KLEIN TOOLS ET120 Combustible Gas Leak Detector Instruction Manual
- June 4, 2024
- KLEIN TOOLS
Table of Contents
KLEIN TOOLS ET120 Combustible Gas Leak Detector
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Klein Tools ET120 is an easy-to-use tester that provides audible and visual alarms in the presence of methane, propane and butane at concentrations as low as 50 ppm.
- Audible Alert: 85 DB ticking, modulation proportional to gas concentration
- Visual Alert: 5 x red LED, illumination proportional to gas concentration
- *Range:** 50 to 10,000 ppm
- *LOW sensitivity (white light):** 1,000 to 10,000 ppm
- *HIGH sensitivity (yellow light):** 50 to 1,000 ppm
- Initial calibration: 50 seconds to zero calibration
- Response time (after calibration): 3 seconds
- Sensor: Electrochemical
- Sensor Life expectancy: 5 to 7 years
- Probe: 18″ (457 mm) gooseneck
- Batteries: 4x AAA alkaline
- Operating Altitude: 6562 ft. (2000 m)
- Relative Humidity: <80% non-condensing
- Operating Temp: 32° to 122°F (0° to 50°C)
- Storage Temp: -4° to 122°F (-20° to 50°C)
- Dimensions: 8.11″ x 2.72″ x 1.75″ (206 x 69 x 45 mm)
- Weight: 15 oz. (425 g) including batteries
- Tripod Mount: 1/4-20 UNC
- Drop Protection: 6.6 ft. (2m)
Based on Methane. Other gasses or mixtures will have different values. Specifications are subject to change.
WARNINGS
To ensure the safe operation and service of the tester, follow these
instructions. Failure to observe these warnings can result in severe injury or
death. High concentrations of combustible gasses can cause explosions, fi res,
asphyxia, and other hazards that could cause serious personal injury or death.
Know the characteristics of the gas you are working with and use proper
precautions to avoid hazardous conditions.
- Read, understand and follow all instructions to ensure safe operation.
- Always turn on the gas detector in an area known to be free of combustible gasses.
- Initial calibration should be performed in an area known to be free of combustible gasses. Calibration in an area containing combustible gas will result in incorrect calibration and lower than actual readings. This could result in combustible gasses not being detected.
- The combustion gas leak detector is NOT intended as a personal protection device (PPE).
- Do NOT replace batteries in an explosive atmosphere.
- The combustion gas leak detector is NOT insulated. Avoid contact with areas where energized conductive elements may be present. Shut off power to the area before starting measurements.
- Do NOT probe moving machinery that could catch any part of the meter and cause harm to the operator and the meter.
- Always wear approved eye protection.
FEATURE DETAILS
- Gooseneck
- Gooseneck Clip
- Sensor Head
- Indicator Lights
- LOW Sensitivity Light
- HIGH Sensitivity Light
- Auto-Zero Button
- Mute Button 16.Battery Cartridge (inside the battery compartment)
- Auto Power-Off (APO) Button
- LOW Sensitivity Mode Button
- HIGH Sensitivity Mode Button
- HOLD Button
- Power Button
- 1/4-20 UNC Tripod Mount
- Battery Door
NOTE: There are no user-serviceable parts inside the tester.
SYMBOLS ON METER
- Warning
- Risk of Electric Shock
- Explosive Materials
- Do NOT probe moving machinery
- Wear approved eye protection
- Read instructions
- Not intended for use as Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
FUNCTION BUTTONS
AUTO-ZERO BUTTON 7
Press to set zero point calibration in a known clean environment.
MUTE BUTTON 8
Press to mute the audible alarm. Visual indicators will continue to function
as normal.
AUTO POWER-OFF (APO) BUTTON 9
Press to enable or disable the Auto Power-Off feature. When enabled, the
button will illuminate blue, and the tester will automatically power off after
10 minutes of inactivity.
LOW BUTTON 10
Press to enter Low Sensitivity mode (1,000 to 10,000 ppm). The white light
will blink.
HIGH BUTTON 11
Press to enter High Sensitivity mode (50 to 1,000 ppm). The yellow light will
blink.
HOLD BUTTON 12
Press to lock the current measurement on the screen. Press again to return to
taking active measurements.
POWER BUTTON 13
Press and hold for 3 seconds to turn the tester on or off.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
In an area where combustible gas is known to be not present, press the power button 13 for 3 seconds. The tester will beep and start a 50-second zero- calibration process while the first indicator light (red) 4 blinks. Once complete, all indicator lights 4 5 6 will blink for one second, then the HIGH indicator light 6 will illuminate and continue to flash, indicating it is ready to take a measurement.
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Start measuring in the High sensitivity mode (50 to 1,000 ppm). To view higher values (1,000 to 10,000 ppm), press the LOW button 10 to enter Low sensitivity mode.
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Point the sensor 3 towards the area to test. As all red indicator lights are illuminated in High sensitivity mode, switch to Low sensitivity mode by pressing the LOW button 10 .
NOTE: This may cause most of the indicator lights to turn off. In Low sensitivity mode, concentration levels are measured in larger intervals than in High sensitivity mode, meaning greater concentration levels are required to illuminate each indicator light. -
As you get closer to the source of a leak, the concentration levels detected will increase, as indicated by increasing audible/visual alarms. Move the sensor head in the direction of increasing audible/visual alerts to the source of the leak.
WARNING:
High concentrations of combustible gasses can cause explosions, fires,
asphyxia, and other hazards that could cause serious personal injury or death.
Know the characteristics of the gas you are working with and use proper
precautions to avoid hazardous conditions.
MAINTENANCE
BATTERY REPLACEMENT
When both the LOW alert light 5 and HIGH alert light 6 are illuminated at the
same time, the batteries must be replaced.
WARNING: Do NOT replace batteries in an explosive atmosphere.
- Loosen screw and remove battery door 15.
- Remove battery cartridge 16 from the battery compartment. Note orientation.
- Remove and recycle 4 spent AAA batteries.
- Install 4 new AAA batteries into the cartridge, noting proper polarity.
- Place the battery cartridge back into the battery compartment, aligning the leads (fits only one way).
- Replace the battery door and tighten the screw securely.
SENSOR SERVICING
When ALL lights on the testers 4, 5, 6, 7, and 9 are illuminated, sensor 3 has
failed and the unit must be serviced. Contact Klein Tools at
1-877-775-5346 or
[email protected] for
further details. There are no user-serviceable parts inside the tester.
CLEANING
Be sure the tester is turned off and wipe with a clean, dry lint-free cloth. Do not use abrasive cleaners or solvents.
STORAGE
Remove the batteries when the tester is not in use for a prolonged period
of time. Do not expose to high temperatures or humidity. After a period of
storage in extreme conditions exceeding the limits mentioned in the General
Specifications section, allow the tester to return to normal operating
conditions before using.
WARRANTY
DISPOSAL / RECYCLE
Do not place equipment and its accessories in the trash. Items must be
properly disposed of in accordance with local regulations. Please see
www.epa.gov/recycle for additional information.
CUSTOMER SERVICE
KLEIN TOOLS, INC.
450 Bond Street Lincolnshire, IL 60069
1-800-553-4676
[email protected]
www.kleintools.com.