General Monitors IR400, Manual

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Model IR400
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1.0 Introduction
1.1 Protection for Life
General Monitors’ mission is to benefit society by providing solutions through industry-leading
safety products, services and systems that save lives and protect capital resources from the
dangers of hazardous flames, gases and vapors.
The safety products you have purchased should be handled carefully and installed, calibrated
and maintained in accordance with this instruction manual. Remember, these products are for
your safety.
1.2 Special Cautions and Warnings
This instruction manual includes numerous cautions and warnings that are included to prevent
injury to personnel and prevent damage to equipment.
WARNING: TOXIC, COMBUSTIBLE, AND FLAMMABLE GASES AND VAPORS ARE VERY
DANGEROUS. USE EXTREME CAUTION WHEN THESE HAZARDS ARE PRESENT.
1.3 Installation, Operation, and Maintenance
Before power up, verify wiring, terminal connections and stability of mounting for all integral
safety equipment.
Proper system operation should be verified by performing a full, functional test of all component
devices of the safety system, ensuring that the proper levels of alarming occur.
Fault/malfunction circuit operation should be verified.
Periodic testing/calibrating should be performed per the manufacturer’s recommendations and
instructions.
When testing produces results outside of the manufacturer’s specifications, re-calibration or
repair/replacement of the suspect device(s) should be performed as necessary. Calibration
intervals should be independently established through a documented procedure, including a
calibration log maintained by plant personnel, or third party testing services.