AirLite Sample Pump 110-100 Operating Instructions 37814 PDF
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1. Operating Instructions AirLite Sample Pump Catalog No 110 100 SKC Inc 863 Valley View Road Eighty Four PA 15330 Form 37814 Rev 0802 Table of Contents AirLite Quick Start Guide cccecsccsseeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeseeeesneeeeneeeeeseneeeeeeeeees 1 Description ia 3 Performance Profile unnunsnnssernnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnannennnnnnnnnnnnnnnennenennn nennen 4 Pump Run Time Table 1 uunuusssnennnnnnannnnannnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn 5 Operation Changing the Batteries 244srnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn nn 6 Setting the Flow Rate for High Flow Sampling en 7 Setting the Flow Rate for Low Flow Sampling ueeeennennnen 8 SANTI ee ee acetates ined Sia 10 Reading the LED coil ic 10 Flow Fault Detection vos unse 11 Disabling Fault Indicator and Auto Restart Feature 11 Replacement Paris uurssssnnsnennnnnnnennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnennnnnnnnnnnnnnnennenennn nennen 12 Optional Accessories uuusnunnennnnnannnnnnnnnnnannnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn 13 Service Poli iii 14 WARM 15 O Indicates a warning or caution Indicates a note or reminder Indicates a premiere feature of the pump Notice This operating instruction may not address all safety concerns if any associated with this product and its use The user is responsible for determining and following the appropriate safety and health practices and regulatory limitations2. Filter Diameter 37 mm 37 mm 37 mm 25 mm 25 mm Flow Rate 1 L min 2L min 2 5 L min 1 L min 2 L min Duracel Standard 23 5 14 5 13 5 18 5 10 5 Rayovac Maximum 20 0 16 5 14 0 16 5 11 0 Wal Mart EverActive 24 0 16 0 10 5 18 0 10 5 Eveready Alkaline 20 0 14 0 13 0 17 0 Not tested Polyvinyl Chloride PVC Filter 0 8 um pore size Filter Diameter 37 mm 37 mm 37 mm 25 mm 25 mm Flow Rate 1L min 2L min 2 5 L min 1 L min 2 L min Duracel Standard 23 5 15 3 17 0 23 0 10 5 Rayovac Maximum 29 5 16 5 14 0 18 5 13 0 Wal Mart EverActive 24 5 20 5 15 5 20 5 iil Glass Fiber Filter Filter Diameter 37 mm Flow Rate 1 L min Energizer 29 5 Rayovac Maximum 26 5 Wal Mart EverActive 33 5 Filter Diameter 25 mm Flow Rate 1 L min Energizer 29 0 Rayovac Maximum 9 5 Wal Mart EverActive 26 0 Caution To prevent corrosion of battery terminals remove batteries when AirLite will not be used for an extended time Note Increases in back pressure in sampling condition due to buildup on filter can decrease battery life Note For maximum run time insert new batteries in pump before sampling Note If using rechargeable AA 1 2 volt NiMH batteries run time will be approximately half that stated for disposable batteries 6666 O e Operation 1 Battery Compartment Door 2 Battery Compartment Screw Bottom View 3 Hinge 4 Inlet 5 Control Cover o
3. auto restart feature to be reset to five tries Disabling the Fault Shutdown and Auto restart Features If the fault link is fitted when the pump cont d is initially switched on the LED will display a quick double flash before running If the link is not fitted the pump will immediately run without the LED flashing Link fitted To disable the fault shutdown and auto restart features remove the two screws from the belt clip and set the clip and screws aside Remove the single screw from the back of the pump case Gently remove the top of the pump case by sliding it up and off Using a pair of tweezers grip and pull off the program Link stored connect link located on the board just below where the motor wires connect to the board Reassemble the pump and operate The pump LED will indicate a flow fault by flashing quickly but the pump will no longer shutdown during a flow fault To restore flow fault shutdown and auto restart features replace the program connect link Tip For easy storage of link simply place the link on one pin only as shown above right 11 o OANOAKRWND Replacement Parts Description Cat No Stack screws P51891 Inlet hose connect P20106 Pulsation dampener P2010802 Stack plate N A Valve plates top and bottom P213201 Diaphragm Yoke assembly P22417H Pump body P22417G Motor Eccentric P51890 Pump base P20182 Battery case cover P20184 not shown 12 Optional Accessories Ca
4. operation User option auto restart from flow fault e Built in pulsation dampener 7 One year limited warranty e Built in replaceable particulate trap Economical alkaline battery operation e Easy access battery compartment e LED indicates pump running flow fault e Impact resistant RFI shielded case and low battery Protective control cover open Inlet m Flow adjust screw LED On Off button Beltclip back of pump Battery compartment Front View Performance Profile Flow Range 4 1000 to 3000 ml min 5 to 500 ml min requires Constant Pressure Controller CPC and Adjustable Low Flow Tube Holder see Low Flow Adapter Kit in Optional Accessories Flow Control Patented system holds constant flow to 5 of the set point Compensation Range 1000 ml min at 30 inches water back pressure for a Minimum of 2000 ml min at 20 inches water back pressure 8 Hour Operation 3000 ml min at 10 inches water back pressure Typical Back Pressure of Sampling Media inches water Flow Rate L min Filter Pore Size um 25 mm MCE 0 8 25 mm MCE 0 45 37 mm MCE 0 8 37 mm PVC 5 0 Compare the information in this table to pump compensation range to determine appropriate applications Temperature Range Operating 32 to 113 F 0 to 45 Charging 32 to 113 F 0 to 45 C Storage 4t0 113 F 20 to 45 O Caution P
5. d nor approved by SKC Inc This warranty does not cover the buyer s failure to provide for normal maintenance or improper selection or misapplication This warranty shall further be void if changes or adjustments to the instrument are made by other than an employee of the seller or if the operating instructions furnished at the time of installation are not complied with 2 SKC Inc hereby disclaims all warranties either A Seek or implied includin any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose an neither assumes nor authorizes any other person to assume for it any liability in connection with the sale of these instruments No description of the goods bein sold has been made a part of the basis of the bargain or has created or amounte to an ee warranty that the goods will conform to any such description Buyer shall not be entitled to recover from SKC Inc any consequential damages damages to property damages for loss of use loss of time loss of profits loss of income or other incidental damages Nor shall buyer be entitled to recover from SKC Inc an consequential damages resulting from defect of the instrument including but not limited to any recovery under section 402A of the Restatement Second of Torts 3 This warranty extends only to the original purchaser of the warranted instrument during the term of the warranty The buyer may be required to present proof of purchase in the form of a paid receipt for t
6. e 1 6 clockwise to increase the flow or counterclockwise to decrease the flow until the desired flow rate is indicated on the flowmeter When the desired flow is obtained take three readings to confirm that the flow rate is consistent Calculate and record the flow rate as the average of three readings Disconnect the flowmeter and replace the representative sampling medium with a new unexposed medium for sample collection Filter Cassette Tygon Tubing Calibrator Inlet Sample Pump Calibration train with filter cassette continued on page 8 cont d Setting or Verifying the Flow Rate For Low Flow Sampling 5 to 500 ml min Requires optional Constant Pressure Controller CPC and Adjustable Low Flow Tube Holders see Low Flow Adapter Kit in Optional Accessories See Figure 2 The Constant Pressure Controller CPC accessory Cat No 224 26CPC 10 is used as a pressure regulator to maintain a constant 10 inches water back pressure for low flow sampling The CPC is used in conjunction with an Adjustable Low Flow Tube Holder Cat Nos 224 26 01 02 03 or 04 for single or multiple tube sampling Set the flow rate at approximately 1 5 L min See Setting Flow Rate or High Flow Sampling e 7 For le ee tube sampling the To Sample Label flow rate must be Protective greater than the sum of N Cover for the required flow rates i Sample Tube through all the tubes Flow Adjustmen
7. equire intrinsic safety Caution Protect sample pump from weather when in use outdoors Reading the LED The LED on top of the pump case Figure 1 7 indicates pump and battery status Slow flash Normal run Essitlasho es Flow fault Double flash Low battery approximately one hour run time remaining Flash every eight seconds Pump shutdown due to exhausted batteries Four flashes every SECO Siren ees Pump shutdown due to flow fault Note Indication of pump shutdown due to exhausted batteries will override all other indicators continued on page 11 10 Flow Fault Detection Pumps are shipped with flow fault enabled If the pump is unable to compensate for gt 10 seconds due to excessive back pressure the pump enters flow fault The motor will stop and the LED will flash quickly The auto restart feature will attempt to restart the pump after 10 seconds If back pressure is not corrected for an additional 10 seconds the pump will attempt a second restart The pump will continue restart attempts every 10 seconds for a total of five times If restart attempts are unsuccessful the pump will shutdown and the LED will flash four times every six seconds If the excessive back pressure is removed within the five restart attempts the pump will run normally Note The pump must be running without fault for at least 20 seconds for the
8. he instrument 4 This warranty covers the instrument purchased and each of its component parts 5 Inthe event of a defect malfunction or other failure of the instrument not caused by any misuse or damage to the instrument while in possession of the buyer SKC Inc will remedy the failure or defect without charge to the buyer The remedy will consist of service or replacement of the instrument SKC Inc may elect refund of the purchase price if unable to provide replacement and repair is not commercially practicable 6 a To obtain performance of any obligation under this warranty the buyer shall return the instrument freight prepaid to SKC Inc at the following address SKC Inc National Service Center 863 Valley View Road Eighty Four PA 15330 USA b To obtain return authorization information or for further information on the warranty performance you may telephone 724 941 9701 at the above address See Service Policy section in operating manual if applicable 7 This warranty shall be construed under the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania which shall be deemed to be the situs of the contract for purchase of SKC Inc instruments 8 No other warranty is given by SKC Inc in conjunction with this sale Form 43755 Rev 0207 15
9. if any before using the product The information contained in this document should not be construed as legal advice opinion or as a final authority on legal or regulatory procedures AirLite Quick Start Guide On Off 1 Lift control cover on top of pump 2 Press on off button Setting Flow Rate 1000 to 3000 ml min 1 Set up sampling train 2 Connect calibrator to inlet of sample medium 3 Turn on pump and adjust flow adjustment screw on pump until desired flow rate is indicated on calibrator Take a minimum of three readings Calculate flow as the average of three readings LED Indicators Slow flash normal run Fast flash flow fault Double flash low battery approximate minimum one hour run time remaining Flash every eight seconds pump shutdown due to exhausted batteries Four flashes every six seconds pump shutdown due to flow fault Note ndication of pump shutdown due to exhausted batteries will override all other indicators AirLite uses three replaceable standard AA alkaline batteries Description The AirLite Personal Sampling Pump is specifically designed for personal sampling of asbestos lead and other airborne contaminants in environments where intrinsic safety is not required Powered by economical disposable AA alkaline batteries the AirLite provides run times greater than 8 hours in the 1000 to 3000 ml min flow range with full back pressure compensation Features e Economical alkaline battery
10. librator Defender Primary Standard Calibrator 50 to 5000 ml min includes lead acid battery charger 100 to 240 V Optimizer 110 Software and 1 meter serial cable Low Flow Sampling Accessories Low Flow Adapter Kit includes a Constant Pressure Controller 224 26CPC 10 Adjustable Low Flow Holder and Type A Protective Tube Cover Constant Pressure Controller included in Low Flow Adapter Kit above Single Adjustable Low Flow Tube Holder included in Low Flow Adapter Kit above Dual Adjustable Low Flow Tube Holder Tri Adjustable Low Flow Tube Holder Quad Adjustable Low Flow Tube Holder Protective Cover for Sorbent Tubes Type A included in Low Flow Adapter Kit above Protective Cover for Sorbent Tubes Type B Protective Cover for Sorbent Tubes Type C Protective Cover for Sorbent Tubes Type D Protective Cover for Sorbent Tubes Type T Miscellaneous Screwdriver Set included with pump Protective Nylon Pouch with belt loop black Waist Strap Long duration Detector Tube Sampling Trap Tubes Tandem Protective Tube Cover 13 Cat No 717 510M Cat No 110 500 224 26CPC 10 224 26 01 224 26 02 224 26 03 224 26 04 224 29A 224 29B 224 29C 224 29D 224 29T Cat No 224 11 224 902 224 12 Cat No 222 3D 2 224 29T Service Policy To return products to SKC for servicing 1 Call 800 752 8472 724 941 9701 for international customers to obtain a Return Materials Authorization RMA n
11. pen 6 Flow Adjustment Screw 7 LED 8 On Off Button 9 Belt Clip back of pump Figure 1 Top and bottom views Changing the Batteries The AirLite is powered by three standard AA alkaline batteries located in a compartment on the bottom of the pump Figure 1 41 To change the batteries use a slotted screwdriver to loosen the screw on the bottom of the case Figure 1 42 Open and remove the compartment door Remove the existing batteries and replace with new batteries see battery polarity below Once the new batteries are in place insert the hinge Figure 1 43 on the compartment door under the lip of the case close the door and tighten the screw until secure Polarity of Batteries Important Note the polarity of the batteries Note For maximum run time insert new batteries in pump before sam pling If using rechargeable AA 1 2 volt NiMH batteries expect approximately half the run time stated for disposable batteries Note To prevent corrosion of battery terminals remove batteries when AirLite will not be used for an extended time 6 Setting or Verifying the Flow Rate For High Flow Sampling 1000 to 3000 ml min Using 1 4 inch ID tubing connecta representative sampling medium to the pump inlet Figure 1 4 Connect an external flowmeter to the inlet of the sampling medium Turn on the pump using the on off button Figure 1 8 To adjust the flow turn the flow adjustment screw Figur
12. r that accommodates an in line trap tube The trap tube protects the pump from caustic fumes that are often released from detector tubes Please read closely all precautions when using these tubes O Failure to use the necessary traps will damage the pump and void the warranty Caution Do not operate AirLite in hazardous or explosive locations AirLite is designed for applications that do not require intrinsic safety Note The CPC has two small inlet ports on the bottom of the unit These ports should be periodically inspected for blockage which can occur when sampling in dusty environments Blocked ports may cause back pressure to increase Clean ports with a small pick and use air to blow away particles Sampling Calibrate the sample pump for the desired flow rate see Setting or Verifying the Flow Rate pages 7 amp 8 Attach the pump toa worker s beltand the sampling medium to the worker s collar near the breathing zone Turn on the pump Record the start time and any other pertinent data Monitor pump and battery status by observing the LED see Reading the LED below At the end of the sampling period record the stop time Cap the sample and send it with pertinent sampling information to a laboratory for analysis Clip sampling medium to worker and pump to belt Caution Do not operate AirLite in hazardous or explosive locations AirLite is designed for applications that do not r
13. rotect sample pump from weather when in use outdoors Compensated Temp Range 41 to 122 F 5 to 50 Power ccococccccnccncnccccconinnnnnnanannno Three standard AA alkaline batteries Rechargeable AA size 1 2 volt NiMH batteries may be used but will provide approximately half the run time stated for disposable batteries TA een Plastic RFI EMI shielded CE marked LED Functions Slow flash normal run Fast flash flow fault Double flash low battery approximately one hour run time remaining Flash every eight seconds pump shutdown due to exhausted batteriest Four flashes every six seconds pump shut down due to flow fault Battery run time Dependent on batteries used See Table 1 Dimensions 4 6 x 3 x 1 75 inches 11 7 x 7 6 x 4 4 cm Weight including batteries 12 oz 340 gm U S Patent No 6 741 056 T Indication of pump shutdown due to exhausted batteries will override all other indicators Caution Do not operate AirLite in hazardous or explosive locations AirLite is designed for applications that do not require intrinsic safety 4 Table 1 Pump Run Time in Hours with Alkaline Batteries Following are typical run times achieved when using new disposable AA alkaline batteries Data is sorted by type of sample media All run times are listed in hours Mixed Cellulose MCE Filter 0 8 um pore size
14. t With a short length of Screw needle Tygon tubing connect valve the pump inlet to the l Adjustable Low CPC outlet the side of i T Flow Tube Holder the CPC without a label ES Figure 2 Connect the nn inlet side of the CPC Controller CPC marked to sample to the Adjustable Low Flow Tube Holder Figure 2 Tygon Tubing Label all tubes and ports Insert opened Figure 2 representative tubes into the rubber sleeves of each port on the Adjustable Low Flow Tube Holder If any port remains unused place an unopened tube in it it is important to seal unused ports Configuration for Low Flow Sampling Use tubing to connect the exposed end of one tube to a primary standard flowmeter Loosen the screw on the low flow holder port Turn on the pump using the on off button Figure 1 8 and calibrate flow Turn the brass screw needle valve on the Adjustable Low Flow Tube Holder Figure 2 until the flowmeter matches the desired flow rate For multiple tube sampling repeat this procedure for each port to calibrate the flow rate for each tube Seal unused ports Do not adjust the flow on the pump Adjust flow by using the brass screw on the Adjustable Low Flow Tube Holder continued on page 9 cont d Turn off the pump Disconnect the flowmeter and replace the representative tubes with new unexposed media for sampling O Caution Long duration Color Detector Tubes require a special tube cove
15. umber and Product Decontamination Form 2 Carefully package the product Mark the RMA number on any correspondence relating to the return and on the outside of the package 3 Ship to SKC freight prepaid to the following address SKC Inc National Service Center 863 Valley View Road Eighty Four PA 15330 Package product carefully to prevent damage during transit Include a contact name phone number shipping address RMA number and a brief description of the problem For nonwarranty repairs a purchase order number and billing address are also required The Service Department will contact nonwarranty customers with an estimate before proceeding with repairs Note SKCInc will accept for repair any SKC product that is not contaminated with hazardous materials Products determined to be contaminated will be returned unserviced 14 SKC INC LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY 1 SKC warrants that its instruments provided for industrial hygiene environmental gas analysis and safety and health applications are free from defects in workmanship and materials under normal and proper use in accordance with operating instructions provided with said instruments The term of this warranty begins on the date the instrument is delivered to the buyer and continues for a period of one 1 year _ This warranty does not cover claims due to abuse misuse neglect alteration accident or use in application for which the instrument was neither designe
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