Factair F6001 Operating Manual Download Page 3

 

Introduction 

 

Safe-Air Testers are designed to provide a quick and easy method  for carrying out accurate periodic 
testing of breathing-air supplies.  From the touch screen display the appropriate breathing-air standard 
can be selected for your test. 
 
The F6001, is designed specifically to test high pressure air breathing air cylinders and high pressure 
charging systems up to 300bar. 
 
It is supplied in a hard weatherproof case with storage provision for a wide range of accessories and 
equipment.  
 
The test is carried out using built in electrochemical cells for carbon monoxide and the oxygen and an 
infrared  LED  sensor  for  the  carbon  dioxide.  The  moisture  is  measured  with  an  electronic  dewpoint 
meter  and  the  instrument  also  records  test  pressure  and  ambient  temperature.  For  measuring  oil 
aerosols Draeger Impactors are connected through a test port and this can also be used for testing a 
number of other Draeger chemical reagent tubes detailed below. The Draeger Impactors are supplied 
in packs of 10 and show the degree of oil contamination on a screen. 
 
Calibration and Warranty 
 
Safe-Air Testers leave our factory with a 12-month warranty and calibration certificate.  Our standard 
turnaround  on  annual  calibration  is  10-15  working  days  providing  there  is  no  major  damage  that 
requires an extensive rebuild.  Note:- Please download all stored data before returning the Tester to 
Factair. 
 
Temperature Parameters 
Storage: -10/+50°C   

Operating Range: +5/+35°C 

 
This tester is calibrated for the following approved reagent tubes/Impactor. 
 

Test 

 

Draeger ref.  Factair  Part 

No: 

Sensitivity 

Oil (Impactor) 

 

8103560 

TUB0053 

0.1 mg/m

3

 

Oil 

(chemical 

reagent 

tube)* 

 

6728371 

TUB0003 

0.1 mg/m

3

 

Nitrous Fumes 

NO

x

  8103661 

TUB0068 

0.2-6 ppm 

Sulphur Dioxide 

SO

2

 

6728491 

TUB0014 

1-25 ppm 

Polytest 

 

CH28401 

TUB0017 

Sensitivity 

dependant 

on 

compound present 

 

 

The tester can also be used with the old type Draeger reagent tube for oil, ref.6728371. (Refer to 
Appendix 2 at the  rear of the manual for instructions.) 

IMPORTANT – IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT YOUR SAFE-AIR TESTER IS RETURNED FOR 

RECALIBRATION AND SERVICING WITHIN 12 MONTHS FROM THE ISSUE DATE OF ITS CALIBRATION 

CERTIFICATE 

Summary of Contents for F6001

Page 1: ...0 F6001 SAFE AIR TESTER OPERATING MANUAL FAC QAM 096 Issue D 03 21...

Page 2: ...12 Appendix 2 Using the test port for other Draeger tubes 14 Appendix 3 Reading and disposal of Draeger Tubes and Oil Impactor 16 Appendix 4 Helpful Tips 21 Appendix 5 Air Quality Testing Why 23 Inter...

Page 3: ...mpactors are supplied in packs of 10 and show the degree of oil contamination on a screen Calibration and Warranty Safe Air Testers leave our factory with a 12 month warranty and calibration certifica...

Page 4: ...Draeger Impactor and tube test port Air Inlet F3002 HP Regulator optional extra Storage for manual and F3002 HP regulator hose Mains power adaptor TUB0053 8103560 Draeger Oil Impactors optional extra...

Page 5: ...with this instrument Batteries must be installed prior to use unless it is the intention to power the unit solely from a mains supply To install the batteries lift the tester out of its case open the...

Page 6: ...rial number and a tick or cross symbol will indicate whether it is within the recommended calibration period Press the arrow key to progress to the main menu The main menu has 3 options available from...

Page 7: ...ration will operate for an extended period to stabilise the Oxygen cell You now have the option of entering a description for the test location if you wish to use numbers press the function button Pus...

Page 8: ...hat the flow control valve is fully closed and then connect the F3002 high pressure regulator assembly to the cylinder or charging hose to be tested ensuring that the regulator has the correct type of...

Page 9: ...ll be passed through the test port and across the electronic cells This clears contaminants from previous tests and ensures that a representative sample is being tested Once the purge has finished the...

Page 10: ...fail against the standard displayed in the top right corner of the screen For water content on high pressure tests both the measured value in mg m3 and the atmospheric dewpoint are provided If the te...

Page 11: ...n press the right hand arrow To delete a test highlight it then press the trash can button All tests can be deleted by selected the multiple trash can icon Note Once the instrument has saved 20 result...

Page 12: ...Tester Results F4000 F6000 series software Then click on the File drop down menu and select import test results from F6000 via USB connection You will then be able to choose the location where you wou...

Page 13: ...st due Test engineer and relevant address Note These details can be saved as default When complete you can save the test result file and if required print off a certificate In the UK Health and Safety...

Page 14: ...e and time are set prior to the unit being supplied but they can be adjusted as necessary To select the units of measure and test standard press the right hand icon In this menu you can then choose da...

Page 15: ...new test and after the unit had calibrated the oxygen cell and you have input the test location details you will have the option to select a tube test as shown press the button to proceed In this sub...

Page 16: ...corner to proceed The test will proceed as described in section 3 and at the end of it you will be prompted to enter the result from the tube For the Nitrous fumes and Sulphur dioxide tubes enter the...

Page 17: ...ickly identify minute quantities of oil For tests that pass with an oil concentration of less than 0 05mg m3 the screen will remain blank For tests above that read as follows The bottom line represent...

Page 18: ...Using the Tube Tip Cutter place the ampoule section in the platform at the bottom Note Make sure the tube is against the back wall of the cutter Line up the black dot nearest the end of the tube with...

Page 19: ...a slight discoloration Failed test Mineral oil The white crystals will show a light brown or darker discoloration Synthetic oil The white crystals will show a yellow discoloration Note best seen by c...

Page 20: ...nvestigation will be required to determine the source of the contamination Disposal of Draeger Tubes When Draeger tubes have been used or unopened tubes have exceeded their expiry date they should be...

Page 21: ...hand pump Break any ampoules where applicable Dispose of the tubes as stated in Methods 1 2 or 3 NOTE As an alternative a local authority approved waste disposal contractor can be employed to collect...

Page 22: ...ic dewpoint The final test result for moisture will therefore display the limit for the sensor Make sure the system flow control valve is closed after each test Connecting an air supply to the Tester...

Page 23: ...tor tube with the arrows facing outwards Never break the glass ampoule in the oil tube before the test Only use the detector tubes that the Tester is calibrated for Once used be aware that the tube ti...

Page 24: ...t in air entering the filtration at too high a temperature this will cause the filtration to prematurely fail and pass excess levels of oil and water Malfunctioning dryers can disturb the oxygen conce...

Page 25: ...onditions of usage and storage of any compressed air supply is not known the pressure dewpoint shall not exceed 11 C Dewpoint 50 F 67 PPM v v for SCBA use in extreme cold a dew point not to exceed 65...

Page 26: ...ty is tested whenever it is first moved into a new position or prevailing wind conditions change The final decision on frequency of test is the responsibility of the Employer and needs to not only ref...

Page 27: ...e condition of the equipment and details of any defect found including for canister or filter respirators the state of the canister and the condition of the filter for self contained compressed air ga...

Page 28: ...quality of the air supplied Table A 2 provides a summary of the main elements associated with a compressor system for producing breathable air In addition to the careful and installation of the system...

Page 29: ...quency of use When the air supply is from mobile compressors the employer should ensure that wherever a compressor is located the quality of air it supplies is not compromised by nearby contaminants I...

Page 30: ...is not in use The adequacy of the accommodation will vary according to the quantity type and its use eg pegs labelled lockers shelves or containers etc The storage should be adequate to protect the PP...

Page 31: ...compatible with the BA Never place the hose inlet near to potential sources of contamination eg vehicle exhausts Never use the equipment without the waist belt Never use a light duty airline hose whe...

Page 32: ...to as low a level as possible and shall be far below the national exposure limit Combination effects of more than one contaminant shall be taken into account 1999 Respiratory protective equipment at...

Page 33: ...32 Factair Ltd 49 Boss Hall Road Ipswich Suffolk IP1 5BN UK Tel Sales 44 0 1473 746400 Tel Hire 44 0 1473 746444 Fax 44 0 1473 747123 Email enquiries factair co uk www factair co uk...

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