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61-1000RK-05 / 61-0140RK-05

Combustible Gas Detector

Operator’s Manual

Part Number: 71-0087RK

Revision: F

Released: 10/26/18

Summary of Contents for 61-0140RK-05

Page 1: ...www rkiinstruments com 61 1000RK 05 61 0140RK 05 Combustible Gas Detector Operator s Manual Part Number 71 0087RK Revision F Released 10 26 18...

Page 2: ...h Periodic 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 upo...

Page 3: ...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 REPRESENT...

Page 4: ...g the Combustible Gas Detector 7 Wiring the Combustible Gas Detector 8 Startup 10 Introducing Incoming Power 10 Setting the Zero Signal 10 Maintenance 11 Preventive Maintenance 11 Troubleshooting 11 R...

Page 5: ...references to the junction box 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...

Page 6: ...ubs are normally 3 4 NPT so a 3 4 x 1 2 NPT reducer may be necessary to install the combustible gas detector A flame arrestor guard is located at the bottom of the detector and is permanently bonded t...

Page 7: ...controller conduit hub Mounting the Combustible Gas Detector 1 Select a mounting site that is representative of the monitoring environment Consider the following when you select the mounting site Sele...

Page 8: ...ed NEMA 4X and classified explosion proof for Class I Groups B C and D 6 Connect the wires to the terminal block in the junction box WARNING To maintain the explosion proof classification of the LEL d...

Page 9: ...stible Gas Detector 9 Figure 3 Wiring the Combustible Gas Detector to a Controller Green White Red Controller LEL Detector Terminals J Box Terminal Strip Black Detector W ires Red Green White Combusti...

Page 10: ...eading Setting the Zero Reading WARNING Do not remove the junction box cover while the circuits are energized unless the area is determined to be non hazardous Keep the junction box cover tightly clos...

Page 11: ...on Fail Condition Controller indicates a fail condition The detector wiring is disconnected or misconnected The detector zero signal is low enough to cause a fail condition The detector is malfunction...

Page 12: ...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 controller connect the detector leads to t...

Page 13: ...Calibration This section describes how to calibrate the combustible gas detector It includes procedures to prepare for calibration set the zero reading set the response reading and return to normal op...

Page 14: ...ector to gas turn the regulator s on off knob counterclockwise to open it 3 Allow the gas to flow for one minute before continuing with the directions 4 After setting the response reading turn the reg...

Page 15: ...in air 34 liter steel 81 0004RK 03 Calibration cylinder 50 LEL propane in air 103 liter 81 0007RK 01 Calibration cylinder 15 LEL hexane in air 34 liter steel 81 0012RK 01 Calibration cylinder 50 LEL m...

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