Single Gas Clip and SGC Plus User`s Manual Rev 1.4 Activating the
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1. is designed to enhance the screen visibility In the absence of gas it displays life remaining In those cases where gas is present the display will automatically shift to a display that shows gas concentration and a battery icon Note the displayed number can be changed in the IR Link software with the Show Sensor Readings and Hide Clock user options A Warning Users must familiarize themselves with the icons in both non alarm and alarm states Warning If the display is missing icons or cannot be clearly read please contact GCT immediately RDD BS C0 09 000 mO months days hours Self Test Status leon Test Reminder leon Gas Type leon High And Low Aarm Set Point loons Alarm Condition loons Instrument Lite Remaining loons lnirarad Data Transfer leon Single Gas Clip and SGC Plus User s Manual Rev 1 4 gasc p Day to Day Usage Prior to daily use the detector will prompt the user to perform a self test this process is a simple and effective way to ensure safe operation of the detector During the Self Test the audio visual and vibrating alarms are activated and the sensor is tested Below is a step by step process for performing the test Screen 1 ws U When the Test Icon appears in the I upper left hand corner a self test is required Press the button on the front of the detector to perform the test months A ALARM He co PREE 5o00 m months days hou2. Some countries or states do not allow limitation of the term of an applied warranty or exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages the limitations and exclusions of this warranty may not apply to every buyer If any provision of this warranty is held invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction such holding will not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision Single Gas Clip and SGC Plus User s Manual Rev 1 4 gasch Single Gas Clip and SGC Plus User s Manual Rev 1 4
3. e C 3059 ITS11ATEX27326 x Il 1 G IECEx Ex ia IIC T4 Ga IECEx ETL 11 0002 30 C lt Tamb lt 50 C CO 40 C lt Tamb lt 50 C H2S 50 C lt Tamb lt 50 C O2 Humidity 5 to 95 non condensing relative humidity Alarms Visual vibrating audible minimum 95dB Battery Life 24 months of operation 4 minutes of alarm per day Size 3 2 in H X 2 0 inW X 1 1 inD Weight 76 g 2 7 oz Event Log Storage Last 10 events Newer events replace older events Single Gas Clip and SGC Plus User s Manual Rev 1 4 gasc p Limited Warranty Gas Clip Technologies GCT warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of two years beginning upon the date of activation for all Single Gas Clip products and the SGC Plus monitor for 3 years from date of activation or 24 months of operational life whichever occurs first This warranty is valid only if the detector is activated by the date on package This warranty extends only to the sale of new and unused products to the original buyer GCT s warranty obligation is limited at GCT s option to refund of the purchase price repair or replacement of a defective product that is returned to a GCT authorized service center within the warranty period In no event shall GCT s liability hereunder exceed the purchase price actually paid by the buyer for the product This Warranty does not include 1 Fuses disposable batt
4. een and will not record anything in the event log Single Gas Clip and SGC Plus User s Manual Rev 1 4 gasch O2 Detector Calibration ccrt recommends users of the O2 Single Gas Clip to bump test the detector before using each day Single Gas Clip Oxygen O2 detector factory default will prompt the user to calibrate the detector every 30 days The user will be prompted by the screen flashing CAL please see calibration instruction below Calibration Instructions Only perform O2 calibration in normal air 20 9 Oxygen that is free of hazardous gases 1 Press and hold down the yellow button for four 4 seconds The screen will display CAL and the O2 icon will flash in the lower left hand side After a successful calibration the detector will emit one 1 beep vibration and LED flash After an unsuccessful calibration the detector will not beep or flash and continue to display calibration If after a few failed calibration please contact GCT customer support at 877 525 0808 Contact Information Gas Clip Technologies Inc 1805 Owen Court Suite 119 Mansfield TX 76063 Toll Free 877 525 0808 Phone 817 453 0808 Fax 817 453 0837 E mail info gascliptech com Website www gascliptech com Single Gas Clip and SGC Plus User s Manual Rev 1 4 gasc p SGC Plus Warranty Gas Clip Technologies warranties the SGC Plus monitor for 3 years from date of activation or 24 months of operati
5. eries or routine replacement of parts due to the normal wear and tear of the product arising from use 2 Any product which in GCT s opinion has been misused altered neglected or damaged by accident or abnormal conditions of operation handling or use 3 Any damage or defects attributable to repair of the product by any person other than the authorized dealer or installation of unapproved parts on the product The obligations set forth in this warranty are conditional on 1 Proper storage installation calibration use maintenance and compliance with the user s manual instructions and any other applicable recommendations of GCT 2 The buyer promptly notifying GCT of any defect and if required promptly making the product available for correction No goods shall be returned to GCT until receipt by the buyer of instructions from GCT 3 The right of GCT to require that the buyer provide proof sale or packing slip to establish that the product is within the warranty period The buyer agrees that this warranty is the buyer s sole and exclusive remedy and is in lieu of all other warranties express or implied including but not limited to any implied warranty or merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose GCT shall not be liable for any special indirect incidental or consequential damages or losses including loss of data whether arising from breach of warranty or based on contract tort or reliance on any other theory
6. gascr Single Gas Clip and SGC Plus User s Manual Rev 1 4 READ FIRST BEFORE OPERATION Gas Clip Technologies Single Gas Clip and SGC Plus detectors are personal safety devices designed to detect the presence of specific toxic gases Carbon Monoxide CO or Hydrogen Sulfide H2S or Oxygen O2 deficiency Accordingly please ensure you have been properly trained on the use of the equipment and appropriate actions in the event of an alarm condition WARNING STATEMENTS AVERTISSEMENT Avi the unit is past the Activate Before Date on the package please do not activate Do not attempt part replacement or substitution as this could impair the intrinsic safety rating and will void the warranty of the product Ne pas essayer de la remplacer une partie ou la substitution car cela pourrait nuire a la cote de s curit intrins que et annulera la garantie du produit Before daily use check the following Sensor and Audio ports are clear of any obstructions i e debris or blockage Perform the Self Test to ensure proper operation of visual audible and vibrating alarms Confirm receipt of a check mark in the upper left hand corner signaling a successful Self Test Calibrate the O2 detector at least every 30 days Make sure to calibrate in a clean air environment See O2 detector section for instructions on calibration Both the CO and H2S versions of the Single Gas Clip and SGC Plus do not require cal
7. ibration for the life of the product however we do recommend bump tests please see our bump test recommendations below Bump Test the detector at least every 90 days by challenging the sensor with a known concentration of the target gas to be detected Recommended target gas concentrations H2S 25 ppm CO 200 ppm O2 18 Bump Test can be performed either manually or through the Clip Dock If a Single Gas Clip and SGC Plus User s Manual Rev 1 4 gas cip manual test is to be performed make sure to test in a clean air environment If a unit fails the Self Test or Bump Test please discontinue use of the detector The detector contains a lithium battery that must be disposed of by a qualified recycler Do not substitute internal components as this may interfere with the intrinsic safety of the device Do not attempt to replace the battery or sensor this product is designed to be disposable Changing these components will void the warranty If you Suspect any malfunction or have any technical problems please contact GCT at 877 525 0808 Activating the detector for the first time SGC and SGC Plus To activate the detector press and hold down button for approx 5 seconds On activation the detector will vibrate flash and sound the audible alarm A successful activation will display the life remaining in months on the detector as 24 months Display Details The detector utilizes a special high viewing angle LCD that
8. l across the screen This will be a max of 2 screens with a maximum character limit on the User ID of 6 characters The User ID can be changed modified via the IR Link software Screen 5 if applicable If the detector has been exposed to gas exceeding the low alarm set point a value will appear Single Gas Clip and SGC Plus User s Manual Rev 1 4 gasch with max next to it This represents the peak value highest that the detector has seen After this screen there will be another screen displaying a value with hours days or months this represents the amount of time past since the peak reading Screen 6 if applicable After the peak reading and time since screens a screen will appear with CLP If the user presses the button down at while this is displayed the peak value on the detector will be reset Note while the value will be cleared on the display the value will be held in the detector s log See the event log section for further details This value can be cleared on the next screen Failures FAQ s A lf the self test fails the detector emits five short beeps and flashes before displaying Test Repeat the self test lf the self test fails three 3 consecutive times the detector will enter Fail Safe mode Please contact GCT fora replacement detector During normal operation the battery is continuously monitored If the battery is low for more than 3 hours the detector enters Fail Safe m
9. ode If the battery self test fails 5 consecutive times the LCD will go blank In case of a blank LCD discontinue use and contact GCT fora replacement detector Alarms Alarm Types Screen Display LOW ALARM Audible Alarm One 1 slow beep every second Visual Alarm One 1 slow flash every second Vibrating Alarm One 1 slow vibration every second HIGH ALARM and OVER LIMIT OL ALARM Audible Alarm Two 2 fast beeps every second Visual Alarm Two 2 fast flashes every second Vibrating Alarm Two 2 fast vibrations every second DETECTOR LIFE COUNTDOWN ALARM Eight 8 slow beeps per minute Eight 8 slow flashes per minute Eight 8 slow vibrations per minute When the battery life remaining clock displays 0 hours the detector will operate for 8 hours before deactivating Single Gas Clip and SGC Plus User s Manual Rev 1 4 gasc p Alarm Set Points Default factory set points H2S Low Alarm 10 ppm High Alarm 15 ppm CO Low Alarm 35 ppm High Alarm 200 ppm O2 Low Alarm 19 5 High Alarm 23 5 Note these set points can be changed using the GCT IR Link Please refer to the IR Link Quick Reference Guide for further details To display the detector alarm set points press the button on the front of the detector A Use caution when changing alarm set points Confirm these levels with your company safety officer DO NOT use IR communications when an explosive atmosphere may be presen
10. onal life whichever occurs first Hibernation How To SGC Plus Hibernation IR Link 1 Check that you have installed the IR Link Software and the IR Link USB connections are plugged in 2 Click Read Device on the IR Link Software 3 Note when the monitor is hibernated the event log will be cleared It is highly recommended to save the event log by pressing the save event log before hibernating 4 Click on the Hibernate Button acknowledge the event log message 5 Keep in front of the IR Link until the Hibernate OK message is displayed at the bottom of the IR Link Software 7 If you encounter any problems please contact GCT customer support at 877 525 0808 SGC Plus Hibernation Clip Dock 1 Check that the Clip Dock is turned on and USB memory is inserted 2 The Clip Dock is capable of hibernating 4 units at one time place the desired amount of monitors in the docking station 3 Press and hold the bump test and calibration buttons down simultaneously for approx 2 seconds 4 A successful hibernation will result in a GREEN light on for the corresponding unit number 5 Note the event log will be automatically stored on the Clip Dock USB memory 7 If you encounter any problems please contact GCT customer support at 877 525 0808 Single Gas Clip and SGC Plus User s Manual Rev 1 4 gasch Certifications Specifications Intrinsic Safety Securite Intrinseque merek Class I Groups A B C D T4 ETL 4003191 Europ
11. rs screen 2 After pressing the button the following screen will appear During the self test ensure that the following occurs 1 The unit emits one audible beep all LED s light up and vibration 2 All LCD display elements appear Screen 3 A After the full element LCD screen the ALARM g low alarm and high alarm set points will is 5 be displayed Note these alarm set a ii points can be adjusted using the IR Link or Clip Dock configuration options Factory Standard Alarm Set Points H2S Low 10 ppm High 15 ppm CO Low 35 ppm High 200 ppm O2 Min 19 5 Max 23 5 Screen 7 see Steps 4 6 for additional screen displays months When a self test is successful the unit will turn to the original screen and display a check mark in place of where the test icon was previously displayed and one short audible beep will sound The unit will by default prompt another Self Test in 20 hours from when the button was pressed Note this value can be changed via the IR Link software anywhere from 8 to 20 hours See the IR Link Quick Reference Guide for further detail Additional Steps Above we outlined the most common screen configurations However if the unit has been programmed via the IR Link or has been exposed to gas additional screens may appear Screen 4 If applicable If programmed with a User ID after the alarm set points are displayed a combination of numbers and or letters will scrol
12. t Event Log By default the detector stores the last ten 10 alarm events The system stores events by first in first out i e the 11 event will replace the first event and so on This information can be downloaded using the GCT IR Link For each alarm event the detector records the following The detector serial number Bump Test Yes or No Life remaining on the detector Number of self tests performed Number of events Alarm Condition Low High or OL Specific event date and time Peak gas concentration in ppm or Bump Test Interval Manually clearing the alert Using the IR Link units can be programmed to alert the user if a bump test is due This interval can be set anywhere from 1 to 365 days Note the units default is to have no bump interval programmed lf a detector is due for a bump test the unit will emit alternating flashes left and right every 5 seconds And the test icon will remain even after a button push This alert can be cleared by either placing the unit in a Clip Dock or manually To manually clear the alert press the button down once the words GAS will show on the display while the TEST icon flashes The detector will wait for 45 seconds for the target gas to be applied or a button press to skip the bump test If the SGC is bumped while showing GAS then it will record as a bump test in the event log instead of as an exposure If no gas is applied it will return to the normal scr
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