Product manual

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GasAlert Extreme
Maintenance
Maintenance
To keep the detector in good operating condition, perform the
following basic maintenance as required:
•
Calibrate, test, and inspect the detector at regular intervals .
• Keep an operations log of all maintenance, calibrations,
and alarm events.
• Clean the exterior with a soft damp cloth. Do not use
solvents, soaps, or polishes.
• Do not immerse the detector in liquids.
Replacing the Battery or Sensor
a Warning
To avoid possible personal injury, adhere to the following:
• Replace the battery in a safe area, free of hazardous gas
immediately when the detector enters low battery alarm.
• Use only the Panasonic CR-2PE/BN battery.
• Wear an ESD wrist or heel strap when replacing the
sensor or battery. Avoid touching electronic
components on the detector PCB or shorting circuits on
the PCB.
• Use only the sensor specifically designed for the
GasAlert Extreme. Otherwise, the detector will not
monitor the target gas. Refer to Replacement Parts and
Accessories in the GasAlert Extreme User Manual.
• After replacing a sensor, allow the new sensor 5 minutes
to stabilize before use. For an ETO or NO sensor, allow
the new sensor 2 hours to stabilize before use.
• Do not expose a sensor to vapors of organic solvents
such as paint fumes or organic solvents.
Note
When the battery is removed from the detector, the
clock reverts back to the default value. Refer to Clock
Option in the GasAlert Extreme User Manual.
To preserve the life of the battery, deactivate the detector when
not in use.
For additional information regarding problems caused by a sen-
sor requiring calibration or replacement, refer to Troubleshoot-
ing in the GasAlert Extreme User Manual.
Replacing the Battery
To replace a battery, complete the following. Refer to Internal
Parts of the GasAlert Extreme and Internal Seals of the
GasAlert Extreme. Replace the battery in a safe area, free of
hazardous gas.
1. Deactivate the detector.
2. Remove the four machine screws on the rear shell
and remove the rear shell.
3. Remove the battery.
ec Warning
This instrument contains a lithium battery. Do not mix with
the solid waste stream. Spent batteries should be disposed
of by a qualified recycler or hazardous materials handler.