Propane detector replacement, install 90° (sideways)

[SMR]

My Atwood propane detector is due for replacement, they have discontinued the model I have.
The new ones won't cover the existing opening unless I mount it sideways, turn it 90 degrees.
Do you think this will be an issue?

Thanks

 

[Rene T]

You must have installation instructions. Does it mention rotation at all? If it doesn’t, I would mount it anyway you want

 

[SMR]

Thanks, I haven't received it yet. Should get it next week sometime.

 

[Isaac-1]

As long as the sensor is exposed to open air I suspect you will be fine.

 

[CharlesinGA]

Not familiar with an Atwood LP detector. What did you order for a replacement? Can you post pics of the Atwood.

I'm guessing it looks like this? They are still for sale on the internet, but possibly old stock.

I'm guessing you ordered a MTI Safe T Alert of some model or another.

Charles

 

[Ex-Calif]

Orientation shouild not matter.

 

[SMR]

This is the one I found

 

[SMR]

It's just like the one in Charles post. This is the one I purchased

Techamor RV Propane Gas Detector, Digital Propane/LP Gas Alarm-12vDC for Motorhome Travel Trailer, Motor Coach, Truck Camper, (R501 Series Flush Mount-Black)​

 

[CharlesinGA]

And I thought the MTI Safe T Alerts were expensive! I always recommend them, as they are fairly popular and come in several different variations (LP only, LP/CO, black/white/brown, etc)

Charles

 

[Kirk]

You probably have one of the Safe T Alert 30-442-P-BR Classic Propane/LP Gas Alarm - 12V, 30 Series Flush Mount units. While Amazon does show them as in-stock, they are expensive and you have another ordered so I think that I would use it. I highly doubt that the positioning matters but it would be pretty easy to make a cover for the opening of wood that is close in color for the existing hole and then mount the new one to it. I have done that before and I just used pine and stained it to match the existing plywood.

 

[SMR]

It was about 35.00 on Amazon.

 

[SMR]

This is what I have.

 

[Kirk]

Here is a copy of the installation instructions from Atwood. It doesn't state that there is a problem with mounting it other than vertically, but that is what the installation instructions say to do.

 

[SMR]

The Atwood is what I am replacing

 

[PancakeBill]

You coud always use a piece of paneling or aluminum to mount on for the visual.

 

[Rene T]

I understand that some have two wires and some have three wires so keep that in mind when ordering.

 

[SMR]

Nothing in the instructions about mounting orientation. Fit right in.

 

[Rene T]

Nothing in the instructions about mounting orientation. Fit right in.

thanks for getting back to us. The install looks great

 

[Olyteddy]

About the only time it makes a difference is if there's a propane shutoff solenoid. The older ones were 3.5 Volt I believe & the new detectors put out 12 Volts, so you need to replace or adapt the valve too.