heron H.OIL manual
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1. General Care of the H OIL Sm OIL The H OIL Sm OIL has been designed and built to give years of reliable and accurate thickness measurements of floating product L N A P L and sinking layers D N A P L The Intrinsically Safe Certification makes the H OIL Sm OIL ideal for use in hazardous environments e Avoid sharp edged casing use the tape guide on the unit e Take care to avoid the tape becoming entangled with other equipment in boreholes or wells use stilling pipes when possible e Neatly rewind and clean the tape after each use e Do not use to plumb bore hole depths e Do not use as guide for back filling sand etc Instrument may get trapped in sand Warranty is conditional upon adherence to these guidelines Equipment Check Switch the H OIL Sm OIL on by pushing the start button in the center of the electronic panel The green LED indicates that the unit is ready for use If the LED does not light then replace the battery The green LED will stay on for approximately 8 minutes Every time the start button is pressed the 8 minute timer will reset When the 9 volt battery is almost drained the green LED will start to blink when the unit is signalling The battery should be replaced as soon as possible See Figure 1 NOTE Accurate battery orientation diagram inside of battery box Inspect the probe lens for any signs of damage or buildup of dirt residue The lens should be clean and clear before use To maintain i2. OIL Q Theunit does not sound when the probe contacts water A Do not test in ambient light conditions e Make sure retaining thumb screws are tight Figure 1 Make sure the connection of the male and female connectors in the probe link are connected tightly See Figure 2 The unit continuously sounds when not in water product Make sure the electronic panel is orientated in the correct position on the unit battery box should be under the Heron Logo Make sure probe lens is clean and clear gt o For more trouble shooting tips please visit our website at www heroninstruments com Contact Heron Instruments or your supplier if you cannot isolate the problem Warranty 5 years probe 1 year Heron Instruments Inc warrants to repair or replace any such defective equipment or part determined to our satisfaction to be a defect in workmanship or original material upon receipt and inspection of such defective equipment to Heron Instruments Inc with all shipping pre paid by the user In no event shall Heron be liable for any direct indirect or consequential damages abuse acts of third parties rental equipment environmental conditions or other expenses which may arise in connection with such defective equipment This warranty shall not apply to damage of equipment caused by improper installation usage storage alteration or inadequate care Heron Warranty coverage does not extend to the following e Tape bag o
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4. ntrinsic safety ensure the ground lead is securely fastened to the back of the frame and in good condition Ensure the two panel retaining thumb screws nuts are tight Test unit by lowering probe into water that is shielded from light intermittent tone will indicate Use in the Field Before using the H OIL Sm OIL ensure the two panel retaining thumb screws nuts are tight and the ground lead is connected to a grounding source Note The probe will not work in ambient light conditions Switch the unit on by pushing the start button in the center of the electronic panel See Figure 1 The unit will now be active for 8 minutes the unit switches itself off automatically The green LED indicates that the unit is ready for use If the green LED switches off while the meter is being used push the center start button again and re start the unit Reel the tape down the well carefully avoiding the edge of the casing Hang the H OIL Sm OIL on the casing when possible and run the tape over the guide on the frame leg to avoid cuts and nicks to the tape Swivel the probe holder on the frame to allow the tape free movement down the well See Figure 3 When taking measurements it is suggested to lower the probe down the well until the top of the water product is reached Water is indicated by an intermittent tone and product is indicated by a solid tone Note the depth marking on the tape Do not try to measure the product water interface at
5. r batteries used with the product e Products used as rental equipment e Products contaminated by materials which are known to be hazardous and as such have rendered the unit unserviceable Parts failure due to neglect in cleaning or incorrect servicing Failure of parts caused by misuse For service information e visit www heroninstruments com under the CONTACT heading e email service heroninstruments com e call 1 800 331 2032 or 905 628 4999
6. this stage Allow the probe to pass through any product into the water below indicated by the intermittent tone Now slowly withdraw the probe until the tone changes from intermittent to solid This point indicates the base of the product layer Note the depth marking on the tape This method avoids having the product drawn down into the water giving false interface readings In cold weather condensation may form on the lens as it enters the well and contacts the warmer moist air in the well This causes the unit to falsely sound as product To overcome this allow the probe to acclimatize in the well or lower the probe into the water then take readings Removing the probe To remove the probe you will need a 1 2 and 9 16 wrench Use the wrenches to fully loosen the nut closest to the link and gently separate the link from the probe Care must be taken to avoid breaking pinching the wires while removing or replacing the probe Make sure connections are tight See Figure 2 Cleaning the H OIL Sm OIL Remove the electronic panel before wash down We strongly recommend using biodegradable household dishwashing liquid The reel tape and probe may be cleaned and de greased with the following e Soop solution e Mr Clean e Fantastic e Formula 4099 e Windex e GOO GONE e Joy e Green Clean e TopJob Note Do not clean the probe lens with any abrasive cleaners or products that contain alcohol Troubleshooting the H
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