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Sensor Duct Mount Kit


FP Series PN 975-000020-890, FP Series PN 975-R00020-890
TP Series PN 975-000020-891, TP Series PN 975-R00020-891
DM Series PN 975-000020-892, DM Series PN 975-R00020-892
IR Series PN 975-000208-91R, IR Series PN 975-R000208-91R

Operators Instruction Manual


February 22, 2006, Document #2095, Rev. 1.2.4

Duct Mount Kit

Cal Port

detcon inc.
HOUSTON, TEXAS

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Description
Principle of Operation
Installation
Calibration
Maintenance
Warranty

1.0 Description
The Detcon Sensor Duct Mount Kit allows a Detcon gas sensor assembly to be mounted so that its sensor is
located inside of an air duct, while its transmitter, located outside the duct, is still accessible for calibration
and other adjustments. This method of installation is much more economical than the typical sample draw
type system that is normally used in such applications. This instruction manual explains the installation, calibration, and maintenance procedures of the duct mount configuration. Reference the instruction manual that
came with your Detcon sensor assembly for further information.

1.1 Principle of Operation


In operation, air flow through the duct enters the duct mount chamber through ports facing the oncoming
flow of air. Once inside the chamber the sample passes by the sensor and then exits through similar ports
that face the opposite direction. If any target gas is present in the chamber, the sensor output signals and/or
alarm functions, will respond accordingly as described in the sensor assembly instruction manual.

Sample Flow Diagram


Air Flow
Sample In Ports

Top View

Duct

Sensor
Duct Mount Chamber

Sample Exit Ports

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1.2 Installation
1.2.1 ASSEMBLY
NOTE: If the duct mount and sensor are already assembled as one unit, skip to the Installation instructions
(section 1.2.3). If the duct mount was purchased as a kit, follow the steps below to assemble the sensor to the
duct mount before installation to the duct.
1 - Disassemble the sensor assembly.
a) If applicable, unscrew and remove the splash guard or rain shield from the sensor housing.
b) Unscrew and remove the sensor enclosure cover and unplug the control circuit.
c) Disconnect the sensor housing wiring from the field connector board.
d) Unscrew and remove the sensor housing from the sensor enclosure.

Sensor enclosure cover


Control circuit
Field connector Board

Rain Shield /Splash Guard

Enclosure

Sensor Housing

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2 - Assemble the sensor assembly to the duct mount kit.


a) Screw the rain shield onto the sensor housing.
b) Apply teflon tape to the sensor housing 3/4 NPT threads.
c) Feed the sensor housing wires through one port of the 3/4 NPT Elbow and screw the sensor housing securely into the elbow.
d) Apply teflon tape to both ends of the 3/4 NPT nipple and screw it into the other elbow port.
e) Screw the other end of the nipple into the sensor enclosure and tighten securely so that the rain
shield is pointing toward the back of the sensor enclosure.
f) Connect the sensor housing wires to the 4 pin terminal block.
g) Connect the extender wires to the other side of the terminal block (match color), then feed the
wires through the elbow up to the field connector board and terminate to the connector board.
h) Push the 4 pin terminal block into the elbow and screw on the elbow cap securely.
i) Slide the whole assembly into the duct chamber and fasten to the duct mount plate with the included fastener hardware.

Field
Connector
Board

Duct Mount Plate

Sensor Enclosure
Nipple

Terminal Block

Elbow
Cover

Elbow

Sensor Housing

Rain Shield

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Duct Chamber

1.2.2 INSTALLATION
1 - Cut clearance hole in duct as shown below. Cutout is the same for square or round ducts.
2 - Mount the duct mount kit using four 1/4 sheet metal bolts or other appropriate hardware.
3 - If necessary you may enhance mounting integrity by using the two holes on the upper right portion of
the duct mount plate. Use standoffs and 1/4 sheet metal bolts or other appropriate hardware.
4 - Perform installation wiring as described in the sensor assembly instruction manual. Use flexible conduit
to allow for future maintenance.

Cut Out

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HOUSTON, TEXAS

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Square Duct
Side View

Side View

Round Duct
Side View

Side View

If 1/4" foam gasket does not


completely fill openings in
cutout, fill remaining space
with insulating foam.

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1.3 Calibration
CAUTION: In high velocity air ducts, air flow may need to be shut down before calibration takes place.
1 - Verify that there is no air flow through the duct.
2 - Remove the cal port plug.
3 - Apply the target gas to the cal port at a flow rate of 500 milliliter per minute for combustible (FP series)
and solid state H2S (TP series) sensors. Apply a flow rate of 1000 ml/m for toxic gas (DM series) sensors.
4 - Follow calibration instructions provided in the sensor instruction manual.
5 - Remove the target gas and apply a zero air standard for clearing.
6 - If necessary, repeat items 3-5 as indicated in the sensor instruction manual.
7 - Replace the cal port plug.
Calibration is complete.

Cal Gas Flow


Cal Port

1.4 Maintenance
To remove the sensor for replacement or maintenance, perform the following steps.
1 - Remove the two bolts that hold the sensor condulet to the duct mount plate.
2 - Pull the sensor out of the duct mount chamber and perform necessary maintenance.
3 - Reverse the procedure to replace the sensor. If necessary, lubricate the Orings inside the duct mount
chamber so that the sensor rain shield will slide into the chamber easily.

1.5 Warranty
Detcon, Inc., as manufacturer, warrants each sensor duct mount kit for a period of one year under the conditions described as follows: The warranty period begins on the date of shipment to the original purchaser and
ends one year thereafter. Should any part fail return the defective part to Detcon, Inc., for necessary repairs
or replacement.
Shipping Address: 3200 A-1 Research Forest Dr., The Woodlands, Texas 7381
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 8067, The Woodlands, Texas 77387-8067
phone 888-367-4286, 281-367-4100 fax 281-292-2860 www.detcon.com sales@detcon.com
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