Model S4000CH
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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.
This manual provides instruction for installing and operating General Monitors’ Model
S4000CH for combustible gas detection. While the S4000CH is easy to install and operate,
this manual should be read in full and the information contained herein understood before
attempting to place the system in service.
The safety products you have purchased should be handled carefully and installed, calibrated,
and maintained in accordance with the respective product instruction manual. Remember
these products are for your safety.
1.2 Special Warnings
The Model S4000CH Intelligent Sensor contains components, which can be damaged by
static electricity. Special care must be taken when wiring the system to ensure that only the
connection points are touched.
WARNING:
Toxic, combustible and flammable gases and vapors are very dangerous. Extreme
caution should be used when these hazards are present.
DO NOT OPEN WHEN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSHPERE IS PRESENT.
READ AND UNDERSTAND INSTRUCTION MANUAL BEFORE
OPERATING OR SERVICING. OPEN CIRCUIT BEFORE REMOVING
COVER. POTENTIAL ELECTROSTATIC CHARGING HAZARD – USE
ONLY DAMP CLOTH FOR CLEANING.
NE PAS OUVRIR UN PRÉSENCE D’ATMOSPHÉRE EXPLOSIVE. LIRE
ET COMPRENDRE MANUEL D’INSTRUCTIONS AVANT D’UTILISER OU
SERVICE. OUVRIR LE CIRCUIT AVANT D'ENLEVER LE COUVERCLE.
DANGER POTENTIEL ÉLECTROSTATIQUE DE CHARGE –
UTILISATION UNIQUEMENT UN CHIFFON HUMIDE POUR LE
NETTOYAGE.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF SAFE USE PERTAINING TO ATEX/IECEx INSTALLATIONS:
The S4000CH has been subjected to performance testing in accordance with EN 60079-29-1
and therefore may be used as a safety related device as defined by ATEX Directive 94/9/EC
Annex II clause 1.5.
When alternative detector elements are utilized, they shall only be mounted remotely in a
suitable certified enclosure in accordance with requirements of their respective certificates and
relevant local requirements. The associated cable shall be connected to the Intelligent Gas
Sensors using a suitably certified cable entry device with a ¾” thread form.
The Universal Gas Sensor (11159-XX) is suitable for use with the following enclosure types
and service/temperature ranges that are dependent on the type of cement used in their
