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Mechanical Installation
3.1
Getting Started
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QUASAR M8100-EXP instrument is configured as per customer’s request.
The packing slip order number matches that of the instrument’s serial number. It is
recommended to confirm that the instrument’s configuration meets expectation, by reviewing
packing slip details.
Once you have determined the unit you received is the unit you ordered and it is in acceptable
condition, the unit is ready for installation. It would be a good idea to spend a few minutes
"getting to know" your QUASAR M8100-EXP.
Reference:
Chapter 10 Safety Assurances and Precautions
.
3.2
Sight Assessment
Care must be taken during installation to ensure that the sun will not be seen through the
optical sight path in any season or time of day. This requires that the instrument be located on a
true north-south axis ± 45 °. In the northern hemisphere, the monitor preferably should be
looking toward true north, while in the southern hemisphere it should be aimed toward true
south. Contact LumaSense for exceptions to these standard installation parameters.
Figure 3: Field of View Concept
3.2.1
Pilot Monitor (PM) Sighting
Recommended installation distance should be equal to the height of the flare stack from the
base of the flare stack. The maximum vertical angle for sighting the monitor is 45 ° above
horizontal. (See
Appendix E Engineering Drawing 613-228
) Targeting should include the
Pilot flames and have a spot size of 1.5x to 2x the flare diameter.
