RKI Instruments GX-2012 Supplement - Manual

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Quick Check Cylinder Supplement for GX-2009/GX-2012
Part Number: 71-0283RK, Revision: P1, Released: 7/25/13
GX-2009 Instructions
RKI Instruments, Inc. recommends that the GX-2009 Portable Gas Monitor be checked for alarm
operation and sensor response with known concentrations of each target gas before each use. Because
the catalytic sensor used to detect flammable gases and vapors can be desensitized by catalyst poisons
in a manner that may not be detected by other methods, RKI Instruments, Inc. recommends that you
perform the following procedure in Measuring Mode before each use. Be sure to perform this procedure
in a well-ventilated area.
1. Turn on the GX-2009 in Measuring Mode as described in the Start Up section of the GX-2009
Operator's Manual.
2. Take the GX-2009 to a fresh air area and perform a fresh air adjustment as described in the Start
Up section of the GX-2009 Operator's Manual.
3. Attach the calibration adapter plate to the GX-2009. See the Calibration Mode section of the
GX-2009 Operator's Manual for instructions to attach the adapter plate.
4. Remove the blue tab from the top of the Quick Check cylinder if it is the cylinder's first use.
5. A red straw is provided with the Quick Check cylinder. Push the red straw into the Quick Check
cylinder until is clicks into place.
6. Attach the short end of the tube assembly to the calibration adapter plate and slide the long end
of the tube assembly over the red straw coming from the Quick Check cylinder.
11.1 in.
To Inlet Side
of GX-2009
Calibration
Adapter
Plate
7. Hold the trigger of the Quick Check cylinder down for 1 second and release it.
8. Observe the gas readings at the GX-2009.
9. Determine if the results are acceptable. An acceptable result is that all 4 gases respond enough
to go into alarm.
10. If an acceptable result is not obtained, calibrate the GX-2009 using a calibration gas cylinder.
11. Detach the tube assembly from the Quick Check cylinder and from the calibration adapter plate.
For additional information, refer to the GX-2009 Operator’s Manual.