Troubleshooting Atwood RV Carbon Monoxide Detector Beeping Every 40 Seconds

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Mine beeps every forty seconds and the gas has been off for a month

asked by: Jon C

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Expert Reply:

We've seen this issue before on your Atwood RV Carbon Monoxide and Propane Gas Detector # AT36681 and the beeping every 40 seconds indicates "a fault has been detected that compromises some detector function."

What you need to do is use push the Alarm Reset button to attempt to clear the fault. If this does not work, the owner's manual states that "the detector is not functioning properly and must be replaced."

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

On your Atwood RV Carbon Monoxide and Propane Gas Detector #AT36681 there is a circle Reset/Test button on the top right hand corner of the unit. Simply pressing this button should reset the detector and silence any alarms assuming there…

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Answer 2

If the Atwood RV Carbon Monoxide and Propane Gas Detector part #AT36681 continues to beep even after a rest then this can be narrowed down to either a leak or faulty detector. If you shut off the gas supply to the trailer entirely and the alarm…

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Answer 3

The instructions state the rest/test button of the Atwood RV Carbon Monoxide and Propane Gas Detector - 12 Volt - White #AT36681 is the button on the top right, and you need to press that in and hold it down. If the rest does not work and the red…

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Answer 4

The red blinking light on the Atwood RV Carbon Monoxide and Propane Gas Detector part #AT36681 under the propane heading means that the propane sensor is disabled or faulty. I recommend doing a hard reset of the unit but if that does not work then…

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Answer 5

It sounds like your Atwood RV Carbon Monoxide and Propane Gas Detector part #AT36681 is hooked up properly and is getting power. The code you hear is like you said a fault code in this case because of the audible tone. I recommend replacing it. The…

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Answer 6

The part number you referenced is older but it was a propane and carbon monoxide detector like what the part #AT36681 is as well so this would be a suitable replacement.

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Answer 7

The carbon monoxide detector I recommend for a replacement is the Atwood #AT36681. It will simply require a wall cutout size or 3-9/16" long x 3-7/16" wide and must be wired into the motor home's 12VDC system. I have…

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Answer 8

You can use the RV Propane Gas Detector #RS64FR to replace your current Atwood 31013 propane gas detector. This will also use a 12v, 2-wire installation like your current detector.

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Answer 9

The two red wires of the Atwood RV Carbon Monoxide and Propane Gas Detector #AT36681 are designed for powering the unit. The reason there are two wires is so that in the event one battery fails there's a backup in place so that it'll…

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Answer 10

For a replacement combination LP Gas/CO detector for your RV you can use Atwood part #AT36681. It is intended for installation at no more than 18" from the floor and both include a mounting plate.

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Answer 11

When replacing your existing detector with the Atwood RV Carbon Monoxide and Propane Gas Detector #AT36681 you will not need to disconnect the 12V trailer batteries. It also does not matter which of the two power wires you connect first. The third…

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Answer 12

The RV Propane Gas Detector part #RS64FR is what I recommend using to replace the the Atwood RV Propane Gas Detector part 31013 (Discontinued). The mounting plate for this new detector will cover up any holes you had for the previous so it will be…

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