MSA

CALIBRATION TEST SYSTEM

MODEL R CHECK KIT USING
FLOW CONTROL
PART NO. 459948

instruction manual

IMPORTANT WARNING \
THIS MANUAL MUST BE CAREFULLY READ BY ALL INDIVIDUALS
WHO HAVE OR WILL HAVE THE RESPONSIBILITY FOR USING OR
SERVICING THE PRODUCT. Like any piece of complex equipment, the
CALIBRATION TEST SYSTEM MODEL R CHECK KIT USING FLOW
CONTROL PART NO. 459948 will perform as designed only if it Is used
and serviced in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
OTHERWISE IT COULD FAIL TO PERFORM AS DESIGNED AND
PERSONS WHO RELY ON THIS PRODUCT FOR THEIR SAFETY
COULD SUSTAIN SEVERE BODILY INJURY OR DEATH.
The warranties made by Mine Safety Appliances Company with respect
to the product are voided if the product is not installed, used and serviced
in accordance with the instructions in this manual. Please protect
yourself and your employees by following them. We encourage our
customers to write or call for a demonstration of this equipment prior to
use or for any additional information relative to use or repairs.

©COPYRIGHT, MINE SAFETY APPLIANCES COMPANY, 1985

Manufactured by

MINE SAFETY APPLIANCES COMPANY

PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA, U.S.A. 15230
(L) REV. 5 .996388
IMPORTANT WARNING

THIS MANUAL MUST BE CAREFULLY READ BY ALL INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE OR

WILL HAVE THE RESPONSIBILITY FOR USING OR SERVICING THE PRODUCT. Like
any piece of complex equipment, the CALIBRATION TEST SYSTEM MODEL R CHECK
KIT USING FLOW CONTROL PART NO. 459948 will perform as designed only if it is used
and serviced in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. OTHERWISE IT COULD
FAIL TO PERFORM AS DESIGNED AND PERSONS WHO RELY ON THIS PRODUCT
FOR THEIR SAFETY COULD SUSTAIN SEVERE BODILY INJURY OR DEATH.

The warranties made by Mine Safety Appliances Company with respect to the product are voided
if the product is not installed, used and serviced in accordance with the instructions in this
manual. Please protect yourself and your employees by following them. We encourage our
customers to write or call for a demonstration of this equipment prior to use or for any additional
information relative to use or repairs.
 Table of Contents

Calibration Test System for use with

Explosimeter® Models 2,2a, 2b, 2c, 3,4,5 and 6
Gascope® Model 53 Calibrated for Natural Gas, 0-100% LEL Scale
Combustible Gas Indicator, Models 40, & 40s, 0-100% LEL Scale
Models 20 and 21,0-100% LEL Pentane Scale 1

Cah'bration Test System for use with

Combustible Gas and Oxygen Indicator Model 260 and 261 3

Calibration Test System for use with

Carbon Monoxide Indicator Model 70 4

Calibration Test System for use with

Combustible Gas and Oxygen Alarm Model 260s, LEL Scale Only 5

Calibration Test System for use with

Model 30 Combustible Gas Indicator 6

Calibration Test System for use with

Tankscope™, Model B Indicator 7

Calibration Test System for use with

Carbon Monoxide, Combustible Gas And Oxygen Alarm Model 360 8

Cah'bration Test System for use with

Gascope® Model 60 [0-5% Natural Gas (methane) Range]
Model 62 [0-100% LEL Pentane]
Model 62s [0-100% LEL Methane]
Model 62 Special [0-100% LEL Methane
0-5 or LEL Scales Only 10
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Calibration Test System for use with

Explosimeter® Models 2,2a, 2b, 2c, 3,4, 5 and 6
Gascope Model 53 Calibrated for Natural Gas, 0-100% LEL Scale
Combustible Gas Indicator, Models 40, and 40s, 0-100% LEL Scale
Models 20 and 21,0-100% LEL Pentane Scale

Flow Control 459948

Hose 449401
Calibration gas, 40% LEL Methane (Methane 2.0%) 459945
OR Calibration gas, 50% LEL Methane (Methane 2.5%) 459942

Instructions

Before the calibration can be checked, the 2%

METHANE
instrument and its aspirator sampling bulb
must be in operating condition as described 2C* 40% 50%
in the instrument Instruction Manual. 2, 2A, 2B, 40, 42 to 60% 54 to 76%
6, 20 and 21
1. Attach the flow control to the calibration 3 30 to 38% 40 to 52%
gas tank. 4 35 to 47% 48 to 65%

2. Connect the hose to the flow control and 5 68 to 84% 76 to off scale
to the instrument inlet fitting. 53 40 to 51% 53 to 68%
40S 50 to 70% 65 to 95%
3. Open the flow control valve.

4. Record the meter reading after it
stabilizes.
NOTE: It is not necessary to operate the
aspirator bulb to obtain the
calibration sample. Depending on
which calibration gas is used, the
instrument reading should be
within one of the following
ranges:
"This instrument has an internal span control.
Adjust the span control to obtain the correct
reading for the gas used; if this cannot be done,
replace the detector filament.
If the instrument does not read within the
acceptable range, replace the detector
filament unit (the black filament, part no.
11355 in Models 2, 2A, 2B, 2C, 3, 4, 6, 20
and 21, 40, 40S and 53 OR part no. 75476
in the Model 5) and repeat the calibration
Using Flow Control part no. 459948
check procedure. See applicable instrument
Instruction Manual for complete service
details.
5. Close the flow control valve.
Calibration Test System Model R Check Kit
6. Remove the hose from the flow control
and the inlet fitting on the instrument.
7. Remove the flow control from the
calibration gas tank.
Calibration Test System Model R Check Kit Using Flow Control part no. 459948

Calibration Test System for use with

Combustible Gas and Oxygen Indicator Model 260 and 261

PARTS REQUIRED
Flow Control 459948
Hose 449401
Calibration gas, 50% LEL Pentane (Pentane 0.75% and Oxygen 15% in nitrogen) 476304

NOTE: The Model 260 and 261 are normally factory-calibrated on pentane.

Instructions

Test the operation of the pump and sample
flow indicator by momentarily placing a
finger over the sample inlet of the
instrument. The flow indicator should be at
the top of the window when the inlet is
open; the indicator should then fall from
view when the inlet is blocked. If not, see
the instrument Instruction Manual for
required maintenance.
not in the correct range, remove the right
end of the indicator and adjust the SPAN
or "S" control to obtain 50%.
5. Verify the oxygen meter indication; it
should be between 13 and 17%. (This is a
response check only. The oxygen sensor
should be calibrated to 20.8% oxygen in
fresh air before each use.)

1. Attach the flow control to the calibration 6. Disconnect the hose fitting from the
gas tank. instrument.

2. Connect the hose to the flow control. 7. Close the flow control valve.

3. Open the flow control valve. 8. Remove the hose from the flow control.

4. Connect the hose fitting to the inlet of the 9. Remove the flow control from the
instrument; after about 15 seconds the calibration gas tank.
LEL meter should be stable and indicating
between 47 and 55%. If the indication is
Using Flow Control part no. 459948 Calibration Test System Model R Check Kit

Calibration Test System for use with

Carbon Monoxide Indicator Model 70

M?N*X
Flow Control 459948
Hose 449401
Calibration gas, Carbon Monoxide 60 ppm 461768
Calibration gas, Carbon Monoxide 300 ppm 461769

Instructions

Before the calibration can be checked, the
Model 70 must be in operating condition.
The instrument must be allowed to stabilize
for at least 1 hour in the STAND-BY mode if
previously stored OFF. If a sampling line
and/or moisturizing bottle are to be used
with the instrument, they must be connected
to the instrument while the calibration is
checked.
1. Attach the flow control to the calibration
gas tank.
2. Connect the hose to the flow control.
3. Connect the hose fitting to the instrument
inlet or to the instrument sampling line, if
one is to be used.
4. Open the regulator valve.
5. Set the MODE switch to the ON position
and the RANGE switch to the range being
checked.
6. Allow the instrument to reach a stable
indication. Adjust the SPAN control, if
necessary, to obtain the correct indication
for the calibration gas used.
7. Remove the hose from the regulator and
instrument.
8. Close the regulator valve.
9. Remove the regulator from the calibration
gas tank.
Calibration Test System Model R Check Kit Using Flow Control part no. 459948

Calibration Test System for use with

Combustible Gas and Oxygen Alarm Model 260s, LEL Scale Only

PABT NO.
Flow Control 459948
Hose 449401
Calibration gas, 28% LEL Propane (Propane 0.6%) 459943

NOTE: The Model 260S is factory-calibrated on Propane.

Instructions

Test the operation of the pump and sample
flow indicator by momentarily placing a
finger over the sample inlet of the
instrument. The flow indicator should be at
the top of the window when the inlet is
open; the indicator should then fall from
view when the inlet is blocked. If not, see
the instrument Instruction Manual for
required maintenance.
LEL indication should be stable and
indicating between 24 and 33% LEL (If
the indication is not in the correct range,
remove the right-hand side cover and
adjust the SPAN or "S" control to obtain a
reading of 28).
5. Disconnect the hose fitting from the
instrument.

1. Attach the flow control to the calibration
gas tank.
2. Connect the hose to the flow control.
3. Open the flow control valve.
6. Close the flow control valve.
7. Remove the hose from the flow control.
8. Remove the flow control from the
calibration gas tank.

4. Connect the hose fitting to the inlet of the

instrument; after about 15 seconds the
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Calibration Test System for use with

Model 30 Combustible Gas Indicator

PART NO.
Flow Control 459948
Hose 449401
Calibration Gas, 40% LEL Methane (2.0% methane ) 459945
AND Calibration Gas, 28% LEL Propane (0.60% Propane) 459943

Instructions

Before the calibration can be checked, the CALIBRATION „

instrument and its aspirator sampling bulb GAS j

must be in operating condition as described 40% LEL Methane 48-60% 0

in the instrument Instruction Manual.
28% LEL Propane 31-39% 18-24%
1. Attach the flow control to the calibration
gas tank.

2. Connect the hose to the flow control and 5. Close the flow control valve.
instrument inlet fitting.
6. Remove the hose from the flow control
3. Open the flow control valve. and instrument inlet fitting.

4. Record the meter reading after it 7. Remove the flow control from the
stabilizes. calibration gas tank.

NOTE: It is not necessary to operate the
aspirator bulb to obtain the
calibration sample. Depending on
which calibration gas is used, the
instrument reading should be
within one of the following
ranges:
8. Repeat the steps 1 through 7 using the
other calibration gas.
If the instrument does not read within the
acceptable range, replace the detector
filament unit, part no. 11355, (in the well
marked WHITE). Repeat the calibration
check procedure; see instrument
Instruction Manual for complete service
details.
Calibration Test System Model R Check Kit Using Flow Control part no. 459948

Calibration Test System for use with

Tankscope™ Model B Indicator

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Flow Control 459948
Hose 449401
Calibration gas, Butane, 8% in Nitrogen 460345

NOTE: Calibration gas can is not accurate when used at temperatures below SOT.

Instructions

Before the calibration can be checked, the
instrument and its aspirator sampling bulb
must be in operating condition as described
in the instrument Instruction Manual.
NOTE: Calibration should be done at a
temperature between 50° and 90T.
1. Attach the flow control to the calibration
gas tank.
2. Connect the hose to the flow control and
to the instrument inlet fitting.
3. Open the flow control valve and allow the
calibration gas to flow through the
instrument for 10 to 20 seconds.
4. Close the flow control valve.
5. The instrument reading should be within
the range of 7.6 to 8.4% gas. If the
instrument does not read within this
range, use a small screwdriver to adjust
the panel SPAN control until a reading of
8.0% is obtained.
6. Remove the hose from the flow control
and the instrument inlet fitting.
7. Remove the flow control from the
calibration gas tank.
Using Flow Control part no. 459948 Calibration Test System Model R Check Kit

Calibration Test System for use with

Carbon Monoxide, Combustible Gas and Oxygen Alarm Model 360

PARTS REQUIRED PAJtT NO-

Flow Control 459948
Hose 449401
Calibration Gas, 50% LEL Pentane (0.75% Pentane 15% Oxygen in Nitrogen) 476304
Calibration Gas, 60 ppm Carbon Monoxide 461768

Instructions

Test the operation of the pump and sample
flow indicator by momentarily placing a
finger over the sample inlet of the
instrument. The flow indicator should be at
the top of the window when the inlet is
open; the indicator should then fall from
view when the inlet is blocked. If not, see
the instrument Instruction Manual for
required maintenance.
1. Attach the flow control to the pentane
calibration gas tank.
2. Connect the hose to the flow control.
check only. The oxygen sensor should be
calibrated to 20.8% oxygen in fresh air
before each use.)
6. Disconnect the hose fitting from the
instrument.
7. Close the flow control valve.
8. Remove the flow control from the
calibration gas tank.
9. Attach the flow control to the carbon
monoxide calibration gas tank.

3. Open the flow control valve. 10. Open the flow control valve.

4. Connect the hose fitting to the instrument
inlet; after approximately 15 seconds, the
LEL readout should stabilize and indicate
between 47 and 55%. If the indication is
not in the correct range, remove the right
end of the instrument and adjust the LEL
SPAN control to obtain 50%.
11. Connect the hose fitting to the instrument
inlet; after approximately 1 minute, the
TOX readout should stabilize and indicate
between 54 and 66 ppm. If the indication
is not in the correct range, remove the
right end of the indicator and adjust the
TOX SPAN control to obtain 60 ppm.

5. Verify the oxygen reading; it should be 12. Disconnect the hose fitting from the
between 13 and 17%. (This is a response instrument.

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13. Close the flow control valve. 15. Remove the flow control from the
calibration gas tank.
14. Remove the hose from the flow control.
Using Flow Control part no. 459948 Calibration Test System Model R Check Kit

Calibration Test System for use with

Gascope® Model 60 [0-5% Natural Gas (methane) Range]
Model 62 [0-100% LEL Pentane]
Model 62s [0-100% LEL Methane]
Model 62 Special [0-100% LEL Methane
0-5 or LEL Scales Only

Row Control 459948

Hose 449401
Calibration Gas, 40% LEL Methane (2% Methane) for Model 60, 62S and 62 Special 459945
Calibration Gas, 50% LEL Pentane (0.75% Pentane) for Model 62 with standard Pentane 466193
calibration
Model 60 Instruction Manual 466520
Model 62 Instruction Manual 465919
Model 62S and 62 Special Instruction Manual 468453

Instructions

Before the calibration can be checked, the NOTE: It is not necessary to operate the
instrument and its aspirator sampling bulb aspirator bulb to obtain the
must be in operating condition as described calibration sample. Depending on
in the Maintenance section of the the instrument type and the
instrument Instruction Manual. calibration gas used, the
instrument reading should be
The Gascope RANGE switch must be in the within one of the following
0-5 position (Model 60) or the LEL ranges:
position (Models 62, 62S and 62 Special).

1. Attach the flow control to the calibration

gas tank. '
1.9 to 2.1%
2. Connect the hose to the flow control and
62 47 to 53%
to the instrument inlet fitting.
62S 38 to 42%
3. Open the flow control valve. 62 SPECIAL 38 to 42%

4. Record meter reading after it stabilizes.

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5. Disconnect the hose fitting from the
instrument.
6. Close the flow control valve.
7. Remove the hose from the flow control.
8. Remove the flow control from the
calibration gas tank.
NOTE: The above procedure will calibrate
the 0-5 or LEL ranges on the
Using Flow Control part no. 459948
Gascope Models 60 or 62,
respectively. The 0-100 or GAS range
on the Gascopes normally do not
need to be recalibrated unless the
instrument is damaged, usually by
drawing liquids into the sample inlet.
If the Gascope is damaged and
repaired, the 0-100 or gas range must
be calibrated using the additional
equipment and steps stated in the
instrument Instruction Manual.
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MSA PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA, U.S.A. 15230