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F1 PORTABLE GAS DETECTOR

Operation Manual
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Warning
Use this product only in the manner described in this manual.
If the gas detector is used in a manner not specified by CTI, the
protection provided by the gas detector may be impaired.

To ensure your personal safety, read the Safety Information section

before operating the gas detector.

For technical support, contact:

CTI
920 N Tradewinds Pkwy
Columbia, MO 65201
phone: 866-394-5861
email: sales@ctigas.com
website: ctigas.com
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Table of Contents
Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
General Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
External Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Display Elements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Pushbuttons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Powering on the Detector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Self-Test. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Powering off the Detector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Menu Tree. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
User Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Set Alarms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Set Clock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Event Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Information Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Responding to an Alarm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Sensor Replacement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Sensor Life. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Battery Replacement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

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Safety Information General Description
The WINGMAN™ F1 portable gas
detector is designed to protect
• This is a gas detector, not an personnel against ammonia gas
analytical measuring device. concentrations independent of fixed
• Don't use the detector if it is detection systems.
damaged. The large, lighted, LCD display shows
• Don't use the detector in classified real time concentrations, battery life,
areas where risk of explosion is and any current alarm conditions.
possible.
The WINGMAN™ has four preset
• Make sure the sensor element filter
alarms (Low, High, TWA, and STEL)
is not blocked or covered.
providing audio, visual, and vibration
• Powering off the detector will reset
feedback and can be customized.
the Peak, TWA, and STEL values.
• Detector should be calibrated every An event log stores the last 100 events,
6 months. with time and date stamp. Peak, TWA,
• Bump-test daily before using the and STEL may be viewed with a single
detector, making sure it alarms as button press.
intended. Calibrate the detector if The Polycarbonate and TPE enclosure
the bump-test fails. provides resistance to harsh
• Bump-test after the detector suffers conditions. A rugged stainless-steel
a hard impact, is exposed to water, alligator clip allows the WINGMAN™ to
high levels of dust or debris, or high be worn on a harness or belt.
concentrations of ammonia gas.
The low power consumption and 3.6V
lithium battery (field replaceable) of
the WINGMAN™ provides a reliable life
span.
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External Features

① ④

Item Function

② 1 Visual alarm
2 LCD display
3 Pushbuttons
③ 4 Alligator clip
5 Audible Alarm
6 Gas Inlet

⑥
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Display Elements

Item Function
1 Battery status
1 NH3 5
2 Gas concentration value
2
159 6
3 Alarm conditions
PPM
HIGH LOW Silence alarms /
3 4
Calibration due*
STEL TWA
4 CAL DUE 5 Target gas
6 Parts per million

*During an alarm condition, this section

of the display will show Silence. During
normal operation, this section of the
display will show Cal Due if the time since
last calibration is ≥ 180 days.
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Pushbuttons


Power Up Power Up: Hold for 1 second
Power Down Power Down: Hold for 3 seconds
Return Home Return Home: Tap

✅
Select
Options will change depending on which menu is
Next
active.
Silence

Press △ 1 time for Peak/TWA/STEL

△/▽ Scroll Press ▽ 1 time for Date/Time/SW version
Press ▽ additional times to review Alarm Set Points

△+✅ User Options Hold for 1 second

Enter
Scroll Up/Down
Power
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Powering on the Detector Note: If the battery is too depleted, the
detector will display REPLACE BATTERY
To activate the detector, press and
and auto-shutdown after 4 seconds.
hold  for 1 second. The detector will
start a self-test. After the self-test completes, the
detector begins normal operation.

Powering off the Detector

To turn off the detector, press and hold
 for 3 seconds. The pushbutton may
be released as soon as the "SHUTTING
DOWN" message appears on display.
The audible and visual alarms will
Self-Test beep and flash three times during the
Once the self-test starts, it performs shutdown sequence.
the following checks. Confirm that all To extend battery life, it is
actions occur. recommended to power detector off
1. The screen will activate with "CTi" when not in use.
displayed
2. All pixels of the display are turned on.
3. Visual, audio, and vibrating alarms are
activated.
4. The display will change to the home
SHUTTING
screen with "OVR RNG" shown for DOWN
concentration and all the alarm options
highlighted.
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Menu Tree
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User Options Calibration
To enter the User Options menu Note: Before beginning calibration
screens from the Home screen, press please ensure you have: Certified
and hold the Calibration Gas, Zero Gas (optional),
△ + ✅ keys for 1 second. Cal Cup, and Tubing attached to cup.
The following menus are available in
the User Options:
• Calibration (CAL MODE)
• Alarms (SET ALARMS)
CAL
• Clock (SET CLOCK) MODE
• Event Log (EVENT LOG)

While in User Options menu, exit to ▲

Home Screen by tapping . ▼ ENTER

Applying Cal Cup and Hose to WINGMAN™ Press the ✅ key to start calibration.
Follow the steps below to calibrate the
detector:

APPLY
ZERO GAS
0
▲ PPM
▼ NEXT
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Zero Calibration Span Calibration
The current PPM value is displayed. If a The concentration of the Certified
zero calibration is necessary, follow the Calibration Gas should be between
next steps. Otherwise, press the ✅ key 10% and 100% of the full-scale range
to go to Span calibration. of the sensor (50-500 PPM).
Apply Zero Air gas at 0.3 to 1.0 L/ APPLY
minute or zero the sensor in clean air SPAN GAS
for 2 minutes. Press the △ / ▽ keys
until the value equals 0 ppm. 100
Zeroing is complete. Remove the ▲ PPM
zero calibration gas at this time. Any ▼ NEXT
adjustments made (as-found/as-left)
should be notated at this time. Apply Certified Calibration Gas at 0.3
to 1.0 L/minute. Once the output signal
Press the ✅ key to go to the Span has peaked (or 2 minutes maximum),
calibration. press the △ / ▽ keys to change the
APPLY value on display to match the value of
SPAN GAS the Certified Calibration Gas.
Spanning is complete. Remove the
0 span calibration gas at this time. Any
PPM adjustments made (as-found / as-left)
▲ should be notated at this time. Press
▼ NEXT the ✅ key to end Span calibration.
If any zero offsets or gain adjustments
were made, they display on the Cal
Done screen. Press the ✅ key to go
back to the main User Option menu.
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CAL DONE Set Alarms

GAIN
4.520% SET
OFFSET ALARMS
6.7%
NEXT ▲
▼ ENTER
Note: If the span calibration failed,
check the calibration gas cylinder Once in the Set Alarms data screens,
pressure and flow, as well as the hose press the △ / ▽ keys to change the
and cal cup to make sure the gas is value of the alarms.
getting to the sensor element. If gas is Press the ✅ key to advance through
getting to sensor element, replace the the screens. (Factory default values
sensor element at this time. shown)
See Sensor Replacement section of this SET LOW SET HIGH
manual for instructions. ALARM ALARM

25PPM 300PPM
▲ ▲
▼ NEXT ▼ NEXT
SET TWA SET STEL
ALARM ALARM
Note: TWA is based on a 8-hour time-
weighted average. STEL (short term 25PPM 50PPM
exposure limit) is based on a 15-minute ▲ ▲
time-weighted average
▼ NEXT ▼ NEXT
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Set Clock Set the Time
Use the △ / ▽ keys to set the Time
SET (24-hour format). Use the ✅ key to
CLOCK advance through the screens.
SET TIME SET TIME
▲ HOURS MINUTES
▼ ENTER
16 48
Set the Date
▲ ▲
Once in the Set Clock data screens, use ▼ NEXT ▼ NEXT
the △ / ▽ keys to set the Month, Day,
and Year. Use the ✅ key to advance
through the screens.
SET DATE SET DATE
MONTH DAY
1 31
▲ ▲
▼ NEXT ▼ NEXT
SET DATE
YEAR
24
▲
▼ NEXT
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Event Log Information Screens
Information screens are available
EVENT without entering User Options.
LOG Use the △ / ▽ keys from home screen
to scroll through the various read only
information screens. These screens
▲ contain what the WINGMAN™ F1's
▼ ENTER current settings are, periodic review is
Once in the Event Log data screen, use recommended to ensure changes have
the △ / ▽ keys to scroll through the not been made.
last 100 events. • Peak/STEL/TWA: Displays the Peak/STEL/
TWA gas level since device was powered
01/16/23 on.
09:32 • Low Alarm Setpoint: Displays the current
setting which will trigger low alarm.
LOW ALM • High Alarm Setpoint: Displays the current
TRIPPED setting which will trigger High alarm.
25 PPM • TWA Alarm Setpoint: Displays current
▲ setting which will trigger a Time Weighted
▼ #001 Average alarm.
• STEL Alarm Setpoint: Current setting which
The logged events are in chronological will trigger a Short Term Exposure Limit
order, starting with the most recent. alarm.
• Cal Due: Displays date for next scheduled
Events that are logged include:
calibration; 180 days since last calibration.
• Alarms levels (set and cleared) • Date/Time/SW Ver: Current date, time and
• Over-range (concentration exceeds the software version.
range of the detector)
• Calibration
• Changes to menu data screens
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Responding to an Alarm Alarm modes:

NH3 NH3 Low Alarm:

• Slow flash
463 OVR RNG •
•
Slow beep
Low alarm flashes
PPM PPM • Slow vibration
HIGH LOW HIGH LOW
STEL TWA STEL TWA High Alarm:
• Fast alternating flash
SILENCE SILENCE • Fast beep
• High alarm flashes
Alarm: During an alarm condition, • Fast vibration
the detector activates the backlight TWA Alarm:
and the display shows the current gas • Slow flash
reading. • Slow beep
• TWA alarm flashes
The high alarm and STEL alarm have • Slow vibration
the same priority. A high alarm and/or
STEL Alarm:
STEL alarm override a low alarm and/ • Fast alternating flash
or TWA alarm. • Fast beep
• STEL alarm flashes
Silencing the alarm: Use the ✅ key • Fast vibration
to silence the buzzer and stop the
vibration alarm. These alarms will Low Battery Alarm:
activate again under the following • Beep every 5 minutes
• Battery icon flashes
conditions:
• 5 minutes of time with the gas concentration Note: When gas concentration
still above the high alarm and/or the STEL exceeds the measurable limit of sensor
alarm. element "OVR RNG" will display and
• The gas concentration drops below any of detector will alarm as if in High Alarm.
the alarm setpoints and rises again above
any of the alarm setpoints.
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Maintenance • Only service equipment in area known to be
non-hazardous.
• The sensor filter (white permeable
membrane) should be clean and white. If
dirty or clogged, the filter should be cleaned
with a soft brush or replaced.
The WINGMAN™ F1 portable gas
• Regular cleaning of the detector should only
detector is designed for long life with be done with a damp, soft cloth. Do not use
minimal maintenance. To keep the solvents or chemicals.
detector in good working condition, • Replacement parts are available from CTI.
CTI recommends the following
maintenance schedule:
• To extend battery life, detector should be
powered off when not in use.
• The detector is shipped with a factory
calibration, within 30 days of the purchase
date.
• Calibrate the detector every 6 months.
• Bump-test daily before using the detector,
making sure it alarms as intended.
• Inspect the detector at regular intervals.
• Calibration should be performed with
certified calibration gas. Calibration kits and
replacement cylinders are available from CTI.
• All tests, calibrations and maintenance
should be logged.
• Before opening for service, power down
equipment. Risk of electric shock will be
reduced.
• Do not operate equipment while it is open.
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Sensor Replacement Sensor Life
Typical sensor element life is 3 to
5 years. When the sensor element
becomes depleted, a replacement
Turn off the detector before sensor element should be obtained
proceeding. from CTI.
1. Use a small #1 Phillips head screwdriver to Electrochemical cells are extremely
remove the (4) screws from the back of the reliable, but several things can cause
detector and carefully open the case (screws depletion of the chemistry within the
are not captive).
cell including:
2. Unplug the sensor element from the main
circuit board and discard. • A period of time.
3. Replace sensor filter at this time if filter • Continuous exposure to extreme
looks dirty, damaged, or clogged. temperature and humidity excursions
4. Remove shorting clip from new sensor • Continuous long term exposure to
element, plug sensor element into the main ammonia.
circuit board.
5. Carefully put the case back together using
all (4) screws.

Note: Ensure the sensor filter gasket

and buzzer gasket are properly seated
into the top half of detector housing.
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Battery Replacement Note: Ensure the sensor filter and
buzzer gasket are properly seated into
the top half of detector housing.
When the battery is removed from the
Turn off the detector before detector, the clock will revert back to its
proceeding. default value and will need to be reset.
Note: Use only non-rechargeable 3.6V Removal of the battery will also reset
1/2 AA type ER14252 Li-SOCL2 battery. the PEAK, TWA, and STEL values.

Note: Properly dispose of or recycle

the lithium thionyl chloride battery
(Li-SOCL2).
1. Use a small #1 Phillips head screwdriver to
remove the (4) screws from the back of the
detector and carefully open the case (screws
are not captive).
2. Remove the battery from the holder.
3. Insert new battery into holder.
4. Carefully put the case back together using all
(4) screws.
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Troubleshooting

Problem Possible Cause Solution

Does not turn on. No battery. Install battery.
Dead battery. Replace battery.
Reversed battery. Install battery correctly.
Defective detector. Contact CTI.
Displays more than Sensor still stabilizing. For new sensor element, allow 5 minutes
0 ppm in clean air. Need to re-zero. to stabilize.
Target gas is present. Zero calibrate the detector in clean air or
20.9% O2.
Detector working properly.
Detector does not Calibration required. Calibrate the detector.
seem to accurately Sensor filter blocked. Clean or replace filter.
measure the gas. Sensor still stabilizing. For new sensor element, allow 5 minutes
to stabilize.
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Service Parts

Order # Description
SEF-NH3-EC Replacement NH3 sensor element, 0-500 ppm
BATT-1/2AA 1/2AA, 3.6V, Lithium Thionyl Chloride Battery
CAL KIT 17L Calibration Kit with 0.8 LPM regulator and case for 17L bottle (gas
not included)
CAL KIT 34L Calibration Kit with 0.8 LPM regulator and case for 34L bottle (gas
not included)
RB17L-NH3/100 Certified Calibration Gas 100 ppm 17L bottle
RB34L-NH3/100 Certified Calibration Gas 100 ppm 34L bottle
F1-MK Maintenance Kit for WINGMAN™ F1 includes:
• Replacement Filter Gasket (x2)
• Replacement Buzzer Gasket (x2)
• Replacement Screws (x4)
• Replacement Alligator Clip
• Replacement Cal Cup

Contact CTI to order:

CTI
920 N. Tradewinds Pkwy
Columbia, MO 65201
phone: 866-394-5861
email: sales@ctigas.com
website: ctigas.com
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Specifications:
Detection Principle: Electrochemical Zero Drift: Less than 0.1% of full-scale
Sampling Method: Diffusion per month, non-cumulative.
Gases: Ammonia (NH3) Span Drift: Application dependent, but
Range: 0-500 ppm generally less than 3% per month.
Display: LCD, HR TFT, 2.7" Linearity: +/- 2% of full-scale.
monochrome. LED front lighting Repeatability: +/- 2% of full scale.
activated by alarm condition or key Temperature Range:
press. -4˚F to +122˚F (-20˚C to +50˚C)
Alarms: Audible buzzer, red flashing continuous.
LEDs, vibration, and on-screen -40˚F to +122˚F (-40˚C to +50˚C) short-
indication of alarm conditions. term exposure (<10 minutes).
Backlighting: On during: Any alarm, Humidity Range: 5% to 95% RH non-
while in any menu screen, or if the condensing.
Enter button is pressed from the Home Altitude: Up to 4000m
screen. Indoor Use
Event Logging: Date and time stamp Pollution Degree: 3
for calibration, alarms (low, high, TWA, Enclosure: Polycarbonate with
and STEL), and setting changes. Peak thermoplastic elastomer (TPE).
value held until cleared. Stainless steel hardware. For non-
Deadband: 5 ppm classified areas.
Response Time: Dust and water Resistance: NEMA 13
T50 = less than 30 seconds Dimensions: 3.5" x 2.2 x 1.1"
T90 = less than 60 seconds Weight: 4.0 oz.
Accuracy: +/- 1% of full-scale, Warranty: 2 years, including sensor
but dependent on time since last element.
calibration. Certification: Nemko Listed:
Conforms to UL 61010-1,
Certified to CSA C22.2 No. 61010-1-12
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Warranty
Limited Warranty & Limitation of Liability

Calibration Technologies, LLC. (CTI) warrants manual instructions and any other applicable
this product to be free from defects in material recommendations of CTI;
and workmanship under normal use and b) the buyer promptly notifying CTI of any
service for a period of two years (including defect and, if required, promptly making the
the sensor element), beginning on the date product available for correction. No goods shall
of shipment to the buyer. This warranty be returned to CTI until receipt by the buyer of
extends only to the sale of new and unused shipping instructions from CTI; and
products to the original buyer. CTI's warranty
c) the right of CTI to require that the buyer
obligation is limited, at CTI's option, to refund
provide proof of purchase such as the original
of the purchase price, repair, or replacement
invoice, bill of sale or packing slip to establish
of a defective product that is returned to
that the product is within the warranty period.
a CTI authorized service center within the
warranty period. In no event shall CTI's liability
hereunder exceed the purchase price actually THE BUYER AGREES THAT THIS WARRANTY IS
paid by the buyer for the product. THE BUYER'S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY
This warranty does not include: AND IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES,
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT
a) routine replacement of parts due to the
NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY
normal wear and tear of the product arising
OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR
from use;
A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. CTI SHALL NOT
b) any product which in CTI's opinion, has BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT,
been misused, altered, neglected or damaged INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
by accident or abnormal conditions of OR LOSSES, INCLUDING LOSS OF DATA,
operation, handling or use; WHETHER ARISING FROM BREACH OF
c) any damage or defects attributable to WARRANTY OR BASED ON CONTRACT, TORT
repair of the product by any person other OR RELIANCE OR ANY OTHER THEORY.
than an authorized dealer or contractor, or
the installation of unapproved parts on the
product.
The obligations set forth in this warranty are
conditional on:
a) proper storage, operation, calibration, use,
maintenance and compliance with the product
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