Limited Warranty & Limitation of Liability BW Technologies LP (BW) warrants this 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 for the Use the detector only as specified in this guide, otherwise GasAlertMicroClip. Refer to the user manual on the the protection provided by the detector may be impaired. accompanying CD-ROM for complete operating instructions.
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⇒ ⇒ The combustible sensor is factory calibrated to Extended exposure of the GasAlertMicroClip to 50% LEL methane. If monitoring a different certain concentrations of combustible gases and combustible gas in the % LEL range, calibrate air may stress a detector element, which can the sensor using the appropriate gas.
GasAlertMicroClip Parts of the GasAlertMicroClip Parts of the GasAlertMicroClip Item Description Visual alarm bars (LED) Liquid crystal display (LCD) Audible alarm Sensors Pushbutton Charging connector / IR interface Alligator clip...
GasAlertMicroClip Quick Reference Guide Display Elements Item Description Alarm condition Automatically span sensor Gas cylinder Gas identifier bars Battery life indicator Stealth mode Numeric value Automatically zero sensor...
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GasAlertMicroClip Pushbuttons Pushbuttons Pushbutton Description • To activate the detector press C. • To deactivate the detector, press and hold C until the OFF countdown is complete and the LCD deactivates. • To view the TWA, STEL, and maximum (MAX) hold readings, press C twice. To clear the TWA, STEL, and MAX readings, press C when the LCD displays RESET.
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GasAlertMicroClip Quick Reference Guide Calibration Procedure Display Procedure Display a Caution flashes when you connect the gas cylinder and apply gas at a flow rate of Calibrate only in a safe area and in 250-500 ml/min. an area that is free of hazardous gas.
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GasAlertMicroClip Attach the Gas Cylinder to the Detector Attach the Gas Cylinder to the Detector...
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GasAlertMicroClip Quick Reference Guide Alarms The following table lists the numerous alarms of the detector. Alarm Display Alarm Display Low Alarm: TWA Alarm: • • Slow siren Slow siren • • Slow alternating flash Slow alternating flash • • L and target gas bar flash L and target gas bar flash •...
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L flashes Note Alarms can be set to be latching or non-latching. To confirm this setting, access the latching alarms option in the GasAlertMicroClip Soft Tools software. Local regulations may require a latching alarm. If the detector is in stealth mode, it only vibrates in alarm mode (the audible and visual alarms are disabled). If the detector is in IR stealth mode, the IR LEDs and vibrator activate in alarm mode (the audible alarm is disabled).
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• Auto-Zero on Startup: Auto zeroes the chosen adapter and use the GasAlertMicroClip Soft Tools software. sensor during activation (H S, CO, and LEL sensors Refer to the GasAlertMicroClip Soft Tools manual for complete only). instructions. • O2 Auto-Calibration on Startup: Enables automatic oxygen calibration upon start-up.
C is the battery, deactivate the detector and insert the pressed. The vibrator and alarm LEDs will function GasAlertMicroClip charging adapter (as shown in the following normally (H S, CO, and LEL sensors only);...
GasAlertMicroClip Quick Reference Guide Maintenance To keep the detector in good operating condition, perform the following basic maintenance as required: • Calibrate, bump check, and inspect the detector at regular intervals. • Keep an operations log of all maintenance, bump checks, calibrations, and alarm events.
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GasAlertMicroClip Maintenance Remove the two screws on the PCB and remove the Item Description PCB. Front shell LEL sensor Note Ensure the battery does not get damaged once the PCB is PCB screws (2) removed. Rear shell Remove the old sensor filter or slide/pull out the old Machine screws (6) sensor(s).
GasAlertMicroClip Quick Reference Guide • Specifications Verify that the battery PCB is in the same position as when the rear shell was removed (refer back to Instrument dimensions: 10.75 x 6.00 x 2.73 cm (4.2 x 2.4 x 1.1 in.) step #2).
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Rechargeable battery Temperature code Backlight: Activates when the pushbutton is pressed and Lithium polymer deactivates after 5 seconds. Also activates during an alarm Battery charger: GasAlertMicroClip charging adapter condition. First-time charge: 2-3 hours Self-test: Initiated at activation Normal charge: 2-3 hours...
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GasAlertMicroClip Quick Reference Guide This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules and ICES-003 Canadian EMI requirements. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
DAILY BUMP TEST iERP: 125538 a IMPORTANT NOTE BW recommends to “bump test” the sensor(s), before each day’s use to confi rm their ability to respond to gas by expos- ing the detector to a gas concentration that exceeds the alarm setpoints. Manually verify that the audible and visual alarms are activated.
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