RKI Instruments, Inc.
www.rkiinstruments.com
65-2437RKSS-05
Carbon Monoxide Detector
Operator’s Manual
Part Number: 71-0439
Revision: P1
Released: 9/14/17
Page 1: ...RKI Instruments Inc www rkiinstruments com 65 2437RKSS 05 Carbon Monoxide Detector Operator s Manual Part Number 71 0439 Revision P1 Released 9 14 17...
Page 2: ...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 type...
Page 3: ...t 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 EXPRES...
Page 4: ...he CO Detector 4 Wiring the CO Detector to a Controller 5 Startup 7 Introducing Incoming Power 7 Setting the Zero Signal 7 Maintenance 8 Preventive Maintenance 8 Troubleshooting 9 Replacing Components...
Page 5: ...e instructions and warnings in this manual to assure proper and safe operation of the 65 2437RKSS 05 and to minimize the risk of personal injury Be sure to maintain and periodically calibrate the 65 2...
Page 6: ...on describes the components of the 65 2437RKSS 05 CO detector The 65 2437RKSS 05 consists of the 65 2438 CO detector and junction box Figure 1 CO Detector Component Location Stainless Steel J Box Lock...
Page 7: ...ntly bonded to the cap Two wires extend from the top of the detector housing body Use these wires to connect the CO detector to the junction box terminal strip The housing includes a four socket patte...
Page 8: ...the junction box A locking set screw on the junction box cover allows you to secure the junction box cover and prevent it from being removed Installation This section describes procedures to mount th...
Page 9: ...source is OFF before you make wiring connections 1 Turn off the controller 2 Turn off or unplug power to the controller 3 Remove the junction box cover WARNING To maintain the explosion proof classif...
Page 10: ...junction box cover to the junction box 7 Route the cable or wires leading from the CO detector through one of the conduit hubs at the controller housing Use appropriate conduit fittings and constructi...
Page 11: ...the Zero Fresh Air Reading WARNING If the detector installation is explosion proof do not remove the detector housing cap or junction box cover while the circuits are energized unless the area is dete...
Page 12: ...ble external alarms 2 Verify that the controller display reading for the channel you are testing is 0 If the display reading is not zero set the zero reading of the detector as described in the Start...
Page 13: ...lt or Unable to Calibrate Detector responds slowly or does not respond during response test Unable to accurately set the zero or response reading during calibration Detector requires frequent calibrat...
Page 14: ...in the detector housing 8 Make sure the cap gasket is in place and screw the detector housing cap back onto the detector housing body 9 Turn on or plug in power to the controller 10 Turn on the contro...
Page 15: ...ect 8 Reinstall the junction box cover 9 Turn on or plug in power to the controller 10 Turn on the controller and place into normal operation CAUTION Allow the replacement detector to warm up for 5 mi...
Page 16: ...he fixed flow regulator to the calibration cup 4 Put the controller into its calibration program Setting the Zero Reading NOTE If you can verify that the CO detector is in a fresh air environment you...
Page 17: ...regulator from the cylinder 8 Remove the calibration cup from the detector NOTE For convenience leave regulator and calibration cup connected by the sample tubing 9 Allow about 45 seconds for the gas...
Page 18: ...9 65 2437RKSS 05 CO Detector Operator s Manual this document 81 0064RK Calibration cylinder 50 PPM CO in air 17 liter 81 0064RK 01 Calibration cylinder 50 PPM CO in air 34 liter steel 81 0064RK 03 Cal...
