Model FL3102
Quick Start Guide
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1.0 Quick Start Guide
1.1 Upon Receipt of Equipment
All items shipped by General Monitors are packed in shock absorbing containers,
which provide a considerable degree of protection against physical damage.
When received, the contents should be carefully removed and checked against
the enclosed packing slip. All subsequent correspondence with General Monitors
must specify the equipment part number and serial number.
1.2 Choosing Detector Locations
Several variables are involved in selecting the locations to install detectors to
ensure proper flame detection. There are no hard and fast rules defining the
optimum location. There are some general suggestions that should be
considered in regard to particular conditions at the site where the unit(s) are
being installed:
1.2.1 Detector Field of View
Each Model FL3102 Flame Detector has a 120° maximum Cone of Vision. This
Cone has its vertex at the center of the detector (see Figure 1).
1.2.2 Optical Sensitivity Range
The distance at which the detector will respond to a flame is a function of the
intensity of that flame. The maximum distance is 50 feet (15.2m) for a gasoline
fire with a surface area of 1 square foot (0.92m
2
).
1.2.3 Environmental Factors
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Mounting should be as free from shock and vibration as possible and
convenient for visual inspection and cleaning.
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Detectors mounted in dirty atmospheric conditions will require more frequent
inspection, cleaning, and sensitivity checking.
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Observe the ambient temperature range for the specific model (see Section
8.1.4 Environmental Specifications). For outdoor installations or other areas
exposed to intense, direct solar radiation, the detector may reach
temperatures well above specifications. For this condition, a cover for shade
may be required to bring the detector temperature within specifications. As
with any cover or object near-by, make sure the field-of-view of the detector
is not obstructed.
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Avoid conditions of ice build up on the optical detector windows. Complete
icing-over of the IR detector window can result in fault conditions.