1, 2, 3, and 4-Gas Detector
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1. M GasAlert 1 2 3 and 4 Gas Detector Operator s Manual W ie by Honeywell Limited Warranty and Limitation Liability BW Technologies LP BW warrants the product to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of two years beginning on the date of shipment to the buyer This warranty extends only to the sale of new and unused products to the original buyer BW s warranty obligation is limited at BW s option to refund of the purchase price repair or replacement of a defective product that is returned to a BW authorized service center within the warranty period In no event shall BW s liability hereunder exceed the purchase price actually paid by the buyer for the Product This warranty does not include a fuses disposable batteries or the routine replacement of parts due to the normal wear and teat of the product arising from use b any product which in BW s opinion has been misused altered neglected or damaged by accident or abnormal conditions of operation handling or use c any damage or defects attributable to repair of the product by any person other than an authorized dealer or the installation of unapproved parts on the product or The obligations set forth in this warranty are conditional on a property storage installation calibration use maintenance and compliance with the product manual instructions and any other applicable recommendations of BW b the b2. Correction Factor Enter the compensation factors for hydrocarbons other than methane The factor can only be applied if the LEL sensor has been calibrated with methane LEL only 50 LEL CH4 Enter a percentage value to display the LEL reading as vol assuming a methane environ ment LEL only Auto Zero on Startup Enable disable the detector to automatically zero the sensor s during startup HS CO LEL and O3 LEL by Volume CH4 If enabled the detector operates assuming a methane CH calibration Enable to read and display CH values Disable to read and display LEL values 5 LEL Over span If enabled the detector automatically over spans the LEL sensor by 5 LEL above the determined span gas concentrations to ensure the span surpasses CSA standards 20 8 Base Reading When enabled the detector is configured to detect 20 8 O as ambient air When disabled the detector is configured to detect 20 9 O as ambient air Low Alarm Acknowledge If enabled the audible alarm can be temporarily disabled during a low alarm by pressing _ The vibrator alarm LEDs and LCD remain operational toxic and LEL only 11 GasAlertMax XT Operator s Manual Maintenance To maintain the detector in good operating condition perform the following basic maintenance as required e Calibrate bump test and inspect the detector on a regular schedule e Maintain an operations log of all maintenance bump tests
3. ence to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help IB i aca ere algary erta 127324 Technologies Errata Ca rd GasAlertMax XT by Honeywell Regulators Used For the GasAlertMax XT Detector Calibrations and bump tests can be performed using either of the following regulators e 0 5 I min regulator e Demand flow regulator A Warning Calibration cylinders that are used with a demand flow regulator must meet the following maximum inlet pressure specifications e Disposable cylinders 0 1000 psig 70 bar e Refillable cylinders 0 3000 psig 207 bar Replacement Parts and Accessories Model No REG 0 5 0 5 l min regulator pot REG DF 1 Demand flow regulator 1 PROCON SYSTEMS INC Wear yellow Work safe IERP 125741 D6171 0 English BW Technologies 2008 All rights reserved
4. calibrations and alarm events e Clean the exterior with a soft damp cloth Do not use solvents soaps or polishes e Do not immerse the detector in liquids Charging the Detector A Warning Charge only in a safe area that is free of hazardous gas within temperatures of 32 F 113 F 0 C 45 C Charge the battery after each workday To charge the battery refer to the following procedures and illustration 1 Deactivate the detector Insert the charging adapter plug into an AC outlet Connect the charging adapter to the detector IR receptacle Refer to the following illustration Allow the battery to charge for 6 hours To reach full battery capacity allow a new battery to fully charge and discharge three times 12 Replacing a Sensor or Sensor Filter A Warning To avoid personal injury and or property damage only use sensors that are specifically designed for the detector Note Detectors that are configured for 1 2 or 3 gases may contain a dummy sensor in one of the four sensor locations To replace a sensor or sensor filter refer to the following figure table and procedures 1 13 GasAlertMax XT Maintenance 13 GasAlertMax XT Operator s Manual shell by lifting upward and tilting to the left Both the rear and front shell are laying flat side by side tem Description CO sensor H2S sensor O sensor Sensor filter a al M B 14 1 Deactivate the detector Remove the
5. poisons and contaminants The sensors must be calibrated regularly and at least once every 180 days 6 months GasAlertMax XT Operator s Manual Calibrate only in a safe area that is free of hazardous gas The combustible sensor is factory calibrated to 50 LEL methane If monitoring a different combustible gas in the LEL range calibrate the sensor using the appropriate gas Only the combustible gas detection portion of this instrument has been assessed for performance by CSA International Protect the combustible sensor from exposure to lead compounds silicones and chlorinated hydrocarbons Although certain organic vapors such as leaded gasoline and halogenated hydrocarbons may temporarily inhibit sensor performance in most cases the sensor will recover after calibration BW recommends that the combustible sensor be checked with a known concentration of calibration gas after any exposure to contaminants poisons such as sulfur compounds silicon vapors halogenated compounds etc BW recommends to bump test the sensors before each day s use to confirm their ability to respond to gas by exposing the detector to a gas concentration that exceeds the alarm setpoints Manually verify that the audible and visual alarms are activated Calibrate if the readings are not within the specified limits Caution High off scale LEL readings may indicate an explosive concentration Any rapid up scaling reading followed by a de
6. atched Alarms option causes the low and high gas alarms audible visual and vibrator to persist until the alarm is acknowledged and the gas concentration is below the alarm setpoint The audible alarm can be temporarily deactivated for 30 seconds by pressing but the LCD continues to display the high peak concentration until the alarm condition no longer exists Enable disable Latching Alarms in Fleet Manager lI Local regulations may require the Latching Alarms option be enabled GasAlertMax XT Operator s Manual Options Menu The detector IR Link adapter and Fleet Manager II software are required to define options Refer to the GasAlertMax XT Technical Reference Guide and Fleet Manager II Operator s Manual For user and sensor options refer to the following Device Configuration 10 Startup Message Top Line Enter a line of text to display on the LCD during startup maximum 25 characters Startup Message Bottom Line Enter a line of text to dis play on the LCD during startup maximum 25 characters Lockout on Self Test Error sensor alarm lock If a sensor fails during startup and the Lockout on Self Test option is enabled Safety Lock On displays on the LCD and the detector deactivates Safe Mode If enabled SAFE displays continuously on the LCD unless an alarm condition occurs Confidence Beep If enabled the confidence beep provides continuous confirmation that the detector is operating correctly To def
7. clining or erratic reading may indicate a gas concentration beyond For use only in potentially explosive atmospheres where oxygen concentrations do not exceed 20 9 v v Extended exposure of the GasAlertMax XT to certain concentrations of combustible gases and air may stress the detector element that can seriously affect its performance If an alarm occurs due to a high concentration of combustible gases recalibration should be performed or if needed the sensor replaced The BW pump XT RPUMP K1 is certified for use with the GasAlertMax XT only Warning The lithium battery MX BAT01 may present a risk of fire or chemical burn hazard if misused Do not disassemble heat above 212 F 100 C or incinerate Warning Do not use any other lithium batteries with the GasAlertMax XT detector Use of any other cell can cause fire and or explosion To order and replace the MX BATO1 lithium battery contact BW Technologies by Honeywell Warning Lithium polymer cells exposed to heat at 266 F 130 C for 10 minutes can cause fire and or explosion Dispose of used lithium cells immediately Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in fire Do not mix with the solid waste stream Spent batteries must be disposed of by a qualified recycler or hazardous materials handler Keep lithium cells away from children All calibration cylinders must be used with a demand flow regulator and must meet the following maximum inlet pressure speci
8. cture is determined from the serial number The second and third num ber after the second letter determines the year of manufacture E g MA 108 000001 2008 year of manufacture Approved batteries North America Approved batteries for GasAlertMax XT product Lithium ion polymer battery as per standards EN50020 UL913 C22 2 No 157 Rechargeable battery MX BAT01 Temperature code Lithium polymer 20 C Ta 50 T4 Battery charger charging adapter First time charge 6 hours Normal charge 6 hours Warranty 2 years including sensors Approvals Approved by CSA to both U S and Canadian Standards CAN CSA C22 2 No 157 and C22 2 152 ANS UL 913 and ANSI ISA 812 13 Part 1 CSA Class I Division 1 Group A B C and D ATEX CE 0539 Il 1 G Ga Ex ia IIC T4 KEMA 08 ATEX 0001 IECEx Ga Ex ia IIC T4 16 This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules and ICES 003 Canadian EMI requirements These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a partic ular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interfer
9. efine how often the detector beeps 1 120 seconds when the Confidence Beep option is enabled Language The LCD displays the screens in English Fran ais French Deutsch German Espanol Spanish or Portugu s Portuguese Select the language from the drop down menu in Fleet Manager II Sensor Configuration HS CO LEL and O Sensor Disabled Enables disables the selected sensor Calibration Gas ppm Define the span gas concentra tion for each sensor The span gas concentration must match the span value on the gas cylinder Calibration Interval days Define the number of days 0 365 when the next calibration is due Bump Interval days Define the number of days 0 365 when the next bump test is due Low Alarm ppm Define the low alarm setpoint for each sensor High Alarm ppm Define the high alarm setpoint for each sensor TWA Alarm ppm Define the time weighted average TWA alarm setpoint toxic sensors only STEL Alarm ppm Define the short term exposure limit STEL alarm setpoint toxic sensors only STEL Interval minutes Define the short term exposure limit STEL from 5 15 minutes toxic sensors only TWA Period hours TWA moving average hours The TWA Period option is used to define a time weighted moving average of accumulated gases over a period of 4 16 hours to ensure the worker leaves the area when the defined maximum average is accumulated GasAlertMax XT Options Menu
10. fications e Disposable cylinders 0 3000 psig 70 bar e Refillable cylinders 0 3000 psig 70 bar upper scale limit which can be hazardous Parts of the GasAlertMax XT GasAlertMax XT Parts of the GasAlertMax XT tem Descriptor O Audible alarm i n Liquid crystal display LCD GasAlertMax XT Operator s Manual Display Elements OSERE ALARM ANS TEE r Description ss a Gas type identifiers Gas cylinder Automatically span sensor GasAlertMax XT Pushbutton Pushbutton a a To activate the detector press To deactivate the detector press and hold until the OFF countdown is complete To view the date time TWA STEL and maximum MAX readings press twice rapidly To clear the TWA STEL and MAX readings press when the LCD displays CLEAR ALL To initiate calibration press and hold while the detector performs the OFF countdown Continue holding while the LCD briefly deactivates and then reactivates to begin the CAL countdown Release when the CAL countdown is complete To activate the backlight press and release To acknowledge latched and pump alarms press To acknowledge a low alarm and disable the audible alarm press The Low Alarm Acknowledge option must be enabled in Fleet Manager II To acknowledge any of the Due Today alarms calibration bump test block test and disable the audible alarm press GasAlertMax XT Operator s Man
11. flash e Vibrator alarm activates TAALARM rl HA ppn Ha row ET ST B a HS ppa OO ppan LEL is g F m TWA Alarm e Fast siren e Fast alternating flash e and target gas bar flash e Vibrator alarm activates CE rwa 1m 4 STEL Alarm e Fast siren e Fast alternating flash e and target gas bar flash e Vibrator alarm activates Over Limit OL Alarm e Fast siren e Fast alternating flash e and target gas bar flash e Vibrator alarm activates Sensor Alarm e ERR displays Low Battery Alarm Confidence beep disabled e One beep and one flash every 10 seconds and flashes irl Lo Loew Pump Alarm e Two beeps and two flashes e and flashes e HIGH displays e The vibrator alarm activates ALARM BATTERY Hi ALARM GasAlertMax XT Alarms Automatic Deactivation Alarm e Eight beeps and eight flashes e LOW BATTERY and display e Vibrator alarm temporarily activates e OFF displays before deactivating Confidence Beep e One beep every 1 120 seconds user defined in Fleet Manager II Heartbeat WF flashes once every second to verify detector is operating correctly Note If the Low Alarm Acknowledge option is enabled in Fleet Manager II the low alarm can be acknowledged and the audible alarm deactivated by pressing If the alarm escalates to a high STEL TWA or multi gas alarm the audible alarm reactivates Note If enabled during an alarm condition the L
12. g principle Capillary controlled concentration sensor GasAlertMax XT Specifications Alarm conditions TWA alarm STEL alarm low alarm high alarm multi gas alarm over limit OL alarm low battery alarm confidence beep automatic deactivation alarm and pump alarm Audible alarm 95 dB at 30 cm variable pulsed beeper with full battery charge Visual alarm Red light emitting diodes LEDs Display Alphanumeric liquid crystal display LCD Backlight Activates upon startup and when the pushbutton is pressed deactivates after 10 seconds Also activates during an alarm condition and remains lit until alarm ceases Self test Initiated at activation and tests continuously Calibration Automatic zero and automatic span User field options Startup message lockout on self test error safe mode confidence beep latching alarms force calibration cal IR lock force bump location logging force block test set datalog interval set confidence interval language selection Sensor options Sensor enable disable set span calibration values set calibration interval set bump interval set alarm setpoints set STEL interval set TWA period auto zero at startup enable disable 5 over span low alarm acknowledge oxygen measurement and combustible gas measurement Battery operating time One rechargeable lithium polymer 13 hours typical 15 GasAlertMax XT Operator s Manual Year of manufacture The detector s year of manufa
13. hes while the detector zeroes all of the sensors If a sensor fails to auto zero it cannot be G g spanned When auto zero is complete r C A the LCD displays APPLY GAS GasAlertMax XT Calibration 4 Refer to Connecting the Gas Cylinder to the Detector page 7 Attach the demand flow regulator and apply gas Note The diffusion cover must be attached to the detector to calibrate flashes on the LCD After a sufficient _ amount of gas has been detected 4 LI 2 L 30 seconds the detector beeps ang i flashes while the detector am completes the span The LCD displays CAL DUE Next a screen displays showing the number of days remaining before calibration is CAL IUE due for each sensor Last the LCD displays e g CAL DUE 180 d As some sensors require more frequent calibrations the LCD displays the earliest calibration that must be performed Note Calibration can be aborted at any time To abort calibration press The CAL ABORTED screen displays GasAlertMax XT Operator s Manual Alarms Refer to the following table for information about alarms and corresponding screens Low Alarm e Slow siren e Slow alternating flash e and target gas bar flash e Vibrator alarm activates High Alarm e Fast siren e Fast alternating flash e and target gas bar flash e Vibrator alarm activates Multi Gas Alarm e Alternating low and high alarm siren and flash e and target gas bars
14. ine how often the detector beeps every 1 120 seconds enter the value in the Confidence Interval field Confidence beep is automatically disabled during a low battery alarm Latching Alarms Enable to ensure an alarm persists until the alarm is acknowledged and the gas concentra tions are below the alarm setpoint The audible alarm can be temporarily deactivated for 30 seconds by pressing C but the LCD continues to display the high peak concentration until the alarm condition no longer exists Force Calibration If enabled the detector must be calibrated if a sensor is overdue upon startup User defined 0 365 days in the Calibration Interval field Cal IR Lock must use IR device to calibrate If enabled the detector automatically auto zeros but the sensors must be spanned using the IR Link or MicroDock II station with Fleet Manager II Force Bump If enabled a bump test must be performed to ensure the sensor s are responding correctly to the test gas User defined 0 365 days in the Bump Interval field Location Logging If enabled a series of numbers 1 999 can be entered on the detector to identify gas wells plants and other areas that identify the location where the detector is being used Force Block Test If enabled a pump block test must be performed during the startup tests Datalog Interval seconds Define how often the detector records a sample every 1 120 seconds Confidence Interval seconds D
15. ovides basic information to operate the GasAlertMax XT gas detector For complete operating instructions refer to the GasAlertWax XT Technical Reference Guide provided on the CD ROM The GasAlertMax XT gas detector the detector is designed to warn of hazardous gas levels above user defined alarm setpoints The detector is a personal safety device It is your responsibility to respond properly to the alarm Note The detector is shipped with English as the default displayed language Additional languages provided are French German Spanish and Portuguese The screens for the additional languages are displayed on the detector and in the corresponding operator s manual GasAlertMax XT Safety Information Read First Use the detector only as specified in this operator s manual and the technical reference guide otherwise the protection provided by the detector may be impaired Read the following Cautions before using the detector A Cautions Warning Substitution of components may impair Intrinsic Safety Caution For safety reasons this equipment must be operated and serviced by qualified personnel only Read and understand the technical reference guide completely before operating or servicing Charge the detector before first time use BW recommends the detector be charged after every workday Calibrate the detector before first time use and then ona regular schedule depending on use and sensor exposure to
16. pump inlet screw and the pump inlet Remove the six machine screws from the rear shell A wW N Because the pump hose is connected to the rear shell and front shell pump carefully remove the rear 14 10 11 12 Remove the two PCB screws Lift the PCB upward and tilt to the left Lay the PCB sensors facing up onto the rear shell Slide the sensor s outward to remove Oz lift out Insert the new sensor s and replace the sensor filter Reassemble the detector and replace the two PCB screws Replace the six machine screws If required replace the pump and moisture filter Replace the pump inlet and the pump inlet screw 13 Activate the detector and then calibrate the new sensor s Refer to Calibration Specifications Instrument dimensions 13 1 x 7 0 x 5 2 cm 5 1 x 2 8 x 2 0 in Weight 300 g 10 6 oz Operating temperature 20 C to 50 C 4 F to 122 F Storage temperature 40 C to 60 C 40 F to 140 F Operating humidity 10 to 100 relative humidity non condensing Dust and moisture ingress IP66 67 Alarm setpoints May vary by region and are user defined Detection range H2S 0 200 ppm 1 ppm increments CO 0 1000 ppm 1 ppm increments Oo 0 30 0 vol 0 1 vol increments Combustible LEL 0 100 1 LEL increments or 0 5 0 v v methane Sensor type HS CO Os Single plug in electrochemical cell Combustibles Plug in catalytic bead O measurin
17. ual Connecting the Gas Cylinder to the Detector Gas Cylinder Guidelines To ensure accurate calibration use a premium grade calibration gas Use gases approved by the National Institute of Standards and Technology Ifa certified calibration is required contact BW Technologies by Honeywell Do not use a gas cylinder that is past its expiration date Gas Cylinder Connection 1 Verify the calibration gas being used matches the span concentration value s that are set for the detector 2 Connect the calibration hose to the demand flow regulator on the gas cylinder 3 Begin the calibration procedures 4 When GEER displays attach the hose quick connector to the pump quick connector 5 When calibration is complete disconnect the hose from the detector and the demand flow regulator 6 Ensure the gas cylinder is stored according to manufacturer s specifications Calibration A Caution Calibrate only in a safe area that is free of hazardous gas Do not calibrate the detector during or immediately after charging is complete Note The maximum hose length for calibration is 3 ft 1 m 1 Press and hold as the detector performs the OFF countdown Continue to hold when the detector briefly DFF deactivates IN 3 2 The detector activates again and performs the CAL countdown Continue to hold C until the countdown is CA complete to enter calibration IN 3 y J m 3 flas
18. uyer promptly notifying BW of any defect and if required promptly making the product available for correction No goods shall be returned to BW until receipt by the buyer of shipping instructions from BW and c the right of BW to require that the buyer provide proof of purchase such as the original invoice bill of sale or packing slip to establish that the product is within the warranty period THE BUYER AGREES THAT THIS WARRANTY IS THE BUYER S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY AND IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE BW SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL INDIRECT INCIDENTAL OR BASED ON CONTRACT TORT OR RELIANCE OR ANY OTHER THEORY Since some countries or states do not allow limitation of the term of an implied warranty or exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages the limitations and exclusions of this warranty may not apply to every buyer If any provision of this warranty is held invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction such holding will not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision Contacting BW Technologies by Honeywell USA 188 749 8878 Canada 1 800 663 4164 Europe 44 0 1295 700300 Other countries 1 403 248 9226 Email us at info gasmonitors com Visit BW Technologies by Honeywell website at www gasmonitors com Introduction The operator s manual pr
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