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PRS-UM-BTN-EN-Rev02-02.2019
For Your Safety
Ensure that this Operating Manual is read and understood
BEFORE
installing / operating /
maintaining the equipment. Pay particular attention to Warnings and Cautions. All document
Warnings are listed here and repeated where appropriate at the start of the relevant
chapter(s) of this Operating Manual. Cautions appear in the sections/sub-sections of the
document where they apply.
Strictly Follow The Instructions for Use
Any use of the detectors requires full understanding and strict observation of these
instructions. The detector is only to be used for purposes specified here.
Use In Areas Subject To Explosion Hazards
Equipment or components which are used in potentially explosive atmospheres and have
been tested and approved according to International or European regulations may be used
only under the conditions specified here. Modifications of components or the use of faulty or
incomplete parts are not permitted. In case of repairs of equipment or components, the
national regulations must be observed.
Liability For Proper Function Or Damage
The liability for the proper function of the detector is irrevocably transferred to the owner
or operator to the extent that the detector is serviced or repaired by personnel not employed
or authorized by Prosense or if the sensing head is used in a manner not conforming to its
intended use. Prosense cannot be held responsible for damage caused by non-compliance
with the recommendations given above. The warranty and liability provisions of the terms of
sale and delivery of Prosense are likewise not modified by the recommendations given above.
Intended Use
The BTN series detectors are intended to be used for stationary, continuous monitoring for
combustible gas/air or vapour/air mixtures below the Lower Explosion Limit (LEL) resp. below
10 % of the LEL under atmospheric conditions. BTN Series detectors are suitable to use in safe
areas.
Not to be used in oxygen enriched atmospheres
In conjunction with the central controllers Prosense detectors with preadjusted
alarm thresholds audible and visible alarm devices or automatic countermeasures
can be activated before the detected gases or vapours can form dangerous
flammable mixtures with air.
Please be alerted in following special conditions may have impact on measuring function due
to the nature of measuring method:
1. Very High Gas Concentrations
Catalytic and Pellistor sensors used to dedect flammable and toxic gases. The measuring
method based on heat produced by reaction on the catalytic oxidation of a flammable gas. In
