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- Page 1 MANUAL Unit F, 230 Parkway Point, Springhill Parkway, Glasgow Business Park, Glasgow, UK, G69 6GA www.frontline-safety.co.uk +44(0)141 771 7749 sales@frontline-safety.co.uk Company Reg No: SC260789 VAT Reg No: GB 828 8779 58...
- Page 2 Vortex FP Flameproof Gas Detection Control System Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual M07020 Issue 3 January 2015 Vortex FP System Manual Issue 3, January 2015...
- Page 3 INTRODUCTION The Crowcon Vortex FP gas detection control system can be installed in Zone 1 or Zone 2 hazardous areas, and is designed to monitor toxic and/or flammable gas detectors, or fire detection devices. The system must be installed and operated in accordance with these instructions.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
INSTALLATION .......................... 5 OPERATION & MAINTENANCE....................8 ......................... 8 PPLYING OWER ..........................8 OMMISSIONING ........................ 8 OUTINE AINTENANCE FP D ..................... 9 ORTEX ISPLAY AND ONTROLS TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION ....................12 WARRANTY STATEMENT ...................... 12 Vortex FP System Manual Issue 3, January 2015... -
Page 5: Introduction
1. INTRODUCTION 1.1 S AFETY NFORMATION Vortex FP is a certified Flameproof (Exd) detector suitable for use in ATEX Zone 1 or Zone 2 hazardous areas. • Vortex FP must be installed, operated and maintained in strict accordance with these instructions, warnings, label information, and within the limitations stated. -
Page 6: Installation
Care should be taken so as to avoid damage the painted finish of the system. Vortex FP Compact has an ingress protection rating of IP66 and is therefore suitable for outdoor installation. It is recommended however that a suitable sun-shade and rain canopy is fitted. - Page 7 Other cables types may be used provided suitably certified cable glands are also used. Important note: If a Vortex FP system is to be connected to a control system in a safe area (ie control room, plant room etc) it is strongly recommended that the Vortex RS-485 function terminals are connected to an accessible point in the safe area.
- Page 8 System dimensions and mounting points are shown below. 520.0 480.0 22.0 600.0 640.0 440.0 4 OFF MOUNTING HOLES Ø14 317.0 15.0 Figure 2 – System Dimensions and Mounting Detail Vortex FP System Manual Issue 3, January 2015...
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Page 9: Operation & Maintenance
Output functions such as audible/visual alarm operation and signalling to external equipment should be tested and verified on a regular basis. Vortex FP requires cleaning as necessary to ensure the display window does not become obscured. The enclosure, cables and glands should also be checked regularly to ensure that Flameproof integrity is maintained. -
Page 10: Vortex Fp Display And Controls
It may be necessary to open or remove the lid of the Vortex FP enclosure in order to perform some maintenance functions. Vortex FP must be completely de-energised before the lid is opened; local procedures must be adhered to when servicing equipment installed in a hazardous area. - Page 11 If the fault still exists, it displays continuously. Additional functions are available via buttons fitted to the rear of the display PCB. The button locations and functions are shown below. Vortex FP System Manual Issue 3, January 2015...
- Page 12 Warning: access requires the Vortex FP enclosure to be opened; site procedures must be strictly adhered to before attempting to open the enclosure or to operate a powered system with an open enclosure. Performing any of the following functions will normally require a ‘hot-work permit’ to be issued by the site supervisor, and the local area must be tested to ensure no flammable gases or vapours are present.
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Page 13: Technical Specification
(“CRN”). It is essential that the address label is securely attached to the outer packaging of the returned goods. Units returned to Crowcon as faulty and are subsequently found to be ‘fault free’ or requiring service, may be subject to a handling and carriage charge. - Page 14 Crowcon will invalidate the warranty on the equipment. Use of alternative manufacturer’s sensors which have not been approved by Crowcon will invalidate the warranty of the product as a whole. The warranty does not cover misuse or abuse of the unit.
- Page 15 Thank you for reading this manual. For pricing or for further information, please contact us at our UK Of ce, using the details below. Please note — Product designs and speci cations are subject to change without notice. The user is responsible for determining the suitability of this product.
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