BW Technologies GasAlertMicroClip XT Instruction Manual

1, 2, 3, and 4-Gas Detector

Operator’s Manual

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GasAlertMicroClip XT

Introduction

The operator’s manual provides basic information for the
GasAlertMicroClip XT. For complete operating instructions,
refer to the GasAlertMicroClip XT Technical Reference Guide
provided on the CD-ROM. The GasAlertMicroClip XT (“the
detector”) warns of hazardous gas at levels above user-defined
alarm setpoints. The detector is a personal safety device. It is
your responsibility to respond properly to the alarm.

Note

The detector is shipped with English as the default
displayed language. Additional languages provided are
Portuguese, Spanish, German, and French. The screens
for the additional languages are displayed on the detector
and in the corresponding operator’s manuals.

Zeroing the Sensors

To zero the sensors, refer to steps #1-3 in Calibration on page 7.

ec Warning

This instrument contains a lithium polymer battery. Dispose
of lithium cells immediately. Do not disassemble and do not

dispose of in fire. Do not mix with the solid waste stream.
Spent batteries should be disposed of by a qualified
recycler or hazardous materials handler.

Safety Information - Read First

Use the detector only as specified in this manual and the refer­ence guide, otherwise the protection provided by the detector
may be impaired. Read the following cautions before using the
detector.

Cautions

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• Warning: Substitution of components may impair
Intrinsic Safety.

• Caution: For safety reasons, this equipment must be
operated and serviced by qualified personnel only.
Read and understand the user manual completely
before operating or servicing.

• Charge the detector before first time use. BW
recommends the detector be charged after every
workday.

• Before using the detector, refer to Sensor Poisons and

Contaminants.

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• Calibrate the detector before first-time use and then
on a regular schedule, depending on use and sensor
exposure to poisons and contaminants. BW
recommends calibrating at least once every 180 days
(6 months).

• The combustible sensor is factory calibrated to 50%
LEL methane. If monitoring a different combustible
gas in the %LEL range, calibrate the sensor using
the appropriate gas.

• Only the combustible gas detection portion of this
instrument has been assessed for performance by
CSA International.

• Calibrate only in a safe area that is free of hazardous
gas and in an atmosphere of 20.9% oxygen.

• It is recommended that the combustible sensor be
checked with a known concentration of calibration
gas after any exposure to contaminants/poisons such
as, sulfur compounds, silicon vapors, halogenated
compounds, etc.

• BW recommends to bump test the sensors before each
day’s use to confirm their 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. Calibrate
if the readings are not within the specified limits.

• Caution: High off-scale readings may indicate an
explosive concentration.

• Any rapid up scaling reading followed by a declining
or erratic reading may indicate a gas concentration
beyond the upper scale limit, which can be hazardous.

• Extended exposure of the GasAlertMicroClip XT to
certain concentrations of combustible gases and
air may stress a detector element that can seriously
affect its performance. If an alarm occurs due to a
high concentration of combustible gases, calibrate
the detector. If necessary, replace the sensor.

• Protect the combustible sensor from exposure to lead
compounds, silicones, and chlorinated hydrocarbons.

• Sensor exposure to certain organic vapors (such as
leaded gasoline and halogenated hydrocarbons) may
temporarily inhibit sensor performance. After exposure,
a bump test or calibration is recommended.

• For use only in potentially explosive atmospheres
where oxygen concentrations do not exceed

20.9% (v/v).

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Parts of the GasAlertMicroClip XT

GasAlertMicroClip XT

Parts of the GasAlertMicroClip XT

Item Description

1 IntelliFlash

2 Visual alarm indicators (LEDs)

3 Alligator clip

4 Charging connector / IR interface

5 Pushbutton

6 Carbon monoxide (CO) sensor

7 Hydrogen sulfide (H

8 Oxygen (O

9 Combustible (LEL) sensor

10 Audible alarm

11 Liquid crystal display (LCD)

) sensor

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Display Elements

Item Description

1 Alarm condition

2 Automatically zero sensor

3 Numeric value

4 Stealth mode

5 Battery life indicator

6 Gas identifier bars

7 Gas cylinder

8 Automatically span sensor

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Pushbuttons

Pushbutton Description

• To activate the detector, press C.

• To deactivate the detector, press and hold C until the OFF countdown is complete and the LCD

deactivates.

• To view the TWA, STEL, and MAX (maximum) readings, press C twice. To clear the TWA, STEL,
and MAX readings, press C when the LCD displays RESET.

C

• To initiate calibration, deactivate the detector. Press and hold C while the detector performs the

OFF countdown. Continue holding C while the LCD briefly deactivates and then begins the CAL
countdown. Release C when the CAL countdown is complete.

• To activate the backlight while in normal operation, press C.

• To acknowledge latched alarms, press C.

• To acknowledge a low alarm and disable the audible alarm, press C (if the Low Alarm Acknowl-
edge option is enabled).

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Pushbuttons

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