Operation
Switch-on
Switch detector on in fresh air since the sensor is initialised when
switched on
Readiness to operate is indicated by an audible signal.
Detecing leaks
Position the detector such that the sensor opening (orange) is
purged by the ambient air in the area under scrutiny. Avoid
covering the surface of the sensor.
- The 8 bar symbols change to black according to the concentrations detected and the frequency of the audible signal rises
with increasing gas concentrations.
- If the alarm value is exceeded, a continuous tone is emitted
and the alarm symbol ( ) lights up.
Switch-off
Maintenance and Service
Changing the battery
1
Open battery section
2
Remove spent batteries and
replace with new ones.
Observe +/-.
3
Close battery section.
Cleaning the detector
The detector housing should be cleaned with a damp cloth
(soap water) if dirty. Do not use abrasive cleaning agents or
solvents.
Troubleshooting
Problem Possible causes Remedy
lights up in display. Battery life <15min. Change batteries.
Detector cannot be Batteries are spent. Change batteries.
switched on.
Error lights up in display. Detector lay for a longer Clean sensor by
period of time in heavily repeatedly switching on
contaminated air or the detector, letting it heat up
sensor is clogged with and switching it off again
dirt. If the Error message still
does not disappear after
detector has been
switched on several times,
switch it off and contact
Testo Customer Service or
your nearest Testo dealer.
Spare parts
Name Part no
Carrying loop 0516 3181
Carrying loop with belt clip 0516 0317
General notes
Please read this documentation through carefully and
familiarise yourself with the operation of the product before putting it to use. Keep this document to hand so that you can refer to
it when necessary.
Safety Information
Avoid electrical hazards:
Do not measure on or near live parts.
Protect instrument:
Never store instrument together with solvents (e.g. acetone).
Preserving product safety / warranty claims:
Operate the instrument only within the parameters specified in
the Technical data.
Operate the instrument properly and according to its intended
purpose.
Do not use force.
Open the instrument only when this is expressly described in
the documentation for maintenance or service purposes.
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Ensure correct disposal:
Disposal of defective rechargeable batteries and spent batteries at the collection points provided.
Send the instrument directly to us at the end of its life cycle.
We will ensure that it is disposed of in an environmentally
friendly manner.
Intended Use
testo 317-2 is a practical gas detector which detects methane
(CH
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) and propane gas (C3H8).
Do not use the testo gas detector as a monitoring instrument
for your own personal safety!
Technical Data
Feature Values
Concentration ranges 0 to 20,000ppm CH4, 0 to 10,000 ppm C3H8
Display 8 segment trend display
Alarm thresholds 10,000ppm CH4, 20% LEL, 5,000ppm C3H8, 20% LEL
Lower response thresholds 100ppm CH4, 50ppm C3H8
Response time t90 <5s
Heating-up time 60s
Power supply 2 batteries, type micro AAA 1.5 V (LR03)
Battery life Approx. 4h
Transport/Storage temperature -20 to +50°C
Ambient temperature -5 to +45°C
Audible signal emitter 85 dB (A)
EU directive 89/336/EEC
Warranty 2 years