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Installation & Operation Manual
The Merlin 1000S gas pressure proving system is designed specifically for use in educational establishments and
laboratories. The system is designed to give full control over incoming gas supply with the lockable main key-
switch.
The information contained within this manual should be referenced for typical installation and operation only.
For specific requirements that may deviate from the information in this guide – contact your supplier.
Rev: 10
02-21
Merlin 1000S
Gas Isolation Controller
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Installation & Operation Manual
Please read this manual carefully and retain for future use.
Merlin 1000S
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  • Page 1 Please read this manual carefully and retain for future use. The Merlin 1000S gas pressure proving system is designed specifically for use in educational establishments and laboratories. The system is designed to give full control over incoming gas supply with the lockable main key- switch.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Installation & Operation Manual Merlin 1000S Contents IMPORTANT WARNING STATEMENTS ............3 Installation ....................4 Planning ........................4 Fixing - Mounting ......................4 Typical Installation Arrangement ................. 5 Terminal Connections ....................5 Switch Settings ......................7 General Specification ....................8 Operation ....................
  • Page 3: Important Warning Statements

    Please contact your supplier or local authority for details of recycling schemes in your area. Alternatively, all AGS products can be securely packaged and returned clearly marked for disposal. Rev: 10 02-21...
  • Page 4: Installation

    This panel is to be used to carry out a gas-proving test on the pipe work in order to highlight if there is a gas appliance open or a gas leak in a laboratory. The Merlin 1000S is designed to give the teacher full control over the incoming gas supply with the lockable main key-switch.
  • Page 5: Typical Installation Arrangement

    Installation & Operation Manual Merlin 1000S Typical Installation Arrangement Terminal Connections 1. POWER / LINE IN 110-120V AC Power should be supplied to the [POWER / LINE IN] terminal and fused at 3A. 2. GAS SOLENOID VALVE OUTPUT 110-120V AC electrical power supplied from the [VALVE OUT] connector using a 3 core cable can be connected to a gas solenoid valve which can shut the gas supply on alarm status.
  • Page 6 Connections for remote emergency shut-off or stop buttons is detailed on the circuit board as [EM REMOTE]. This is linked out as a factory setting. Remote emergency shut-off buttons should be volt free and wired to the Merlin 1000S using a plenum security cable, white, 18/2 (18AWG 2 conductor), stranded, CMP or similar.
  • Page 7: Switch Settings

    Installation & Operation Manual Merlin 1000S Switch Settings Auto Reset When power is restored after the power cut/ loss, the panel has to be restarted manually. (Default) This will instruct the system to restart automatically when power is restored after power cut/loss.
  • Page 8: General Specification

    Fire Panel Integration The Merlin 1000S can be integrated with a fire alarm to close the gas supply automatically in the event of a fire. The volt free fire alarm signal can be wired in series with any remote emergency shut off buttons.
  • Page 9: Operation

     Gas On When the key switch is turned on, the Merlin 1000S will check the installation for gas leaks. If gas proving is successful, the gas valve will open and the ‘Gas On’ LED will illuminate. ON = Gas On OFF = Gas Off ...
  • Page 10 Installation & Operation Manual Merlin 1000S  Timeout Under normal working conditions this LED is off. This LED will illuminate AMBER when auto-shut down has occurred. OFF = OK ON = Auto-shut down activated.  EM Stop If an emergency shut off button (either remote or on the panel) is pressed, the LED will illuminate AMBER and the gas will be turned off.
  • Page 11: Maintenance

    What equipment do I need to perform a Bump Test? Contact your AGS representative for details of suitable bump testing kits and gases. Kits usually consist of a certified gas cylinder; flow control regulator, tube pipe and applicator cone.
  • Page 12 Installation & Operation Manual Merlin 1000S Installation Details Please pass this manual to the system owner or system user. Date of Installation: Installation Location: Organisation: Stamp/ Signature of the installer:   American Gas Safety LLC Head office: 6304 Benjamin Road, Suite 502, Tampa, FL 33634 Tel: (727) 608-4375 info@americangassafety.com...

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