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Table 39 shows the response characteristics of the FL4000 in the presence of false alarm
sources. The detector is set at a high sensitivity in this illustration.
Table 39: Flame Response in the Presence of False Alarm Sources (High Sensitivity)
False Alarm Source
Max. Distance
ft (m)
Fire Source
Min. Distance
ft (m)
Sunlight, reflected, unmodulated
6 (1.8)
1 x 1 ft
2
heptane
35 (10.7)
Sunlight, reflected, modulated
30 (9.1)
1 x 1 ft
2
heptane
30 (9.1)
Heater, unmodulated
1 (0.3)
1 x 1 ft
2
heptane
35 (10.7)
Heater, modulated
12 (3.7)
1 x 1 ft
2
heptane
35 (10.7)
Incandescent lamp, unmodulated
2.5 (0.8)
1 x 1 ft
2
heptane
35 (10.7)
Incandescent lamp, modulated
2.5 (0.8)
1 x 1 ft
2
heptane
35 (10.7)
Fluorescent lamp, unmodulated
2.5 (0.8)
1 x 1 ft
2
heptane
35 (10.7)
Fluorescent lamp, modulated
2.5 (0.8)
1 x 1 ft
2
heptane
80 (24.4)
Halogen lamp, unmodulated
2 (0.6)
1 x 1 ft
2
heptane
70 (21.3)
Halogen lamp, modulated
4 (1.2)
1 x 1 ft
2
heptane
35 (10.7)
Arc welding (#7014, 3/16 in, 190 A),
unmodulated
12 (3.7)
1 x 1 ft
2
heptane
80 (24.4)
Arc welding (#7014, 3/16 in, 190 A),
modulated
15 (4.6)
1 x 1 ft
2
heptane
80 (24.4)
In general, the operator should try to avoid exposing the detector to false alarm sources. Many
false stimuli such as welding or heaters emit high amounts of IR radiation, which tend to
degrade the performance of the instrument.
8.5 Spare Parts and Accessories
8.5.1 Spare
Parts
When ordering Spare Parts and/or Accessories, please contact the nearest General Monitors
Representative or General Monitors directly and give the following information:
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Part
Number
•
Description
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Quantity