Inficon GAS-Mate Operating Manual

Inficon GAS-Mate Operating Manual

Combustible gas leak detector
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GAS-Mate
Combustible Gas Leak Detector

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  • Page 1 O P E R A T I N G M A N U A L ® GAS-Mate Combustible Gas Leak Detector...
  • Page 2: Declaration Of Conformity

    INFICON are registered trademarks of INFICON GmbH. The GAS-Mate is Intrinsically Safe for Class I, Division 1, Groups A-D, T4 and rated II 3G Ex nA nL IIC T4 X as per Listing Number E112145 by MET Laboratories, Inc.
  • Page 3 Introduction Thank you for buying the INFICON GAS-Mate Combustible Gas Leak Detector. The GAS-Mate is an intrinsically safe instrument designed to detect leaks of a variety of combustible gases. It can be used for many leak testing applications including, but not limited to: Combustion appliances ...
  • Page 4: Specifications

    The GAS-Mate will detect leaks as described below but may not indicate when a hazardous atmosphere is present due to its Auto Zeroing function. Lack of a reading by the GAS-Mate should not be taken as an indication that the atmosphere is totally safe.
  • Page 5: Getting Started

    Getting Started 1. The combustible gas sensor is already installed in the GAS-Mate's probe. No installation of the sensor is necessary. 2. You will need to install the alkaline batteries which are included with your GAS-Mate. Remove the battery cover by releasing the latch and sliding the cover down and off the handle.
  • Page 6 Using the GAS-Mate 1. Be sure to power the GAS-Mate on in an area known to be free of any combustible gases, such as outdoors, for ideal leak checking. Depress the Power button to turn the unit on. Wait for the GAS-Mate to warm up. The high pitched audible tone will change to a steady beeping and the LEDs will illuminate briefly.
  • Page 7 At the end of the life of your alkaline batteries, please dispose of them according to applicable state and local regulations. In the absence of such regulations, INFICON encourages its customers to recycle and/or dispose of the cells through voluntary waste recycling programs.
  • Page 8: How To Change The Sensor

    How to Change the Sensor 1. The sensor comes installed in the tip of the GAS-Mate probe. You only need to insert/remove the sensor when it is time to replace it. 2. Insert a paper clip or a small screwdriver under the sensor through the slot in the probe tip and carefully slide the sensor out of the end of the probe tip as seen in Figure 2.
  • Page 9: Troubleshooting

    W A R N I N G Substitution of components may impair intrinsic safety. Except for the batteries and the sensor, the internal parts of the GAS-Mate Combustible Gas Leak Detector are not user serviceable. If you experience a problem with your GAS-Mate, follow the steps in the trouble shooting guide below to determine how to remedy your problem.
  • Page 10: Replacement Parts And Accessories

    Merchantability or of Fitness for a particular purpose or otherwise. All such other warranties are expressly disclaimed. INFICON shall have no liability in excess of the price paid to INFICON for the instrument plus return transportation charges prepaid. INFICON shall have no liability for any incidental or consequential damages.
  • Page 11: Return Authorization Procedure

    Defective GAS-Mates, or defective replacement parts and accessories, should be returned to your wholesaler for warranty evaluation. If you have any questions, please contact INFICON at 800-344-3304. Please do not return your unit directly to the factory without first contacting your...
  • Page 12 TWO TECHNOLOGY PLACE EAST SYRACUSE, NY 13057-9714 USA Phone: +1.800.344.3304 Fax: +315.437.3803 E-Mail: service.tools@inficon.com inficonservicetools.com 074-529-P1B...

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