Scott Safety Protege User manual

ProtegeUser Guide
PROTEGE PORTABLE GAS
MONITOR
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Protege User Guide
PROTEGE PORTABLE GAS MONITOR
087-0038
Rev L

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CONTENTS
About This Guide
Guide Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xi
Using Scott Safety Electronic Documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xii
Guide Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xiii
Related Product Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xiv
Revision History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xv
Certifications and Approvals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xvi
General Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xix
Warnings and Cautions – Device Use and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xx
Warnings and Cautions – Sensor Use and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xxii
Warnings and Cautions – Battery Use and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xxiii
Acronyms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xxiv
CHAPTER 1 Introduction
Chapter Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Device Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
CHAPTER 2 Installation
Chapter Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Planning for Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Verifying Items Shipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Downloading Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Charging the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Charging the Battery with the Multi-Charger (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Installation Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Installing the SGM software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Installing the JAVA Runtime Environment (JRE) Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Installing the Optional Pump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Installing - Device Powered Down . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Installing - Device Powered Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Disconnecting the Optional Pump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
CHAPTER 3 Configuration and Setup
Chapter Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Configuration and Setup Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Connecting the Device to a PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Configuring the Scott Gas Monitor Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
SGM Defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

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CHAPTER 4Operation
Chapter Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Operating the Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
LCD Alerts and Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Powering Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Powering Down . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
CHAPTER 5 Maintenance
Chapter Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Calibrating the Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Zero Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Span Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Bump Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Maintaining the Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Replacing the Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Cleaning the Pump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Troubleshooting the Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
APPENDIX A Specifications
Appendix Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
APPENDIX B Quick Reference
Appendix Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Quick Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Alerts & Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Powering the Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Daily Bump Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Daily Zero Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Span Gas Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Optional Pump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
APPENDIX C Sensor Information
Appendix Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Sensor K-Factors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Gas Interferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
APPENDIX D Support
Appendix Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Warranty Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Product Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

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LIST OF FIGURES
1Major Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2Charging the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
3Multi-Charger Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
4Multi-Charger Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
5Multi-Charger Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
6Windows Vista OS Only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
7Scott Gas Monitor Software Installation (1 of 5) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
8Scott Gas Monitor Software Installation (2 of 5) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
9Scott Gas Monitor Software Installation (3 of 5) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
10 Scott Gas Monitor Software Installation (4 of 5) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
11 Scott Gas Monitor Software Installation (5 of 5) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
12 JAVA JRE Software Installation (1 of 3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
13 JAVA JRE Software Installation (2 of 3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
14 JAVA JRE Software Installation (3 of 3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
15 Pump Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
16 Pump Displays - Start Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
17 Device Icon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
18 Connecting the Device to a PC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
19 Scott Gas Monitor (SGM) Software Home Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
20 Scott Gas Monitor (SGM) Software Settings Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
21 Scott Gas Monitor (SGM) Software Set Clock Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
22 Scott Gas Monitor (SGM) Software View Log Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
23 LCD Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
24 Power Up Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
25 Zero Calibration Display - In Progress . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
26 Zero Calibration Display - Passed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
27 Zero Calibration Display - Failed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
28 Span Calibration - Calibration Adapter Attached. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
29 Span Calibration - LCD Display Sequence. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
30 Bump Test - Calibration Adapter Attached . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
31 Removing Device Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
32 Removing Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
33 Sensor Pin Alignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
34 Removing Pump Screws . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
35 Disassembly of Pump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
36 Pump Ports and Hoses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
37 Setup Syringe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
38 Routing the Pump Wires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
39 Pump Reassembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
40 Connecting the Device to a PC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

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41 Left and Right Operation Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
42 Span Calibration - Calibration Adapter Attached. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
43 Pump Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

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LIST OF TABLES
1Navigating Within a PDF Document . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xii
2Scott Safety Documentation Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xiv
3Protege User Guide Revision History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xv
4Certifications and Approvals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xvi
5Acronyms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xxiv
6Major Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
7Installation Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
8Configuration and Setup Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
9SGM Defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
10 LCD Items and Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
11 Recommended Calibration and Test Matrix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
12 Recommended Maintenance Matrix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
13 Troubleshooting Matrix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
14 Device Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
15 Hydrogen Sulfide Sensor Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
16 Carbon Monoxide Sensor Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
17 Oxygen Sensor Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
18 Combustible Sensor Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
19 Combustible Sensor K-Factors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
20 Gas Interferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
21 Applicable Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

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ABOUT THIS GUIDE
Guide Overview This guide describes the steps required to use the Protege. This document is for gas
detection personnel to manage their gas monitoring device. This document contains
information on installation, configuration, operation, maintenance and
troubleshooting.
This user guide assumes a basic knowledge of gas detection procedures.
The user guide is divided into the following topics:
•Introduction
•Installation
•Configuration and Setup
•Operation
•Maintenance
•Quick Reference
•Specifications
•Sensor Information
•Support
Warning: Read, understand and follow the entire content of this guide prior to use.
Failure to do so may result in serious injury or death.

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Using Scott Safety
Electronic Documents Scott Safety electronic documents are provided as PDF files. Open and view them
using the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader application, version 3.0 or later. If necessary,
download the Acrobat Reader from the Adobe Systems, Inc. web site:
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as follows:
To move quickly from section to section within the document, use the Acrobat
bookmarks that appear on the left side of the Acrobat Reader window. The bookmarks
provide an expandable outline view of the document’s contents. To display the
document’s Acrobat bookmarks, press the “Display both bookmarks and page” button
on the Acrobat Reader tool bar.
To move to the referenced page of an entry in the document’s Contents or Index, click
on the entry itself, each of which is hyperlinked.
To follow a cross-reference to a heading, figure, or table, click the blue text.
To move to the beginning or end of the document, to move page by page within the
document, or to navigate among the pages you displayed by clicking on hyperlinks,
use the Acrobat Reader navigation buttons shown in this figure:
Table 1 summarizes how to navigate within a Scott Safety electronic document.
Table 1 Navigating Within a PDF Document
TO NAVIGATE THIS WAY CLICK THIS
Move from section to section within the
document.
A bookmark on the left side of the Acrobat
Reader window
Move to an entry in the Table of Contents. The entry itself
Move to an entry in the Index. The page number
Move to an entry in the List of Figures or
List of Tables.
The Figure or Table number
Follow a cross-reference (highlighted in
blue text).
The cross-reference text
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buttons
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document.
The appropriate Acrobat Reader navigation
buttons
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of hyperlinks you have selected.
The appropriate Acrobat Reader navigation
buttons
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of document End of document
Next page
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Guide Conventions The following visual elements are used throughout this guide, where applicable:
Warning: This icon and text indicate a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not
avoided, could result in death or injury.
Caution: This icon and text indicates a potentially dangerous procedure. Instructions
contained in the warning must be followed. Failure to do so may result in damage to
the device.
This icon and text indicate the possibility of electrostatic discharge (ESD) in a
procedure that requires the reader to take the proper ESD precautions.
This icon and text designates information of special note.

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Related Product
Documentation Table 2 lists the Scott Safety Family documentation set.
33339
Table 2 Scott Safety Documentation Set
DOCUMENT NAME PURPOSE DOCUMENT ID
Protege Masterdock
Docking Station Manual Covers use, operation and maintenance. 087-0045

Revision History xv
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Revision History Table 3 shows the revision history for this guide, providing a description of the
changes.
Table 3 Protege User Guide Revision History
REVISION CHANGE
KAdded record of revisions, updated parts list, updated toxic gas interference
table, added Microsoft Windows® 7 as new OS for the SGM software, added a
Note about powering down the device prior to new calibration values being
saved, updated company name, copyright and contact information, updated
content for ease of use and made various corrections throughout. Updated
certifications and approvals section. Updated part numbers. Updated cross
references, tables, figures and headings. As well as, other related maintenance
items.
L•Re-structured entire manual.
•About This Guide chapter – Added IEC pending approval, Gost approval,
Chinese approval, CSA approval and updated Inmetro approval. Added
Protege Masterdock Docking Station Manual to related documents table.
Added European disposal requirements. Added a caution not to operate
device within 1 to 2’ of a high-powered portable radio.
•Introduction chapter – Added content about Protege Masterdock Docking
Station. Changed data log up to events from 4000 to 7000. Added 12 hours
typical run time with pump.
•Installation chapter – Added content about downloading Scott Gas Monitor
(SGM) software from our Web site, un-installing lower version of SGM and
added content about Multi-Charger. Added requirement for JRE 32-bit
software. Added details for Windows 7 64-bit OS and for Windows Vista.
Added details about administrator privileges.
•Configuration and Setup chapter – Updated SGM Home Tab screen to
include Portuguese button.
•Maintenance chapter – Corrected location of Inlet and Outlet Ports in figure.
Bump testing section, changed 10% to +/-20% regarding verification of
readings. Added troubleshooting information related to exposure to
high-powered portable radios.
•Specifications appendix – Added Data Log Event value. Added Nominal
Voltage value. Corrected CO Sensor range.
•Quick Reference appendix – Added to manual.
•Support appendix – Added more part numbers with photos to parts list.
Added combustible sensor (CSA) part number. Added two new Calibration
kits.
•Added Scott Safety branding items and updated URL for SGM downloads.
•Updated cross references, tables, figures and headings. As well as, other
related maintenance items.

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Certifications and
Approvals Table 4 shows the device has been tested and complies with the following directives,
standards, or standardized documents.
Table 4 Certifications and Approvals
SYMBOL
SPECIFIC
DIRECTIVES,
STANDARDS
MONROE,
US
FACTORY
SKELMER
SDALE,
UK
FACTORY
SHANGHA
I, CHINA
FACTORY
CLASS I DIVISION 1
GROUPS A B C D
Ambient temperature:
-20°C to +50°C
UL913 Applicable N/A N/A
CLASS I DIVISION 1
GROUPS A B C D T4
Ambient temperature:
-20°C to +50°C
Intrinsically Safe
Sècurité Intrinsèque
Maybe used with Pump
P/N 096-3259
CSA C22.2 No.
152-M1984
CSA C22.2 No. 157-92
CSA C22.2 No. 0-M91
Applicable N/A N/A
Ex d ia IIC T4
DEMKO 08 ATEX
0813482X
Ambient temperature:
-20°C to +50°C
*See Special Conditions
for Safe Use
EN 60079-0
EN 60079-1
EN 60079-11
Applicable Applicable N/A

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Ex d ia IIC T4
IECEx (Pending)
Ambient temperature:
-20°C to +50°C
*See Special Conditions
for Safe Use
IEC 60079-0
IEC 60079-1
IEC 60079-11
Applicable Applicable N/A
BR-Ex d ia IIC T4
10/UL-BRCO-0009X
10/UL-BRCO-0010X
Ambient temperature:
-20°C to +50°C (Protege)
0°C to +45°C
(Accessories)
*See Special Conditions
for Safe Use
INMETRO Portaria 83
IEC 60079-0
IEC 60079-1
IEC 60079-11
Applicable N/A N/A
Ex d ia IIC T4
POCC GB.ГБ05.B03231
Ambient temperature:
-20°C to +50°C
*See Special Conditions
for Safe Use
GOST R 52350.0
GOST R 52350.1
GOST R 52350.11
N/A Applicable N/A
Ex iad II CT4
GYJ011153X
*See Special Conditions
for Safe Use
GB3836.1
GB3836.2
GB3836.4
N/A N/A Applicable
Table 4 Certifications and Approvals (continued)
SYMBOL
SPECIFIC
DIRECTIVES,
STANDARDS
MONROE,
US
FACTORY
SKELMER
SDALE,
UK
FACTORY
SHANGHA
I, CHINA
FACTORY

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Note: This table indicates all applicable certifications and approvals on a factory basis.
However, it does not mean that each individual device has all of the indicated certifications
and approvals for that particular factory. Check your particular device for its certifications
and approvals.
*Special Conditions for Safe Use: The Protege is intended only for use with the
charger/communication board, optional pump assembly, and optional Protege
Multi-Charger.
Table 4 Certifications and Approvals (continued)
SYMBOL
SPECIFIC
DIRECTIVES,
STANDARDS
MONROE,
US
FACTORY
SKELMER
SDALE,
UK
FACTORY
SHANGHA
I, CHINA
FACTORY

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General Safety
Information Ensure you adhere to the following for your safety.
Warning: Read and follow the entire content of this guide prior to use. Failure to do
so may result in serious injury or death.
Warning: All individuals who have or will have responsibility for using or testing this
product must read and understand the contents of this manual. The product will
perform as designed only if used and tested in accordance with the manufacturer's
instructions. Failure to follow manufacturer's instructions will render the warranty
and approvals null and void. failure to follow these instructions may also result in
serious injury or death.
Scott Safety can take no responsibility for use of its equipment if it is not used in
accordance with the instructions. If further operational or maintenance details are
required but not provided in this guide, contact Scott Safety or their agent.Scott Safety
shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential damages in connection with any
modifications, errors or omissions in this guide.
All pertinent state, regional, and local safety regulations must be observed when
installing and using this product. For reasons of safety and to assure compliance with
documented system data, repairs to components should be performed only by the
manufacturer.
Additionally, industry standards, codes, and legislation are subject to change. Updated
copies should be obtained by users to ensure the most recently issued regulations,
standards and guidelines are available.
All pertinent state, regional, and local safety regulations must be observed when
handling and disposing of hazardous material, Toxic (E-Chem) Sensors, batteries and
other similar items that may fall under the classification of hazardous material.
The Electrical, Electronic and Battery elements of this product must not be disposed
of via municipal waste streams; they should be delivered to collection facilities.
Information on collection facilities is given by the local authorities or importer's
representative. Correct disposal will contribute to recycling of materials and prevent
negative consequences for the environment.
For products sold in Europe, the end of life procedures for Battery operated Electronic
products must comply with the RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC, the WEEE Directive
2002/96/EC and the Battery Directive 2006/66/EC. These directives dictate how to
dispose of the electronic and battery elements of the product after use. For Protégé
products sold in the UK only, Scott Safety Ltd has provided a collection service. This
service can be accessed by Telephoning Customer Services on 01695 711711 who will
be happy to assist. Please do not send products back to Scott. In other parts of Europe,
other systems are in place. Please contact your local provider of Scott products for
more details.
Only use Scott Safety approved replacement parts.

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Warnings and
Cautions – Device Use
and Care
Ensure you follow the applicable warnings and cautions indicated here.
Warning: This equipment must be operated and serviced by qualified personnel only.
Read and understand the guide completely before operating or servicing. Qualified
personnel as defined according to local, county, state, federal and individual company
standards.
Warning: When in doubt vacate the area immediately. You should vacate the area
immediately should the device indicate a warning or alarm condition. You should
know, understand and follow your company's safety protocols.
Warning: Ensure the atmosphere is free from combustible and/or toxic gases prior to
starting any of the procedures.
Warning: When the primary device is off line, ensure you have another online device
to actively detect gases. The device may be off line due to such activities, like but not
limited to, calibration, installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, configuration,
wiring and other activities.
Warning: If the device does not function as described herein, remove from service and
mark for maintenance. Only use Scott Safety replacement parts.
Warning: Only use the device to monitor the atmosphere for the gases and
concentrations for which it is set-up to detect.
Warning: To prevent ignition of an explosive atmosphere, read and adhere to the
manufacturer's live maintenance procedures.
Warning: Read this manual for intrinsic safety precautions. Substitution of
components may impair intrinsic safety, resulting in serious injury or death.
Warning: To prevent ignition of a hazardous atmosphere, the device must be charged
in an area known to be nonhazardous.
Warning: Pump activation is verified after the block pump, clear pump commands
have been completed. Connecting a pump to the device when the device is already
powered on requires pushing the left button to begin activation.
Warning: A high off-scale reading may indicate explosive concentration.
Warning: Perform a bump test every day. Failure to perform a daily functional test
could lead to serious injury or death.
Caution: Device will not operate without power applied. Thus, it only detects gases
while powered.
Caution: Periodically test for correct operation of the system's alarm events by
exposing the device to a targeted gas concentration above the high alarm set point.