Robertshaw RS-228 Owner's Manual

Long Range

Wireless LP Gas Tank Level Meter

Model Number: RS-228

Owner’s Manual

Please read before using this equipment.

2 RS-228IM Rev. A
1-12-2004

Contents

FCC INFORMATION

3
INTRINSIC SAFETY INFORMATION 3
IMPORTANT Information 4
Features 7
Installing Batteries 5

In the Remote Transmitter 5
In the Base Station 5
Mounting the System 5

Selecting a Location 5
Mounting the Remote Transmitter 6

Operation 6

Reading the tank level 6
Low Tank Level Alarm 6
Forcing a signal search 7

Horizontal vs. Vertical tank configuration 7
Care 7
Specifications 7

3 RS-228IM Rev. A
1-12-2004

FCC INFORMATION

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not
cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.

Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the
user's authority to operate the equipment.

NOTE: 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. 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:

o Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
o Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
o Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
o Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

INTRINSIC SAFETY INFORMATION

The remote transmitter is Intrinsically Safe Apparatus for use in Class I, Division 1, Group D Hazardous (Classified) Locations
per ANSI/UL 913 and CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 157
Securite Intrinseque: Ex ia
Control Drawing # 040108A0001

1. WHEN INSTALLED AS SHOWN THE WIRELESS TRANSMITTER AND HALL SENSOR ARE INTRINSICALLY SAFE FOR HAZARDOUS LOCATION: CLASS 1,

DIVISION 1, GROUP D

2. INTRINSICALLY SAFE WIRING MUST BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE 504 OF THE NEC ANSI/NFPA 70 OR IF APPLICABLE THE

CANADIAN ELECTRICAL CODE.

3. WIRELESS TRANSMITTER AND HALL SENSOR SHALL BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH RS-228 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.

4. HALL SENSOR:: ROCHESTER GAUGES R3D SENSOR.

5. WIRELESS TRANSMITTER: ROBERTSHAW RS228 WIRELESS LP TANK LEVEL TRANSMITTER.

6. WARNING! TO REDUCE RISK OF IGNITION OF A FLAMMABLE OR EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE, BATTERY MUST BE CHANGED ONLY IN A LOCATION

KNOWN TO BE NON-HAZARDOUS.

7. WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF EXPLOSION, DO NOT MIX OLD BATTERIES WITH NEW BATTERIES, OR MIX BATTERIES FROM DIFFERENT

MANUFACTURES.

8. WARNING! SUBSTITUTION OF COMPONENTS MAY IMPAIR INTRINSIC SAFETY.

9. WARNING! TO PREVENT IGNITION OF FLAMMABLE OR COMBUSTABLE ATMOSPHERES, DISCONNECT POWER BEFORE SERVICING.