RV Propane-Carbon Monoxide detector replacement, Atwood model 31011
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 20 ส.ค. 2023
- I replace a propane-carbon monoxide detector in the RV that has reached its 7-year end-of-life, with the same model. I describe how to remove the trim ring, which is challenging without breaking it. Do not press straight down on the tabs to release the ring. Those tabs don't flex at all. The trim ring's slots that snap on those tabs is what flexes to snap on, but is a bear to remove.
The detector I received from eBay was dated Nov 2021, so it was manufactured almost two years ago. The lifetime of these is supposed to be 7 years from date of power-up, so I should be good but time will tell.
In the video I mention it was over thirty bucks, but I actually only paid $25.75 plus tax here www.ebay.com/itm/275936114386...
I had found it for about $40-50 in other places and in one case, a different model and white but does the same thing and was sold for $145 plus.
I've had good luck buying from eBay for RV items, such as a water pump, steps motor, etc. at reasonable prices.
Right above the word “NOT” at the top of the bracket is a slot big enough for a flat head screwdriver. You can easily “pry” the bracket off by inserting and bending down.
Yep, that ought to do it. Thanks for that tip! Everywhere I looked before, all I found was "push down on the tabs." A screwdriver in there should flex it nicely.
I found it by mistake lol. I wasn’t sure how to get the bracket off which led me to your video.
The 7 year life span (some say 5 years) is only after it is connected to 12v power. At least that's what I was able to research.
Yep, this is just what I needed. Same model detector, same issue about how to get the darn thing off the wall. Same experience with the prices being all over the place, from over $150 to as low as $35. Even if the $35 unit is a year or two old it's a huge savings. Now that I know how to get the unit off the wall without breaking anything or marring the wall I'm good to go. Thanks!
Did you see below where @KylgoreTrout1 found the best way to release it? It's not the way I mention in the video.
@@KPCKeysDIYBuild-Install-Fix Yeah I did, thanks to you both.
Nice info, Mike!
Thanks for the explanation on how to remove the bezel!
Read the other reply above or below where it's shown a better way to remove it. Flat screwdriver in that center-top slot flexes it enough to lift it off the tabs.
The seven year life span is when the unit is in use. The manufacture date is not included in the life span.
Yes, I note in the description that it should be from power up, but don't mention that in the video. No one reads the descriptions, including me!
Does anyone know if the 7 year life expectantcy is just the total powered up time or the calendar years after the first time you power it up? My RV sits idle with the dectector not powered for more than 6 months out of the year. Does the testing button indicate whether the unit is still operable or not?
I don't know the answer to that but my manual states that you will know because the unit will chirp and not stop. I think there is a period of time where you can silence it for days at a time, but eventually you wouldn't be able to silence it.
So you completely shut off the main power switch inside your camper? I used to do that too when I kept the RV in a different location because I found that the in-dash stereo, which is hooked to house power, and the propane detector both used some juice and would drain the house batteries.