FALCO Instrument User Manual V1.2R
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Installation Requirements
Please make sure you understand all the installation requirements and have read the technical specification
before you install FALCO.
Location Requirements
There are many variables involved in defining the optimum location for a gas detector.
Mount the FALCO:
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in a location where it is most likely to detect the gas.
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in an area that has good air circulation. Restricting natural air current can result in delayed detection.
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on a solid, stable support, where it is accessible for servicing.
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in a vertical position, with the sensor at the bottom to help avoid rain and dust entering the sensor
chamber.
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not in direct sunlight or over a heat source (this can cause the Falco to exceed its certified internal
working temperature of 50 °C).
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not in areas likely to flood.
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In a location that has easy access for servicing.
For further guidance please consult the relevant local standards or local occupational health representatives.
INFORMATION
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If the VOCs being detected are known to be lighter than air install the FALCO unit as high on the
wall as is practical.
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If the VOCs being detected are known to be heavier than air, install the FALCO unit as low as
possible but never on the floor.
Power Requirements
Nominal Voltage:
12 V to 40 Vdc
Cable and Gland Requirements
We recommend you use screened cables e.g., multicore cable with SWA armour, or Braid Armour to protect
against EMI.
The manufacture and build of the cable glands is the responsibility of the installer. The cable glands must
conform to the certification standards required for the installation site. Install blanking plugs with the
appropriate certification standards to unused cable gland ports.
NOTE:
The external terminal is to be used to ground / earth the Falco instrument. The connecting wire must be
a minimum of 4mm
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