Fireboy- Xintex, LTD S-2A manual

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    P/N: 18122 Page 1 Rev. 1.0 Rev Date: 9/7/07 S-2A Propane / CNG Fume Detector with Solenoid Va lve Control Installation and Operation Manual MADE IN TH E USA. • Automatic Solenoid Control • Dual Sensor Capability • Microcomputer Operation • Solid State Sensors • Self Testing Circuitry READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY AND SAVE FOR FUTURE REFERENC[...]

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    P/N: 18122 Page 2 Rev. 1.0 Rev Date: 9/7/07 Tools Required and Hardware • Screw Drivers (Slotted & Phillips) • Hole Saw 2-1/16” diameter • Electrical Connector Crimping Tool • Two 1 Ampere Fuse With Wire Stripper • Wire Nuts (#16 Gauge Wire) • Power Drill • A Length of #16 Gauge Wire • Electrical Tape • Tape Measure and Penc[...]

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    P/N: 18122 Page 3 Rev. 1.0 Rev Date: 9/7/07 Sensor Installation The sensor supplied with the S-2A includes a standard 20 foot ( 8.29m) cable. If a longer cable is desired contact your dealer or Fireboy-Xintex. Coil excessive cable in a convenient location. Remove the paper covering the adhesive backing on the sensor-mounting surface and press the s[...]

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    P/N: 18122 Page 4 Rev. 1.0 Rev Date: 9/7/07 Wiring the S-2A Connect a length of 16-gauge wire from the cont rol panel positive to the +12 VDC terminal on the S-2A display through a 1-amp fuse. Connect a length of 16-gage wire from the control panel buss bar ground to the negative terminal on the S 2A display. If you are supplying your own solenoid [...]

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    P/N: 18122 Page 5 Rev. 1.0 Rev Date: 9/7/07 Overall Wiring Diagram Figure 6 Terminal Strip Connections - 12V = Display Ground (negative) + 12V = Display Positive + V = Solenoid Valve Positive - V = Solenoid V alve Ground (negative) Operation When first turning the unit on, the S-2A goes through an audio/vis ual cycle of all indicators and the audib[...]

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    P/N: 18122 Page 6 Rev. 1.0 Rev Date: 9/7/07 Functional Testing of the Sensor WARNING: DO NOT use a gasoline so aked rag or a container partially filled with gasoline to test sensor. The raw gas could ignite resulting in serious injury. In addition, the isolated high concentration of fumes may damage the sensor and render it inoperative. To TEST SEN[...]

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    P/N: 18122 Page 7 Rev. 1.0 Rev Date: 9/7/07 Specifications Voltage ……………………………… ………… +12VDC Nominal (10VDC min to 18VDC max) Current ………………………………………… 150 mA per sensor / 300 mA max (solenoid off) Alarm ………………………………………… 20% Lower Explosive Limit (LEL) Hor[...]

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    P/N: 18122 Page 8 Rev. 1.0 Rev Date: 9/7/07 FIREBOY-XINTEX, Inc. Mailing A ddress: PO B ox 152, Gr and Rapid s, MI USA 4 9501-0152 Shipping A ddress: O-379 La ke Michigan D rive NW, Gra nd Rapids, M I USA 495 34 Phone (616) 735-9380 Fax (616) 735-9381 Website: www.fireboy -xintex.com Email: fi reboy@fireboy -xintex.c om TOLL FREE: 1-866-350-9500 On[...]

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    P/N: 18122 Page 9 Rev. 1.0 Rev Date: 9/7/07[...]