RKI Instruments Eagle 1 Quik Start - Manual (Page 2)

Quick Reference Guide For The Eagle
5. Performing a Breath Test
a. Performing a breath test quickly tests the Eagle’s oxygen
sensor, pump, audible and visual alarms for proper operation
b.Turn the Eagle ON and allow instrument to warm up.
c. Perform a Demand Zero.
d. Cup hand over end of probe and gently exhale into probe.
e. In a few seconds the oxygen sensor output will drop below
the alarm point of 19.5% and activate alarms.
Note: When testing using a hose, allow 1 second of time for each foot of hose
length. Example: Using a 5-foot hose, the typical sample time for gas to
get to sensors is 5 seconds.
f. Press the RESET SILENCE button to reset alarms.
g. Performing a Breath Test is not a substitution for calibration or
bump test.
6. Accessing the Display Mode (Press the DISP/ADJ
button to access the following menus)
a. Set user and station ID (if feature is turned on)
b. Display peak gas readings
Note: Peak readings are reset when Eagle is turned OFF
c. Display elapsed time the Eagle has been ON
d. Display TWA and STEL readings (toxic gas Eagles only)
e. Display battery voltage
f. Display date and time (with Data Logging Option installed only)
g. Clear the data log (with Data Logging Option installed only)
h. Display remaining log time (with Data Logging Option
installed only)
7. Switching from LEL to PPM
a. The PPM switches the combustible gas reading units of
measure from % LEL (Lower Explosive Limit), to PPM (Parts
Per Million).
b. Press the LEL/PPM button once. The display should now
indicate PPM.
Note: If combustible reading is not zero in fresh air, perform another Demand
Zero.
c. Press the LEL/PPM button again to return to the LEL range.
8. Turn the Eagle OFF
a. Press and hold the POWER ENTER button until GOOD BYE
is displayed. The Eagle will then turn off.
9. Consult the instruction manual for further
information on the operation of the Eagle.
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