Sensit TKX Instruction Manual

Sensit TKX Instruction Manual

Combustible gas leak detector
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
SENSIT
Combustible Gas Leak Detector
Read and understand
instructions before use.
7WA6
Approved UL913, For Class I,
Division 1, Groups C & D
hazardous locations when used
with alkaline batteries and approved
Lithium Ion (LiON) rechargeable
battery.
Warning: To prevent ignition of flammable
or combustible atmospheres, disconnect
power before servicing.
851 Transport Drive • Valparaiso, IN 46383
219.465.2700 • www.gasleaksensors.com
TKX
®
Model with
alkaline battery shown.

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  • Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL SENSIT ® Combustible Gas Leak Detector Read and understand instructions before use. 7WA6 Approved UL913, For Class I, Division 1, Groups C & D hazardous locations when used with alkaline batteries and approved Lithium Ion (LiON) rechargeable battery.
  • Page 2: For Your Safety

    FOR YOUR SAFETY ⚠ NOTICE: CAUTION: This safety symbol is used to indicate a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury. ⚠ Warning: For models powered by alkaline batteries - To prevent the risk of ignition of flammable atmospheres, batteries must only be changed in an area known to be non-hazardous.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Preparation For Your Safety ............. ii Parts and Accessories ..........4 General Description ..........5 Product Specifications ..........6 Product Features ..........7 Operation Preparation ....8 Alkaline Battery Powered Model Preparation ...9 LiON Rechargeable Battery Model Operation and Use ........10-11 Battery Replacement - Alkaline ....12-13 Battery Recharging - LiON Rechargeable ..
  • Page 4: Parts And Accessories

    PARTS AND ACCESSORIES Standard Accessories (Included) Carrying Pouch 360-00002 Instruction Manual 750-00043 Alkaline Batteries* 310-00004 Wall Charger (US)** 871-00050 Optional Accessories / Parts Sensor 375-2611-00 Wall Charger (International)** 871-00049 * for models powered by alkaline batteries ** for models powered by the LiON rechargeable battery...
  • Page 5: General Description

    The SENSIT® TKX instrument is an advanced state-of-the-art leak detector capable of detecting many combustible, noncombustible and toxic gases. The SENSIT® TKX solid state sensor is sensitive to most combustible and/or toxic gases. A partial list of these gases is:...
  • Page 6: Product Specifications

    32 - 104º F (0 - 40º C) Probe Length: 16” Approvals: UL913 Intrinsically Safe SENSIT® TKX is approved by Underwriters Laboratories to UL913, for Class I, Division 1, Groups C & D hazardous locations when used with alkaline batteries or approved LiON 7WA6 rechargeable battery.
  • Page 7: Product Features

    PRODUCT FEATURES SENSOR ON / OFF SWITCH SENSING INDICATOR TICK ADJUST DIAL FLEXIBLE GOOSENECK BATTERY COVER LOCKING TAB BATTERY COMPARTMENT COVER CHARGING LED (RECHARGEABLE MODEL ONLY) CHARGING PORT AND COVER (RECHARGEABLE MODEL ONLY) Model with Rechargeable Battery Shown...
  • Page 8: Preparation Alkaline Battery Powered Model

    PREPARATION ALKALINE BATTERY POWERED MODEL 1. Depress the locking tab on the front of the battery compartment cover with a coin or flat object and pull the battery sleeve handle away from the top of the instrument. 2. Place three (3) approved batteries into the battery compartment.
  • Page 9: Preparation Lion Rechargeable Battery Model

    ON/OFF Switch to insure the device does not turn on during shipment. This label must be removed before the TKX can be powered on. Follow the procedure in the section titled “Battery Charging”...
  • Page 10: Operation And Use

    OPERATION AND USE 1. Turn the unit on in an uncontaminated / gas free environment by moving the switch from the “OFF” to the “ON” position. 2. The green ready LED will illuminate if there is ample battery power. The red LED may flicker and the tick may sound during the warm up.
  • Page 11 OPERATION AND USE 5. If the green LED does not illuminate or blinks, the alkaline batteries must be replaced or the rechargeable battery must be recharged. 6. If the instrument does not perform or it has been damaged, test the instrument by following the “operation check”...
  • Page 12: Battery Replacement - Alkaline

    BATTERIES Battery Replacement Alkaline Battery Powered Devices ⚠ Warning: To prevent the risk of ignition of flammable atmospheres, batteries must only be changed in an area known to be non-hazardous. If the green LED fails to illuminate, the batteries need replacement. 1.
  • Page 13: Battery Replacement - Alkaline

    BATTERIES Battery Replacement Alkaline Battery Powered Devices (CONTINUED) 3. Replace the battery compartment cover pushing it in place until the locking tab snaps into position. Check to be sure the battery compartment cover is secure to the instrument body by firmly pulling the handle away.
  • Page 14: Battery Recharging - Lion Rechargeable

    32 and 104 ºF (0 – 40 ºC) 1. Remove the Charging Port Cover. (Note: this cover is tethered to the TKX housing. Care should be taken not to pull the end of the tether completely out of the Charging Port Hole.) 2.
  • Page 15 BATTERIES Battery Charging LiON Rechargeable Battery Powered Devices (CONTINUED) 3. The charging LED will illuminate red to indicate that the battery is charging and green to indicate a fully charged battery. Charging may take up to 6 hours. 4. When charging is complete, remove the charger plug and replace the charging port cover.
  • Page 16: Operation Check

    If the unit fails to respond, the sensor may need replacing or the unit may need to be sent in for repair (see below). ⚠ CAUTION This instrument shall only be repaired by a SENSIT factory authorized repair technician.
  • Page 17: Sensor Replacement

    SENSOR REPLACEMENT 1. Turn the unit off 2. Pull off the sensor cap 3. Unplug the old sensor and discard 4. Line up reference tab on side of sensor with reference mark on sensor circuit board and plug in sensor 5.
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  • Page 20: Warranty

    WARRANTY Your SENSIT®TKX instrument is warranted to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year after purchase (excluding sensor and alkaline batteries). If within the warranty period your instrument should become inoperative from such defects, the unit will be repaired or replaced at our option.

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