Bacharach Leakator 10 User manual

L EAKA T O R
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10
I N S TRUCT I O N 0019 - 9167
C O MBU S T I BL E G A S D E T E CT O R
Par t No . 0019 - 7051
R ev. 18 – Oc t ob er 2012
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C op y ri ght © 1994 - 2012 b y Ba c ha r a c h, In c .
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Leakator 10
Instruction 0019-9167
Because this instrument is used to detect and monitor materials and
conditions which are listed by OSHA or others as potentially haz-
ardous to personnel and property, the information in this manual
must be fully understood and utilized to ensure that the instrument
is operating properly and is both used and maintained in the proper
manner by qualified personnel. An instrument that is not properly
calibrated, operated and maintained by qualified personnel is likely
to provide erroneous information, which could prevent user awareness
of a potentially hazardous situation for the instrument user, other
personnel and property.
If, after reading the information in this manual, the user has questions
regarding theoperation,application or maintenanceoftheinstrument,
supervisory or training assistance should be obtained before use. Fac-
tory assistance is available by calling 1-800-736-4666.
The Leakator 10 is not to be used in any application that is beyond
its intended purpose or beyond the scope of its specifications. Failure
to follow this warning can result in personal injury or damage to the
equipment. For details on appropriate use, refer to the general descrip-
tion, application, and operation discussions in this manual.
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C O N T E NT S
Leakator 10
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1.0 GE N E RAL D ES CR I T PIO N AND U SE
Figure 1. Leakator 10
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Introduction Leakator 10
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W ARN I N G S !
For safety reasons, the Leakator 10 must only be operated
and serviced byqualified personnel.Read and understand
the contents of this instruction manual before operating
or servicing.
To prevent ignition of a hazardous atmosphere, do not
perform any maintenance work, such as replacing the in-
strument’s batteries, sensor, or sensor-matching resistor,
in an area classified as being hazardous.
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2.0 T E CHN I CAL CHARACT E R IS T I C S
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3.0 BATT E R Y I N S TALLAT IO N
Do not replace batteries in a hazardous area.
To maintain agency approval, use only
NEDA-14A type batteries or equivalent.
4.0 OPE RAT IO N
4.1 Tu r n i ng O N th e I n s t r u me nt
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Figure 2. Battery Installation
Battery Installation
Leakator 10
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3.0 Battery Installation
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4.2 T aki ng a Gas R ea d i ng
6.0 Troubleshooting
The sensor becomes less sensitive
after being exposed to an excessive amount of
gas. Therefore, after testing the instrument as
described above, leave it on for several minutes
to restabilize the sensor.
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Operation Leakator 10
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