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INSTRUCTION MANUAL 
OXYGEN DEFICIENCY MONITOR 
(Model 55) 
T10008 
Rev A1                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         
                    
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                          TABLE OF CONTENTS  1. Introduction ....................................................................................................1  2. Features.........................................................................................................2  3. Mechanical Description..................................................................................3  4. Alarms............................................................................................................4  5. Operatio
                    
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                          1. Introduction  1.1 The SMC Model 55 is a portable oxygen efficiency monitor for  personnel in confined work places. It is self-contained, light  weight and battery operated. It does not require any adjustments  by the user other than routine calibrations. The monitor reads  true percent oxygen in the presence of any diluents including  humidity and will not be affected appreciably by barometric  pressure changes caused by elevation or weather changes.  OXYGEN DEFICIENCY MONITOR  PAGE 1      
                    
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                          2. Features  2.1 Features of the Model 55 include:  • Temperature Stable  • Barometric Pressure Insensitive  • Large LCD digital display  o • High accuracy over temperature range 0-50 C  • Fast response -90% full scale in 10 seconds  • Visual Alarm – LED provided on top of case  • External Earphone for noisy environments  • Single ON/OFF sliding switch  • Long Battery Life – 200 hours on a 9V battery  • Low Battery indication – visual display  • Small Size – Comfortable for belt water  OXYGEN 
                    
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                          3. Mechanical Description  3.1 The Model 55 is housed in a rugged, high impact enclosre. The  sliding ON/OFF power switch is located on the left side, the  calibration potentiometer is accessible on the right side and the  digital display is on the front surface. The top of the monitor and  the digital display is on the front surface. The top of the monitor  contains the sensor opening, jacks for earphone and remote  sensor , the alarm LED and audible alarms. See Figure 1.  3.2 Located on the 
                    
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                          4. Alarms  4.1 LOW OXYGEN CODITION: When the % oxygen falls below 19.5  (factory set) the digital display will be augmented by an audible  alarm when using either internal or external sensor. The red LED  will also truno on to provide visual indication. If an earphone is in  use the alarm will only sound through the earphone.  4.2 LOW BATTERY VOLTAGE: When the battery voltage falls below  3.6 volts, the warning “BAT” will display in the upper left corner.  4.3 LOW SENSOR OUTPUT: Sensor failure
                    
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                            Figure 1 OXYGEN DEFICIENCY MONITOR  PAGE 5                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      
                    
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                            5. Operation  5.1 Turn the ON/OFF switch to “ON” position.  5.2 Display reads percent oxygen.  5.3 If the alarm sounds the percentage oxygen has dropped below  the present alarm lever (factory set to 19.5%). The alarm will turn  off automatically when the oxygen concentration rises above the  alarm level.  5.4 If the word “BAT” is indicated on the display the battery must be  replaced.  5.5 If the reading is abnormally low in an environment which is  known to have sufficient oxygen, and the 
                    
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                          6. Calibration  NOTE: This instruction assumes that only the internal sensor is in use  (external probe disconnected). See option instructions for calibration of  external probe.  6.1 Turn the monitor “ON” and place it in an environment containing  20.9% oxygen and 79.1% nitrogen. This can be supplied from a  calibration cylinder or can be open air if it is known to be clean.  6.2 Adjust the monitor to read 20.9% by turning the set screw which  is located on the right side of the monitor behin
                    
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                          7. Sensor Replacement  7.1 Sensors for the Model 55 are provided in a sealed bag to prevent  depletion of the electrolyte prior to required use. Sensor  depletion begins when the bad seal is broken.  7.2 Remove the four screws from the rear of the monitor and open  the case.  7.3 Remove the sensor from the clamp in the back panel and unplug  it from the printed circuit board.  7.4 Insert the new sensor into the clamp. The sensor should be  oriented as indicated in Figure 2 and the tip of the s
                    
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                              FIGURE 2 Sensor Installation  OXYGEN DEFICIENCY MONITOR  PAGE 9                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               
                    
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                          8. Battery Replacement  8.1 When the “BAT” indicator is displayed approximately 8 hours of  battery life remain.   8.2 Slide off the battery cover located on the lower rear of the unit.  Remove the battery and disconnect.  8.3 Connect a new battery and carefully install it in the compartment  taking care to stow the wires in a way in which they will not be  crimped or cut by the cover. Place the cover back onto housing  and secure with the four screws.  OXYGEN DEFICIENCY MONITOR  PAGE 10      
                    
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                          9. Remote Sensor Option  9.1 Use the remote sensor option to check the confined environment  before entry.  9.2 Plug the probe into the top of the monitor and loop the cable  securely around the belt clip. When the remote probe is plugged  in the internal sensor is disabled and the display reads the  remote probe concentration.  9.3 The remote probe will require 5-10 minutes to stabilize  depending upon the time since last use.  9.4 Calibrate, if necessary, by following the instructions in Sec
                    
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                          10. NOTICE  The enclosed replacement sensor for your Model 55 Personal Oxygen Monitor is an  enhanced version which will provide twice the operating life compared to sensors  shipped prior to September, 2004.  The enclosed sensor will operate for two years.     To insure maximum life of your new sensor, please perform the following test:  1.      Install the new sensor.  2.      Allow 1 hour of stabilization  3.      In a clean air environment, turn the calibration adjustment to increase the  
                    
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                          11. Specifications    SENSOR   OXYMAX™ oxygen concentration  transducer.  DISPLAY 3 digit LCD, %0 in air from 0% to 25.0%  2  with low battery indicator.  o ACCURACY + 3% of full scale from 10 to 50 C  o  + 4% of full scale from 0 to 50 C  RESPONSE 10 seconds to 90% indication  RESOLUTION 0.1% Oxygen  SENSOR LIFE 21 months in ambient air  PRESSURE SENSITIVITY 0.33% 0 change for 300 foot elevation  2  change or 75 mm Hg barometric  change.  o TEMPERATURE Operating Range: 0 to 50 C   OXYGEN DEFI
                    
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                          CONTROLS ON/OFF switch.  CALIBRATION ADJUSTMENT Calibrate both internal and external  sensors against dry 0 /N Both  2 2.  calibration adjustments are with jeweler  screwdriver.  ALARAMS Audible: Factory set to alarm below  19.5% 0 Visual: LED lights when  2.  Audible Alarm sounds.  CONNECTIONS Alarm earphone jack. External sensor  jack.  BATTERY 9V alkaline. 200 hours life typical.  EARPHONE Supplied with 36” cable length.  EXTERNAL SENSOR (Optional) Sensor, housing and circuitry  provided wi
                    
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                          WEIGHT 11 Oz. (0.3 Kg)  INTERFERING GASES Ozone, chlorine and other highly  oxidizing gases will interfere to the  extent of their oxygen equivalent. Highly  corrosive atmosphere will cause  premature failure.  CASE Three-piece, molded of high impact  plastic.  OXYGEN DEFICIENCY MONITOR  PAGE 15                                                                                                                                                                                                          
                    
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                          12. Limited Warranty  SIERRA MONITOR CORPORATION warrants its products to be free from defects in workmanship  or material under normal use and service for two years after date of shipment.  SMC will repair or  replace without charge any equipment found to be defective during the warranty period.  Final  determination of the nature and responsibility for defective or damaged equipment will be made by  SMC personnel.  All warranties hereunder are contingent upon proper use in the application fo
                    
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                          13. NOTICE – New 2-year Oxygen Sensor  Thank you for your order for a SPC21111 Oxygen Sensor Assembly for your Model 55 Personal  Oxygen Monitor.  In this shipment you will find the new Sierra Monitor 2-year Oxygen sensor for  your Model 55 Personal Oxygen Monitor. This enhanced version will provide twice the operating life  compared to sensors shipped prior to September, 2004.   To insure maximum life of your new sensor, please perform the following test:  1. Install the new sensor.  2. Allow
                    
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                          WARRANTY REGISTRATION SERIAL #    Model 55 Oxygen Deficiency Monitor  Name:    Company:    Address:    City/State/Zip:   Phone:       I am also interested in the following Sierra Monitor Products:   Remote Probe for my Model 55 Oxygen Monitor   Spare parts for Model 55   Sentry – Fixed installation monitor for Combustible, Oxygen, and Toxic Gases   Other fixed installations   Please send the Sierra Monitor General Catalog  OXYGEN DEFICIENCY MONITOR  PAGE 18