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- Page 1 61-1006RK/61-0192RK Combustible Gas Detector Operator’s Manual Part Number: 71-0228RK Revision: P1 Released: 9/26/11 www.rkiinstruments.com...
- Page 2 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. 61-1006RK/61-0192RK Combustible Gas Detector...
- Page 3 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.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
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Page 5: Overview
A parts list at the end of this manual lists replacement parts and accessories for the combustible gas detector. The 61-1006RK combustible gas detector includes a junction box. This manual may also be used for the 61-0192RK combustible gas detector which does not include a junction box and is normally mounted in one of a controller’s conduit hubs. -
Page 6: Description
Description The 61-1006RK combustible gas detector is calibrated to methane. The detector is an infrared type of detector which has some advantages over a catalytic type of combustible detector. The infrared detector will generally have a longer service life than a catalytic... -
Page 7: Installation
7.10 max Rubber Spacers J-Box CH4 IR Detector Figure 1: Mounting the Combustible Gas Detector At the mounting site you select, hang or mount the junction box with the detector facing down (see Figure 1). 61-1006RK/61-0192RK Combustible Gas Detector • 3... -
Page 8: Wiring The Combustible Gas Detector To A Controller
Class I, Groups B, C, and D. Connect the detector leads to the terminal block in the junction box. CAUTION: Leave the shield drain wire insulated and disconnected at the 61-1006RK. You will connect the opposite end of the cable’s drain wire at the controller. - Page 9 Cable Shield Controller LEL White Detector Green Terminals Black Controller Housing Green Black White CH4 IR Detector Figure 2: Wiring the Combustible Gas Detector to a Controller 61-1006RK/61-0192RK Combustible Gas Detector • 5...
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Page 10: Startup
If the display reading is 0% LEL, start up is complete. The combustible detector is in normal operation. If the display reading is not 0% LEL, continue with step 3. Perform a zeroing operation at the controller. See the controller operator’s manual for directions. 6 • 61-1006RK/61-0192RK Combustible Gas Detector... -
Page 11: Maintenance
Performing the response test Turn the on/off knob on the regulator counterclockwise to open the regulator. Apply gas to the detector for one minute. Verify that the reading is within ± 20% of the gas concentration. 61-1006RK/61-0192RK Combustible Gas Detector • 7... -
Page 12: Troubleshooting
RKI for further during calibration. instruction. • Detector requires frequent calibration. Note: Under “normal” circumstances, the detector requires calibration once every six months. Some applications may require a more frequent calibration schedule. 8 • 61-1006RK/61-0192RK Combustible Gas Detector... -
Page 13: Replacing The Ir Lel Detector
6 months is adequate for most infrared combustible detector applications. Unless experience in a particular application dictates otherwise, RKI Instruments, Inc. recommends a calibration frequency of every 6 months for the infrared combustible detector. If an application is not very demanding, for example detection in a clean, temperature... -
Page 14: Preparing For Calibration
NOTE: If you do not allow the gas reading to decrease below the alarm points, then unwanted alarms may occur. Verify that the controller display reading decreases and stabilizes at 0%LEL. Store the components of the calibration kit in a safe and convenient place. 10 • 61-1006RK/61-0192RK Combustible Gas Detector... -
Page 15: Parts List
Parts List Table 3 lists replacement parts and accessories for the 61-1006RK combustible gas detector. Table 3: Parts List Part Number Description 18-0400RK-01 Junction box with spacers 61-0192RK-CH4 Methane infrared LEL detector 71-0228RK 61-1006RK/61-0192RK Combustible Gas Detector Operator’s Manual (this document)
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