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65-2496RK/65-2499RK CO Detector

Product Warranty

RKI Instruments, Inc. warrants gas alarm equipment sold by us to be free from defects in 
materials, workmanship, and performance for a period of one year from date of shipment 
from RKI Instruments, Inc. Any parts found defective within that period will be repaired 
or replaced, at our option, free of charge. This warranty does not apply to those items 
which by their nature are subject to deterioration or consumption in normal service, and 
which must be cleaned, repaired, or replaced on a routine basis. Examples of such items 
are:

Warranty is voided by abuse including mechanical damage, alteration, rough handling, or 
repair procedures not in accordance with the operator’s manual. This warranty indicates 
the full extent of our liability, and we are not responsible for removal or replacement 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, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, 
AND ALL OTHER OBLIGATIONS OR LIABILITIES ON THE PART OF 
RKI INSTRUMENTS, INC. INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE 
WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A 
PARTICULAR PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT SHALL RKI INSTRUMENTS, 
INC. BE LIABLE FOR INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL 
LOSS OR DAMAGE OF ANY KIND CONNECTED WITH THE USE OF 
ITS PRODUCTS OR FAILURE OF ITS PRODUCTS TO FUNCTION OR 
OPERATE PROPERLY.

This warranty covers instruments and parts sold to users by authorized distributors, 
dealers, and representatives as appointed by RKI Instruments, Inc.

We do not assume indemnification for any accident or damage caused by the operation of 
this gas monitor, and our warranty is limited to the replacement of parts or our complete 
goods.

a) Absorbent cartridges

d) Batteries

b) Pump diaphragms and valves

e) Filter elements

c) Fuses

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Summary of Contents for 65-2496RK

Page 1: ...65 2496RK 65 2499RK Carbon Monoxide Detector Operator s Manual Part Number 71 0156RK Revision 0 Released 2 16 11 www GlobalTestSupply com Find Quality Products Online at sales GlobalTestSupply com...

Page 2: ...or is essential for proper operation and correct readings Please calibrate and maintain this detector regularly Frequency of calibration depends upon the type of use you have and the sensor types Typi...

Page 3: ...on costs or contingent expenses incurred without our prior approval THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ANY AND ALL OTHER WARRANTIES AND REPRESENTATIONS EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED AND ALL OTHER OBLIGATION...

Page 4: ...ing Incoming Power 7 Setting the Zero Fresh Air Reading 7 Maintenance 8 Preventive Maintenance 8 Troubleshooting 9 Replacing Components of the CO Detector 10 Calibration Frequency 13 Calibration 13 Pr...

Page 5: ...x and junction box terminal strip Specifications WARNING Do not use this product in a manner not specified in this instruction manual Table 1 lists specifications for the 65 2496RK and 65 2499RK CO de...

Page 6: ...omponent Location 65 2496RK CO Detector The 65 2496RK CO detector consists of the detector housing body detector housing cap cap gasket plug in sensor and the charcoal filter with rubber boot Figure 2...

Page 7: ...ls the interface between the housing and cap Plug In Sensor The plug in sensor is secured in the detector assembly by the housing cap Through a series of chemical and electrical reactions the sensor p...

Page 8: ...ng site Select a site where the detector is not likely to be bumped or disturbed Make sure there is sufficient room to perform start up maintenance and calibration procedures Select a site where the t...

Page 9: ...d construction technique for the environmental rating of the junction box The junction box is rated NEMA 4X 6 Connect the two wires to the detector using the terminal block CAUTION If using shielded c...

Page 10: ...o an available chassis ground at the controller RKI controllers typically have a ground stud that is a convenient grounding location Red Shielded Cable S Controller Detector Terminals Typical Designat...

Page 11: ...Zero Fresh Air Reading CAUTION If you suspect the presence of CO in the monitoring environment use the calibration kit and a zero air calibration cylinder to introduce fresh air to the CO detector and...

Page 12: ...external alarms before performing this test Preparing for the response test 1 Place the controller into its calibration program or disable external alarms 2 Verify that the controller display reading...

Page 13: ...ctor housing body The detector s zero reading is low enough to cause a fail condition The detector is malfunctioning Recommended action Verify that the detector wiring is correct and secure Confirm th...

Page 14: ...uments Inc for further instruction Unexplained Gas Readings Symptom The display indicates a CO reading when CO is known not to be present Probable causes The detector needs calibration The charcoal fi...

Page 15: ...g an CO sensor you must replace it with a CO sensor 9 Make sure the cap gasket is in place and screw the detector housing cap back onto the detector housing body 10 Turn on power to the controller 11...

Page 16: ...er Note the position of the color coded leads as you remove them If the detector is installed remotely from a controller in a junction box disconnect the detector leads from the terminal block in the...

Page 17: ...every 3 months may be necessary Calibration This section describes how to calibrate the CO detector It includes procedures to prepare for calibration set the fresh air reading set the response readin...

Page 18: ...the directions in the controller operator s manual for setting the response span reading 3 When the instructions call for exposing the detector to gas turn the regulator s on off knob counterclockwis...

Page 19: ...r s Manual this document 81 0064RK Calibration cylinder 50 PPM CO in air 17 liter steel 81 0064RK 01 Calibration cylinder 50 PPM CO in air 34 liter steel 81 0064RK 03 Calibration cylinder 50 PPM CO in...

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