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1995 U300 carbon monoxide detectors won’t reset after coach batteries going dead

I posted about our batteries going dead after not plugging in to power right away last week.
We ran the generator with the boost and now all batteries check above 12.
The xantrax is no longer flashing but the amp meter shows a - upside down F I and says low battery in the corner.
The carbon monoxide detectors won't reset and say fault.
Any ideas?
Susan and Bob
1995 U320CSE
40'
Cummins M11
Coach build #4730
Previous Foretravel's 1996 U280, 1995 U300

Motorcade # 17974

Re: 1995 U300 carbon monoxide detectors won’t reset after coach batteries going dead

Reply #1 –
If my batteries get too low the CO chirps until voltage gets back towards full. Can't tell you exactly how full but it stops chirping eventually 🤣

Re: 1995 U300 carbon monoxide detectors won’t reset after coach batteries going dead

Reply #2 –
We disconnected each detector and plugged them back in. They stopped chirping and now have green lights.
Stove works and front furnace is blowing warm air.
Only issue now seems to be the gauge showing amps.
The xantrax lights are no longer flashing erratically.
Batteries measured 12.7 and 12.9.
Susan and Bob
1995 U320CSE
40'
Cummins M11
Coach build #4730
Previous Foretravel's 1996 U280, 1995 U300

Motorcade # 17974

Re: 1995 U300 carbon monoxide detectors won’t reset after coach batteries going dead

Reply #3 –
Remove 12v power from detectors. We long ago install small disconnect switches to cut power next to each detector. Nothing like a hard reset with no power to reset these guys.

Re: 1995 U300 carbon monoxide detectors won’t reset after coach batteries going dead

Reply #4 –
Quote from: Barry & Cindy –
Remove 12v power from detectors. We long ago install small disconnect switches to cut power next to each detector. Nothing like a hard reset with no power to reset these guys.
I also operate in a similar way. I can say it was successful.

Re: 1995 U300 carbon monoxide detectors won’t reset after coach batteries going dead

Reply #5 –
If they are original, time to replace the detector
Frank & Daisy
NO LONGER  "looking for the perfect Foretravel
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2003 U320 36' non slide  Unit 6103
Cummins ISM 450
Allison 4000MH

Re: 1995 U300 carbon monoxide detectors won’t reset after coach batteries going dead

Reply #6 –
Yes. If original or over 5 years, new ones!!!
1996 U295-36, Cummins 300hp, 8.3. Build number 4864. Vin number 1F97D536XTNO54271. Purchased October 31, 2019.

Re: 1995 U300 carbon monoxide detectors won’t reset after coach batteries going dead

Reply #7 –
My detector is original from 95, where do you source a replacement?
1995 U320C SE 40'
Jeep 4x4 Commander - Limited - Hemi
"The Pack"  Yogi and Diesel our Airedales -  Charlie our Boxer/Akita mix. Gone but NEVER forgotten Jake our yellow Lab.
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Re: 1995 U300 carbon monoxide detectors won’t reset after coach batteries going dead

Reply #8 –
I bought a battery operated one from Lowes and stuck it on the ceiling with Velcro.

I removed the old one (it was pointed at head height at the bedroom entrance) and used the 12V power lead to build a usb charging cubbyhole for phones and iPads.

Rich
Rich and Peggy Bowman
2002 U270 3610 WTFS, build #5939--"Freedom"
2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit 4xe
SMI AirForceOne brake system
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