Table of Contents
Advertisement
WatchGas BAT-1, 2, 3 Breathing Air Quality Test Kit
Full Compliance with BS EN12021
1. Safety Information
IMPORTANT!
Failure to perform the procedures detailed within this user guide may impair the performance of this equipment. For
maximum safety and optimal performance please read and follow the following procedures and conditions. The volume
flow and quality of the supplied air should be thoroughly tested at intervals as specified by a competent person after risk
assessment.
The WatchGas BAT kit is to be used to test compressed air for; oil mist, water vapour, Carbon Monoxide (CO), Carbon
Dioxide (CO
), Oxygen (O
), temperature, humidity, flow, pressure and odour in accordance with your local governing body
2
2
(see section 2). Gases like NOx, H
The BAT kit should be checked on the correct flow every 6 months. This can only be performed by a trained and authorized
person. How to perform the flow check can be seen in section 10.
Any attempt to repair components or to substitute components can cause an error and possible damage to components.
Only replace consumable items (Gas Detector Tubes + WatchGas PDM O
direct replacement for the BAT kit. The use of different components or attempts to repair components can an cause error
and possible damage to components.
The quality of the air supplied to a breathing apparatus should be tested at least every three months and more frequently
when the quality of the air supplied cannot be assured.
The regulators and flow restrictors are factory set to deliver the required flow rates specified by the manufacturers. Flow
rates can only be adjusted by trained and authorized personnel.
Please use safety glasses when using the BAT-kit, safety glasses are not included .
ADDITIONAL WARNINGS CONCERNING THE USE OF THE WATCHGAS PDM O
•
Before operating this device, please read the manual carefully.
•
If calibration and self-test fail continuously, please do not use the device.
•
For the O
detector, perform calibration every 30 days in a fresh air environment, preferably outside.
2
•
Before use, please check the activation date, and if the activation date is passed, please do not use the device. The PDM
O
has a life span of 2 years from start-up. A countdown timer shows the remaining life of the PDM O
2
the PDM O
life, it automatically shuts off. Once the software shutdown is complete, discard the detector and contact
2
WatchGas for a replacement.
•
Clean detectors with a soft cloth and do not use chemical substances for cleaning.
•
To maintain 24 months life time, avoid the below activities except the necessary cases to check events (Max/Min),
lifetime/concentration, and alarm set points. Otherwise, the frequent use of the button will deplete the battery lifetime
less than 24 months. Do not push the button frequently without valid reasons.
•
Normal Alarm Use 1 time and 2 minutes per day
•
View the serial number on the label at the backside of the device.
•
WARNING:
Explosion Hazard - The PDM O
•
WARNING:
Substitution of components may impair intrinsic safety.
•
WARNING:
The PDM O
attempt to disassemble or dispose of in fire.
•
Never cover or insert foreign objects into the alarm signal opening, the opening must remain clear and free of foreign
objects, otherwise, any alerts made during an alarm state may not be heard or identified.
S, SO
, NH
, PH
can be detected with optionally available gas detector tubes.
2
2
3
3
contains no serviceable parts.
2
contains a lithium battery which may leak or explode if the instrument is mistreated. Do not
2
User Manual
) with genuine components specified for use as
2
:
2
3
D e t e c t i o n
D e t e c t i o n
. At the end of
2
www.watchgas.com
Advertisement
Table of Contents
