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Apex
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5. MAINTENANCE
The Apex system requires some routine maintenance.
This section provides information about the following:
•
Schedule for routine maintenance
•
Procedures for routine maintenance/parts replacement
5.1 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
The following table lists the recommended Apex system maintenance tasks and their frequency.
Sensor Type
Frequency
Maintenance Action
Equipment
Required
All models
On overrange
Calibrate the
Test gas,
gas alarm
system (see
regulator,
Chapter 4).
flow
Replace the sensor
housing.
cartridge if necessary.
All models
On suspected
Calibrate the
Test gas,
exposure to
system (see
regulator,
contaminating
Chapter 4).
flow
gases
Replace the sensor
housing.
cartridge if necessary.
All models
3 monthly
Check the filters/cartridge
face for cleanliness.
Replace if required.
All models
6 monthly
Calibrate the
Test gas,
system
(see
regulator,
Chapter 4).
flow
housing.
Cl2, O2, and NH3
Annually
Replace the sensor
cartridge if required.
H2S, CO
2 yearly
Replace the sensor
cartridge if required.
Note: No routine calibration is required for the Transmitter Unit or Certified Sensor electronics.
Only the cartridge can be re-calibrated. This procedure is also sometimes referred to as
system or sensor calibration.
