Limited Warranty and Limitation Liability BW Technologies LP (BW) warrants the product to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of two years, beginning on the date of shipment to the buyer. This warranty extends only to the sale of new and unused products to the original buyer.
This quick reference guide provides basic information to oper- Use the detector only as specified in this quick reference guide ate the GasAlert Extreme gas detector. For complete operating and user manual, otherwise the protection provided by the instructions, refer to the GasAlert Extreme User Manual pro- detector may be impaired.
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• Do not use the detector if it is damaged. Before using severe continuous mechanical shock. the detector, inspect the case. Look for cracks and • The oxygen GasAlert Extreme detector is classified by missing parts. Underwriters Laboratories Inc. up to an atmosphere of •...
20,9 % d'oxygène. HCN, effectuer un étalonnage tous les 30 jours. • Utiliser uniquement les capteurs spécialement conçus pour le modèle GasAlert Extreme. • Ne pas désactiver le détecteur au cours d'une période de travail. La désactivation du détecteur permet de remettre à...
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• Ne pas soumettre le détecteur à des chocs électriques ni à d'importants chocs mécaniques continus. • Le détecteur d'oxygène GasAlert Extreme est classé par l'organisme Underwriters Laboratories Inc. apte à une utilisation jusque dans une atmosphère de 21 % d'oxygène.
GasAlert Extreme Parts of the GasAlert Extreme Parts of the GasAlert Extreme Item Description Visual alarms bars (LEDs) Liquid crystal display (LCD) Buttons Audible alarm Sensor and sensor grill Infrared (IR) communication port Alligator clip...
GasAlert Extreme Quick Reference Guide Display Elements Item Description Numeric value Gas cylinder Automatic span sensor Passcode lock Set alarm setpoints and user options Maximum gas exposure Alarm conditions Battery Data transmission Alarm or alarm setpoint Note Automatically zero sensor Press and hold (until the backlight activates) any button to activate the backlight for 6 seconds.
To deactivate the detector, press A and hold for 5 seconds.A deactivation passcode can be enabled to ensure only authorized deac- tivations occur. This option can only be enabled at the factory and must be specified at time of order, and cannot be disabled by the customer. Refer to the GasAlert Extreme User Manual.
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4. The LCD displays the current calibra- Warning tion gas concentration. Press to accept the current concentration, or press For correct flow and span rates, refer to the to change the concentration and press GasAlert Extreme User Manual. to confirm the new concentration.
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GasAlert Extreme Attach the Gas Cylinder to the Detector Attach the Gas Cylinder to the Detector Item Description Calibration cap Hose Regulator Gas cylinder...
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GasAlert Extreme Quick Reference Guide Alarms Refer to the following table for information about alarms and corresponding screens. During an alarm condition, the detector acti- vates the backlight and the LCD displays the current ambient gas reading. Alarm Screen Alarm...
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C. The TWA and STEL alarms deactivate by clearing the TWA and STEL peak exposure. Refer to the GasAlert Extreme User Manual to clear TWA and STEL peak exposures.
User Options Menu automatic oxygen calibration at startup. Only applicable Note to the GasAlert Extreme oxygen detector. When selecting a user option, Set flashes and the • PAST (Calibration past due): Enable or disable auto- LCD displays the opposite of what is currently matic shutdown if calibration is past due (at startup).
Refer to Clock • Keep an operations log of all maintenance, calibrations, Option in the GasAlert Extreme User Manual. and alarm events. To preserve the life of the battery, deactivate the detector when •...
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Clean or replace the sensor screen as required. If replacement sensor screens are required, refer to Replacement Parts and Deactivate the detector. Accessories in the GasAlert Extreme User Manual. Remove the four machine screws on the rear shell To clean a removed sensor screen, complete the following.
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GasAlert Extreme Maintenance Remove the PCB. Place the PCB on a clean, non- Internal Seals of the GasAlert Extreme conductive surface. Remove the screen. Using a soft, clean brush, wash the screen with clean, warm water. Insert the sensor screen with the shiny side facing the sensor grill.
GasAlert Extreme Quick Reference Guide Internal Parts of the GasAlert Extreme Item Description Detector rear screws Rear shell Battery Main PCB screws Main PCB Sensor Sensor screen Front shell...
Dispose of the battery according to local laws. Detector ranges: GasAlert Extreme O : 0-30.0% vol (0.1% vol increments) GasAlert Extreme CO: 0-1000 ppm (1 ppm increments) GasAlert Extreme CO: (low H ): 0-1000 ppm (1 ppm incre- ments) GasAlert Extreme H...
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GasAlert Extreme NO : 0-100.0 ppm (0.1 ppm increments) ber after the first letter determines the year of manufacture. GasAlert Extreme HCN: 0-30.0 ppm (0.1 ppm increments) E.g. J410-H001000 = 2010 year of manufacture GasAlert Extreme ETO: 0-100.0 ppm (0.1 ppm increments) GasAlert Extreme ClO : 0-1.00 ppm (0.01 ppm increments)
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GasAlert Extreme Specifications Inmetro: Ex ia IIC T4 Ga DNV 12.0137 X This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the Ratings and Certifications FCC Rules and ICES-003 Canadian EMI requirements. These...