Technical Manual Series 3000 MkII Gas Detector - Merkantile

SERIES 3000 MKII TECHNICAL MANUAL
S3KMKIIMAN_MAN0878_Issue 1_01-10
5.1 Mounting and location of detectors
Caution: The location of the detectors should be made in accordance with
any relevant local and national legislation, standards or codes of practice.
Always replace detectors with a detector of the same type.
The detector should be mounted where the gas is most likely to be present. The
following points should be noted when locating gas detectors.
• When locating detectors consider the possible damage caused by natural
events e.g. rain or flooding.
• Consider ease of access for functional testing and servicing.
• Consider how escaping gas may behave due to natural or forced air currents.
Note: The placement of detectors should be determined following the advice of
experts having specialist knowledge of gas dispersion, experts having knowledge of
the process plant system and equipment involved, safety and engineering personnel.
The agreement reached on the location of detectors should be recorded.
Mount the Series 3000 MkII with the sensor pointing downwards. Integral mounting
lugs (suitable for M8 bolts) are provided on the Series 3000 MkII transmitter housing
for mounting the detector to a wall. An optional pipe mounting bracket (part number
SPXCDMTBR) is available for mounting to a pipe/pole of diameter 20.0-80.0mm (0.8"
to 3.1").
Diagram 3: Pipe Mounted
Diagram 4: Wall Mounted
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