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ACTI-VOC
Low-flow pump
Operator Manual
Version 1.0
QUI-1086
March 2013
Page 1: ...Markes International Ltd T 44 0 1443 230935 F 44 0 1443 231531 E enquiries markes com www markes com ACTI VOC Low flow pump Operator Manual Version 1 0 QUI 1086 March 2013 ...
Page 2: ...contact details 4 2 Components 5 3 Pump operation 7 3 1 Setting a constant flow rate 7 3 2 Using constant pressure mode 9 3 3 Taking a personal sample 10 4 Maintenance 11 4 1 Battery maintenance 11 4 2 Filter maintenance 11 4 3 Back pressure adapter O ring 12 5 Parts list 13 5 1 Accessories 13 5 2 Spare parts 13 6 Specifications 14 ...
Page 3: ... Failure to read understand and comply with ALL accompanying literature product labels and warnings could result in property damage severe personal injury or death Read and understand ALL applicable environmental health and safety laws and regulations Ensure complete compliance with ALL applicable laws and regulations before and during use of this product DO NOT remove cover or alter any label or ...
Page 4: ...o resolve your query please contact Markes International details below Address Gwaun Elai Medi Science Campus Llantrisant RCT CF72 8XL UK Website www markes com E Mail techsupport markes com Tel 44 0 1443 230935 Fax 44 0 1443 231531 Explosion protection equipment in compliance with Ex IEC 60079 11 AEx FM 3610 ib Intrinsic safety protection method IIC Gas group T4 135 C maximum external surface tem...
Page 5: ...e screw cap prevents dirt from entering the Outlet port when not in use 9 Bag sampling accessory When installed into the Outlet port this accessory provides a means for filling air sampling bags 10 Case screw These screws must remain tight and should be checked prior to beginning sampling 11 Charging jack The Charging jack receptacle is used to connect a charger for recharging the internal battery...
Page 6: ...6 www markes com Figure 1 Front view of ACTI VOC Figure 2 Back view of ACTI VOC ...
Page 7: ...Continue turning the key until the mode indicator shows black for constant flow Turn the key clockwise to lock your selection Figure 3 Setting the pump to constant flow mode Attach tubing to the pump inlet Connect a TD tube to the tubing via the appropriate adapter Use the back pressure adapter when setting flows up to 100 mL min use the plastic tube adapter assembly when setting flows in excess o...
Page 8: ...d instrument such as a ballpoint pen Make sure the flow measuring device is on and working Use a flat bladed screwdriver to make flow adjustments on the pump itself When the desired flow rate has been reached turn off the pump and flow measuring device The pump is now ready for sampling ...
Page 9: ... constant pressure Turn the key clockwise to lock your selection Attach tubing to the pump inlet Connect the TD tube to the tubing via the in line flow controller When setting a sampling flow with the pump in constant pressure mode the actual tube which is to be used for sampling should be used to set the flow Connect the TD tube to a suitable flow measuring device e g digital flowmeter or primary...
Page 10: ...rrect direction towards the pump The tube can be held in position with a penclip Use a pointed instrument such as a ballpoint pen to turn on the pump When sampling is completed use a pointed instrument such as a ballpoint pen to turn off the pump Record the sample data Re cap the sample tube finger tight plus a quarter turn with the CapLok tool When the pump is turned off after a sample run the to...
Page 11: ... before use NiMH batteries stored for extended periods should be recharged every 1 2 months to avoid complete discharge The battery pack has an estimated life of 300 500 charge discharge cycles depending on use The table below shows the estimated battery life based on usage level Pump usage Estimated battery life High 40 60 hours per week 1 1 years Medium 20 39 hours per week 1 2 years Low 20 hour...
Page 12: ... implements as described below Use Markes O ring extraction tool or similar pointed implement to hook out the O ring taking care not to scratch the groove in which the O ring is seated nor to damage the white PTFE insert behind Figure 6 Back pressure adapter with O ring extraction tool Take the replacement O ring and push it into back pressure adapter by hand Use Markes O ring insertion tool or si...
Page 13: ...ard low flow calibrator 230 V 5 2 Spare parts Part number Description SERZ 1076 ACTI VOC filter assembly SERZ 1070 ACTI VOC bag sampling accessory SERZ 0351 O ring extraction tool SERZ 0285 O ring insertion tool SERFLP 5002 ACTI VOC charger SERZ 1097 Plastic tube adapter assembly SERLFP 5003 Back pressure adapter C CPLOK CapLok tool U COV45 O Ring low emission 5 92 mm i d pk 10 ...
Page 14: ...re up to 25 H2O Flow control 5 of set point or 3 mL min whichever is greater Battery type Rechargeable nickel metal hydride battery pack Battery output 4 8 V 720 mA h Charging Internal external with adapter Operating temperature 20 C to 45 C 4 F to 113 F Storage temperature 40 C to 45 C 40 F to 113 F Charging temperature 0 C to 45 C 32 F to 113 F Additional features Flow fault indication LED Batte...
