Calibration Manual

MSA

CALIBRATION TEST SYSTEM MODEL R CHECK KIT USING FLOW CONTROL PART NO. 459948

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IMPORTANT WARNING \ THIS MANUAL MUST BE CAREFULLY READ BY ALL INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE OR WILL HAVE THE RESPONSIBILITY FOR USING OR SERVICING THE PRODUCT. Like any piece of complex equipment, the CALIBRATION TEST SYSTEM MODEL R CHECK KIT USING FLOW CONTROL PART NO. 459948 will perform as designed only if it Is used and serviced in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. OTHERWISE IT COULD FAIL TO PERFORM AS DESIGNED AND PERSONS WHO RELY ON THIS PRODUCT FOR THEIR SAFETY COULD SUSTAIN SEVERE BODILY INJURY OR DEATH. The warranties made by Mine Safety Appliances Company with respect to the product are voided if the product is not installed, used and serviced in accordance with the instructions in this manual. Please protect yourself and your employees by following them. We encourage our customers to write or call for a demonstration of this equipment prior to use or for any additional information relative to use or repairs.

©COPYRIGHT, MINE SAFETY APPLIANCES COMPANY, 1985

Manufactured by

MINE SAFETY APPLIANCES COMPANY PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA, U.S.A. 15230 (L) REV. 5

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IMPORTANT WARNING THIS MANUAL MUST BE CAREFULLY READ BY ALL INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE OR WILL HAVE THE RESPONSIBILITY FOR USING OR SERVICING THE PRODUCT. Like any piece of complex equipment, the CALIBRATION TEST SYSTEM MODEL R CHECK KIT USING FLOW CONTROL PART NO. 459948 will perform as designed only if it is used and serviced in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. OTHERWISE IT COULD FAIL TO PERFORM AS DESIGNED AND PERSONS WHO RELY ON THIS PRODUCT FOR THEIR SAFETY COULD SUSTAIN SEVERE BODILY INJURY OR DEATH. The warranties made by Mine Safety Appliances Company with respect to the product are voided if the product is not installed, used and serviced in accordance with the instructions in this manual. Please protect yourself and your employees by following them. We encourage our customers to write or call for a demonstration of this equipment prior to use or for any additional information relative to use or repairs.

Table of Contents Calibration Test System for use with Explosimeter® Models 2,2a, 2b, 2c, 3,4,5 and 6 Gascope® Model 53 Calibrated for Natural Gas, 0-100% LEL Scale Combustible Gas Indicator, Models 40, & 40s, 0-100% LEL Scale Models 20 and 21,0-100% LEL Pentane Scale

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Cah'bration Test System for use with Combustible Gas and Oxygen Indicator Model 260 and 261

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Calibration Test System for use with Carbon Monoxide Indicator Model 70

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Calibration Test System for use with Combustible Gas and Oxygen Alarm Model 260s, LEL Scale Only

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Calibration Test System for use with Model 30 Combustible Gas Indicator

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Calibration Test System for use with Tankscope™, Model B Indicator

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Calibration Test System for use with Carbon Monoxide, Combustible Gas And Oxygen Alarm Model 360

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Cah'bration Test System for use with Gascope® Model 60 [0-5% Natural Gas (methane) Range] Model 62 [0-100% LEL Pentane] Model 62s [0-100% LEL Methane] Model 62 Special [0-100% LEL Methane 0-5 or LEL Scales Only

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Calibration Test System for use with Explosimeter® Models 2,2a, 2b, 2c, 3,4, 5 and 6 Gascope Model 53 Calibrated for Natural Gas, 0-100% LEL Scale Combustible Gas Indicator, Models 40, and 40s, 0-100% LEL Scale Models 20 and 21,0-100% LEL Pentane Scale

Flow Control

459948

Hose

449401

Calibration gas, 40% LEL Methane (Methane 2.0%)

459945

OR Calibration gas, 50% LEL Methane (Methane 2.5%)

459942

Instructions Before the calibration can be checked, the instrument and its aspirator sampling bulb must be in operating condition as described in the instrument Instruction Manual. 1. Attach the flow control to the calibration gas tank. 2. Connect the hose to the flow control and to the instrument inlet fitting. 3. Open the flow control valve. 4. Record the meter reading after it stabilizes. NOTE: It is not necessary to operate the aspirator bulb to obtain the calibration sample. Depending on which calibration gas is used, the instrument reading should be within one of the following ranges:

2%

METHANE

2C*

40%

50%

2, 2A, 2B, 40, 6, 20 and 21

42 to 60%

54 to 76%

3

30 to 38%

40 to 52%

4

35 to 47%

48 to 65%

5

68 to 84%

76 to off scale

53

40 to 51%

53 to 68%

40S

50 to 70%

65 to 95%

"This instrument has an internal span control. Adjust the span control to obtain the correct reading for the gas used; if this cannot be done, replace the detector filament.

If the instrument does not read within the acceptable range, replace the detector filament unit (the black filament, part no. 11355 in Models 2, 2A, 2B, 2C, 3, 4, 6, 20 and 21, 40, 40S and 53 OR part no. 75476 in the Model 5) and repeat the calibration

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check procedure. See applicable instrument Instruction Manual for complete service details. 5.

Close the flow control valve.

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6. Remove the hose from the flow control and the inlet fitting on the instrument. 7. Remove the flow control from the calibration gas tank.

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Calibration Test System for use with Combustible Gas and Oxygen Indicator Model 260 and 261

PARTS REQUIRED Flow Control

459948

Hose

449401

Calibration gas, 50% LEL Pentane (Pentane 0.75% and Oxygen 15% in nitrogen)

476304

NOTE: The Model 260 and 261 are normally factory-calibrated on pentane.

Instructions Test the operation of the pump and sample flow indicator by momentarily placing a finger over the sample inlet of the instrument. The flow indicator should be at the top of the window when the inlet is open; the indicator should then fall from view when the inlet is blocked. If not, see the instrument Instruction Manual for required maintenance.

not in the correct range, remove the right end of the indicator and adjust the SPAN or "S" control to obtain 50%. 5. Verify the oxygen meter indication; it should be between 13 and 17%. (This is a response check only. The oxygen sensor should be calibrated to 20.8% oxygen in fresh air before each use.)

1. Attach the flow control to the calibration gas tank.

6. Disconnect the hose fitting from the instrument.

2. Connect the hose to the flow control.

7. Close the flow control valve.

3. Open the flow control valve.

8. Remove the hose from the flow control.

4. Connect the hose fitting to the inlet of the instrument; after about 15 seconds the LEL meter should be stable and indicating between 47 and 55%. If the indication is

9. Remove the flow control from the calibration gas tank.

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Calibration Test System for use with Carbon Monoxide Indicator Model 70 M?N*X Flow Control

459948

Hose

449401

Calibration gas, Carbon Monoxide 60 ppm

461768

Calibration gas, Carbon Monoxide 300 ppm

461769

Instructions Before the calibration can be checked, the Model 70 must be in operating condition. The instrument must be allowed to stabilize for at least 1 hour in the STAND-BY mode if previously stored OFF. If a sampling line and/or moisturizing bottle are to be used with the instrument, they must be connected to the instrument while the calibration is checked. 1. Attach the flow control to the calibration gas tank.

4.

Open the regulator valve.

5. Set the MODE switch to the ON position and the RANGE switch to the range being checked. 6. Allow the instrument to reach a stable indication. Adjust the SPAN control, if necessary, to obtain the correct indication for the calibration gas used. 7. Remove the hose from the regulator and instrument.

2. Connect the hose to the flow control. 8. Close the regulator valve. 3. Connect the hose fitting to the instrument inlet or to the instrument sampling line, if one is to be used.

9. Remove the regulator from the calibration gas tank.

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Calibration Test System for use with Combustible Gas and Oxygen Alarm Model 260s, LEL Scale Only

PABT NO. Flow Control

459948

Hose

449401

Calibration gas, 28% LEL Propane (Propane 0.6%)

459943

NOTE: The Model 260S is factory-calibrated on Propane.

Instructions Test the operation of the pump and sample flow indicator by momentarily placing a finger over the sample inlet of the instrument. The flow indicator should be at the top of the window when the inlet is open; the indicator should then fall from view when the inlet is blocked. If not, see the instrument Instruction Manual for required maintenance. 1. Attach the flow control to the calibration gas tank.

LEL indication should be stable and indicating between 24 and 33% LEL (If the indication is not in the correct range, remove the right-hand side cover and adjust the SPAN or "S" control to obtain a reading of 28). 5. Disconnect the hose fitting from the instrument. 6. Close the flow control valve. 7. Remove the hose from the flow control.

2. Connect the hose to the flow control. 3. Open the flow control valve. 4. Connect the hose fitting to the inlet of the instrument; after about 15 seconds the

8. Remove the flow control from the calibration gas tank.

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Calibration Test System for use with Model 30 Combustible Gas Indicator

PART NO. Flow Control

459948

Hose

449401

Calibration Gas, 40% LEL Methane (2.0% methane )

459945

AND Calibration Gas, 28% LEL Propane (0.60% Propane)

459943

Instructions Before the calibration can be checked, the instrument and its aspirator sampling bulb must be in operating condition as described in the instrument Instruction Manual.

CALIBRATION GAS

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40% LEL Methane

48-60%

0

28% LEL Propane

31-39%

18-24%

1. Attach the flow control to the calibration gas tank. 2. Connect the hose to the flow control and instrument inlet fitting.

5.

Close the flow control valve.

3. Open the flow control valve.

6. Remove the hose from the flow control and instrument inlet fitting.

4. Record the meter reading after it stabilizes.

7. Remove the flow control from the calibration gas tank.

NOTE: It is not necessary to operate the aspirator bulb to obtain the calibration sample. Depending on which calibration gas is used, the instrument reading should be within one of the following ranges:

8. Repeat the steps 1 through 7 using the other calibration gas. If the instrument does not read within the acceptable range, replace the detector filament unit, part no. 11355, (in the well marked WHITE). Repeat the calibration check procedure; see instrument Instruction Manual for complete service details.

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Calibration Test System for use with Tankscope™ Model B Indicator

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Flow Control

459948

Hose

449401

Calibration gas, Butane, 8% in Nitrogen

460345

NOTE: Calibration gas can is not accurate when used at temperatures below SOT.

Instructions Before the calibration can be checked, the instrument and its aspirator sampling bulb must be in operating condition as described in the instrument Instruction Manual. NOTE: Calibration should be done at a temperature between 50° and 90T. 1. Attach the flow control to the calibration gas tank. 2. Connect the hose to the flow control and to the instrument inlet fitting. 3. Open the flow control valve and allow the calibration gas to flow through the instrument for 10 to 20 seconds.

4.

Close the flow control valve.

5. The instrument reading should be within the range of 7.6 to 8.4% gas. If the instrument does not read within this range, use a small screwdriver to adjust the panel SPAN control until a reading of 8.0% is obtained. 6. Remove the hose from the flow control and the instrument inlet fitting. 7. Remove the flow control from the calibration gas tank.

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Calibration Test System for use with Carbon Monoxide, Combustible Gas and Oxygen Alarm Model 360 PARTS REQUIRED

PAJtT NO-

Flow Control

459948

Hose

449401

Calibration Gas, 50% LEL Pentane (0.75% Pentane 15% Oxygen in Nitrogen)

476304

Calibration Gas, 60 ppm Carbon Monoxide

461768

Instructions Test the operation of the pump and sample flow indicator by momentarily placing a finger over the sample inlet of the instrument. The flow indicator should be at the top of the window when the inlet is open; the indicator should then fall from view when the inlet is blocked. If not, see the instrument Instruction Manual for required maintenance. 1. Attach the flow control to the pentane calibration gas tank.

check only. The oxygen sensor should be calibrated to 20.8% oxygen in fresh air before each use.) 6. Disconnect the hose fitting from the instrument. 7. Close the flow control valve. 8. Remove the flow control from the calibration gas tank.

2. Connect the hose to the flow control.

9. Attach the flow control to the carbon monoxide calibration gas tank.

3. Open the flow control valve.

10. Open the flow control valve.

4. Connect the hose fitting to the instrument inlet; after approximately 15 seconds, the LEL readout should stabilize and indicate between 47 and 55%. If the indication is not in the correct range, remove the right end of the instrument and adjust the LEL SPAN control to obtain 50%.

11. Connect the hose fitting to the instrument inlet; after approximately 1 minute, the TOX readout should stabilize and indicate between 54 and 66 ppm. If the indication is not in the correct range, remove the right end of the indicator and adjust the TOX SPAN control to obtain 60 ppm.

5. Verify the oxygen reading; it should be between 13 and 17%. (This is a response

12. Disconnect the hose fitting from the instrument.

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13. Close the flow control valve. 14. Remove the hose from the flow control.

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15. Remove the flow control from the calibration gas tank.

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Calibration Test System for use with Gascope® Model 60 [0-5% Natural Gas (methane) Range] Model 62 [0-100% LEL Pentane] Model 62s [0-100% LEL Methane] Model 62 Special [0-100% LEL Methane 0-5 or LEL Scales Only

Row Control

459948

Hose

449401

Calibration Gas, 40% LEL Methane (2% Methane) for Model 60, 62S and 62 Special

459945

Calibration Gas, 50% LEL Pentane (0.75% Pentane) for Model 62 with standard Pentane calibration

466193

Model 60 Instruction Manual

466520

Model 62 Instruction Manual

465919

Model 62S and 62 Special Instruction Manual

468453

Instructions Before the calibration can be checked, the instrument and its aspirator sampling bulb must be in operating condition as described in the Maintenance section of the instrument Instruction Manual. The Gascope RANGE switch must be in the 0-5 position (Model 60) or the LEL position (Models 62, 62S and 62 Special).

NOTE: It is not necessary to operate the aspirator bulb to obtain the calibration sample. Depending on the instrument type and the calibration gas used, the instrument reading should be within one of the following ranges:

1. Attach the flow control to the calibration gas tank. 2. Connect the hose to the flow control and to the instrument inlet fitting. 3. Open the flow control valve. 4. Record meter reading after it stabilizes.

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' 1.9 to 2.1%

62

47 to 53%

62S

38 to 42%

62 SPECIAL

38 to 42%

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5. Disconnect the hose fitting from the instrument. 6. Close the flow control valve. 7. Remove the hose from the flow control. 8. Remove the flow control from the calibration gas tank. NOTE: The above procedure will calibrate the 0-5 or LEL ranges on the

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Gascope Models 60 or 62, respectively. The 0-100 or GAS range on the Gascopes normally do not need to be recalibrated unless the instrument is damaged, usually by drawing liquids into the sample inlet. If the Gascope is damaged and repaired, the 0-100 or gas range must be calibrated using the additional equipment and steps stated in the instrument Instruction Manual.

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MINE SAFETY APPLIANCES COMPANY PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA, U.S.A. 15230