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NH

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ESPONDER

 

Operating Manual

 

Activating the detector 

To activate the detector press  . 

 

Self-Test 

Once the detector is activated, it performs self-tests on 

the sensors, battery, audible visual alarms and circuit 

integrity. 

Note: During the pump test the unit will prompt you 

to block the inlet to the pump. Create a tight seal 

with your finger over the inlet until the block-inlet 

test is complete (approx 5 seconds). 

 

Deactivating the detector 

To deactivate the detector, press and hold   while it 

beeps and flashes to the corresponding countdown.  At 

the end of the countdown the detector emits an 

extended beep and flash, and displays 

before 

deactivating. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

User Options Menu 

 

If the detector is passcode protected, a passcode must 

be entered to access the user options menu. For more 

information, refer to Passcode Protect. 

The available user options are as follows: 

1. 

Exit

 

2. 

Options

: backlight, confidence beep, due-lock, 

latch, passcode, safe, and fast pump; 

3. 

Sensors

: sensor enable/disable, span gas, STEL 

period, TWA method, resolution, % vol CH4, 

correction factor, and automatic O2 calibration; 

4. 

Logger 

 

5. 

Clock

 

6. 

Language

: English, French, German, Spanish, and 

Portuguese; 

 
To enter the user options menu, press and hold   and 

 simultaneously as the detector beeps and flashes to 

the corresponding countdown.  

 

 

Options Menu 

Each feature within the 

Options 

menu is enabled or 

disabled by pressing   to toggle the checkbox. 

 

 

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for NH3 RESPONDER

Page 1: ...QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE NH3 RESPONDER Portable Ammonia Leak Detector...

Page 2: ...NH3 RESPONDER Operating Manual 2 Specially configured GasAlert Micro 5 PID from...

Page 3: ...Value 8 Correction Factor 9 Datalogger 9 Alarms 10 Viewing Gas Exposures 10 Clearing Gas Exposures 10 Gas Alarm Setpoints 10 Viewing the Alarm Setpoints 10 Stopping a Gas Alarm 11 Pump Alarm 11 Low B...

Page 4: ...mmonia leaks Think of it as an electronic sulfur stick for locating difficult to find leaks by sniffing around valve packing sight glasses shaft seals etc OSHA recommends to bump test the sensor befor...

Page 5: ...ld until the countdown is complete To clear the TWA STEL and MAX gas exposure readings press and simultaneously and hold until the countdown is complete To view the date and time alarm setpoints TWA S...

Page 6: ...tended beep and flash and displays 0 before deactivating User Options Menu If the detector is passcode protected a passcode must be entered to access the user options menu For more information refer t...

Page 7: ...causes the low and high gas alarms audible visual and vibrator to persist until they are acknowledged Press to acknowledge the alarm The detector is shipped with the latch option disabled Passcode Pro...

Page 8: ...he fail alarm The sensor should be replaced and enabled as soon as possible The detector will function normally with the remaining enabled sensors If a sensor is enabled but it is not installed in the...

Page 9: ...selected gas types Datalogger The Logger option is used to define how often the detector records a datalog sample once every 1 to 127 seconds The datalogger records information that can be compiled to...

Page 10: ...rwise the MAX TWA and STEL exposure readings will not clear Gas Alarm Setpoints The gas alarm setpoints trigger the gas alarms and are described in the list below Low alarm Toxics and combustibles Amb...

Page 11: ...again Pump Alarm If the pump stops operating or becomes blocked the detector activates the pump alarm The pump alarm continues until the blockage is cleared or it is acknowledged by pressing If is pr...

Page 12: ...gies If a certified calibration is required contact Calibration Technologies Calibration Procedure AutoCal Verify that the calibration gas being used matches the span concentration values that are set...

Page 13: ...Press to apply new cal gas repeat step 4 Press to end span Remove hose and turn off cal gas The display then advises to press to set or to bypass the calibration due dates Calibration Due Dates Press...

Page 14: ...AA batteries 3 7 Battery shell 1 Open the latch on the bottom of the detector 2 Remove the battery pack by lifting the bottom of the pack away from the detector 3 Unscrew the two captive screws on th...

Page 15: ...s silicon vapors halogenated compounds etc Protect the combustible sensor from exposure to lead compounds silicones and chlorinated hydrocarbons Although certain organic vapors such as leaded gasoline...

Page 16: ...does not activate or automatically deactivates Possible cause Depleted batteries Solution Replace batteries The activation self test fails Possible cause PID Sensor failure Sensor may have exhibited...

Page 17: ...ystal display LCD Backlight Automatically activates whenever there is insufficient light to view the LCD if enabled and during alarm conditions Self test Initiated upon activation Calibration Every 6...

Page 18: ...utable 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...

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