Honeywell BW Ultra User manual

Honeywell BW ™ Ultra
Quick
Reference
Guide
| Gas Detection
Portable Five-gas Detector
with Internal Pump
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Introduction
The Honeywell BW ™ Ultra gas detector warns of
hazardous gas at levels above user-defined alarm
setpoints.
The detector is a personal safety device. It is your
responsibility to respond properly to the alarm.
Monitored Gases
The detector can monitor up to five gases at a time.
Refer to the Honeywell BW ™ Ultra User Manual for the full
list of gases.
What’s in the Box
• Honeywell BW ™ Ultra gas
detector
• Quick Reference Guide
• Battery (factory-installed) • Screwdrivertelescopewithdoubleend
• Charging adapter • 3m PVC tube
• 1 Dust porous filter 7/16” • 2Fittingminiquickconnectorto1/8”
• 5 Pump filters • 2 Fitting male LuerLock to 1/8”
• USB memory stick
containing user manuals
• 1 screen protector (factory-installed)
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Safety Information
Use the detector only as specified in this manual,
otherwise, the protection provided by the detector may be
impaired.
• Only the instrument capable of sounding the alarms and showing readings
on a display should be used for immediate safety critical use. Wireless
communication and infrastructure are only for informational monitoring.
• Useonly HoneywellHUBATbatterypack.Usinganyotherbatterycancause
an explosion or fire.
• Deactivatingthedetectorbyremovingthebatterypackmaycauseimproper
operation and harm the detector.
• Use only Honeywell approved battery chargers such as the MultiUnit
Cradle Charger.
• Ifusingthedetectornearitsupperorloweroperatingtemperature,Honeywell
recommends zeroing or activating the detector in that environment.
• Charge the detector before first-time use. Honeywell recommends the
detector also be charged after every workday.
• Calibrate the device on a regular schedule, depending on use and sensor
exposure to poisons and contaminants. Honeywell recommends calibrating
at least once every six months.
• Foroptimalperformance,periodicallyzerothesensorinanormalatmosphere
(20.9% v/v O) that is free of hazardous gas.
• The combustible sensor is factory calibrated to 50% LEL methane. If
monitoring a different combustible gas in the % LEL range, calibrate the
sensor using the appropriate gas.
• Onlythecombustiblegasdetectionportionofthisdetectorhasbeenassessed
for performance by CSA International.
• Honeywellrecommendsthatthecombustiblesensorischeckedwithaknown
concentrationofcalibrationgasafteranyexposuretocontaminants/poisons
such as sulfur compounds, silicone vapors, halogenated compounds, etc.

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• Honeywell recommends that the sensors be bump tested before each day’s
usetoconfirmtheirabilitytorespondtogas.Manuallyverifythattheaudible,
visual, and vibrator alarms are activated. Calibrate if the readings are not
within the specified limits.
• Portablesafetygasdetectorsarelifesafetydevices.Theaccuracyofambient
gasreading(s)isdependentuponfactorssuchasaccuracyofthecalibration
gas standard used for calibration and frequency of calibration.
• The detector is designed for use only in potentially explosive atmospheres
where oxygen concentrations do not exceed 20.9% (v/v). Oxygen deficient
atmospheres (<10% v/v) may suppress some sensor outputs.
• Extendedexposureofthedetectortocertainconcentrations ofcombustible
gases and air may stress the detector element and seriously affect its
performance. If an alarm occurs due to a high concentration of combustible
gases, a calibration should be performed. If necessary, replace the sensor.
• High concentrations of certain toxic gases, for example, H2S, may hurt the
LEL sensor. This effect, known as inhibition, is usually temporary but in
extreme circumstances can impair the sensitivity of the LEL sensor after
any gas exposure that causes alarm in the toxic gas sensors.
• TheHoneywellBW™UltraisprovidedwithanantistaticcoatingovertheLCD
windowtominimizetheriskofignitionduetoelectrostaticdischarge.Periodic
inspectionofthiscoatingisrequiredtoensurenodegradation,delamination,
abrasions or other deformities to this surface.
• Care must be taken to avoid exposure to excessive heat, harsh chemicals
or solvents, sharp edges and abrasive surfaces. Clean the exterior with a
soft, damp cloth.
• The Canadian Standards Association (CSA) requires the LEL sensor to be
bump tested before each day’s use with calibration gas containing between
25% and 50% LEL. The instrument must be calibrated if the displayed
LEL value during a bump test fails to fall between 100% and 120% of the
expected value for the gas.
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aWARNINGS
• Warning: Substitution of components may impair Intrinsic Safety.
• To prevent ignition of flammable or combustible atmospheres, disconnect
power before servicing.
• Protectthecombustiblesensorfromexposuretoleadcompounds,silicones,
and chlorinated hydrocarbons. Although certain organic vapors (such as
leaded gasoline and halogenated hydrocarbons) can temporarily inhibit
sensor performance, in most cases the sensor will recover after calibration.
• Caution:Highoff-scaleLELreadingsmayindicateanexplosiveconcentration.
• Any rapid up scaling reading followed by a declining or erratic reading may
indicate a gas concentration beyond the upper scale limit, which can be
hazardous.
• Products may contain materials that are regulated for transportation under
domesticandinternational dangerousgoodsregulations. Return productin
compliance with appropriate dangerous goods regulations. Contact freight
carrier for further instructions.
• The lithium battery may present a risk of fire or chemical burn hazard if
misused. Do not disassemble, incinerate, or heat above 212°F (100°C), or
incinerate.Batteries must only be charged in a safe area free of hazardous
gas.Batterieseexposedto heatat266°F(130°C)for10minutescancause
fire and explosion.
• Disposeofusedlithiumcellsimmediately.Donotmixbatteries withthesolid
waste stream. Spent batteries should be disposed of by a qualified recycler
or hazardous materials handler.

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Appearance
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1. Visual alarm
indicator
2. Exhaust port
3. Screen
4. Button
5. Beeper Aperture
6. Pump inlet
7. Alligator clip
8. Pump assembly
9. Charging
connector and IR
Interface
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Screen Icons
Several icons are displayed in the detector’s screen as
conditions dictate.
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Screen Icons
BLE Pump/header
BLE Pairing
Error Pump passed
Paired Pump critical fail
Pairing failed Warning/failure/
error/low battery
Stealth mode
enabled
Hole watch
mode high
Battery -three
levels
Hole watch
mode low
Low battery Hole watch
Oxygen bar
IR LINK
connection
Correction factor
Calibration
passed
Peak gas
exposure
Calibration
failed
Press button
Calibration
cancelled
Press and hold
button
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Screen Icons
Target gas Inert mode
Bump test
cancelled
Sensor failure
Bump test
passed
STEL alarm
Bump test
failed
TWA alarm
Over limit
alarm
Firmware update
in progress
High alarm Sensor disabled
Low alarm Heartbeat

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Activate the Detector
Activate the detector in a safe area with an atmosphere of
20.9% oxygen and free of hazardous gas.
1. For first time use, charge the battery for up to 8 hours or
until LED light turns green using the charging adapter
provided. Refer to Charge the battery for more information.
2. Press and hold the button for three seconds.
3. For first time use, a Warming sensors message is
displayed and a 30 minutes countdown is displayed. In
most cases, this countdown only lasts a couple of minutes.
4. When the detector displays Pump test Block inlet,
block the pump inlet with a finger, and then after a couple
of seconds unblock the pump inlet.
The detector performs a quick pump test. A Pump Test
passed message is displayed.
If you do not block the pump inlet, the detector will turn off
after two minutes.
If necessary, you will be instructed by screen prompts to
calibrate newly-installed sensors.
The detector will then perform a self-test, including testing
the sensors. This process could take several minutes.
5. When the self-test is complete, press and hold the button
to zero sensors. After the autozero is complete, the detector
then checks the sensors for calibration and bump test.
If the detector identifies sensors requiring calibration or
bump testing, press the button and follow the on-screen
instructions.
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