Ampcontrol Pty Ltd
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GASGUARD CH4 GAS SENSOR USER MANUAL
GSB076 Version 6
– March/2019
Uncontrolled Copy - Refer to Ampcontrol Website for Latest Version
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INSTALLATION
4.1 General Warnings
These instructions have been designed to assist users of the Gasguard CH4 Sensor with installation.
Before the unit can be installed, there are a number of things that need to be considered and understood
to prevent incorrect or unsafe operation of the unit or the system into which it is installed.
Along with relevant competence, and an understanding of the target application, the following points
should be considered:
4.1.1 Ensure that the information provided in this user manual is fully understood.
It is extremely important that the limitations and functionality of the Gasguard CH4 Sensor are
understood to prevent incorrect installation and use from creating a potentially dangerous risk. If in
doubt as to the nature of the limitations or their implication, consult a competent authority such as a
supervisor or Ampcontrol technical representative.
4.1.2 Ensure that the application into which the Gasguard CH4 Sensor is being installed
has been properly defined, designed and approved.
Any system intended to mitigate the risk of injury needs to be properly designed and implemented.
Such a system must be the result of structured risk analysis with the outcomes used to define the
system requirements. These requirements, in turn, will guide the choice of instrumentation, logic
solvers and actuators needed to implement the system. Understanding the needs of the system will
ensure proper selection of equipment.
4.1.3 Ensure that the Gasguard CH4 Sensor will properly perform the required functions
within the system design.
It is important to understand how the Gasguard CH4 Sensor is intended to interact with other
equipment within a system. For safe and reliable use, it is crucial that neither the Gasguard CH4
Sensor logical operation nor its signalling be compromised by incompatibilities with connected
equipment.
4.1.4 Modifications of any form to the Gasguard CH4 Sensor are prohibited.
The Gasguard CH4 Sensor as supplied has been designed and manufactured to comply with the
requirements of protection standards. If modifications of any form are made to the Gasguard CH4
Sensor, the equipment may no longer be fit for use. If any modifications or damage to the [Gasguard
CH4 Sensor is evident, do not use the equipment and contact Ampcontrol for advice.
4.2 Product Safety Markings
The ATEX Gasguard methane sensor carries the following information as part of its front panel labelling:
Equipment Type:
Gas Sensor/Transmitter
Product Type:
Gasguard Series 65-6551CH4
Cert No:
Baseefa09ATEX0204X
Ex marking:
I M1 Ex ia I [-20
C ≤ Ta ≤ +40
C]
These markings provide information identifying the sensor type, certificate number and its safety
classification. This information, along with that provided on the certificate must be taken into account
when installing, operating and maintaining this sensor.
