RKI Instruments Eagle 1 Quik Start - Manual

Quick Reference Guide For The Eagle
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Turn on and adjust the Eagle gas monitor in a known fresh air area
1. Turning the Eagle ON
a. Connect the hose and probe to the Eagle inlet fitting.
b. Press and hold the POWER ENTER button for a few seconds
to turn the Eagle on.
c. Allow Eagle warm up. If Lunch Break feature is active, follow
on-screen prompts.
d. The Eagle will display minimum battery voltage of 4.5 V and
current battery condition.
e. If Data Logging option is installed the Eagle will display Date
and Time.
f. Self Diagnosis will be displayed.
g. The Eagle will sound a double beep and display all gas
readings.
2. Sensor Failure
a. If the Eagle experiences a sensor failure during start up, the
LCD will indicate FAIL SENSOR and indicate the sensor that
has failed in brackets. Example: FAIL SENSOR <OXY>. The
Eagle alarm will sound to indicate failure, then indicate SELF
DIAGNOSIS, beep twice, then display gas readings. OXY (or
failed sensor) will be displayed as xxx’s.
b. If a sensor should fail, replace sensor as required and
calibrate instrument before use.
3. Performing a Demand Zero
a. Find a fresh-air environment free of toxic or combustible
gases and of normal oxygen content (20.9%).
b. Press and hold the AIR button. The display will indicate
DEMAND ZERO, HOLD AIR KEY, ADJUSTING ZERO,
READING ZERO DATA, ZERO ADJUSTED. Release AIR
button when RELEASE AIR KEY is displayed. The Eagle will
set to fresh air values, (0% LEL, 20.9 %Vol O2, 0.0 ppm H2S
and 0 ppm CO).
4. Performing a Flow Integrity Test
a. The flow integrity test verifies there are no leaks in the hose
and probe assembly, the pump is operating and the flow fault
circuit is active.
b. With the Eagle in normal operation and with hose and probe
attached, place finger over the end of the probe to block flow.
c. The Eagle should indicate FAIL LOW FLOW LEVEL within a
few seconds.
d. Press RESET SILENCE button to restart pump.
e. If the Eagle does not go into flow fail alarm, inspect hose and
probe for leaks.
f. Have Eagle serviced if you are unable to correct leakage.