BW Technologies GasAlert Extreme User manual
Quick Reference Guide
Single Gas Detector
50105442-061 EN-K1
[English]
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GasAlert Extreme
Introduction
This quick reference guide provides basic information to oper-
ate the GasAlert Extreme gas detector. For complete operating
instructions, refer to the GasAlert Extreme User Manual pro-
vided on the CD-ROM. The GasAlert Extreme 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: If you have a multi-language detector, 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 quick reference
guide.
Safety Information - Read First
Use the detector only as specified in this quick reference guide
and user manual, 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.
•Warning: To prevent ignition of flammable or
combustible atmospheres, disconnect power before
servicing.
•Warning: Use only the Panasonic CR-2PE/BN. Refer to
Replacing the Battery or Sensor.
•Warning: To reduce the risk of ignition of a flammable
atmosphere, batteries must only be charged in a safe
area free of hazardous gas.
• Calibrate only in a safe area that is free of hazardous
gas in an atmosphere of 20.9% oxygen.
• Use only a sensor specifically designed for the GasAlert
Extreme model.
• Do not deactivate the detector during a work shift.
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Deactivating the detector resets the time-weighted
average (TWA), short-term exposure limit (STEL), and
maximum gas exposure values to 0.
• If the detector is damaged or parts are missing, contact
BW Technologies by Honeywell immediately.
• Do not use the detector if it is damaged. Before using
the detector, inspect the case. Look for cracks and
missing parts.
• If the detector has been disassembled, ensure the front
and rear shells are properly aligned and fastened before
activating the detector. Refer to Maintenance.
• BW recommends to bump test the sensor before each
day’s use to confirm its 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. For detectors
with the calibration feature, calibrate the sensor if the
reading is not within the specified limits.
• Calibrate the detector before first-time use, and then at
least once every 180 days. For HCN detectors, calibrate
once every 30 days.
• Ensure the sensor screen is not blocked.
• Do not cover the sensor grill with hands.
To avoid possible damage to the detector, adhere to the
following:
• Do not expose the detector to electrical shock and/or
severe continuous mechanical shock.
• The oxygen GasAlert Extreme detector is classified by
Underwriters Laboratories Inc. up to an atmosphere of
21% oxygen.
• Do not attempt to disassemble, adjust, or service the
detector unless instructions for that procedure are
contained in the user manual, and/or that part is listed
as a replacement part. Use only BW Technologies by
Honeywell replacement parts. Refer to Replacement
Parts and Accessories.
• The detector warranty will be voided if customer
personnel or third parties damage the detector during
repair attempts. Non-BW Technologies by Honeywell
repair/service attempts void this warranty.
• Products may contain materials that are regulated for
transportation under domestic and international
dangerous goods regulations. Return product in
compliance with appropriate dangerous goods
regulations. Contact freight carrier for further
instructions.
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GasAlert Extreme
Informations de sécurité – À lire au préalable
Informations de sécurité – À lire au préalable
Utiliser le détecteur dans le seul but indiqué dans ce mémento
et dans le manuel d'utilisation, sous peine de porter préjudice à
la protection assurée par le détecteur.
Lire les Mises en garde suivantes avant d'utiliser le détecteur.
a Mises en garde
•Avertissement : Le remplacement d'un composant de
l'appareil peut compromettre la sécurité intrinsèque du
détecteur.
•Avertissement :Pour éviter l'inflammation
d'atmosphères inflammables ou combustibles, couper
l'alimentation électrique avant tout entretien.
•Avertissement : Utiliser uniquement des piles
Panasonic CR-2PE/BN. Se reporter à la section
Replacing the Battery or Sensor.
•Avertissement : Pour réduire le risque d'ignition dans
les atmosphères inflammables, les piles doivent être
chargées in a dans une zone sûre, exempte de gaz
dangereux.
• Veillez à effectuer l'étalonnage dans une zone sûre,
exempte de gaz dangereux, dans une atmosphère
contenant 20,9 % d'oxygène.
• Utiliser uniquement les capteurs spécialement conçus
pour le modèle GasAlert Extreme.
• Ne pas désactiver le détecteur au cours d'une période
de travail. La désactivation du détecteur permet de
remettre à zéro la moyenne pondérée dans le temps
(TWA), la limite d'exposition à court terme (STEL) et les
valeurs d'exposition maximale au gaz.
• Si le détecteur est endommagée ou que des pièces sont
manquantes, contacter immédiatement BW
Technologies by Honeywell.
• Ne pas utiliser le détecteur s'il est endommagé. Avant
d'utiliser le détecteur, inspecter le boîtier. S'assurer
qu'aucune pièce ne manque et vérifier l'absence de
fissures.
• Si le détecteur a été démonté, s'assurer que les coques
avant et arrière sont correctement alignées et serrées
avant d'activer le détecteur. Se reporter à la section
Maintenance.
• Avant chaque utilisation quotidienne, BW recommande
d'effectuer un test fonctionnel du capteur afin de vérifier
qu'il réagisse bien aux gaz présents, en exposant le
détecteur à une concentration de gaz supérieure aux
seuils d'alarme. Vérifier manuellement que les alarmes
sonore et visuelle sont activées. Pour les détecteurs
équipés de la fonction d'étalonnage, étalonner le
capteur si la valeur ne respecte pas les limites
spécifiées.
• Étalonner le détecteur avant sa première utilisation,
puis une fois tous les 180 jours. Pour les détecteurs
HCN, effectuer un étalonnage tous les 30 jours.
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• Vérifier que le filtre du capteur n'est pas bouché.
• Ne pas couvrir la grille du capteur avec vos mains.
• Ne pas placer le détecteur près de la bouche ou des
épaules.
Pour éviter des dommages possibles sur le détecteur,
respecter les consignes suivantes :
• Ne pas soumettre le détecteur à des chocs électriques
ni à d'importants chocs mécaniques continus.
• Le détecteur d'oxygène GasAlert Extreme est classé par
l'organisme Underwriters Laboratories Inc. apte à une
utilisation jusque dans une atmosphère de 21 %
d'oxygène.
• Ne pas essayer de démonter, ajuster ou entretenir le
détecteur à moins que des instructions soient
spécifiées dans le manuel d'utilisation et/ou que la
pièce en question soit répertoriée comme pièce de
rechange. Utiliser des pièces de rechange BW
Technologies by Honeywell uniquement. Se reporter à
la rubrique Pièces de rechange et accessoires.
• La garantie du détecteur sera annulée si le personnel du
client ou des tiers endommagent le détecteur lors d'une
tentative de réparation. Les tentatives de réparation/
entretien non effectuées par BW Technologies by
Honeywell annulent la présente garantie.
• Les produits peuvent contenir des matériaux qui sont
réglementés pour le transport en vertu des règlements
nationaux et internationaux de marchandises
dangereuses. Retourner le produit conformément à la
réglementation sur les marchandises dangereuses
appropriées. Contactez transporteur pour plus
d'instructions.
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Parts of the GasAlert Extreme
Parts of the GasAlert Extreme
Item Description
1 Visual alarms bars (LEDs)
2 Liquid crystal display (LCD)
3 Buttons
4 Audible alarm
5 Sensor and sensor grill
6 Infrared (IR) communication port
7 Alligator clip
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Display Elements
Note
Press and hold (until the backlight activates) any
button to activate the backlight for 6 seconds. When
the backlight option is enabled, the backlight
automatically activates for 3 seconds whenever there
is insufficient light to view the LCD. The detector is
shipped with the backlight option enabled.
The backlight does not activate when stealth mode is
enabled.
Item Description
1 Numeric value
2 Gas cylinder
3 Automatic span sensor
4 Passcode lock
5 Set alarm setpoints and user options
6 Maximum gas exposure
7 Alarm conditions
8 Battery
9 Data transmission
10 Alarm or alarm setpoint
11 Automatically zero sensor
12 Optional datalogger indicator
13 Parts per million (ppm)
14 Percentage by volume (% vol.)
15 Percentage by lower explosive limit (% LEL)
(future use)
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Buttons
Buttons
Activating the Detector
To activate the detector, press A. Once the detector passes the self-test, the detector enters normal operation.
Deactivating the Detector
To deactivate the detector, press A and hold for 5 seconds.A deactivation passcode can be enabled to ensure only authorized deac-
tivations occur. This option can only be enabled at the factory and must be specified at time of order, and cannot be disabled by the
customer. Refer to the GasAlert Extreme User Manual.
Button Description
A
• To activate the detector, press A.
• To deactivate the detector, press A and hold for 5 seconds.
• To enable/disable the confidence beep, while the detector is deactivated press and hold C. While
holding C, press A to enable or disable the confidence beep during startup.
E
• To decrement the displayed value or to scroll down, press E.
• To enter the user options menu, press E and D simultaneously and hold until OPTN and then EXIT
displays (5 seconds).
• To initiate calibration and define alarm setpoints, press E and C simultaneously until CAL. displays.
D• To increment the displayed value or to scroll up, press D.
• To view the TWA, STEL, and maximum gas exposures, press D and C simultaneously.
C
• To save a displayed value, press C.
• To clear TWA, STEL, and maximum gas exposures, press and hold C for 6 seconds.
• To acknowledge a latched alarm, press C.
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Calibration
Procedure Screen Procedure Screen
1. In a safe area free of hazardous gas and
in an atmosphere of 20.9% oxygen, press
E and C simultaneously and hold for 5
seconds. The detector beeps and vibrates
four times. After CAL. displays on the LCD,
the detector then beeps once more.
5. When the LCD flashes , attach the
calibration cap and apply gas at a flow
rate of 500 to
1000 ml/min. The detector beeps three
times at the end of the span stage.
Remove the calibration cap and close the
valve on the gas cylinder.
2. The LCD flashes AUTO-ZERO while
the detector zeroes the sensor. The detec-
tor beeps twice at the end of auto-zero.
6. After a successful calibration, the LCD
displays CAL. DUE. Press E or D to
define the next calibration due date. Press
C to save.
3. If the detector is passcode protected,
PASS flashes on the LCD. The correct
passcode must be entered before defining
the calibration gas concentration.
7. Press C to bypass defining the alarm
setpoints.
Or
Press E or D to change the alarm set-
point and press C to save the new value.
The detector beeps and vibrates four
times at the end of calibration.
4. The LCD displays the current calibra-
tion gas concentration. Press C to accept
the current concentration, or press E or
D to change the concentration and press
C to confirm the new concentration.
a Warning
For correct flow and span rates, refer to the
GasAlert Extreme User Manual.
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