. 1907/2006 – Art.33. The product may contain traces of lead.

NOTE

THE INSTALLATION OF GAS DETECTORS DOES NOT RELIEVE THE USER OF THE OBLIGATION TO OBSERVE ALL RULES GOVERNING THE SPECIFICATION AND INSTALLATION OF GAS EQUIPMENT (EN 1775), VENTILATION OF INSTALLATION AREAS AND EXHAUSTING OF COMBUSTION PRODUCTS PRESCRIBED BY ESTABLISHED TECHNICAL STANDARDS AND LEGISLATION.

WEEE - Information for users

If the crossed-out bin symbol appears on the equipment or packaging, this means the product must not be included with other general waste at the end of its working life. The user must take the worn product to a sorted waste center, or return it to the retailer when purchasing a new one. Products for disposal can be consigned free of charge (without any new purchase obligation) to retailers with a sales area of at least 400 m², if they measure less than 25 cm. An efficient sorted waste collection for the environmentally friendly disposal of the used device, or its subsequent recycling, helps avoid the potential negative effects on the environment and people's health, and encourages the re-use and/or recycling of the construction materials.

For the user

ATTENTION

Your gas detector is a high technology product, design and manufactured in compliance with established technical standards and EC Directives.

The detector has a lifetime of 5 years from the time it is installed.

For surface detectors 01895 and 01896, the service life may be extended to 10 years by replacing the sensor after 5 years (VIMAR 01895.G sensor for Gas Stop GPL, VIMAR 01896.M sensor for Gas Stop Metano). The sensor may be replaced one time only and exclusively by a qualified technician (see page 2).

Carefully read the user instructions.

Make sure to contact your installer on the expiry date for compulsory replacement of the device.

The expiry date must be indicated on the device by the installer using the provided plate/label at the time of installation.

INSTALLATION NOTES

Apply to authorized technicians for all installation and any routine and non-routine maintenance operation as well as for the replacement of the detector at the end of its life-time.

1. Description

Gas Stop GPL and Gas Stop Metano

The LPG/methane electronic gas detectors are intended to detect the presence in a room of liquid and LPG gas (Gas Stop GPL) or methane (Gas Stop Metano), in concentrations far below the danger threshold, and to operate the solenoid valve to cut off gas delivery and issue a visual (LED) and acoustic (buzzer) warning.

The optical signals are located on the front of the equipment and indicate, according to their state (off flashing or on) the operating mode of the detector (as shown in the paragraph "Operations"). The alarm buzzer is inside the detector and sounds to indicate an alarm condition (see "Operation").

Calibration of the sensitivity of the specified value (see "Characteristics"), for each detector, is set and sealed at the factory, in a special gas chamber.

Each detector is supplied with a thermal compensation circuit, in its electronic card, which maintains sensitivity at the calibrated level even when ambient conditions (temperature, humidity) change.

2. External indications

Legend

1. Green LED: operating state of the detector
2. Yellow LED ⚠️: faulty sensor or disconnected solenoid valve
3. Red LED ⚠: state of alarm
4. Detector replacement date plate position

N.B. Refer to "Operations" paragraph for a more detailed explanation of the state of the optical signals

For the user

EIKON Gas Stop Metano 4 1 2 3

Gas Stop GPL - art. 20421
Gas Stop Metano - art. 20420

VIMAR GAS STOP METANO 4 1 2 3

Gas Stop GPL - art. 19421
Gas Stop Metano - art. 19420

Idea Gas Stop Metano 1 2 3 4

Gas Stop GPL - art. 16591
Gas Stop Metano - art. 16592

PLANA Gas Shop Melano 4 1 2 3

Gas Stop GPL - art. 14421
Gas Stop Metano - art. 14420

Gas Stop Metac 08497 1 2 3 4

Gas Stop GPL - art. 08496
Gas Stop Metano - art. 08497

Gas Stop Metano VIMAR 1 2 3 4

Gas Stop GPL
art. 01895
Gas Stop Metano
art. 01896

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VIMAR

3. Operations

3.1 Starting up the detector

When it is switched on, the detector runs an approx. 60 s timed PRE-HEATING cycle during which the solenoid valve and buzzer are inhibited: this cycle is indicated by both the green LED ON and yellow LED ON.

3.2 Normal operations

Once the preheating cycle has terminated, the yellow LED △ turns off and the green LED ⊙ stays on, to indicate that the detector is operational.

3.3 Alarm

Once danger threshold 1 has been exceeded (alarm) the red LED ⚠️ turns on, the buzzer sounds and, if the danger condition persists for more than 20 s, the detector closes the solenoid valve and switches the relay.

The command is given by means of a pulse which is repeated every 15 seconds, sent to terminals 6 and 7 and by commutation of the output relay contact (terminals 3-4-5).

The pulse is indicated by the yellow LED (flashing during the pulse signal to the solenoid valve).

When the red LED ⚠ goes out (end of the state of alarm), the buzzer is switched off, the contact on terminals 3-4-5 is commutated and the pulses to terminals 6 and 7 stop.

It is now necessary to reset the solenoid valve by hand in order to reinstate the normal gas supply.

1. see "Technical characteristics - operating threshold"

For the user

4. Anomalies

4.1 Solenoid valve not connected

If the yellow LED △ flashes while the green LED ⏻ is on, this indicates that the solenoid valve or load resistor is not correctly connected to terminals 6 and 7.

4.2 Fault

If the detector's internal sensor malfunctions, the yellow LED △ turns on and stays on. Contact your installer to have it serviced.

5. Periodical checks

VIMAR recommends that the detector should be checked periodically using the "VIMAR test gas" cylinder supplied with the equipment. Proceed as follows:

• Hold the "VIMAR test gas" canister vertically with the valve uppermost and the nozzle against the detector's grille, then operate the single-dose calibrated nozzle once to release the test gas.
• After a few seconds, the detector will activate the alarm buzzer, lighting up the red LED ⚠️ and closing the solenoid valve and output relay by means of a pulse signal repeated at 15 second intervals on the terminals 6 and 7 and by commutating the output relay contact (terminals 3-4-5).

When the red LED ⚠ goes out (end of the alarm state) the buzzer will stop and the contact on terminals 3-4-5 will be switched off, stopping the pulses at terminals 6 and 7.

After successfully carrying out the operating check, turn on the gas supply again using the manual reset on the solenoid valve. Other test methods (e.g. lighters, other gases) can damage the sensor and/or result in incorrect indications.

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6. How to behave in the event of a gas leak

CAUTION! In case of an alarm, keep calm and:

• Turn off all open flames and all gas appliances
• Close the tap on the gas meter or on the LPG cylinder
• Do not turn any lights on or off; do not switch on any electrical equipment or devices (compresi i rivelatori di gas)
• Open doors and windows to increase ventilation
• Do not use the phone inside a building in which there is a suspected gas leak

If the alarm stops the cause must be found immediately and the necessary measures taken.

If the alarm continues and the cause of the gas leak cannot be found or eliminated, leave the building and notify the emergency services, once outside.

7. Warnings

• Do not tamper with or open the device: electric shock hazard, danger of damage to the detector.
• Clean the device only with a damp cloth. Keep the aeration grilles free of obstructions.
• Do not expose the device to:
• sprays
• cigarette lighter gas
• solvent vapour
• perfume vapour, bleach, ammonia, etc.
• glue, colours and silicones vapours
• other gases from that prescribed
• direct cooking vapours
• etc.
• In order to warn of gas leaks, LPG and methane gases contain an odorous substance. This odour may be noticed before the detector operates, although the latter is calibrated to operate far below the gas explosion threshold.

VIMAR

FRANÇAIS - 1

VIMAR

ATTENTION!

1. Installation Gas Stop

Technical diagram of an electronic device with labeled components and an inset photo showing a component with pins 57, 6, 4, 3.

Gas Stop GPL - art. 01895
Gas Stop Metano - art. 01896

1. Gas Stop Installation

Technical diagram of an electronic device rear panel with labeled components and a magnified inset showing a component detail.

Gas Stop GPL - art. 01895
Gas Stop Metano - art. 01896

Anschlussbeispiele

If the alarm stops the cause must be found immediately and the necessary measures taken.

Technical diagram of an electronic device with labeled components and an inset photo showing a component with pins 57, 6, 4, 3.

Gas Stop GPL - art. 01895
Gas Stop Metano - art. 01896

Technical line drawing of an internal mechanical device with no visible text or symbols

ø max 10 mm H05VV-F 4x1 mm² H05VV-F 5x1 mm²

Fig. 10Fig. 9

Technical diagram of a mobile phone rear panel with labeled components and an inset photo showing a component with pins 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and L.

Gas Stop GPL - art. 01895
Gas Stop Metano - art. 01896

VIMAR

Technical line drawing of an internal electronic device with components like capacitors, resistors, and connectors (no text or labels)

ø max 10 mm H05VV-F 4x0,75 mm² H05VV-F 5x0,75 mm²

εικ. 9εικ. 9

VIMAR

The sensor has a service life of 5 years from the time of installation; it can be replaced by qualified personnel one time only to extend the detector's life to 10 years. Before replacing the sensor, carefully read the label affixed to the detector and ensure that the sensor has NEVER been previously replaced, otherwise proceed to replace the entire device.

To replace the sensor, proceed as follows(see page 24).

ATTENTION!

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