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FX-1500 Single Channel Gas Leak Detector
"Gas Sensor Placement"
Foxcroft Equipment and Service Co., Inc.
2101 Creek Road
Glen Moore, PA 19343 USA
610-942-2888
FAX 610-942-2769
email sales@foxcroft.com
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Example demonstrates chlorine gas system only.
WARNING
Appropriate positioning of the sensor is imperative to the operation of the detector. Location will either result in rapid alarming of hazardous toxic gas leaks or low oxygen levels or it can delay or fail to warn of a hazardous condition.
Sensor Placement
Proper placement of the sensor is essential to the operation of the FX-1500. Location will either result in rapid alarming of hazardous leaks or low oxygen levels or it can delay or fail to warn of hazardous conditions.
Correct installation of the sensor depends mostly on what type of gas the detector is monitoring air for. If the gas is heavier than air, then the sensor should be placed closer to the floor and vice versa for gases which are lighter than air.
NEVER mount the FX-1500 Gas Detector in direct sunlight or direct light.
Do not install in very dusty or dirty areas. Dust and dirt can build up on the sensing chamber, making it overly sensitive. Dirt can block openings to the sensing chamber and keep the gas detector from sensing toxic gas or low oxygen levels.
Do not install in areas of wash down. The gas detector should no be washed with water or mounted in areas where water is used for cleaning.
Do not install near fresh air vents, or very drafty areas. Take into account ventilation air flow patterns. If installing in an outdoor area, the sensor should generally be placed downwind of the source. More than one system may be needed to efficiently protect some outdoor locations.
Do not install in insect-infested areas. If insects enter a sensing chamber, they may cause a nuisance alarm. Also they can block the sensing chamber and prevent toxic gas or oxygen from entering the chamber.