The Importance of Maintaining and Testing your Gas Monitors

What is a Bump Test?

A known concentration of gas is used to test that a gas detectors alarms for each installed sensor work effectively. This is called a Bump Test.

A Bump Test checks that the sensors respond to the target gas and verify that the display reacts. It confirms that the detector goes properly into alarm.

Why do we Bump Test?

The aim of the test is to make sure that the monitor is working effectively. The reading is compared to the actual known quantity of gas present. If the detector goes into alarm within the acceptable range of that quantity of gas then it is working safely.

If a unit fails a Bump Test, it should be calibrated to investigate the issues further.

What Equipment is Required?

A Bump Test can be performed manually through the buttons using a fixed flow regulator, tubing, calibration cap and test gas.

Although this method isn’t as quick and easy as the automated stations it is a lot cheaper to purchase the equipment and suits smaller fleets of units.

An automated Bump Test can be performed via an automated Bump Test machine or calibration station such as the BW Intellidox

These automated stations are often easier and much quicker than manually Bump Testing equipment, especially for larger fleets of units and are also more efficient in the use of the test gas.

Calibration and service of your personal gas monitors and detectors is a key activity to ensure your units comply with legislation and regulations

Point Safety Ltd offer a wide range of service contracts for your gas detection systems. We have the capability and experience to offer a bespoke contract to suit your requirements.

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