LION GASTRAINER SYSTEM User manual

GASTRAINER
™
SYSTEM
[ USER’S MANUAL
Original User Manual
04/19

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1. WHAT IS THE GASTRAINER™?.......................................................................................... 2
2. PRECAUTIONS AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .................................................................... 3
3. GASTRAINER SPECIFICATIONS ......................................................................................... 4
4. USING YOUR GASTRAINER................................................................................................ 6
4.1. GasSource Emitters........................................................................................................6
4.1–1. Positioning......................................................................................................6
4.1–2. Operation .......................................................................................................7
4.1–3. Charging ........................................................................................................8
4.2. Student Unit...................................................................................................................9
4.2–1. Operation .......................................................................................................9
4.2–2. Measuring....................................................................................................10
4.2–3. Viewing Maximum and Minimum Measured Values On the Student Unit..........10
4.2–4. Turning Off the Student Unit’s Power..............................................................11
4.2–5. Battery Level Indicator...................................................................................12
4.2–6. Charging ......................................................................................................12
4.3. Instructor Unit ..............................................................................................................13
4.3–1. Operation .....................................................................................................13
4.3–2. Maximum and Minimum Measured Values — Instructor Unit..........................15
4.3–3. Adjusting the Student Unit Values Manually....................................................16
4.3–4. Setting Simulated Emitter Gas .......................................................................17
4.3–5. Turning Off the Instructor Unit’s Power ...........................................................17
4.3–6. Battery Level Indicator...................................................................................18
4.3–7. Charging ......................................................................................................18
5. SETTING ALARMS, CHANNEL, AND LANGUAGE............................................................... 19
5.1. Entering Setup Menu on the Instructor Unit ...................................................................20
5.2. Setting Low Alarm Values (A1) ......................................................................................20
5.3. Setting High Alarm Values (A2)......................................................................................21
5.4. Setting the Language and Channel ...............................................................................21
5.5. Accepting or Declining Settings on the Student Unit.......................................................22
6. INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE ................................................................................... 23
7. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ................................................................................... 24
8. WARRANTY INFORMATION ............................................................................................. 26
9. CONTACT INFORMATION................................................................................................. 28
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1. WHAT IS THE GASTRAINER™?
The GasTrainer was developed to safely simulate situations in which the use
of a four-gas meter would be required. The GasTrainer can simulate gas
leaks/clouds without the hazards of using potentially lethal gases. Instead,
electronic transmitters (GasSource emitters) are positioned and used to simulate
a gas leak. By varying the position of the emitters and adjusting the settings, it is
possible to simulate a variety of HazMat situations, ranging from small leaks
to large vapor clouds.
The trainee’s gas meter (Student Unit) measures the signal strength of the
emitters that simulate one of four possible gases. An alarm sounds if the measured
value exceeds the preset alarm value. Two separate alarm levels can be set by the
instructor per gas; one minimum level and one maximum level. The instructor
simultaneously receives the same alarm signal if one of the alarm values is
exceeded on the Student Unit.
The GasSource emitters automatically simulate one gas at a time. The Instructor’s
Unit can be used to manually adjust and incorporate the other three gases into the
simulation. The Student Unit and Instructor Unit communicate with each other using
a wireless link. The Student Units will respond to the Instructor Unit’s settings for
both the default and manually adjusted gases.
The system is capable of simulating four different types of gas:
• Explosive gas (%LEL)
• Oxygen (%O2)
• Carbon Monoxide (ppm CO)
• Hydrogen Sulde (ppm H2S)
The set consists of:
• 1 GasTrainer Instructor Unit
• 1 GasTrainer Student Unit
• 3 GasTrainer GasSource Emitters
• 1 Detachable Sampling Wand
• 1 AC/DC Power Supply
• 1 DC Power Splitter Cable
• 1 User Manual

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2. PRECAUTIONS AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
The GasTrainer™system is a simulation training system. The system
CAN NOT be used as a real gas meter. The GasTrainer does not detect
actual gas, it detects simulated gas readings in the form of ultrasonic signals.
DO NOT use the system in an environment in which you suspect
that there may actually be a potentially explosive mix of gases!
• The system is not waterproof. Do not expose the system to moisture or to
places where re extinguishing materials are used. Contact with water may
permanently damage the system and void the warranty.
• Do not use the system if the casing or cables have been damaged and you
suspect a potential risk for the instructor or trainee. In that event, contact the
manufacturer and have the system repaired.
• If not in use, unplug the battery charger from the power supply.
• When not in use, it is recommended that the set be stored in the supplied
carrying case to ensure proper protection of the system.

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3. GASTRAINER™SPECIFICATIONS
GasTrainer − GasSource Emitter
Casing Material Aluminum
Transmission
Point Materials ABS, aluminum
Range (high setting) 26 ft (7.9 m) (10% LEL)
Range (low setting) 16 ft (4.9 m) (10% LEL)
Battery 7.2V / 700mAh NiMH
Usable Life Approx. 20 hours (fully charged)*
Length of Wires Approx. 1.5 ft (.05 m) (base − transmission point)
Approx. 3 ft (.09 m) (transmission points)
Dimensions of
Transmission Points
2" x 1.25" x 1" (5 x 3 x 3 cm)
Dimensions of
Signal Unit
4.33" x 2.25" x 1.4" (11 x 6 x 4 cm)
Weight 13.75 oz (389.81 g)
*New NiMH batteries need to be charged and used two to three times
before they reach full capacity. Therefore, it is possible that the usable life
of the battery is signicantly shorter during the rst charge/use cycles.

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GasTrainer™− Student and Instructor Units
Casing Material ABS, PMMA
Material of
Display Window Polycarbonate
Display Graphic 122 x 32 pixels, white/blue
ALARM
Optical and
Audible
Slow and fast alarm, user congurable
Low battery power
Max. Distance from
Instructor Unit
Approx. 115 ft. (35.1 m) in open space
Radio Frequency 914.5 MHz
Transmitting Power 1 mW
Battery 7.2V / 700mAh NiMH
Usable Life Approx. 8 hours (fully charged)*
Dimensions 6.3" x 3.3" x 1.2" (16 x 8 x 3 cm)
Weight 9.5 oz (269.32 g)
MEASURING RANGE
%LEL 0–100 in increments of 1
%O2 0–25.5 in increments of 0.1
ppm H2S0–200 in increments of 1
ppm CO 0–500 in increments of 1
GasTrainer Battery Charger
Casing Material ABS
Supply Voltage 100–240V AC 50/60Hz 0.5A max
Number of Channels 5 (using the splitter cable)
Charging Time
700mAh battery Maximum 4 hours
Weight 4.25 oz (120.49 g)
*New NiMH batteries need to be charged and used two to three times
before they reach full capacity. Therefore, it is possible that the usable life
of the battery is signicantly shorter during the rst charge/use cycles.

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4. USING YOUR GASTRAINER™
4.1. GASSOURCE EMITTERS
The emitters create the source of the simulated gas leak. In order to control the
size of the cloud, all emitters are equipped with a eld strength selector switch,
allowing the range to be set.
4.1–1. POSITIONING
Position one or more emitters in the
area in which the gas cloud is to be simulated.
The control unit can be hidden out of sight. Providing that the Student Unit is
receiving information from emitters, the smaller transmission points can be
positioned inconspicuously.
The best effects are achieved when all three emitters are positioned in such a way
that they combine to form a circle around the gas cloud to be detected. Adjust the
height, angle, and direction of the transmission points to create a variety of gas leak
scenarios. Practice various congurations to determine which scenarios work best
for your training applications. See Figure 1 below.
FIGURE 1: POSITION THE GASSOURCE EMITTERS IN A CIRCLE FOR THE BEST RESULTS

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4.1–2. OPERATION
The controls and indicators on the emitter can be found on the rear of the unit.
See Figure 2 below:
1POWER INDICATOR (RED)
2CHARGER INDICATOR
(GREEN)
3HIGH SETTING
(LARGE GAS CLOUD)
4LOW SETTING
(SMALL GAS CLOUD)
5CHARGING CONNECTOR
6POWER SWITCH
1. Turn the emitter’s power on by pressing the left side toggle switch upwards (6).
The power indicator (1) will ash, and the signal will begin emitting. The power
indicator light will continue to ash as long as the unit is in operation.
2. Select the eld strength of the emitter by toggling the right side switch (3)
up for the “High” setting or down (4) for the “Low” setting.
a. The “High” setting (toggle switch [3] in the upward position toward the
large cloud icon) has a range of approximately 26 ft. (7.9 m) (10% LEL)
in an open space.
b. The “Low” setting (toggle switch [4] in the downward position toward the
small cloud icon) has a range of approximately 16 ft. (4.9 m) (10% LEL)
in an open space.
c. These ranges are greatly dependent on reections in the area. It is
therefore possible for the range to vary in the vicinity of obstacles
or to vary between training locations with hard ooring surfaces
(such as concrete) or soft ooring surfaces (such as carpet).
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3. When the training evolution is completed, push the left hand toggle switch (6)
downward to turn off the emitter unit. The indicator (1) will stop ashing and the
emitter unit will stop sending a signal.
4. The emitter is not equipped with a dedicated battery indicator. However, when
the battery is empty, the power indicator (1) will stay continuously lit. The
emitter will not operate consistently and the battery will need to be recharged
in order for the unit to function properly.
4.1–3. CHARGING
1. Connect the emitter’s charging connector (5) to the battery charger and plug the
wall adaptor in the wall outlet.
2. The emitter will then be switched off automatically, regardless of the position
of the on-off switch. The green charging indicator will start blinking. When the
battery is full, the charging indicator will stay continuously lit.
3. If the battery is completely empty before recharging, the device will start a
trickle charge cycle to prevent battery damage. The green charging indicator
will stay lit. Leave the charger connected. The charger will safely recover the
battery. After approximately four to six hours, the battery will be fully charged.
4. A normal, full charging cycle will take approximately four hours. The charging
circuit continuously monitors the battery status and switches to trickle charge
once the battery is fully charged.
5. LION recommends charging all the emitters at the same time as the Instructor
Unit and Student Unit in order to have a fully charged set. The range of an
emitter can become signicantly shorter when the batteries are low or empty and
the emitter’s battery will need to be charged before continuing with the training.