Model IR400
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3.0 Installation
Receipt of Equipment
All equipment shipped by General Monitors is packaged in shock absorbing containers, which
provide considerable protection against physical damage. The contents should be carefully
removed and checked against the packing list. If any damage has occurred or there is any
discrepancy in the order, please notify General Monitors as soon as possible. All subsequent
correspondence with General Monitors must specify the equipment part number and the serial
number.
Detector Location Considerations
There are no standard rules for detector placement, since the optimum detector location varies
with the application. The customer must evaluate conditions at the facility to make this
determination. If practical, the Model IR400 infrared point detector should be easily accessible
for occasional integrity checks. The unit should be mounted horizontally so that dirt and dust do
not build-up on the windows. Although the IR400 is EMI/RFI resistant, it should not be mounted
close to radio transmitters, high magnetic or electrical fields or similar equipment. Proper wiring
and grounding is essential for optimum performance. Snap-on ferrite filters can provide
additional resistance to electromagnetic and radio frequency interference.
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NOTE:
The Model IR400 cannot detect hydrogen (H
2
) gas.
Some other factors to consider when selecting a detector location:
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Emission temperature and vapor density of the gas. The IR400 should be located near the
floor for gas vapors that are heavier than air.
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Do not locate the IR400 in areas that exceed the maximum operating temperature of the
unit, such as gas turbine exhaust.
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Locate the IR400 where prevailing air currents contain the maximum concentration of gas.
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Locate the IR400 as near as possible to the likely source of a gas leak.
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Observe the temperature range of the IR400 and locate the unit away from concentrated
sources of heat or light.
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Mount the IR400 away from sources of excessive vibration.
WARNING
: Each IR400 is completely tested at the factory. However, a complete system
checkout is required upon initial installation and start-up to ensure system
integrity.
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NOTE:
The Model IR400 is factory calibrated and needs no routine calibration.
However, if the IR400 is to be installed at altitudes greater than 1000 ft (300m), it must
be re-calibrated on-site (Section 4.1).
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