Safety - Honeywell BW Flex Series User Manual

Safety

The BW Flex Series detector with LEL-IR sensor (PN with W5) will not detect some
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combustible gases like Hydrogen or Acetylene. For detectable combustible gases,See
"Combustible Sensor Information" on page 49 for more information. If your application has
one or more of these hazards, please consult Honeywell Analytics to determine the best
solution.
High off-scale LEL readings may indicate an explosive concentration.
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The detector is a personal safety Device. It is your responsibility to respond properly to
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the alarm.
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For safety reasons, this equipment must be operated and serviced by qualified personnel
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only.
The Li-ion battery in this product presents a risk of fire, explosion, and chemical burn if
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misused. Do not disassemble, incinerate, or heat above 212°F (100°C). Batteries exposed to
heat at 266°F (130°C) for 10 minutes can cause fire and explosion. Batteries must only be
charged in a safe area free of hazardous gas.
Deactivating the detector by removing the battery pack may cause improper operation and
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harm the detector.
Use only Honeywell approved battery chargers such as the vehicle Charger.
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Do not use the Detector if it is damaged. Inspect the Detector before use. Look for cracks
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and missing parts.
Honeywell recommends bumping test the sensors before each day's use to confirm their
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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 alarm activate. Calibrate if the
readings are not within the specified limits.
Protect the catalytic combustible sensor from exposure to lead compounds, silicone, and
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chlorinated hydrocarbons. Although certain organic vapors (Such as leaded gasoline and
halogenated hydrocarbons) may temporarily inhibit sensor performance, in most cases, the
sensor will recover after calibration.
Honeywell recommends the catalytic combustible sensor be checked with a known
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concentration of calibration gas after any known exposure to catalytic contaminants ot
poisons (sulfur compounds, silicons vapors, halogenated compounds, etc.).
The catalytic combustible sensor is factory calibrated to 50% LEL methane. If monitoring a
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different combustible gas in the % LEL range, calibrate the sensor using the appropriate gas.
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