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Operator’s Manual

1, 2, 3, and 4 Gas Detector

50104941-536
English
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Page 1: ...Operator s Manual 1 2 3 and 4 Gas Detector www CanarySense com Shop for Gas products online at 1 888 610 7664 ...

Page 2: ...20 Battery Pack Retaining Screw 20 Replacing the Battery Pack 21 Charging the Rechargeable Battery Pack 21 Replacing the Alkaline Batteries 22 WEEE Directive and Battery Directive 24 Removal and Disposal of the Alkaline Battery Pack 24 Removal and Disposal of the Rechargeable Battery Pack 24 Removal and Disposal of the Coin Cell 25 Replacing the Sensors 26 Replacing the Sensor Filter 27 Specificat...

Page 3: ...d compliance with the product manual instructions and any other applicable recommendations of BW b the buyer promptly notifying BW of any defect and if required promptly making the product available for correction No goods shall be returned to BW until receipt by the buyer of shipping instructions from BW and c the right of BW to require that the buyer provide proof of purchase such as the origina...

Page 4: ...evels above user defined alarm setpoints The detector is a personal safety device It is your responsibility to respond properly to the alarm Note The detector is shipped with English as the default displayed language Additional languages provided are French German Portuguese and Spanish The screens for the additional languages are displayed on the detector and in the corresponding operator s manua...

Page 5: ...y or charger to operate the detector for periods greater than 24 hours If powering from an external source power cycle the detector once every 24 hours to ensure proper operation To power cycle the detector press and hold Cuntil OFF is displayed Release C then press and hold until the detector begins the start up sequence Do not use an external power source or charger to operate the detector in a ...

Page 6: ...the GasAlertQuattro to certain concentrations of combustible gases and air may stress the detector element that can seriously affect its performance If an alarm occurs due to a high concentration of combustible gases a calibration should be performed or if needed the sensor replaced Before using common products around sensors refer to Sensor Poisons and Contaminants on page 8 High concentrations o...

Page 7: ...o not dispose of in fire Do not mix with the solid waste stream Spent batteries must be disposed of by a qualified recycler or hazardous materials handler Keep lithium cells away from children Deactivating the detector by removing the battery pack may cause improper operation and harm the detector www CanarySense com Shop for Gas products online at 1 888 610 7664 ...

Page 8: ... 4 Pushbutton 7 Liquid crystal display LCD 10 Alligator clip 2 Visual alarm indicator red LED 5 Combustible LEL sensor 8 Audible alarm 11 Battery pack 3 Hydrogen sulfide H2S sensor 6 Carbon monoxide CO sensor 9 Oxygen O2 sensor 12 Charging connector and IR interface 1 1 2 2 3 2 2 5 6 7 4 8 2 9 10 11 12 www CanarySense com Shop for Gas products online at 1 888 610 7664 ...

Page 9: ...6 GasAlertQuattro Operator s Manual Screen Elements www CanarySense com Shop for Gas products online at 1 888 610 7664 ...

Page 10: ...old Cto reset peaks TWA STEL To initiate calibration press and hold Cwhile the detector performs the OFF countdown Continue holding Cwhile the LCD briefly deactivates and then reactivates to begin the calibration countdown Release Cwhen Calibration started displays To activate the backlight press Cand release To acknowledge latching alarms press C To acknowledge a low alarm and disable the audible...

Page 11: ...cloth Do not use soaps polishes or solvents The following table lists common products to avoid using around sensors Cleaners and Lubricants Silicones Aerosols Brake cleaners Silicone cleaners and protectants Bug repellents and sprays Lubricants Silicone based adhesives sealants and gels Lubricants Rust inhibitors Hand body and medicinal creams that contain silicone Rust inhibitors Window and glass...

Page 12: ... gas flow 4 Begin the calibration procedures Do not attach the calibration cap until instructed to apply gas When instructed place the calibration cap on the detector and tighten the knob NOTE Ensure the cap is securely fastened before applying gas 5 When calibration is complete disconnect the hose from the calibration cap and the regulator Remove the calibration cap from the detector Gas Cylinder...

Page 13: ... are written for use with a standard quad gas cylinder Calibration can only be aborted after the sensors have been zeroed If Cis pressed to abort CALIBRATION cancelled displays Aborting the calibration procedure after applying gas may result in an undesired calibration being saved BW recommends calibrations be verified following an adjustment operation 1 Press and hold Cas the detector performs th...

Page 14: ...o end waiting 24 Apply Calibration gas now Press to end H2S CO LEL O2 waiting 17 5 The detector initially tests for gas When a sufficient amount of gas is detected displays beside each gas that is detected 6 The detector then begins calibrating the sensors The following activities occur during the span calibrating displays at the bottom of the screen Gas values adjust during the span Target gas va...

Page 15: ...5 l min regulator on the gas cylinder Refer to Connecting the Gas Cylinder to the Detector on page 9 To bump test using the MicroDock II station refer to the MicroDock II User Manual 2 Connect the calibration hose to the intake inlet on the calibration cap Arrows on the calibration cap indicate the direction of gas flow 8 When calibration is complete the following screen displays Note The calibrat...

Page 16: ...s activate 4 Close the regulator and remove the calibration cap The detector temporarily remains in alarm until the gas clears from the sensors Note In normal operating mode it is possible to display measured values with calibration gas applied to determine any measurement errors www CanarySense com Shop for Gas products online at 1 888 610 7664 ...

Page 17: ...arm Fast siren downward tone Fast flash Black box around gas flashes Vibrator alarm activates High Alarm Fast siren downward tone Fast flash Black box around gas flashes Vibrator alarm activates STEL Alarm Fast siren downward tone Fast flash Black box around gas flashes Vibrator alarm activates LOW ALARM 0 0 H2S ppm 0 LEL 0 CO ppm 19 5 O2 15 0 H2S ppm 20 9 O2 0 LEL 0 CO ppm TWA ALARM HIGH ALARM 0 ...

Page 18: ...cordance with performance requirements for European certification Alarm Screen Alarm Screen Multi Alarm Alternating low and high alarm siren and flash Black box around gas flashes Type of alarm alternates Vibrator alarm activates Over Limit OL Alarm Fast siren downward tone Fast flash Black box around gas flashes Vibrator alarm activates Note LCD may also display an under limit reading OL Sensor F...

Page 19: ...h automatically deactivate during a low battery alarm calibration fail bump test fail self test fail and in an alarm condition Critical Battery Alarm Fifteen minutes after low battery alarm activates sequence of 10 rapid sirens and alternating flashes with 1 second of silence in between sequence reactivates seven times Vibrator alarm pulses Low Battery Powering Off displays and the detector deacti...

Page 20: ...r information such as employee name plant area emergency number s etc Lockout on Self Test Error If Lockout on Self Test Error is enabled and a failure occurs during the self test the screen displays Sensor Self Test Error Lockout Enabled and the detector deactivates Safe Mode If enabled SAFE displays continuously on the LCD unless an alarm condition occurs Confidence Compliance Beep If enabled th...

Page 21: ... upside down Stealth When enabled the following features are disabled backlight audible alarms visual alarms IntelliFlash and confidence compliance beep Only the vibrator and the LCD readings activate during an alarm condition Note Should the user wish to comply with European performance certifications stealth mode must be disabled Datalog Interval The Datalog Interval seconds field defines how of...

Page 22: ...ry defined alarm setpoints in the GasAlertQuattro Technical Reference Guide TWA Alarm The time weighted average TWA is a safety measure used to calculate accumulated averages of gases Using the US Occupational Safety and Health Administration OSHA method or the American Conference of Governmental Hygienists ACGIH method an average is calculated to ensure the detector alarms when the TWA has accumu...

Page 23: ...red to detect 20 8 O2 as ambient air When disabled the detector is configured to detect 20 9 O2 as ambient air Low Alarm Acknowledge If enabled the audible alarm can be temporarily disabled during a low alarm by pressing C The vibrator alarm LEDs and LCD remain operational toxic and LEL only Maintenance To maintain the detector in good operating condition perform the following basic maintenance as...

Page 24: ...attery Pack To avoid personal injury and or damage to the detector adhere to following Charge only in a safe area that is free of hazardous gas within temperatures of 32 F to 104 F 0 C to 40 C Charge the battery immediately when the detector emits a low battery alarm Charge the lithium battery pack using the BW supplied charger and charger adapter only The charging adapter is specific to your regi...

Page 25: ...acle Refer to the following illustration 3 The lithium battery may require 6 hours to reach full capacity Replacing the Alkaline Batteries To avoid personal injury and or damage to the detector use only BW recommended alkaline batteries Refer to Specifications on page 28 Change the alkaline batteries only in safe area that is free of hazardous gas 1 Press and hold Cto deactivate the detector 2 If ...

Page 26: ...e ejector bar to its original flat position Ensure the ejector bar engages the release clasp 7 Insert the new batteries Position the positive end of the battery at a 30 angle and insert into the battery pack before pushing the negative end down Ensure the batteries are not inserted over the tab www CanarySense com Shop for Gas products online at 1 888 610 7664 ...

Page 27: ...t in battery shorting battery leakage and or other damage Ensure a qualified technician completes the following procedures Removal and Disposal of the Alkaline Battery Pack Only a qualified technician should complete the following procedures To remove the alkaline batteries refer to steps 1 to 6 in Replacing the Alkaline Batteries on page 22 Removal and Disposal of the Rechargeable Battery Pack To...

Page 28: ...ge 24 or Removal and Disposal of the Rechargeable Battery Pack on page 24 3 Remove the six machine screws on the rear shell 4 Remove the two screws on the main PCB 5 Remove the main board 6 The coin cell is connected to the board by four leads 7 Clip the four leads individually to remove the coin cell Do not touch two or more leads when disconnecting the battery cell 8 Dispose of the coin cell acc...

Page 29: ...ry pack Machine screws 6 Rear shell O sensor 2 H S sensor 2 Sensor filter with gasket Front shell LEL sensor CO sensor Side facing front shell Side facing sensors www CanarySense com Shop for Gas products online at 1 888 610 7664 ...

Page 30: ...ture 7 Reassemble the detector Press the front and rear shells together firmly to ensure a proper seal Ensure the front and rear shells have a tight uniform 1 16 in 1 5 mm seal on all sides of the detector 8 Replace the six machine screws using 3 4 in lbs torque Do not overtighten the screws Replace the battery pack 9 New sensors must be calibrated prior to use Calibrate the new sensor s immediate...

Page 31: ...Operating temperature 20 C to 50 C 4 F to 122 F Storage temperature 40 C to 60 C 40 F to 140 F Operating humidity 10 to 100 relative humidity non condensing Operating environment specifications for use according to European performance approvals Oxygen and methane measurements Operating temperature range certified by BAM 20 C to 50 C Operating humidity as tested by BAM 5 r H to 95 r H Extended Ran...

Page 32: ...II Backlight Activates upon startup and deactivates when self test is complete Activates when the pushbutton is pressed and deactivates after 10 seconds Also activates during an alarm condition and remains lit until alarm ceases Internal vibrator Vibrates during activation deactivation and all alarms Self test Initiated during activation self test runs continuously on the battery and electrochemic...

Page 33: ... installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determin...

Page 34: ...ump test must be completed before each day s use Calibration To minimize measuring errors the ambient conditions of temperature humidity and pressure during calibration should be as close as possible to the actual environmental conditions in which the instrument is intended to be used Calibration interval If the detector is to be used in atmospheres which may contain compounds known to interfere w...

Page 35: ...5 seconds for oxygen deficiency Oxygen response time t90 15 seconds for oxygen enrichment Measurement stabilization time 120 seconds Instrument warmup time 32 seconds Special conditions for safe use LEL measurement Performance approval The EC type examination certificate for LEL measurement applies only to the measurement of methane from 0 to 100 of the Lower Explosion Limit The LEL of methane is ...

Page 36: ... with EN 45544 The following special conditions are in addition to those already stated in the manual for O2 and LEL 1 Measuring ranges a The Type Examination Certificate applies to the measurement of carbon monoxide in the measuring range from 0 ppm to 500 ppm hydrogen sulphide in the measuring range of 0 ppm to 100 ppm b The overall indicating ranges are carbon monoxide 0 ppm to 1 000 ppm hydrog...

Page 37: ...ncertainty 8 of the measuring value 2 8 Lower limit of measuring range 1 ppm v v 0 2 ppm v v Drift under zero gas 3 months 1 ppm v v 0 2 ppm v v Drift under standard test gas 3 months 1 ppm v v 2 3 ppm v v Maximum calibration period under test conditions 3 months 3 months Under operation conditions the calibration period may differ from value under test conditions www CanarySense com Shop for Gas ...

Page 38: ...gies by Honeywell Detector automatically deactivates Automatic deactivation due to critical low battery Replace alkaline batteries Refer to Replacing the Alkaline Batteries on page 22 Refer to Charging the Rechargeable Battery Pack on page 21 Lockout on Self Test Error is enabled and a sensor s has failed the startup self test Refer to Replacing the Sensors on page 26 and Lockout on Self Test Erro...

Page 39: ...an atmosphere of 20 9 oxygen A new sensor has been inserted Calibrate the sensor The activation startup self test fails General fault Contact BW Technologies by Honeywell Sensor error Refer to Startup Troubleshooting on page 40 If required refer to Replacing the Sensors on page 26 Detector Operation Detector does not display normal gas reading after startup sequence Sensors not stabilized Used sen...

Page 40: ...page 10 Detector is colder hotter than gas temperature Allow the detector to attain ambient temperature before use Sensor filter is blocked Refer to Replacing the Sensor Filter on page 27 Detector does not enter alarm Alarm setpoint s are set incorrectly Refer to Sample Gas Alarm Setpoints in the GasAlertQuattro Technical Reference Guide Define the alarm setpoints in FleetManager II Alarm setpoint...

Page 41: ...expected Changes in FleetManager II Verify that the settings in FleetManager II are correct LCD display freezes An external power supply or charger has been used to operate the detector for periods of time greater than 24 hours If powering from an external source power cycle the detector once every 24 hours to ensure proper operation To power cycle the detector press and hold Cuntil OFF is display...

Page 42: ...arging Battery is fully charged and is ready for operation Battery indicator does not display when charging Battery is depleted below normal levels Charge the battery for 8 hours If the battery indicator does not light after charging contact BW Technologies by Honeywell Problem Possible Cause Solution www CanarySense com Shop for Gas products online at 1 888 610 7664 ...

Page 43: ... accept the failed sensor s The Sensor self test error accepted screen displays Replace the sensor when startup is complete Refer to Replacing the Sensors on page 26 Force Calibration If the Force Calibration option is enabled the sensors must be calibrated to enter normal operation Press and hold Cto calibrate the sensors or press Cand release to deactivate the detector Refer to Calibration on pa...

Page 44: ...2 Bump Test Overdue Screen displays when sensors are overdue for a bump test and the Force Bump test option is disabled Apply gas directly or use the MicroDock II other wise press Cto enter normal operation with the bump test overdue Refer to Bump Test on page 12 Force Bump Test If the Force Bump Test option is enabled the sensors must be bump tested to enter normal operation Apply gas immediately...

Page 45: ...de For automated calibration refer to the MicroDock II User Manual Self test Fail If a sensor s fails auto zero an error message displays showing which sensor s failed Replace the sensor or contact BW Technologies by Honeywell Refer to Replacing the Sensors on page 26 Calibration Error Insufficient amount of gas detected Verify the span gas values on the cylinder match the span gas values set for ...

Page 46: ... 1 Demand flow regulator 1 REG 0 5 0 5 l min regulator 1 Model No Description Qty Gas Cylinders and Kits CG Q58 4 Quad gas cylinder CH4 2 5 O2 18 0 H2S 25 ppm CO 100 ppm bal N2 58 l 1 CG Q34 4 Quad gas cylinder CH4 2 5 O2 18 0 H2S 25 ppm CO 100 ppm bal N2 34 l 1 CG T34 Dual gas cylinder 50 LEL CH4 2 5 O2 20 9 bal N2 34 l 1 G0042 H25 Single gas cylinder H2S 25 ppm bal N2 58 l 1 CG2 M 200 103 Single...

Page 47: ...y kit 1 DOCK2 2 1 C1N 00 N GasAlertQuattro docking module 1 MicroDock II station w charging cable DOCK2 0 1C1N 00 N GasAlertQuattro docking module w charging cable 1 Accessories GA BQT Concussion proof boot 1 GA HQT Carrying holster 1 Model No Description Qty QT AF K1 Auxiliary Filter w LCD protector with 1 filter 1 QT SS AF K1 Replacement auxiliary filters kit of 5 filters 1 QT VMB 1 Vehicle moun...

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