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1:  OPERATING AREA AND CONDITIONS

The Bacharach MGS-150 is an instrument for the 

continuous monitoring of refrigerant, combustible, 

and toxic gases. 
The instrument is powered by 12-24V AC or DC 

(selectable by an on-board jumper).  The output signal 

can be selected as either voltage or current.  The 

on-board relay can be used to switch alarm devices.

P/N: 6309-9002

Revision 0

January 25, 2016

2:  SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

USER MANUAL: 

 Before using this equipment, 

carefully read and strictly follow the User Manual 

(part number

 6309-9000)

.  The user must fully 

understand and strictly observe the instructions.  

Use the equipment only for the purposes listed and 

under the conditions specified in those documents.

CODE COMPLIANCE:  

Comply with all local and 

national laws, rules and regulations associated with 

this equipment. 

GENUINE PARTS: 

 Use only genuine Bacharach spare 

parts and accessories, otherwise proper functioning 

of the equipment may be impaired.

TECHNICIAN USE ONLY: 

This unit must be installed 

by a suitably qualified technician who will install this 

unit in accordance with these instructions and the 

standards in their particular industry/country. Opera

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tors of the unit should be aware of the regulations 

and standards in their industry/country for the 

operation of this unit. These notes are only intended 

as a guide and the manufacturer bears no responsi

-

bility for the installation or operation of this unit.
Failure to install and operate the unit in accordance 

with these instructions and with industry guidelines 

may cause serious injury including death and the 

manufacturer will not be held responsible in this 

regard.

SAFE MOUNTING: 

This monitor must be connected 

by a marked, suitably located and easily reached 

switch or circuit-breaker as means of disconnection.

WARNING:  

Strictly follow the 

instructions in the Gas Detector 

Manual (part number 6309-9000) 

available at www.MyBacharach.com. 

CAUTION: 

 DO NOT MOUNT the 

MGS-150 in an area that may 

contain flammable liquids or 

vapors. Operation of electrical 

equipment in such an area consti

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tutes a safety hazard.

GAS DETECTOR

INSTALLATION GUIDE

3:  WEIGHTS AND DIMENSIONS

Type/Enclosure 

Dimensions 

Weights  

IP41 

3.35” x 5.59” x 2.09” 
86 x 142 x 53 mm 

6.3 oz  
180 g 

IP66 

6.89” x 6.5” x 3.29” 
175 x 165 x 82 mm 

1 lb 6 oz

 

629 g 

IP66 w/ Splash 

Guard 

6.89” x 8.9” x 3.29” 
175 x 225 x 82 mm 

1 lb 9 oz

 

700 g 

IP66 w/ Remote 

Sensor 

6.89” x 6.1” x 3.29” 
175 x 155 x 82 mm 

1 lb 11 oz

790 g 

IP66 w/ Ex d 

Remote Head 

6.89” x 6.1” x 3.29” 
175 x 155 x 82 mm 

2 lb 10 oz 

 

1185 g

 

IP66 w/ PRV 

Sensor Head 

6.89” x 6.1” x 3.29” 
175 x 155 x 82 mm 

2 lb 0.3 oz 

 

916 g 

IP66 Airflow/ 

Duct (See Table) 

6.89” x 4.9” x 3.29” 
175 x 125 x 82 mm 

1 lb 4 oz

 

578 g 

Ex d (Enclosure)  5.8” x 7.1” x 5.0”  

147 x 180 x 128 mm 

4 lb 10 oz  
2100 g

 

ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS: 

 Care

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fully consider the full range of environmental 

conditions to which the instruments will be 

exposed.

TARGET GAS CONSIDERATIONS:  

The physical 

data of the gas or vapor to be detected must 

be observed.

APPLICATION CONSIDERATIONS:  

The specifics 

of the application (for example, possible leaks, 

air movement/draft, etc.) must be observed.

ACCESSIBILITY CONSIDERATIONS:  

The degree 

of accessibility required for maintenance 

purposes must be granted.

ACCESSORY CONSIDERATIONS: 

 The types of 

optional and accessory equipment that will be 

used with the system must be kept in mind.

ELECTRONIC CONSIDERATIONS: 

The system 

contains sensitive electronic components that 

can be easily damaged. Do not touch nor 

disturb any of these components.
Mount the MGS-150 according to the above 

considerations, product dimensions (see 

Section 3), maximum wiring lengths (see 

Section 5), and the corresponding mounting 

dimensions shown in the illustrations that 

follow.

4:  MOUNTING

3.39 in (86.0 mm)

2.09 in (53 mm)

1.4 in

(36.00 mm)

1.69 in (43.0 mm)

4.72 in (120 mm)

0.28 in

(7.0 mm)

4.07 in (103.50 mm)

1.0 in

(25.00 mm)

1.0 in

(25.00 mm)

018 in

(4.50 mm)

0.18 in

(4.50 mm)

0.35 in

(9.0 mm)

0.31 in

(8.0 mm)

(146 mm)

(122 mm)

(42 mm)

(59 mm)

(123 mm)

(101 mm)

(144 mm)

M42 thread

4.8 in

5.7 in

5.7 in

2.3 in

1.7 in

4.0 in

mounting  slots = 

0.35 in (9mm) long x 

0.24 in (6mm) wide

Use 3/16-inch screws

(5mm - 6mm )

4.8 in

Thread varies

with model

1”BSP thread

Exd Remote

Head

PRV/IP66

Vent Pipe

Monitoring 1

in BSP Head

Standard

Housing

Ex d Housing

IP66 Housing

Inches 

12 x 12 

12 x 24 

18 x 18 

24 x 24   24 round 

1 x 1   1 x 2   1.5 x 1.5 

2 x 2   Pi x 1 x 1 

Area (ft

2

1  

2  

2.25 

4  

3.14  

Feet

Units

Duct Size

Supported CFM & Duct Sizes for Duct Mount Housing

Standard

Sensor 

Housing

Semiconductor

Sensors Only

5.8 in (147 mm)

0.3 in (8 mm)

6.3 in (160 mm)

2.8 in (70 mm)

7.1 in (180 mm)

5.0 in (128 mm)

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