38  EasyLine EL3000 Series Commissioning Instructions 
 
Special Requirements for the Measurement of Flammable Gases 
NOTE 
The version for the measurement of flammable gases and vapors and the 
explosion-proof version with degree of protection II 3G are different 
versions of the gas analyzer and designed for different applications. 
Installation of the Gas Analyzer 
  Model EL3020 only: An unimpeded exchange of air with the 
surroundings must be possible around the gas analyzer from beneath 
(base plate) and from behind (gas connections). The gas analyzer 
must not be put directly on a table. The case apertures must not be 
closed. The distance to adjacent, built-in components on the side 
must be at least 3 cm. 
  Model EL3020 only: For installations in a closed cabinet, the cabinet 
must have adequate ventilation (at least 1 air change per hour). The 
distance to adjacent, built-in components underneath (floor plate) and 
behind (gas connections) must be at least 3 cm. 
  The connection of the pressure sensor must not be connected to the 
sample gas feed path. 
  The sample gas lines and connections have to be made in stainless 
steel. 
  Prior to using the gas analyzer the corrosion resistance against the 
present sample gas must be tested. 
Commissioning of the Gas Analyzer 
  The sample gas feed path must be purged (see page 93) with inert 
gas, before the gas analyzer is commissioned. 
Operation and Maintenance of the Gas Analyzer 
  Model EL3040 only: The case must be purged with nitrogen. Purge 
gas flow 1 to 20 l/h. The purge gas flow must be monitored at the 
purge gas outlet. 
  The positive pressure in the sample gas feed path may not exceed a 
maximum value of 100 hPa in normal operation and a maximum 
value of 500 hPa in the event of a fault. 
  The seal integrity of the sample gas feed path should be checked 
regularly (see page 119). 
 
After the sample gas feed path inside the gas analyzer has been 
opened (see page 120), the following measures are required: 
 
The seal integrity of the sample gas feed path should be checked. 
  The sample gas feed path must be purged with inert gas, before 
the power supply is switched on.