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  • Page 1 1, 2, 3, and 4 Gas Detector Quick Reference Guide...
  • Page 2 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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    GasAlertQuattro Table of Contents Introduction .............. 1 Specifications ............26 Zeroing the Sensors ..........1 European Performance Approval ......28 Safety Information - Read First ....... 1 Troubleshooting ............. 32 Informations de sécurité – À lire au préalable ..3 Startup Troubleshooting..........36 Parts of the GasAlertQuattro ........

  • Page 5: Introduction

    • If using the detector near its upper or lower operating Zeroing the Sensors temperature, BW Technologies by Honeywell recommends zeroing or activating the detector in that To zero the sensors, refer to steps #1-3 in Calibration on environment.
  • Page 6 GasAlertQuattro Quick Reference Guide • Do not use an external power source or charger to exposing the detector to a gas concentration that operate the detector in a hazardous environment. The exceeds the alarm setpoints. Manually verify that the chargers intended for use with the GasAlertQuattro audible, visual, and vibrator alarms are activated.

  • Page 7: Informations De Sécurité - À Lire Au Préalable

    GasAlertQuattro detector. Use of any other cell can Mises en garde cause fire and/or explosion. To order and replace the QT-BAT-R01 lithium battery, contact BW Technologies • Avertissement : tout remplacement des composants by Honeywell. peut compromettre la sécurité intrinsèque de l'appareil.
  • Page 8 GasAlertQuattro Quick Reference Guide Technologies by Honeywell recommande de mettre le • Veillez à effectuer l'étalonnage dans une zone sûre, détecteur à zéro ou de l'activer dans cet environnement. exempte de gaz dangereux, dans une atmosphère contenant 20,9 % d'oxygène. •...
  • Page 9 QT-BAT-R01 de rechange, contactez pas 20,9 % (v/v). Les atmosphères pauvres en oxygène BW Technologies by Honeywell. (<10 % v/v) peuvent supprimer certaines sorties de • Avertissement : les batteries au lithium polymère capteur.

  • Page 10: Parts Of The Gasalertquattro

    GasAlertQuattro Quick Reference Guide Parts of the GasAlertQuattro Item Description Item Description Item Description Item Description IntelliFlash Liquid crystal display Button Alligator clip (green LED) (LCD) Visual alarm indicator Combustible (LEL) Audible alarm Battery pack (red LED) sensor Hydrogen sulfide Carbon monoxide Charging connector Oxygen (O...

  • Page 11: Screen Elements

    GasAlertQuattro Screen Elements Screen Elements...

  • Page 12: Button

    Quick Reference Guide a CAUTION Button Use only the following BW Technologies by Honeywell • To activate the detector, press and hold C in a safe area recommended products and procedures: that is free of hazardous gas and in an atmosphere of 20.9% oxygen.

  • Page 13: Connecting The Gas Cylinder To The Detector

    GasAlertQuattro Connecting the Gas Cylinder to the Detector Connecting the Gas Cylinder to the Detector Gas Cylinder Guidelines To ensure accurate calibration, use a premium-grade calibration gas. Use gases approved by the National Institute of Standards and Technology. e a gas cylinder past its expiration date. Gas Cylinder Connection Note Only use the calibration cap...

  • Page 14: Calibration

    GasAlertQuattro Quick Reference Guide Calibration 2. The detector activates again and performs the calibration countdown. Continue holding until Starting Calibration displays. Calibration is performed to adjust the sensitivity levels of 3. The detector enters the zero function. sensors to ensure accurate responses to gas. zeroing displays while the detector S ppm CO ppm...
  • Page 15 GasAlertQuattro Calibration 5. The detector initially tests for gas. 8. When calibration is complete, the When a sufficient amount of gas is following screen displays. Apply Calibration Calibration detected, displays beside each gas gas now... complete Note that is detected. The calibration due date cannot be reset for a sensor that fails calibration.

  • Page 16: Bump Test

    GasAlertQuattro Quick Reference Guide Bump Test Attach and tighten the calibration cap onto the detector and apply gas. Verify the visual, audible, and A bump test applies test gas to force the detector into alarm. A vibrator alarms activate. bump test should be performed regularly to confirm the sensors Close the regulator and remove the calibration cap.

  • Page 17: Alarms

    GasAlertQuattro Alarms Alarms Refer to the following table for information about alarms and corresponding screens. For more information about alarms refer to the GasAlertQuattro User Manual. Alarm Screen Alarm Screen Low Alarm TWA Alarm • Slow siren (upward tone) • Fast siren (downward tone) S ppm CO ppm S ppm...
  • Page 18 GasAlertQuattro Quick Reference Guide Alarm Screen Alarm Screen Multi Alarm Over Limit (OL) Alarm • Alternating low and high alarm • Fast siren (downward tone) S ppm CO ppm S ppm CO ppm siren and flash • Fast flash • Black box around gas flashes •...
  • Page 19 GasAlertQuattro Alarms Alarm Screen Alarm Screen Low Battery Alarm Confidence/compliance Beep S ppm CO ppm • Sequence of 10 rapid sirens and • One beep every 1-120 seconds S ppm CO ppm alternating flashes with 7 seconds (beep frequency is defined with of silence in between (continues Confidence/compliance Beep 20.9...

  • Page 20: User Options And Sensor Configuration

    GasAlertQuattro Quick Reference Guide User Options and Sensor Configuration • Lockout on Self-Test Error: If Lockout on Self-Test Error is enabled and a failure occurs during the self-test, the In order to modify user options and detector configuration, the screen displays Sensor Self Test Error Lockout following items are required: Enabled...
  • Page 21 GasAlertQuattro User Options and Sensor Configuration • Force Calibration: If enabled, during startup if a sensor(s) vibrator and the LCD readings activate during an alarm is past due for calibration, the sensor(s) must be calibrated condition. to continue and enter normal operation. Note: Should the user wish to comply with European A value must be entered in the Cal Interval (days) field performance certifications, stealth mode must be...

  • Page 22: Sensor Configuration

    GasAlertQuattro Quick Reference Guide Sensor Configuration Interval (days) field. A different bump interval can be defined for each sensor. • Sensor Disabled: Enables/disables the selected sensor. • Low Alarm: Define the low alarm setpoints for each sensor. Refer to Sample Gas Alarm Setpoints for factory a WARNING defined alarm setpoints in the GasAlertQuattro User Manual.

  • Page 23: Maintenance

    GasAlertQuattro Maintenance • TWA Period (hours): Define the time-weighted average • Low Alarm Acknowledge: If enabled, the audible alarm (TWA) from 4-16 hours (toxic sensors only). can be temporarily disabled during a low alarm by pressing C. The vibrator, alarm LEDs, and LCD remain •...

  • Page 24: Replacing The Battery Pack

    GasAlertQuattro Quick Reference Guide A hex tool is required to tighten and loosen the retaining screw. Before replacing the battery pack, ensure the seal on Tighten the screw 1-2 turns using 3-4 in-lbs of torque. Do not the instrument and battery pack is free of debris and overtighten the screw.

  • Page 25: Replacing The Alkaline Batteries

    GasAlertQuattro Maintenance detector once every 24 hours to ensure proper Replacing the Alkaline Batteries operation. To power cycle the detector, press and hold until OFF is displayed. Release , then press and a WARNING hold until the detector begins the start-up sequence. •...
  • Page 26 GasAlertQuattro Quick Reference Guide Using the tab, pull on the ejector bar. Remove the spent batteries. Reset the ejector bar to its original flat position. Ensure the ejector bar engages the release clasp. To the left of the tab, pull up on the ejector bar. Insert the new batteries.

  • Page 27: Weee Directive And Battery Directive

    GasAlertQuattro WEEE Directive and Battery Directive Before replacing the battery pack, ensure the seal on Remove the six machine screws on the rear shell. the instrument and battery pack is free of debris and Remove the two screws on the main PCB. moisture.

  • Page 28: Replacing The Sensors

    GasAlertQuattro Quick Reference Guide Replacing the Sensors O sensor Rear shell Sensor filter H S sensor with gasket Front shell Machine screws (6) LEL sensor Side facing front shell CO sensor Battery pack Side facing sensors...

  • Page 29: Replacing The Sensor Filter

    GasAlertQuattro Replacing the Sensor Filter a WARNING New sensors must be calibrated prior to use. Wait a period of time before calibrating in order to allow To avoid personal injury and/or property damage, only use stabilization. Calibrate the new sensor(s). Refer to sensors that are specifically designed for the detector.

  • Page 30: Specifications

    GasAlertQuattro Quick Reference Guide Specifications Detection range: S: 0 - 200 ppm (0.1 ppm increments from 0.0 to 39.9 ppm/ 1 ppm increments above 40 ppm) Instrument dimensions: 13 x 8.1 x 4.7 cm CO: 0 - 1000 ppm (1 ppm increments) (5.1 x 3.2 x 1.5 in.) : 0 - 30.0% vol.
  • Page 31 GasAlertQuattro Specifications Display: Alphanumeric liquid crystal display (LCD) with flip Rechargeable battery (QT-BAT-R01) Temperature code display (0° or 180°) capability (user-defined in FleetManager II) Lithium polymer -20°C ≤ Ta ≤ +50°C Backlight: Activates upon startup and deactivates when Lithium battery operating time: One rechargeable lithium self-test is complete.

  • Page 32: European Performance Approval

    GasAlertQuattro Quick Reference Guide Approvals: or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the Approved by CSA to both U.S. and Canadian Standards following measures: CAN/CSA C22.2 No.
  • Page 33 GasAlertQuattro European Performance Approval Oxygen deficient atmospheres (<10% v/v) may suppress some To conform with configuration requirements for European gas sensor outputs. performance: • Latching alarms must be enabled. See page 16. Daily bump test: To comply with performance requirements for European certification, a bump test must be completed before •...
  • Page 34 GasAlertQuattro Quick Reference Guide the range of 17.8% (v/v) to 18.2% (v/v) will be indicated as Methane response time t : 15 seconds “18.0%” oxygen on the instrument display. Stabilization time for methane sensor: ≥ 120 seconds Oxygen measurement performance as tested by BAM Warmup time: 32 seconds Oxygen response time t : 15 seconds for oxygen deficiency...
  • Page 35 1,000 ppm CO is indicated as +OL. value under test conditions) Sensor cross-sensitivities shall be considered. For further information, contact BW Technologies by Honeywell or an authorized agent. Some types and concentrations of dust in the measured atmosphere may impair the measuring...

  • Page 36: Troubleshooting

    The detector does not activate. Refer to Charging the Rechargeable Battery Pack on page 20. Damaged detector Contact BW Technologies by Honeywell. Replace alkaline batteries. Refer to Replacing the Alkaline Batteries on Automatic deactivation due to page 21. critical low battery.
  • Page 37 20.9% oxygen. A new sensor has been inserted Calibrate the sensor. General fault. Contact BW Technologies by Honeywell. The activation startup Refer to Startup Troubleshooting on page 36. If required, refer to Replacing self-test fails.
  • Page 38 GasAlertQuattro Quick Reference Guide Problem Possible Cause Solution Sensor(s) requires calibration. Refer to Calibration on page 10. Detector does not Detector is colder/hotter than gas accurately measure Allow the detector to attain ambient temperature before use. temperature. gas. Sensor filter is blocked. Refer to Replacing the Sensor Filter on page 25.
  • Page 39 LCD shows the battery is still charging. Battery indicator does Battery is depleted below normal Charge the battery for 8 hours. If the battery indicator does not light after not display when levels charging, contact BW Technologies by Honeywell. charging.

  • Page 40: Startup Troubleshooting

    GasAlertQuattro Troubleshooting Startup Troubleshooting Error Screen Problem Solution Error Screen Problem Solution Auto-zero Error Calibrate the sensor. Last Calibration Press C and calibrate the Failed sensor(s) immediately. Zeroing ERROR Sensor(s) failed to Last Calibration Refer to Calibration on FAILED auto-zero Displays when the page 10.
  • Page 41 GasAlertQuattro Troubleshooting Error Screen Problem Solution Error Screen Problem Solution Last Bump Test Use the MicroDock II Bump Test Overdue Apply gas directly or use Failed station to perform a bump Bump Test due Last Bump Test the MicroDock II, other- Use MicroDock or Screen displays FAILED...

  • Page 42: Calibration Troubleshooting

    MicroDock II User Manual. Self-test Fail Replace the sensor or Calibration Error Verify the span gas values contact BW Technologies on the cylinder match the If a sensor(s) fails Insufficient amount of by Honeywell. Refer to span gas values set for the...

  • Page 43: Replacement Parts And Accessories

    To avoid personal injury and/or damage to the detector, bal. N (58 l) use only the specified replacement parts. Quad gas cylinder: CH -2.5%, O To order parts or accessories, contact BW Technologies by 18.0%, H S-25 ppm, CO-100 ppm, CG-Q34-4 Honeywell. bal. N (34 l) Model No.
  • Page 44 GasAlertQuattro Quick Reference Guide Model No. Description Model No. Description QT-TC-1 Calibration cap Auxiliary Filter w/ LCD protector QT-AF-K1 (with 1 filter) Battery Packs Replacement auxiliary filters (kit of 5 QT-BAT-R01 Rechargeable lithium battery pack QT-SS-AF-K1 filters) Alkaline battery pack (batteries QT-BAT-A01 QT-VMB-1 Vehicle mount attachment...
  • Page 48 50104941-536 EN Rev-F ©2017 BW Technologies by Honeywell. All rights reserved.

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