Det-Tronics UD10 FlexVu Explosion-Proof Universal Display Unit User Manual

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The gas detector housing must be electrically
connected to earth ground. A dedicated earth
ground terminal is provided on the UD10.

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Refer to the Model UD10 Safety Manual
(number 95-8668) for specific requirements
and recommendations applicable to the proper
installation, operation, and maintenance of SIL-
Certified Model UD10 displays.

The detector must always be installed per local

installation codes.

Before installing the gas detector, define the following

application details:

IDENTIFICATION OF vApOR(S) TO BE DETECTED
It is necessary to identify the vapor(s) of interest at the

job site. The fire hazard properties of the vapor, such

as vapor density, flashpoint, and vapor pressure should

be identified and used to assist in selecting the optimum

detector mounting location within the area.

For cross sensitivity information, refer to each gas

detector’s corresponding instruction manual. Refer to

Table 5 in the Specifications section for a list of gas

detectors and their corresponding instruction manuals.

IDENTIFICATION OF DETECTOR mOUNTINg
lOCATIONS
Identification of the most likely leak sources and

leak accumulation areas is typically the first step in

identifying the best detector mounting locations. In

addition, identification of air current/wind patterns

within the protected area is useful in predicting gas leak

dispersion behavior. This information should be used

to identify optimum detector installation points.

If the vapor of interest is lighter than air, place the detector

above the potential gas leak. Place the detector close

to the floor for gases that are heavier than air. Note

that air currents may cause a gas that is slightly heavier

than air to rise under some conditions. Heated gases

may also exhibit the same phenomenon.

The most effective number and placement of detectors

varies depending on the conditions on site. The individual

designing the installation must often rely on experience

and common sense to determine the detector quantity

and best locations to adequately protect the area. Note

that it is typically advantageous to locate detectors

where they are accessible for maintenance. Locations

near excessive heat or vibration sources should be

avoided.

Final suitability of possible gas detector locations

should be verified by a job site survey.

The gas detector must be mounted with the sensor in

the correct orientation as shown in Table 2.

If the UD10 faceplate is not correctly oriented, it can

be rotated at 90 degree increments by pulling the

electronic module from the four mounting posts that

secure it to the junction box and repositioning it as

desired. Note that the module is held in place by a

compression fitting – no screws are involved.

Table 2—Device orientation

Device

Orientation

GT3000

Vertical with Sensor Pointing Down

PiR9400

Horizontal

PiRECl

Horizontal

oPECl

Horizontal (Fixed to a vertical post)

CGS

Vertical with Sensor Pointing Down

505/CGS

Vertical with Sensor Pointing Down

C706x

Vertical with Sensor Pointing Down

nTMoS

Vertical with Sensor Pointing Down

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