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FAC QAM 190 Issue D 09/18

 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Equipment List:

 

F4501 Safe-Air Tester 

Hard Case 

Mains Power Supply 

USB Memory Cable 

6 x AA Alkaline Batteries 

Travel Container for used detector tubes 

Tube Tip Cutter 

F3002 High Pressure Regulator complete with connection hose 

Stylus Pen 

 

Optional Extras

 

F2216 Tube Kit Includes 10 of each: all Draeger Oil Impactor, H

2

O, CO & CO

2

 

 

OR

 

F1798 Tube Kit Includes 10 of each: all Draeger Oil, H

2

O, CO & CO

2

 

F2158 300 bar din to din adaptor. Enables connection of F3002 regulator to compressor charging 

whip 

 
 

Battery Tray 

Mains Input 

USB Connection 

Power On 

Air Inlet 

Odour Check 

Button 

Colour Touch 

Screen Display 

Sintered Outlet 

Oil 

Water 

Carbon  
Dioxide 

Carbon  
Monoxide 

Summary of Contents for SAFE-AIR TESTER F4501

Page 1: ...F4501 F4501ED SAFE AIR TESTER OPERATING MANUAL FAC QAM 190 Issue D 09 18...

Page 2: ...1 FAC QAM 190 Issue D 09 18...

Page 3: ...g Test Results 14 15 7 Exporting Test Results and PC Software 16 Appendix 1 Helpful Tips 18 Appendix 2 Draeger Tube Tip Cutter 19 Appendix 3 Reading the Draeger Oil Impactor and Chemical Reagent Tubes...

Page 4: ...this is read against the scale on the tube For the Impactor the degree of oil contamination is displayed on a screen Calibration and Warranty Safe Air Testers leave our factory with a 12 month warran...

Page 5: ...onnection hose Stylus Pen Optional Extras F2216 Tube Kit Includes 10 of each all Draeger Oil Impactor H2O CO CO2 OR F1798 Tube Kit Includes 10 of each all Draeger Oil H2O CO CO2 F2158 300 bar din to d...

Page 6: ...es or mains power supply To install the alkaline AA batteries lift the tester out of its case open the battery drawer at the rear of the unit and place the batteries inside Note It is important to str...

Page 7: ...tion period The F4501 series has 2 battery level displays the left hand one is for the alkaline AA batteries if fitted The right hand one is the rechargeable internal lithium battery Unless the instru...

Page 8: ...ore you can proceed See Section 4 Reviewing Test Results for further details 3 Selecting the test standard and configuring the instrument From the main menu press the Configure icon In the configurati...

Page 9: ...nce you have made your selection press the arrow in the top right corner to exit To then exit from the configuration sub menu to the main menu press the arrow at the top left of the screen 4 Initiatin...

Page 10: ...Push the right arrow button when you are ready to proceed Choose between using a Draeger chemical reagent tube or Draeger Oil Impactor in the test port For further details on alternative chemical rea...

Page 11: ...gulator and the inlet of the tester Open the cylinder valve and check that the cylinder is fully charged by reading the contents gauge on the regulator A partially discharged cylinder can give an inco...

Page 12: ...of the outlets it is possible that this could be due to a low battery Replace the batteries and repeat the test if the screen reappears then the unit should be returned to Factair for investigation On...

Page 13: ...ime of 15 minutes The Impactor can now be removed and evaluated To enter the results press the corresponding icon on the screen Note Instructions on reading the Impactor can be found in Appendix 3 at...

Page 14: ...red value in mg m3 and the atmospheric dewpoint are provided If the test was a fail an orange exclamation mark would be indicating those criteria which did not meet the standard The photograph opposit...

Page 15: ...n its self calibration mode Note If the temperature is greater than 40 C inside the instrument the calibration will operate for an extended period to stabilise the Oxygen cell The instrument will then...

Page 16: ...tled by the date and time when the test was completed To review a previous test select it then press the right hand arrow To delete a test highlight it then press the trash can button All tests can be...

Page 17: ...is available in the download section of Factair s website http www factair co uk downloads Then click on the File drop down menu and select Import test results from F4500 via USB connection You will t...

Page 18: ...Date next test 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 Heal...

Page 19: ...en using the tube tip cutter ensure only a light pressure is applied to the tube whilst rotating for scoring General Make sure the system flow control valve is closed after each test Connecting an air...

Page 20: ...prevent glass from falling out of the opener by accident The reservoir for the broken off tips is easy to empty Instructions 1 Place the end of the tube between the 3 blades and turn to score the end...

Page 21: ...or to the air being exhausted by vents around its circumference this allows the user to easily and quickly identify minute quantities of oil For tests that pass with an oil concentration of less than...

Page 22: ...loration 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 comparing with a...

Page 23: ...n discoloration will show the extent of the water content which is read from the scale printed on the tube in mg m When using the 50 2000 range setting the tube reading is multiplied by a factor of 10...

Page 24: ...ow When entering the test results into the tester the tube reading shall automatically be divided by two to reflect the actual reading as shown below Carbon Monoxide CO 67 28511 REQUIREMENT MAXIMUM RE...

Page 25: ...of the bin via the company s normal industrial waste disposal method s i e landfill or incineration OR Place the tubes in a sharps or glass bin wearing protective gloves and safety spectacles Dispose...

Page 26: ...40Bar Where the apparatus is used and stored at a known temperature the pressure dewpoint shall be at least 5 C below likely lowest temperature Where the conditions of usage and storage of any compre...

Page 27: ...sed air aftercooling will result 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 drye...

Page 28: ...the air quality 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 t...

Page 29: ...n and test the 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 comp...

Page 30: ...fects on the 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...

Page 31: ...k and the frequency 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 c...

Page 32: ...kept when it 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 p...

Page 33: ...ed to wear is 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 air...

Page 34: ...shall be kept 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...

Page 35: ...34 FAC QAM 190 Issue D 09 18...

Page 36: ...AC QAM 190 Issue D 09 18 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...

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