9.
Care of the Pro 02
9 1. Although designed to be water-resistant the Pro 02 should not be intentionally immersed in liquid or left outside unprotected. 9 2
The Pro 02 is built to resist the effects of day to day shocks and drops but remember it is a precision oxygen analyzer and should
be looked after carefully to give long trouble free service. 9.3.
To clean the Pro 02 use a damp soft cloth.
9.4. Protect the
Pro
02 from long periods of direct sunlight and do not subject it to high or low temperature extremes, 9.5 The
sensor in the Pro 02 is an electrochemical device and contains a caustic electrolyte. Always check to make sure that it is not
leaking and do not allow it onto any part of your body
or
clothing. In the event that you do come into contact with the electrolyte,
wash the contaminated part with copious amounts of water - see Safety Information.
WARNING
If after handling the Pro 02 your fingers or other part of
your body feels slippery or stings wash with a lot of water.
If stinging persists get medical attention!
10.
Safety Information Pro 02
10.1. when the life of the battery has expired it should be disposed of safely in accordance with local regulations.
10.2. When the life of the sensor has expired or it is leaking or otherwise damaged it must be disposed of safely in accordance with local
regulations.
10.3. The sensor contains KOH Potassium Hydroxide solution which is hazardous and can have the following effects:
Skin
Potassium Hydroxide is corrosive - skin contact could result in a chemical burn.
Ingestion
Can be harmful or FATAL if swallowed.
Eye Contact
Can result in the permanent loss of sight.
first Aid Procedures
Skin
Wash the affected area with a lot of water and removed contaminated clothing. If
stinging persists get medical attention.
Ingestion
Drink a lot of fresh water. Do not induce vomiting. Get immediate medical attention.
Eye Contact
Flush eyes with fresh water for at least 15 minutes and get medical help immediately.
10.4. Sensor
Handling
Information:
02 oxygen sensors are supplied in sealed bags. Before the bag is opened check that the sensor has not leaked. The sensors are
themselves sealed and do not under normal circumstances present a health hazard, however, if leakage of the Potassium
Hydroxide electrolyte has occurred use rubber gloves and wear chemical splash goggles to handle and clean up. Rinse
contaminated surfaces with water.
11. Specifications
Range
0.1 - 100% oxygen
Accuracy
+/-1 % of reading over range 0-50% when calibrated on air in accordance with this manual.
+/- 2% of reading over range 0 -100% when calibrated on certified pure oxygen in accordance with this
manual.
Resolution 0.1%
oxygen
Response time 90% in less than 15 seconds
Sensor Type
Electrochemical 9212
Sensor Life
More than 36 months in air. The unit is warranted for 24 months from the label date.
Battery
Replaceable 9-volt battery
Operating temp
~5 to 50
°
C l
22 to 120°F
Storage temp
-5to50°C / 22to120°F
Pressure
Sensitive to the partial pressure of oxygen.
12. Spares
Your Pro 02 unit is supplied with an oxygen sensor (D -15 for Internal sensor model or D-16 for Remote sensor model), a nine-volt
battery, flow adapter cap, and flexible tubing.
Nuvair
2949 West Fifth Street
Oxnard, CA 93030 USA
Tel: (805) 815-4044 Fax: (805) 815-4196
