BW Technologies GasAlertClip Extreme Operating Manual

BW TECHNOLOGIES

BY HONEYWELL

GasAlertClip Extreme

2 or 3 Year Gas Detector

Instruction Sheet

Introduction

The GasAlertClip Extreme gas detector (“the detector”) is a personal safety
device that warns when hazardous gas exceeds factory set alarm setpoints.
The detector stores and transmits gas alarm event data. It is your
responsibility to respond properly to the alarms.

Gas Detected Unit of Measure

Oxygen (O2) Percent by volume (%)
Carbon monoxide (CO) Parts per million (ppm)
Hydrogen sulfide (H2S) Parts per million (ppm)
Sulfur dioxide (SO2) Parts per million (ppm)

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Warning: Substitution of components may impair Intrinsic Safety.
Warning: Bump test the O2 detector before each day’s use to confirm its

ability to respond to gas by exposing the detector to a gas
concentration that exceeds the alarm setpoints. Manually verify
that the audible and visual alarms are activated.

Warning: To prevent ignition of flammable or combustible atmospheres,

disconnect power before servicing.

⇒ Do not activate the detector after the date on the package.
⇒ This product is a gas detector, not a measurement device.
⇒ Perform a self-test each day prior to use.
⇒ Ensure the sensor grill is free of dirt, debris, and is not obstructed.
⇒ Calibrate and bump test the detector in an ordinary location.

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a Safety Information - Read First

⇒ Periodically test the response of the sensor to gas by exposing the

detector to a target gas concentration that exceeds the low alarm setpoint.
Manually verify that the audible and visu al alarms are activated.

⇒ Periodically calibrate the GasAlertClip Extreme O

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ec Note:

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.

Parts of the GasAlertClip Extreme

1 Audible alarm

2 Visual alarm

3 Infrared download port

4 Liquid crystal display (LCD)

5 Alligator clip

6 Start/test button

7 Sensor and sensor grill

Display Elements

1 Self-test status

2 High and low alarm setpoints

3 Data transmission

4 Maximum exposure in alarm

5 Gas type

2 / 6 Alarm condition

7 / 8 Detector life-remaining indicators

4 / 8 Months/hours/days since last maximum exposure

Pushbutton

Pushbutton Description

• To activate the detector, press and hold C for

5 seconds.

• Press C within 24 hours of a gas alarm to view

C

the maximum gas exposure.

• When Test displays, press and hold

approximately 1 second to activate the self-test.

• To calibrate the O
for approximately 3 seconds.

• To display the gas alarm setpoints, press C.

• To transmit the data, press C when Prn and

display.

detector, press and hold C

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C for

Activating the Detector

Press and hold C for 5 seconds.

Note: Once activated the detector cannot be deactivated, except after a

battery life-ending alarm. Refer to

Safety Shutdown Mode.

Performing a Self Test

Note: The self-test must be performed in an atmosphere that is free of

hazardous gas.
After a self-test is performed, wait 30 seconds before using to ensure

the detector accurately detects gas.

The self-test is activated prior to any other function. Prior to each day’s use,
a self-test of the detector must be performed.

When Test displays on the LCD, a self-test is required.

When the self-test is performed and passes,
are successful.

To perform a self-test, press and hold C for approximately 1 second. to
initiate the self-test. Confirm that the following tests are performed:

1. The detector emits one beep, one flash, and one vibration.

2. All LCD elements display.

3. Test flashes while the sensor integrity and battery life are tested.

4. The low and high alarm setpoints display.

displays to confirm the tests

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5. If an alarm has occurred in the last 24 hours, the LCD displays the
maximum gas exposure value and the hours that have lapsed since
the exposure.

6. Prn and

Note: If a self-test is activated without Test being displayed, steps #1-3 are

bypassed.

flash.

Self-Test Pass

When the self-test is successful, the detector emits a short beep and a
single vibration.

u then displays to verify that the detector passed the self-test.

Twenty hours after performing the self-test, Test displays again to indicate
that a self-test is required.

Self-Test Fail

If the self-test fails, the detector emits five short beeps and flashes before
displaying a blank screen. The LCD then returns to the normal operating
screen and again displays Test.

Repeat the self-test.

Note: If the self-test fails three consecutive times, the LCD displays a blank

screen and the detector deactivates. Refer to

Automatic Battery Test

The battery is automatically tested every 2 hours. If the battery test fails,
another automatic test is initiated 30 minutes later.

Note: After five consecutive battery test failures, the LCD displays a blank

screen and the detector deactivates. Refer to

Detector Life-Remaining Clock

The detector life-remaining clock indicates how much longer the detector
will operate. The LCD displays the countdown value of the remaining
months, days, and then hours.

The detector continues to operate for a maximum of 8 hours after the
detector life-ending alarm initiates. Press C to deactivate the detector. For
more information, refer to

Alarms.

Safety Shutdown Mode.

Safety Shutdown Mode.

Safety Shutdown Mode

The LCD displays a blank screen when initiating safety shutdown mode.
The detector beeps, flashes, and vibrates rapidly (twice per second) until
the battery loses power. To deactivate the detector before the battery loses
power, press C. Contact

The detector initiates safety shutdown mode if the

• self-test fails three consecutive times,

• automatic battery test fails five consecutive times, or

• detector has not been manually deactivated within 8 hours of initiating

the detector life-ending alarm.

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Gas Alarm Setpoints

The following is a list of the factory alarm setpoints.

Model

GasAlertClip Extreme O

GasAlertClip Extreme CO 35 ppm 200 ppm

GasAlertClip Extreme H2S 10 ppm 15 ppm

GasAlertClip Extreme SO

Note: Detector may be configured with customer specified alarm setpoints.

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Displaying the Gas Alarm Setpoints

Press C to display the alarm setpoints.

Alarm setpoints are factory configured and cannot be modified.

Low Alarm

Setpoint

19.5% 23.5%

5 ppm 10 ppm

High Alarm

Setpoint