4 • MRLDS-450 Refrigerant Gas Detection I&O Manual
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Product Description
2.1. Intended Uses/Applications
MRLDS-450 Gas Detection Series instruments continuously monitor ambient air
(indoor or outdoor) for the following gas types:
• Refrigerants
• Oxygen
• Toxic and combustible gases
The MRLDS-450 refrigerant gas detector is designed for use in refrigeration
applications and with the integrated audio-visual alarm indication, can be operated
as a stand-alone unit (with additional local alarm signaling as required), or it may be
connected to a facility's building management system (BMS). It enables compliance
with refrigerant safety codes (ASHRAE 15 and EN378) and alarms to alert
personnel in the event of a refrigerant leak.
DANGER! This instrument is neither certified nor approved for operation in
oxygen-enriched atmospheres. Failure to comply may result in EXPLOSION.
DANGER! This instrument has not been designed to be intrinsically safe for use in areas
classified as being hazardous locations. For your safety, DO NOT use it in hazardous
(classified) locations.
2.2. MRLDS-450
2.2.1. MRLDS-450 Product Overview
The Emerson MRLDS-450 continuously monitors indoor or outdoor ambient air for
the following gases:
• Refrigerants
• Oxygen
• Toxic and combustible gases