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Bacharach Monoxor III Operating & Maintenance Instructions
Summary of Monoxor III
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Monoxor ® iii carbon monoxide analyzer instruction 0019-9326 operation & maintenance rev. 7 – january 2012 product leadership • training • service • reliability.
Page 2: Warranty
Warranty bacharach, inc. Warrants to buyer that at the time of delivery this product will be free from defects in mater ial and manufac ture and will conform substan tially to bacharach inc.’s ap plicable specifications. Bacharach’s liability and buyer’s remedy under this warranty are limited to the...
Page 3: Contents
Monoxor iii instruction 0019-9326 i contents 1.0 introduction ..................................................................................1 2.0 technical characteristics...................................................3 3.0 preparing the analyzer for operation .......................5 3.1 ba...
Page 4: Notes
Monoxor iii instruction 0019-9326 ii notes.
Page 5: 1.0 Introduction
Instruction 0019-9326 1 monoxor iii 1.0 introduction the monoxor iii is a portable analyzer designed to detect and display concentrations of carbon monoxide (co) gas between 0 and 2000 ppm. The analyzer is capable of testing for co in both ambient room air, and in the flue-gas stream of fossil-fuel ...
Page 6: Notes
Instruction 0019-9326 2 monoxor iii notes.
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Instruction 0019-9326 3 monoxor iii 2.0 technical characteristics co display range ...................... 0–2000 ppm accuracy ..................................... ±5% of reading or ±10 ppm, whichever is greater* resolution ................................... 1 ppm response time .......................
Page 8: Notes
Instruction 0019-9326 4 monoxor iii notes.
Page 9: 3.0 Preparing The Analyzer
Instruction 0019-9326 5 monoxor iii 3.0 preparing the analyzer for operation to prepare a new analyzer for operation, you must install four ‘aa’ alkaline batteries, install the probe (if needed), and set the correct time and date as described in the following paragraphs. For your convenience, and to...
Page 10: 3.2 Probe Installation
Instruction 0019-9326 6 monoxor iii 3.2 probe installation install the probe if the analyzer is going to be used for flue-gas co mea- surements, or if gas measurements need to be taken from a cramped or confined area. To install the probe, simply slide its hose over the gas inlet of the ana- lyzer (...
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Instruction 0019-9326 7 monoxor iii 3.3 front panel pushbuttons note that a push button may perform several functions, depending on what screen is being displayed at the time. I/o •turns analyzer on/off. There is a 10 or 60 second warm- up and a 5 second turn-off-delay period. • places the analyzer ...
Page 12: 3.4 Setup Mode
Instruction 0019-9326 8 monoxor iii 3.4 setup mode the analyzer is preset at the factory for the parameters shown below, but can be changed as described in their associated sections. Function parameter to change temperature unit °f section 3.4.2 co channel auto zero section 3.4.3 time not set sectio...
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Instruction 0019-9326 9 monoxor iii 1. Enter the setup mode per section 3.4.1. If necessary, repeatedly press enter until the temperature units setup screen is displayed. 2. Press the ▲ or ▼ button until the desired temperature unit (°f or °c) is displayed. 3. Press enter to move to the next setup s...
Page 14: 3.4.4 Time Setup
Instruction 0019-9326 10 monoxor iii 3.4.4 time setup there are two time setup screens, one for hours and the other for min- utes. Two bars appear above the segments being changed. The clock is in a 24 hour format, but will appear as am/pm on the printout. 1. Enter the setup mode per section 3.4.1. ...
Page 15: 3.4.6 Year Setup
Instruction 0019-9326 11 monoxor iii 3.4.6 year setup the year setup screen is labeled “year”. 1. Enter the setup mode per section 3.4.1. If necessary, repeatedly press enter until the year setup screen is displayed. 2. Press the ▲ or ▼ button until the correct year is displayed. 3. Press enter to m...
Page 16: Notes
Instruction 0019-9326 12 monoxor iii notes.
Page 17: 4.0 Operation
Instruction 0019-9326 13 monoxor iii 4.0 operation to operate the monoxor iii, you simply . . . • turn the analyzer on • wait for the unit to warm up • take a gas sample 4.1 taking a gas sample important! If the co channel is set up for auto zero (refer to section 3.4.3), ensure that the analyzer wi...
Page 18: 4.2 Ending A Test
Instruction 0019-9326 14 monoxor iii 4.2 ending a test warning! Burn hazard. Do not touch the probe after removing it from a flue. Allow the probe to cool before han- dling (about 5 minutes). After taking a gas sample, remove the probe and take the analyzer to an area containing fresh air. Allow the...
Page 19: 4.5 Co Sensor Error Screen
Instruction 0019-9326 15 monoxor iii 4.5 co sensor error screen when the co channel is set up for auto zero (refer to section 3.4.3), a co sensor error will occur if the detected carbon monoxide level is above 50 ppm during the warm-up period. Note, however, that if the co channel is set up for manu...
Page 20: 4.8 Operating Tips
Instruction 0019-9326 16 monoxor iii 4.8 operating tips • when an analyzer is brought in from a cold vehicle, let it warm up slowly to minimize condensation. Temperatures below freezing will not damage the analyzer; however, bringing a cold analyzer into a warm, humid environment may cause condensat...
Page 21: 4.10 Printing Test Results
Instruction 0019-9326 17 monoxor iii 4.10 printing test results turn on the printer. Refer to the printer’s instruction manual for detailed operation and maintenance information. If not already done, set the printer param- eters as follows: • data – 8 bits • baud – 9600 • parity – none • handshaking...
Page 22: Notes
Instruction 0019-9326 18 monoxor iii notes.
Page 23: Testing The Display Segments
Instruction 0019-9326 19 monoxor iii 5.0 calibration & maintenance important: fresh batteries should be installed, and the unit allowed to stabilize at room temperature for at least two hours before proceeding with calibration. To maintain ac- curacy as listed in the technical characteristics sectio...
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Instruction 0019-9326 20 monoxor iii 5.2 ambient temperature calibration material required: calibrated thermometer procedure: 1. Enter the calibrate mode as described in section 5.1. Observe that “ambient” is displayed at the top of the display; if not, repeatedly press enter until it appears. 2. Us...
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Instruction 0019-9326 21 monoxor iii figure 5-1. Calibration kit hookup 1 2 3 4 5 leave top port open parts shown: 1. Gas cylinder 2. Regulator* 3. Tubing* 4. Tee* 5. Flowmeter* 6. Fitting, gas * contained in calibration kit 3 6 enter hold i/o light 2. Allow the pump to run and sample fresh air for ...
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Instruction 0019-9326 22 monoxor iii 5.4 water trap / filter maintenance the water trap / filter assembly removes water condensate from the gas sample, and prevents soot from contaminating the internal components of the analyzer. See figure 5-2. Drain the water condensate after every test and during...
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Instruction 0019-9326 23 monoxor iii 5.5 co sensor replacement material required: • co sensor, (p/n 0024-7265) • co sensor gasket, (p/n 0024-1112) • #1 phillips screwdriver procedure: 1. Disassemble the analyzer as follows: a. Remove the battery cover and the batteries, uncovering one of the cover h...
Page 28: 6.0 Parts & Service
Instruction 0019-9326 24 monoxor iii • #1 phillips screwdriver procedure: 1. Disassemble the analyzer as follows: a. Remove the battery cover and the batteries, uncovering one of the cover hold-down screws. B. Remove and set aside all four cover hold-down screws. C. With the analyzer on its back, re...
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Instruction 0019-9326 25 monoxor iii figure 5-3. Co sensor located on backside of printed circuit board co sensor not used to pump (red wire) (red wire).
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Instruction 0019-9326 26 monoxor iii figure 5-4. Back case component locations co sensor gasket pump hold down clamp.
Page 31: 6.2 Accessories
Instruction 0019-9326 27 monoxor iii description part no. Carbon monoxide sensor .................................................................0024-7265 carbon monoxide sensor gasket .....................................................0024-1112 pump assembly ........................................
Page 32: 7.0 Hazards of
Instruction 0019-9326 28 monoxor iii united states bacharach, inc. 621 hunt valley circle new kensington, pa 15068 phone: 1-800-736-4666 fax: 724-334-5723 email: help@mybacharach.Com canada bacharach of canada, inc. 20 amber st. Unit# 7 markham, ontario l3r sp4 canada phone: 905-470-8985 fax: 905-47...
Page 33: Ide
Instruction 0019-9326 29 monoxor iii ide carbon monoxide (co) poisoning results in headache, nausea, chronic tiredness, confusion, dizziness, and sometimes coma or death. Co effects people by cutting off the supply or oxygen to their muscles and brain. The harmful effects of co exposure depend on bo...
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Monoxor iii instruction 0019-9326 30 8.0 declaration of conformity.
Page 35: Notes
Monoxor iii instruction 0019-9326 31 notes.
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World headquarters 621 hunt valley circle, new kensington, pa 15068 ph: 724-334-5000 • fax: 724-334-5001 • toll free: 800-736-4666 web site: www.Mybacharach.Com • e-mail: help@mybacharach.Com printed in u.S.A..