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Installation, Operation & Maintenance Parksafe Gas Detector

Rev: 9 10-20

CONTENT

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .......................................................... 3

INSTALLATION .............................................................................................. 4

Planning ..................................................................................................................................... 4

Typical Location and Positioning ........................................................................................... 4

Typical Installation Arrangement ............................................................................................ 4

Mounting .................................................................................................................................... 5

Board Overview ........................................................................................................................ 5

Wiring your Detector ................................................................................................................ 6

Detector Chain ID Switches .................................................................................................... 6

Creating a Detector Chain ...................................................................................................... 7

120 ohm Termination Resistance .......................................................................................... 7

Quick Circuit Test..................................................................................................................... 7

Quick Tips ................................................................................................................................. 8

Specification ............................................................................................................................. 9

OPERATION ................................................................................................. 10

First Power Up ........................................................................................................................ 10

LED Indicators ........................................................................................................................ 10

Gas Alarm Levels ................................................................................................................... 10

End of Life (EOL) .................................................................................................................... 11

MAINTENANCE & TESTING ......................................................................... 12

Cleaning .................................................................................................................................. 12

Service Indication ................................................................................................................... 12

Manual Operation Test .......................................................................................................... 12

Gas Testing Overview ........................................................................................................... 13

Gas Testing Kits ...................................................................................................................... 13

Gas Sensor Types & Reaction Times .................................................................................. 13

Parksafe Gas Testing Procedure ......................................................................................... 14

Test Gas Storage & Handling ............................................................................................... 14

Engineers Notes (Blank) ........................................................................................................ 15

Installation Details .................................................................................................................. 16

Summary of Contents for PARKSAFE GAS DETECTOR

Page 1: ...re use The Parksafe gas detection range is designed for installation into car parking facilities and enclosed garages paired with the Parksafe control panel which will monitor up to 16 gas detectors per panel The information contained within this manual should be referenced for typical installation and operation only For specific requirements that may deviate from the information in this guide con...

Page 2: ...itches 6 Creating a Detector Chain 7 120 ohm Termination Resistance 7 Quick Circuit Test 7 Quick Tips 8 Specification 9 OPERATION 10 First Power Up 10 LED Indicators 10 Gas Alarm Levels 10 End of Life EOL 11 MAINTENANCE TESTING 12 Cleaning 12 Service Indication 12 Manual Operation Test 12 Gas Testing Overview 13 Gas Testing Kits 13 Gas Sensor Types Reaction Times 13 Parksafe Gas Testing Procedure ...

Page 3: ...air supply and contact your local gas emergency service should you suspect a gas leak This device may not fully safeguard individuals with specific medical conditions If in doubt consult a doctor physician Your product should reach you in perfect condition if you suspect it is damaged contact your supplier Manufacturer s Warranty Warranty Coverage The manufacturer warrants to the original consumer...

Page 4: ...areas of identified consequential risk The composition of the target gas and its density relative to air are used as the basis for the recommended height of gas detectors These heights may vary based on air flow and temperature conditions in addition to the proposed application and location Carbon Monoxide CO gas Breathing Zone 1700mm 5ft 6 from ground level Nitrogen Dioxide NO2 gas Low Level 300m...

Page 5: ...e is flat to prevent base distortion 4 There is a 0 79 diameter hole for cable entry 5 Position as per the recommended heights and in accordance with applicable regulations 6 After executing the mounting connections and ID switches secure the front cover Board Overview Wiring of different circuits shall be separated by means of routing clamping or barrier All Class 2 wiring is to be installed with...

Page 6: ...hould be connected to of the chain terminals Reversing the D and D connections of any device can lead to the whole system to stop working owing to reverse polarity found on the terminals Not appropriately grounding the device can give false readings fail completely or turn into a safety hazard Detector Chain ID Switches When wiring multiple detectors in a chain it is important to identify each and...

Page 7: ...nel Contact your supplier 120ohm Termination Resistance Signal communication issues may occur where the bus length is too long high baud rates are used or signal reflections are occurring To avoid this terminating at each end of a chain may help the quality of the data signal by turning on the 120ohm terminal resistor switch Split chain Single chain Quick Circuit Test When the test button on the d...

Page 8: ... cable is used The shielding can be of 2 types braided like a mesh of thin conducting wires or like a foil consisting of a thin sheet of metal covering the twisted wires PROTECTION High concentrations of alcohol found in many products may damage deteriorate or affect the gas sensing elements of Detectors such as wine deodorants stain removers thinners etc IDENTIFICATION Remember to individually ID...

Page 9: ...put Voltage 12 24Vdc Consumption 15mA Max 24V Accuracy 25 C 77 F 5 Operating Temp 14 122 F 30 85 RH Non Condensing Test Conditions 77 10 F Audible Alarm Buzzer dB NA Wire Ratings Min 18AWG 75 C min MODBUS wire ratings Shield Screen type Min 18AWG Copper Gas Sensor Type CO Electro Chemical NO2 Electro Chemical Measuring Range CO 10 10000 ppm NO2 0 20 ppm Pre Alarm CO 25 100 ppm NO2 0 7 2 ppm Alarm ...

Page 10: ...en a data signal is established with the main control panel the Fault LED will switch off and the detector will be in operation Check your Parksafe panel for gas detector status Do not remove the gas sensor module under power LED Indicators Power The Power LED will remain illuminated when power to the detector is present Fault An issue with the gas sensing module i e it has been knocked or damaged...

Page 11: ... Parksafe detector the Fault LED will remain illuminated Expected gas sensor module operational lifecycle Carbon Monoxide CO 5 Years Nitrogen Dioxide NO2 2 Years The expected lifecycle is approximate from the first operation and power is continuously supplied The expected lifecycle will depend on the type of gas your detector is targeting and may vary depending on environmental conditions No gas l...

Page 12: ...Silicones Tetraethyl lead Halogens and halogenated compounds Service Indication It is recommended that detectors are serviced at least annually from the date of installation for optimum performance and protection due to sensitivity drifts A service message will appear on the Parksafe control panel after one year of detector operation The detector will still operate during this time but contact you...

Page 13: ...tion and all system outputs relays activate then it is working safely If the bump test results are either not within the acceptable range or the system fails to operate as intended in an alarm state the gas detector must not be used until a full inspection and service has been conducted For more information on this contact us Gas Testing Kits AGS provide a range of test gas kits traceable to appro...

Page 14: ...pplicator hose cone and turn the gas cylinder regulator valve off 10 Press Silence on your control panel 11 Once the detector has returned to normal press Reset on the Parksafe control panel 12 Test complete 13 Record your test details There is a provision for this in the Parksafe control panel manual Always remove the regulator valve after use All cylinders will re seal upon removal of the regula...

Page 15: ...Installation Operation Maintenance Parksafe Gas Detector Rev 9 10 20 15 Engineers Notes Blank ...

Page 16: ...r user Date of Installation Installation Location Organisation Stamp Signature of the installer American Gas Safety LLC Head office 6304 Benjamin Road Suite 502 Tampa FL 33634 Tel 727 608 4375 F info americangassafety com American Gas Safety LLC is the owner of this document and reserves all rights of modification without prior notice ...

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