Mounting The Enclosure; Mounting Surfaces And Environment - GasTech D-Guard2S Operator's Manual

9.5.

Mounting the Enclosure

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The D-Guard enclosure provides two mounting feet that are external to the enclosure. These are located to
the left and right of the instrument and can accommodate screw/bolt sizes up to M8.
9.5.1

Mounting Surfaces and Environment

The surface that the detectors are to be mounted to should be as flat as possible to provide stable, secure fixing.
If the mounting surfaces are uneven and mounting screws are over-tightened, it is possible to apply undesirable
stresses to the enclosure mounting points. Ingress rating may also be affected if the enclosure is deformed by
mounting to an uneven surface.
Do not mount the detector to a surface using adhesive materials as this will not allow easy removal if necessary.
Additionally, the use of adhesives on the enclosure will void the product warranty. Adhesive fumes may also
cause degradation to the gas sensing cell, leading to premature failure.
Ensure that any surface coverings such as paint do not emit vapours. Many paints can release VOC's (Volatile
Organic Compounds) that, if sufficient in concentration can react within the electro-chemical gas sensing cell.
This reaction can cause errors in reading, shorten the life of the cell or cause cell damage.
If the detectors are to be mounted into a newly built and painted area, it is strongly advised that paints be
allowed to dry thoroughly before installing the detectors.
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