Vehicle Gas Detection

This section provides numerous insights into regulatory and safety demands for gas detection. USA PRO's multiple warning strategy applies to both vehicle gas detection and fire suppression. USA PRO developed the Dual Early - 2009 Warning Strategy for onboard gas detection to meet the demands of the newest safety regulations and related documents. This system provides Amerex gas detection in multiple areas and includes USA PRO's early warning drivers panel inside the vehicle, thus providing the driver early warning of a major leak. Most gases have a flammable and explosive level at relatively low percentages in air: 5-15% prox. Our system incorporates special sensors and a power panel which provides initial warning at 20-30 % LEL. At 50-60% LEL, our large early warning panel LED's change from green to red – initiate 85 db audible. Easily seen and heard outside the vehicle.

USA PRO's gas detection system meets CA Title 13-2008 with our exemption for providing a higher degree of safety and driver early-warning notification. We also meet National Fire Protection Association - NFPA 52-2010, and Society of Automotive Engineers - SAE J2343-2009.

Many new alternate fuels contain an odorant. We do not believe that an odorant in automotive fuels furnishes a primary source of safety, and that its use renders a false sense of security. The challenges that odorants present for industrial vehicle applications are linked with the expectation that the driver and/or passengers will detect the presence of gas prior to its reaching either a flammable or explosive mixture: 5% is the lower explosive level. Few people can consistently detect an odor at this low level. In addition, a driver who is suffering from a cold or hay fever and may be taking medication, or a driver who is a smoker, will have represents diminished ability to smell leaking gas.

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