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35-3001A-01-02 Combustible Gas Sample-Draw Detector Operator’s Manual Part Number: 71-0328 Revision: A Released: 8/7/17 GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.com...
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Typical calibration frequencies for most applications are between 6 and 12 months, but can be required more often or less often based on your usage. 35-3001A-01-02 Combustible Gas Sample-Draw Detector GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.com...
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Product Warranty RKI Instruments, Inc. warrants gas alarm equipment sold by us to be free from defects in materials, workmanship, and performance for a period of one year from date of shipment from RKI Instruments, Inc. Any parts found defective within that period will be repaired or replaced, at our option, free of charge.
WARNING: When using the 35-3001A-01-02, you must follow the instructions and warnings in this manual to assure proper and safe operation of the 35-3001A-01-02 and to minimize the risk of personal injury. Be sure to maintain and periodically calibrate the 35-3001A-01-02 as described in this manual.
IR HC Sensor Flowmeter PCB Sensor Flow Control Restrictor Valve Inlet Pump Particle Filter Hydrophobic Filter Figure 2: Combustible Gas Sample-Draw Detector Flow Diagram 35-3001A-01-02 Combustible Gas Sample-Draw Detector • 3 GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.com...
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The sensor flow control valve is mounted to the flowmeter circuit board above the flowmeter. The sensor flow control valve adjusts the flow rate to the detector. Turn the valve’s knob 4 • 35-3001A-01-02 Combustible Gas Sample-Draw Detector GlobalTestSupply www.
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IR HC sensor and retains it in the flow block. The cable is wired to the main PCB. The IR HC sensor PCB allows you to replace the sensor without disconnecting the wiring. 35-3001A-01-02 Combustible Gas Sample-Draw Detector • 5 GlobalTestSupply www.
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The black test point in the upper left corner is the negative (-) test point and the red test point to the left of the zero and span pots is the positive (+) test point. 6 • 35-3001A-01-02 Combustible Gas Sample-Draw Detector GlobalTestSupply www.
1/4” O.D. rigid polypropylene, Teflon, or flexible polyurethane tubing may be used. RKI Instruments, Inc. recommends using either 1/4” O.D. x 1/8” I.D. or 1/4” O.D. x 0.170” I.D. tubing based on your length requirements. See “Specifications” on page 1 for maximum tubing lengths based on tubing size.
Push 1/4” O.D. rigid polypropylene or rigid Teflon sample tubing into the fitting until it stops. Flexible polyurethane tubing may be used with an appropriate insert. RKI Instruments, Inc. recommends using either 1/4” O.D. x 1/8” I.D. or 1/4” O.D. x 0.170” I.D. tubing based on your length requirements.
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Figure 5: Wiring the Sample-Draw Detector to a Controller If shielded cable is used, connect the cable’s drain wire to an available chassis (earth) ground at the controller. RKI controllers typically have a ground stud that can be used to ground the cable’s drain wire.
Plug the voltmeter leads into the test points on the amplifier. Plug the positive lead into the red (+) test point; plug the negative lead into the black (-) test point. Verify a voltmeter reading of 100 mV (± 2 mV). 35-3001A-01-02 Combustible Gas Sample-Draw Detector • 11 GlobalTestSupply www.
Preparing for the response test NOTE: This procedure describes the RKI calibration kit that includes a demand flow regulator. Verify that the display reading at the controller is 0 %LEL. If the display reading is not 0 %LEL, set the zero reading as described in “Calibration” on page 18, then continue this procedure.
Verify that the sensor wiring and amplifier wiring is correct and secure. “Wiring the Combustible Gas Sample-Draw Detector to a Controller” on page 9 describes sensor and amplifier wiring connections. 35-3001A-01-02 Combustible Gas Sample-Draw Detector • 13 GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.com...
If the fail condition continues, replace the sensor as described in “Replacing the Infrared HC Sensor” on page 14. If the fail condition continues, contact RKI Instruments, Inc. for further instruction. Slow or No Response/Difficult or Unable to Calibrate Symptoms •...
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NOTE: When the sample-draw detector is first powered up with a new amplifier, the initial output may be either high or below zero depending on the setting of the zero pot. Be sure to make arrangements so that this does not cause unwanted alarms. 35-3001A-01-02 Combustible Gas Sample-Draw Detector • 15 GlobalTestSupply www.
If the sample-draw detector goes into low flow alarm before you can adjust the flow down to 0.6 SCFH, adjust the pressure switch adjustment screw 1/4 turn clockwise, then attempt to set 16 • 35-3001A-01-02 Combustible Gas Sample-Draw Detector GlobalTestSupply www.
Unscrew the outside inlet fitting tube nut from the fitting body. The tubing stub should come out with the tube nut. Be careful not to lose the O-ring that may come out with the tubing stub. 35-3001A-01-02 Combustible Gas Sample-Draw Detector • 17 GlobalTestSupply www.
Although there is no particular calibration frequency that is correct for all applications, a calibration frequency of every 6 months is adequate for most infrared combustible gas sample draw applications. Unless experience in a particular application dictates otherwise, RKI Instruments, Inc. recommends a calibration frequency of every 6 months.
Close the housing door. Follow the instructions in the controller’s operator’s manual to exit the calibration mode. Store the components of the calibration kit in a safe and convenient place. 35-3001A-01-02 Combustible Gas Sample-Draw Detector • 19 GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.com...
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