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- Page 1 Dilution Manual Cannonball 3 Multi Gas Detector GasTech Australia Pty Ltd 24 Baretta Rd Wangara Western Australia 6065 Tel 1800 999 902 Fax 1800 999 903 http://www.gastech.com.au...
- Page 2 THE CANNONBALL 3 PERSONAL PORTABLE GAS DETECTOR HAS BEEN DESIGNED FOR THE DETECTION OF OXYGEN DEFICIENCIES, FLAMMABLE GAS, AND TOXIC VAPOR ACCUMULATIONS. IN ORDER TO ASSURE THAT THE USER IS PROPERLY WARNED OF POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS ATMOSPHERIC CONDITIONS, IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT THE INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BE READ, FULLY UNDERSTOOD, AND FOLLOWED.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Biosystems Standard Warranty Gas Detection Products....19 Signal Words The following signal words, as defined by ANSI Z535.4-1998, are used in the Cannonball 3 Dilution and Reference Manuals. indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. -
Page 4: Warnings
A rapid up-scale reading followed by a declining or erratic reading may indicate a hazardous combustible gas concentration that exceeds the Cannonball 3’s zero to 100 percent LEL detection range for units without a dilution pump, or zero to approximately 200 percent detection range for units... -
Page 5: Overview Of Dilution Monitoring
Dilution Pump….. Theory Catalytic hot bead LEL sensors, such as the type used in the Cannonball 3, require oxygen levels of at least 10% by volume to produce an accurate LEL Once the dilution pump is recognized, reading. Catalytic hot-bead LEL sensors... -
Page 6: Enabling The Dilution Option
Alarms menu 2.2.1 Conventional entry to dilution as detailed below in section 2.3. The mode Cannonball 3 will then proceed to the current gas readings screen. 1. Enter the OPTIONS subdirectory of Note: Instruments that were turned the Main Menu. -
Page 7: Shortcut To Dilution Mode
Note: This procedure may also be rapid entry into or out of dilution mode: used to disable the dilution pump. The Cannonball 3 will then require acknowledgement of the non-dilution 20.9 Oxygen alarm settings. -
Page 8: Calibration In Dilution Mode
CURRENT ALARM SETTINGS ALARMS MENU CEIL CUSTOM LATCH DEFAULT TEMPERATURE EXIT 5. Use the up and down navigation 2. Use the navigation arrows to highlight buttons to modify the current setting. CUSTOM and press the MODE When the alarm adjustment is button. -
Page 9: Automatic Calibration In Dilution Mode
Failure to calibrate a dilution-capable calibrate the LEL and toxic sensors. The Cannonball 3 in fresh air can lead to following screen will be shown: inaccurate and potentially dangerous readings. - Page 10 Dilution Fresh Air Cal Please Wait….. The Cannonball 3 will then proceed to the automatic span calibration. SPAN CALIBRATION 7b. If using a demand flow regulator, MODE = ADJUST 5 connect it and flow gas to the instrument. Failure to purge the...
- Page 11 CO Calibrated to BEGIN SHUT DOWN S Calibrated to PLEASE WAIT ↓ The Cannonball 3 will then display the following screen, which shows the final calibration values for the current span Saving Instrument Data calibration, as well as the maximum...
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Page 12: Reading "Too High" Or "Too Low" For Zero Adjust
Calibration Completed” and proceed to subsequent calibration adjustments may shut itself off. be made using the MODE button and Remove all fittings from the Cannonball 3 automatic calibration logic discussed in before turning the instrument back on. this section. Note: It is possible to exit the 3.2.2 Automatic span calibration... -
Page 13: Manual Dilution Calibration Procedures
To perform the O zero calibration while in dilution mode: Fresh Air Calibration 1. Turn the Cannonball 3 on and wait at least three minutes to allow sensor Please Wait…. readings to stabilize fully before initiating any calibration procedures. - Page 14 Zero Calibration Apply a gas mixture Completed Containing no oxygen At this point the Cannonball 3 will automatically re-enable the dilution pump 5. If using a calibration balloon, fill the for the second part of the O zero calibration balloon nearly full with calibration.
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Page 15: Manual Span Calibration In Dilution Mode
Completed EXIT After completion of the O zero calibration, the Cannonball 3 will return to 5. Once the sensor type has been the Main Menu. Remove all fittings from selected, fill the calibration balloon the Cannonball 3 before proceeding with with the appropriate calibration gas any other operations. -
Page 16: Dilution Fresh Air Calibration
Make sure the the MODE button to exit and save calibration balloon is filled with the the new calibration settings. appropriate calibration gas before attempting to calibrate the Cannonball 3. Use of improper calibration gas or SAVE CHANGES failure to nearly fill the calibration balloon may lead to inaccurate and Cancel potentially dangerous readings. -
Page 17: Dilution Span Calibration
Fresh Air Calibration DILUTION SPAN CALIBRATION Completed EXIT Upon completion of the manual dilution fresh air calibration, the Cannonball 3 will return to the Main Menu. 5. Once the sensor type has been selected, fill the calibration balloon 3.3.5 Dilution span calibration... - Page 18 raise or lower the readings to match the concentration printed on the DILUTION SPAN CALIBRATION calibration cylinder label. DILUTION SPAN CALIBRATION EXIT 10.0 EXIT 8. Repeat steps 5, 6 and 7 until all sensors have been calibrated. When finished, use the navigation arrows to 7.
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Page 19: Appendix A: Calibration Frequency
Appendix A: Calibration Frequency One of the most common Lengthening the Intervals The history of the instrument questions that we are asked at between Verification of Accuracy response between verifications Biosystems is: “How often should should be kept. Any We are often asked whether there I calibrate my gas detector?”... -
Page 20: Biosystems Standard Warranty Gas Detection Products
Biosystems Standard Warranty Gas Detection Products General Biosystems LLC (hereafter Biosystems) warrants gas detectors, sensors and accessories manufactured and sold by Biosystems, to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for the periods listed in the tables below. Damages to any Biosystems products that result from abuse, alteration, power fluctuations including surges and lightning strikes, incorrect voltage settings, incorrect batteries, or repair procedures not made in accordance with the Instrument’s Reference Manual are not covered by the Biosystems standard warranty.