Det-Tronics OPECL Infrared Hydrocarbon Gas Detector SAFETY MANUAL - Manual

SAFETY MANUAL
Infrared Hydrocarbon Gas Detector
Open Path Eclipse
SIL 2 Certified Model OPECL
1.2 © Detector Electronics Corporation 2011 4/11 95-8665
SAFETY CERTIFIED MODEL OPECL
OPEN PATH ECLIPSE IR GAS DETECTOR
This manual addresses the specific requirements and
recommendations applicable to the proper installation,
operation, and maintenance of all Safety-Certified
(SIL-Certified) Model OPECL Open Path Eclipse IR Gas
Detector product versions. For complete information
regarding system overview, performance, installation
(including alignment), operation, maintenance and
specifications of the Model OPECL, refer to instruction
manual 95-8556.
QUALITY POLICY STATEMENT
All quality assurance control measures necessary for
safety management as specified in IEC 61508 Part 1
have been implemented. The quality management
system of Det-Tronics is based on the requirements
of EN ISO 9001 and ANSI/ASQC Q9001 through the
application of the United Technologies Company
Achieving Competitive Excellence (ACE) program. In
addition, the Quality Management System complies
with the European ATEX Directive requirements per EN
13980, the International Electrotechnical Commission
requirements per OD005/V2, and the supervised
testing requirements per ISO 17025.
SAFETY MESSAGES
Procedures and instructions in this section may
require special precautions to ensure the safety of
personnel performing the operations. Information that
raises potential safety issues is indicated by the word
“Warning”. Always read and understand these safety
messages.
WARNING
The Model OPECL Gas Detector is intended for
use in hazardous environments that may include
explosive levels of flammable gases and vapors.
This product must be properly installed, operated
and maintained. Improper installation or use
could result in an explosion or fire resulting in
death or serious injury.
• Do not remove the wiring compartment cover
in explosive environments when device power
is on and circuits are live.
• Detector must be properly installed, and wiring
compartment cover must be fully engaged
to meet hazardous area explosion-proof/
non-incendive requirements.
• Before connecting a HART field communicator
to the OPECL Open Path IR Gas Detector in
a potentially explosive atmosphere, make
sure the field communicator is suitable and
approved for use in the specific area.