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GasAlertMicroClip
Operator’s Manual

8

Sensor Poisons and Contaminants

Several cleaners, solvents, and lubricants can contaminate and 
cause permanent damage to sensors. Before using cleaners, 
solvents, and lubricants in close proximity to the detector 
sensors, read the following caution and table.

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 Caution

Use only the following BW Technologies by Honeywell 
recommended products and procedures:

• Use water based cleaners.

• Use non-alcohol based cleaners.

• Clean the exterior with a soft, damp cloth.

• Do not use soaps, polishes, or solvents.

Below are common products to avoid using around sensors.

Cleaners and Lubricants

• Brake cleaners
• Lubricants
• Rust inhibitors
• Window and glass cleaners
• Dishsoaps
• Citrus based cleaners

• Alcohol based cleaners
• Hand sanitizers
• Anionic detergents 
• Methanol (fuels and antifreezes)

Silicones

• Silicone cleaners and protectants 
• Silicone based adhesives, sealants, and gels
• Hand/body and medicinal creams containing silicone
• Tissues containing silicone
• Mold releasing agents
• Polishes

Aerosols

• Bug repellents and sprays
• Lubricants
• Rust inhibitors
• Window cleaners

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Page 1: ...1 1 2 3 and 4 Gas Detector Operator s Manual www GlobalTestSupply com Find Quality Products Online at sales GlobalTestSupply com...

Page 2: ...ding operator s manuals What s In a Box Detector Calibration Cap Battery Charging Adapter Documentation Kit Zeroing the Sensors To zero the sensors refer to steps 1 3 in Calibration on page 7 ec Warni...

Page 3: ...sor using the appropriate gas Only the combustible gas detection portion of this instrument has been assessed for performance by CSA International Calibrate only in a safe area that is free of hazardo...

Page 4: ...omettre la protection offerte par le d tecteur Lisez les mises en garde suivantes avant d utiliser le d tecteur a Mises en garde Avertissement Le remplacement d un composant de l appareil peut comprom...

Page 5: ...e la limite d chelle sup rieure risquant donc d tre dangereuse Une exposition prolong e du GasAlertMicroClip XT certaines concentrations de gaz combustibles et dans certaines atmosph res peut nuire l...

Page 6: ...iFlash 2 Visual alarm indicators LEDs 3 Alligator clip 4 Charging connector IR interface 5 Pushbutton 6 Carbon monoxide CO sensor 7 Hydrogen sulfide H2S sensor 8 Oxygen O2 sensor 9 Combustible LEL sen...

Page 7: ...2 Item Description 1 Alarm condition 2 Automatically zero sensor 3 Numeric value 4 Stealth mode 5 Battery life indicator 6 Gas identifier bars 7 Gas cylinder 8 Automatically span sensor www GlobalTest...

Page 8: ...T To initiate calibration deactivate the detector Press and hold C while the detector performs the OFF countdown Continue holding C while the LCD briefly deactivates and then begins the CAL countdown...

Page 9: ...damp cloth Do not use soaps polishes or solvents Below are common products to avoid using around sensors Cleaners and Lubricants Brake cleaners Lubricants Rust inhibitors Window and glass cleaners Dis...

Page 10: ...CAL countdown Continue holding C until the countdown is complete to enter calibration 5 The LCD displays CAL DUE Next a screen displays showing the number of days remaining before calibration is due...

Page 11: ...GasAlertMicroClip Operator s Manual 10 Attach the Gas Cylinder to the Detector www GlobalTestSupply com Find Quality Products Online at sales GlobalTestSupply com...

Page 12: ...ibration cap 3 Attach the calibration cap to the detector 4 Apply gas Verify the visual and audible alarms activate 5 Close the regulator and remove the calibration cap from the detector NOTE The dete...

Page 13: ...Slow siren Slow alternating flash L and gas bar flash Vibrator alarm activates High Alarm Fast siren Fast alternating flash L and gas bar flash Vibrator alarm activates STEL Alarm Fast siren Fast alte...

Page 14: ...arm the Automatic Shutdown Alarm sequence begins OFF displays before deactivating Automatic Shutdown Alarm Sequence of 10 rapid sirens and alternating flashes with 1 second of silence in between seque...

Page 15: ...tically zeros the H2S CO and LEL sensors during the startup self test LEL By Volume CH4 When enabled the LEL reading is displayed as vol assuming a methane environment O2 Auto Calibration on Startup W...

Page 16: ...60 seconds to define how often IntelliFlash occurs and the detector beeps Intelliflash and or Confidence Beep must be enabled in order to define Confidence Beep and IntelliFlash Interval Language Sele...

Page 17: ...er to the detector IR interface 3 Charge the battery 4 Charge the battery after each workday Item Description 1 Detector 2 IR and charger interface 3 Charging adapter 4 Charging Cable www GlobalTestSu...

Page 18: ...he exterior with a soft damp cloth Do not use solvents soaps or polishes Replacing a Sensor or Sensor Filter a Warning To avoid personal injury use only sensors specifically designed for the detector...

Page 19: ...r It may be stuck to the sensors 3 Pull the liner tab if present to remove the liner from the sensor filter Do not fold the sensor filter 4 Verify that the black gasket is facing the front shell and t...

Page 20: ...the sensor filter is stuck to the sensors remove and replace the sensor filter into the front shell 2 Slide the sensors out Note Detectors that are configured for 1 2 or 3 gases may contain a dummy se...

Page 21: ...age occurs to the battery 3 Lift the PCB straight up The oxygen sensor will stay in the front shell Remove the sensor 4 On roughly the same spot on the front shell place the new sensor Lower the PCB o...

Page 22: ...Remove the sensor 4 On roughly the same spot on the front shell place the new sensor Lower the PCB over the oxygen sensor 5 Carefully replace the circular rigidified flex PCB atop the metal sensor po...

Page 23: ...rly to prevent cross threading Turn the screw counter clockwise until a click is heard and then begin tightening the screw clockwise 6 When replacing the screws they must be seated properly to prevent...

Page 24: ...sor or oxygen pump Alarm conditions TWA alarm STEL alarm low alarm high alarm multi gas alarm over limit OL alarm low battery alarm confidence beep automatic shutdown alarm Audible alarm 95 dB at 30 c...

Page 25: ...e battery Temperature code Lithium polymer 20 C Ta 50 C T4 Battery charger GasAlertMicroClip charging adapter a Warning Charge only in a safe area that is free of hazardous gas and within temperatures...

Page 26: ...armful 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 harmf...

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