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65-2494RK/65-2497RK

Oxygen Detector

Operator’s Manual

Part Number: 71-0179RK

Revision: A

Released: 6/24/21

Summary of Contents for 65-2494RK

Page 1: ...www rkiinstruments com 65 2494RK 65 2497RK Oxygen Detector Operator s Manual Part Number 71 0179RK Revision A Released 6 24 21...

Page 2: ...odic calibration and maintenance of the detector is essential for proper operation and correct readings Please calibrate and maintain this detector regularly Frequency of calibration depends upon the...

Page 3: ...acement costs local repair costs transportation costs or contingent expenses incurred without our prior approval THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ANY AND ALL OTHER WARRANTIES AND REPRESENTATIONS...

Page 4: ...tector 7 Wiring the Oxygen Detector to a Controller 8 Startup 10 Introducing Incoming Power 10 Setting the Fresh Air Reading 10 Maintenance 10 Preventive Maintenance 10 Troubleshooting 11 Replacing Co...

Page 5: ...are using a 65 2494RK oxygen detector disregard all references to the junction box and junction box terminal strip Specifications WARNING Do not use this product in a manner not specified in this ins...

Page 6: ...s not include a junction box Figure 1 below shows the components of the 65 2497RK Figure 1 65 2497RK Component Location 65 2494RK Oxygen Detector The 65 2494RK oxygen detector consists of the detector...

Page 7: ...etector The sensing element used is a capillary type that is not susceptible to output changes with changes in atmospheric pressure Junction Box Use the junction box to install the oxygen detector at...

Page 8: ...nted directly to a controller it is normally factory wired Confirm that the detector s white and green wires are connected to the appropriate controller detector terminals and skip to Start Up on page...

Page 9: ...r RKI controllers are typically rated NEMA 4X CAUTION Do not route power and detector wiring through the same conduit hub The power cable may disrupt the transmission of the detector signal to the con...

Page 10: ...ector is in a fresh air environment environment known to be free of toxic and combustible gases and of normal oxygen content 20 9 2 Verify a reading of 20 9 oxygen at the controller If the display rea...

Page 11: ...e to accurately set the fresh air or zero reading during calibration Detector requires frequent calibration Note Under normal circumstances the transmitter requires calibration once every 3 months Som...

Page 12: ...ake sure the cap gasket is in place and screw the detector housing cap back onto the detector housing body 7 Turn on power to the controller 8 Turn on the controller and place into normal operation CA...

Page 13: ...detector into the hub If necessary for environmental conditions apply thread sealant or Teflon tape to the hub and or detector threads to seal them 7 If the detector is installed directly on a control...

Page 14: ...calibration cup calibration gas sample tubing and a fixed flow regulator with an on off knob RKI Instruments Inc recommends using a 0 5 LPM liters per minute fixed flow regulator Preparing for Calibra...

Page 15: ...b counterclockwise to open it Gas will begin to flow 4 Allow the gas to flow to the detector for 2 minutes 5 Set the zero reading according to the controller operator s manual 6 After setting the zero...

Page 16: ...libration cylinder 17 liter 81 0076RK 01 Zero air calibration cylinder 34 liter steel 81 0076RK 03 Zero air calibration cylinder 103 liter 81 0078RK 100 nitrogen calibration cylinder 17 liter 81 0078R...

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