BW Technologies GasAlertClip Extreme 2 Year, GasAlertClip Extreme 3 Year, GasAlert Clip Extreme Instruction Sheet

2 OR 3 YEAR GAS DETECTOR

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GasAlert Clip Extreme

The GasAlertClip Extreme 2 or 3 year 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.

Gases Detected

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)

a Safety Information—Read First

Warning: Substitution of components may impair Intrinsic Safety.
Warning: Bump test the O2 sensor 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.

 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/or bump test the detector in a normal atmosphere

(20.9% O2) that is free of hazardous gas.

 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 visual alarms are
activated.

 Periodically calibrate the GasAlertClip Extreme

oxygen (O2) detector.

c e Recycling

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.

About This Instruction Sheet

Title GasAlertClip Extreme Instruction Sheet

Description This Instruction Sheet is a reference for the

activation, operation and maintenance of
the GasAlertClip Extreme 2 or 3 year gas
detector.

Part Number 50104153-003

Release Date 05-2012

At a Glance

Liquid cr ystal
display(LCD)

Audible
alarm

Senso r and
sensor g rill

LCD and Elements

C

Pushbutton Functions

Activate detector

Perform self-test

Calibrate oxygen
sensor

Perform auto zero

View maximum gas
exposure

Transmit data

Infrar ed
downlo ad port

LED visual
alarms

Alligat or
clip

Pushbutton

Self-test status

High and low alarm setpoints

Data transmission

Maximum exposure in alarm

Gas type

Alarm condition

Detector life-remaining indicators

Months-days-hours since last
maximum gas exposure alarm

Press and hold C for 5 seconds

Press and hold C for 1 second when LCD
displays Te st

Press and hold C for 3 seconds

Press and hold C for 3 seconds

Press C within 24 hours of a gas alarm

Press C when LCD displays Prn and

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Display gas alarm
setpoints

Press C during normal operation

Activate the Detector

1. Move to a normal atmosphere (20.9% O2) that is free of
hazardous gas.

2. Press and hold the Pushbutton C for 5 seconds.

3. The detector beeps and vibrates once.

4. The LEDs flash once.

5. The detector performs self-test. This make take several minutes. For
more information, refer to Self-Test.

6. When Self-Test is successful, the detector beeps and vibrates once
and the LEDs flash once. The detector then displays the Detector
Life-Remaining Clock.

Note: Once the detector is activated, it cannot be deactivated except

after a battery life-ending alarm. For more information, refer to

Automatic Battery Test and Safety Shutdown Mode.

Self-Test

The detector performs self-test before any other function. Self-test
must be performed in a normal atmosphere (20.9% O2) that is free of
hazardous gas. After self-test is performed, wait 30 seconds before
using the detector to ensure that it accurately detects gas.

When is self-test required?

 Prior to each day’s use; and
 When the LCD displays Test.

Perform Self-Tes t

1. Move to a normal atmosphere (20.9% O2) that is free of
hazardous gas.

2. Press and hold C for 1 second.

3. Confirm that the following tests are performed:
a) The detector beeps and vibrates once.
b) The LEDs flash once.
c) The LCD displays all elements.
d) The LCD flashes Test while sensor integrity and battery life

are tested.
e) The LCD displays low and high alarm setpoints.
f) If an alarm has occurred in the last 24 hours, the LCD displays

the maximum gas exposure value and the hours that have elapsed

since the exposure.
g) The LCD flashes Prn and .

4. After self-test is performed, wait 30 seconds before using the detector
to ensure that it accurately detects gas.

Self-Test Pass

When self-test is successful, the detector beeps and vibrates once. The
LCD displays u to confirm that self-test was successful. Test displays
again 22 hours after performing self-test to indicate that a new self-test
is required.

Self-Test Fail

If self-test fails, the detector beeps 5 times and the LEDs flash before
the LCD displays a blank screen. The LCD then returns to the normal
operation screen and displays Tes t. Repeat self-test.

If self-test fails 3 consecutive times, the LCD displays a blank screen
and the detector deactivates. For more information, refer to Safety
Shutdown Mode.

Automatic Battery Test

The detector automatically tests the battery every 2 hours.

Battery Test Fail

If a battery test fails, another test is initiated 30 minutes later. After
5 consecutive battery test failures, the LCD displays a blank screen
and the detector deactivates. For more information, refer to Safety

Shutdown Mode.

Detector Life-Remaining Clock

The detector life-remaining clock counts down the amount of operating
time remaining in months, then days, then hours.

Detector Life-Ending Alarm

The detector life-ending alarm occurs when the battery life-remaining
clock displays 0 hours. The detector continues to operate for a
maximum of 8 hours after the detector life-ending alarm activates. To
deactivate the detector, press C.

Audible: 1 beep every 30 seconds
Visual: 1 flash every 30 seconds
Vibration: 1 slow vibration every 30 seconds

Gas Alarms

Low Gas Alarm

Audible: 1 slow beep ever y second
Visual: 1 slow flash ever y second
Vibration: 1 slow vibration every second

High Gas Alarm

Audible: 2 fast beeps every second
Visual: 2 fast flashes every second
Vibration: 2 fast vibrations ever y second

Battery life decreases rapidly when the detector is in alarm condition.
When alarm gas level returns to an acceptable range, the alarm
deactivates.

Gas Alarm Setpoints

Gas alarm setpoints are factory configured and cannot be modified.

Display Setpoints

C during normal operation.

Press

Factory Setpoints

Detector Model Low Alarm High Alarm

GasAlertClip Extreme O

GasAlertClip Extreme CO 35 ppm 200 ppm

GasAlertClip Extreme H2S 10 ppm 15 ppm

GasAlertClip Extreme H2S 5 ppm 10 ppm

GasAlertClip Extreme SO25 ppm 10 ppm

Customize Setpoints

Detectors may be configured with customer-specified alarm setpoints.
For more information, contact BW Technologies by Honeywell.

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Safety Shutdown Mode

The detector initiates safety shutdown mode when:

 Self-test fails 3 consecutive times;
 Automatic battery test fails 5 consecutive times; or
 The detector has not been manually deactivated within 8 hours of

detector life-ending alarm activation.

If the event logs have not been downloaded, contact BW Technologies
by Honeywell.

What happens during safety shutdown?

 The LCD displays a blank screen when the detector initiates safety

shutdown mode.

 The detector beeps and vibrates.
 The LEDs flash 2 times per second for 15 seconds.
 The LCD displays OFF or an error code, depending on the reason for

the safety shutdown.

Auto Zero (H2S, SO2, and CO models only)

Auto zero can only be performed when the low alarm setpoint is below
the setpoints shown in the following table:

Low Alarm

Model

GasAlertClip Extreme CO 25 ppm

GasAlertClip Extreme H2S 5 ppm

GasAlertClip Extreme SO23 ppm

Setpoint

Perform Auto Zero

1. Move to a normal atmosphere (20.9% O2) that is free of
hazardous gas.

2. Press and hold C for 3 seconds. If self-test has not been
in the previous 22 hours, the detector performs self-test.

3. The LCD displays ZEr ppm and the gas type.

4. The LCD displays low alarm setpoint and high alarm setpoint.

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

6. The LCD flashes Prn and .

completed

Maximum Gas Exposure

When a gas exposure alarm initiates, the detector records the maximum
gas exposure level and begins calculating the number of hours elapsed
since the maximum exposure alarm began.

For each new exposure greater than the current maximum exposure, the
detector resets the maximum gas exposure level to the new level and
resets hours to 0.

After 24 hours of gas readings in the acceptable range, the detector
resets maximum gas exposure level and hours to 0.

View Maximum Gas Exposure

1. Within 24 hours of receiving a gas alarm, press

2. The LCD displays the low and high alarm setpoints.

3. If a maximum gas exposure has occurred within 24 hours, the LCD
displays the maximum gas exposure level and number of hours
elapsed since the maximum exposure alarm began.

4. If the maximum gas exposure is beyond the detection range, the LCD
displays OL (over limit).

C.

Calibrate Oxygen (O2 ) Detector

O2 detector calibration must be performed in a safe area that is free of
hazardous gas in an atmosphere of 20.9% oxygen.

When is oxygen detector calibration required?

 Every 30 days; or

 When the LCD displays CAL and the detector life-remaining value.
A calibration may also be performed if the O2 detector has not been
used recently or is in a false alarm state.

Perform O2 Detector Calibration

1. Move to a normal atmosphere (20.9% O2) that is free of

hazardous gas.

2. Press and hold C for 3 seconds.

in the previous 22 hours, the detector performs self-test.

3. The detector beeps and flashes once. The LCD displays CAL and O2.

If self-test has not been completed

O2 Detector Calibration Pass

When O2 detector calibration is successful, the detector beeps and
vibrates once, then returns to normal operation.

O2 Detector Calibration Fail

If O2 detector calibration fails, the detector does not beep or vibrate.
Repeat O2 detector calibration. If the second attempt fails, contact BW
Technologies by Honeywell.

Transmit Gas Event Data

The detector stores the last 10 events such as maximum gas exposure,
bump test, and auto zero. The recorded data includes:

 detector serial number;

 detector life-remaining values (months/days/hours);

 self-test performed;

 total number of events that have occurred ;

 event type;

 duration of all events;

 gas type;

 alarm level(s) in ppm or %;

 time elapsed since the alarm occurred (days/hours /minutes); and

 duration of the alarm (minutes/seconds).
Transmit data directly to the IR Handheld Printer. Use the IR DataLink to
transmit gas event data to a personal computer (PC).

Transmit Data to a Personal Computer

1. Connect the IR DataLink to the computer.

2. Place the detector 2 inches from the IR DataLink.

3. On the detector, press C to access the transmission screen.

4. The LCD flashes Prn and . Within 5 seconds, press C to begin

data transmission.

5. During data transmission, the LCD displays Y and flashes. The

LCD displays a percentage value to indicate how much data remains
to be transmitted.

6. The detector beeps and vibrates once when transmission is complete.
For more information, refer to the IR DataLink User Manual.

Transmit Data to an IR Handheld Printer

1. Place the detector 2 inches from the IR Handheld Printer.

2. On the detector, press C to access the transmission screen.

3. The LCD flashes Prn and . Within 5 seconds, press C to begin

data transmission.

4. During data transmission, the LCD displays Y and flashes. The

LCD displays a percentage value to indicate how much data remains
to be transmitted.

5. The detector beeps and vibrates once when transmission is complete.
For more information, refer to the IR Handheld Printer User Manual.

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General Specifications

Shelf life: 1 year before activation
Weight : 76 g (2.7 oz.)
Instrument dimensions:

28 x 50 x 81 mm (1.1 x 2.0 x 3.2 in.)

Operating temperatures :

H2S: -40 to +50°C (-40 to +122°F)
CO: -30 to +50°C (-22 to +122°F)
SO2: -30 to +50°C (-22 to +122°F)
O2: -20 to +50°C (-4 to +122°F)

Internal vibrating operates to :

-15°C (+5°F)

Operating humidity: 5% to 95%

relative humidit y (non-condensing)

Audible alarm:  95 dB at 30 cm (1 ft.)
Visual alarm: Flashing, wide-

angled alarm lens with quad red
LEDs plus alarm LCD readout

Display: Liquid crystal display (LCD)
Sensor type : Electrochemical cells
Detection technique:

Instantaneous alarm

Battery: Lithium, non-replaceable
Ingress protection : IP 66 /67
Alarm setpoints: Instant

low and instant high

Calibration:

H2S, CO, SO2: Not required
O2: Self-c alibrating

Note: This product has been

classified for use in atmospheres
not more than 21% v/v O2.

Safety Specifications

Maximum Operating Life,

24-month detector: 2 years

after activation, assuming 3 to 5
minutes of alarm time per day

Maximum Operating Life,

36-month detector: 3 years

after activation, assuming 1.5
minutes of alarm time per day

Detection Range:

H2S: 0 to 100 ppm
CO: 0 to 300 ppm
SO2: 0 to 100 ppm
O2: 0 to 30% by volume

Ratings and Certifications

Classified by UL to both U.S. and

Canadian Standards as intrinsically
safe for Class I, Division 1, Group A ,
B, C, D and Class I, Zone 0, Group IIC

ATE X:

CE 0539 II 1G
Ex ia IIC T4 Ga IP66/67
DEMKO 08 ATEX 0814213

IECEx:

Ex ia IIC T4 Ga IP66/67
IECEx UL 08.0018

CE:

European Conformity
ABS Type Approved VA-348-169-X

EC Declaration of Conformity

www.gasmonitors.com/
Declarations_of_Conformity

Event Logging Specifications

Number of stored events : Up to 10

events encountered. If more than 10
events are encountered, older events
are replaced by the newer events.

Data transmission methods : Via

infrared port to thermal printer,
or via IR DataLink to computer
(for ordinary locations only)

Information transmit ted : Serial

number; life remaining; self-tests
performed; total number and
duration of all events encountered

Last 10 events: Ma ximum exposure;

MicroDock II bump check; O2
calibration, or auto zero

Data shown for maximum

exposures and bump checks:

 Gas type and alarm level in ppm

or %

 Time elapsed since the alarm

occurred in days, hours, and
minutes

 Duration of alarm in minutes and

seconds

 Data transmission time: 45 seconds

plus 10 seconds per record

This equipment has been tested and

found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC rules and ICES­003 Canadian EMI requirements.
These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference
in a residential installation.

This equipment generates, uses and

can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is
no guarantee that interference will
not occur in a particular installation.

If this equipment does cause harmful

interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined
by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:

 Reorient or relocate the receiving

antenna.

 Increase the separation bet ween

the equipment and the receiver.

 Connect the equipment into an

outlet on a circuit different from that
to which the receiver is connected.

 Consult the dealer or an

experienced radio/TV technician
for help.

Limited Warranty and
Limitation of Liability

BW Technologies (BW) warrants this

product to be free from defects in
material and workmanship under
normal use and ser vice for a period
of two or three years (depending
upon detector), beginning on the date
of activation. This Warranty is valid
only if the detector is activated by the
date on the package. This warranty
extends only to the sale of new and
unused products to the original buyer.

BW’s warranty obligation is limited, at

BW’s option, to refund of the purchase
price, repair, or replacement of a
defective product that is returned
to a BW authorized service center
within the warrant y period. In no
event shall BW’s liability hereunder
exceed the purchase price actually
paid by the buyer for the Product.

This warranty does not include:

a) fuses, disposable batteries or

the routine replacement of parts

due to the normal wear and tear

of the product arising from use;

b) any product which in BW’s

opinion, has been misused,

altered, neglected or damaged by

accident or abnormal conditions

of operation, handling or use; or

c) any damage or defects attributable

to repair of the product by any

person other than an authorized

dealer, or the installation of

unapproved parts on the product

The obligations set forth in this

warranty are conditional on:
d) proper storage, installation,

calibration, use, maintenance

and compliance with the product

manual instructions and any other

applicable recommendations of BW;

e) the buyer promptly notifying BW

of any defect and, if required,

promptly making the product

available for correction. No goods

shall be returned to BW until

receipt by the buyer of shipping

instructions from BW; and

f) the right of BW to require that

the buyer provide proof of

purchase such as the original

invoice, bill of sale or packing

slip to establish that the product

is within the warranty period.

THE BUYER AGREES THAT THIS

WARRANTY IS THE BUYER’S SOLE
AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY AND IS IN
LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES,
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING
BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED
WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY
OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE. BW SHALL NOT BE
LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL,
INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR
LOSSES, INCLUDING LOSS OF
DATA, WHETHER ARISING FROM
BREACH OF WARRANTY OR
BASED ON CONTRACT, TORT OR
RELIANCE OR ANY OTHER THEORY.

Since some countries or states do

not allow limitation of the term of
an implied warranty, or exclusion
or limitation of incidental or
consequential damages, the
limitations and exclusions of this
warranty may not apply to every buyer.
If any provision of this warrant y is
held invalid or unenforceable by a
court of competent jurisdiction, such
holding will not af fect the validity or
enforceabilit y of any other provisions.

Warranty Registration

Register the product warranty at:

www.gasmonitors.com/support

Contact BW Technologies
by Honeywell

Corporate Headquarters

2840 - 2 Avenue SE
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Canada T2A 7X9

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