GASMAX CX + GDS-IR Operation & Maintenance Manual, Revision 1.0
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SAFETY
INFORMATION
Important
–
Read
Before
Installation
Users
should
have
a
detailed
understanding
of
GASMAX
CX
operating
and
maintenance
instructions.
Use
the
GASMAX
CX
only
as
specified
in
this
manual
or
detection
of
gases
and
the
resulting
protection
provided
may
be
impaired.
Read
the
following
WARNINGS
prior
to
use.
WARNINGS
CAUTION
:
KEEP
EXPLOSION
PROOF
COVER
TIGHT
WHILE
CIRCUITS
ARE
ALIVE
MISE
EN
GARDE
:
GARDER
EXPLOSION
COUVERTURE
PREUVE
TIGHT
CIRCUITS
PENDANT
QUE
SONT
ALIVE
Unit
must
be
installed,
operated
and
maintained
in
accordance
with
information
contained
herein.
Installation
in
any
hazardous
area
must
comply
with
all
applicable
restrictions,
requirements
and
guidelines
for
said
hazardous
areas.
It
is
the
end
user
customer’s
final
decision
to
ensure
that
the
GASMAX
CX
is
suitable
for
the
intended
use.
The
GASMAX
CX
+
GDS
‐
IR
is
designed
and
constructed
to
measure
the
level
of
certain
gases
in
ambient
air.
Accuracy
in
atmospheres
containing
steam
or
inert
gases
cannot
be
guaranteed.
The
GDS
‐
IR
infrared
sensor
may
be
mounted
vertically
or
horizontally.
Do
not
mount
the
GDS
‐
IR
upside
down.
If
using
the
GDS
Rain
Shield
[IRRS],
the
sensor
must
be
mounted
horizontally.
Do
not
paint
transmitter
or
sensor
assembly.
Do
not
operate
the
GASMAX
CX
+
GDS
‐
IR
if
the
enclosure
is
damaged
or
cracked
or
has
missing
components.
Make
sure
the
cover,
internal
PCB’s
and
field
wiring
are
securely
in
place
before
applying
power.
Do
not
expose
the
GASMAX
CX
+
GDS
‐
IR
to
electrical
shock
or
continuous
severe
mechanical
shock.
Protect
the
GASMAX
CX
+
GDS
‐
IR
and
related
sensor
assemblies
from
dripping
liquids
and
high
power
sprays.
Calibrate
with
known
target
gas
at
start
‐
up
and
check
on
a
regular
schedule,
at
least
every
90
days.
More
frequent
inspections
are
encouraged
to
spot
problems
such
as
dirt,
oil,
paint,
grease
or
other
foreign
materials
on
the
sensor
head.
Periodically
test
for
correct
operation
of
the
system’s
alarm
events
by
exposing
the
monitor
to
a
targeted
gas
concentration
above
the
High
Alarm
set
point.
Use
only
for
applications
described
within
this
manual
