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Back view

Belt clip

Charging jack

Low flow regulator

(beneath cap screw) 

allows 

pump to be switched from

high to low flow.

Durable RFI-shielded case

provides protection from 

radio frequency interference

between 27 and 1000 MHz.

Rechargeable battery

Built-in particulate trap

in see-through housing

protects pump.

Built-in rotameter

provides a visible check of 

relative flow rate during 

sampling from 0.5 to 5 L/min.

Accessory mounting screws

allow sampling accessories 

such as impinger holders to be 

secured to pump.

Recessed flow adjustment screw

adjusts flow rate between

1000 and 5000 ml/min.

Tamper-resistant cover

prevents changes to 

settings.

On/Off switch

Air discharge port

(beneath cap screw)

Inlet

44XR Universal Sample Pump

Cat. No. 224-44XR

Operating Instructions

863 Valley View Road, Eighty Four, PA 15330  USA • Tel: 724-941-9701 • www.skcinc.com

Figure 1.

 Front and back views of 44XR Universal Sample Pump

Introduction

Description

The 44XR Universal Sample Pump 

(Figure 1)

 is a constant flow (from 5 to 5000 ml/min) air sampler suitable for a broad range of 

applications. It is ideal for industrial hygiene studies as well as environmental testing.

Checking Pump/Kit Contents

Use the table below to verify that you received all items associated with the Cat. No. ordered. If you are missing items, contact SKC 
at 800-752-8472 (U.S. only) or 724-941-9701.

If You Ordered Cat. No.

Your Package Should Contain

224-44XR

Universal 44XR Sample Pump with NiMH battery pack and screwdriver set

224-44XRKD

Single Universal 44XR Pump Kit with pump, NiMH battery, screwdriver set, 100-240 V single charger, filter cassette 
holder, adjustable tube holder with Type A protective tube cover, exhaust port fitting, and nylon carry case

224-44XRKDH

Single Universal 44XR Pump Kit with pump, NiMH battery, screwdriver set, 100-240 V single charger, filter cassette 
holder, adjustable tube holder with Type A protective tube cover, exhaust port fitting, and Pelican carry case

Required Equipment/Media

 

1/4-inch ID (3/8-inch OD) Tygon

®

 tubing

 

PowerFlex

®

 Charger

 

Low flow accessories

 if sampling at 5 to 500 ml/min. 

See Accessories.

Inlet filter 

housing

Summary of Contents for 224-44XR

Page 1: ...tion The 44XR Universal Sample Pump Figure 1 is a constant flow from 5 to 5000 ml min air sampler suitable for a broad range of applications It is ideal for industrial hygiene studies as well as environmental testing Checking Pump Kit Contents Use the table below to verify that you received all items associated with the Cat No ordered If you are missing items contact SKC at 800 752 8472 U S only o...

Page 2: ... on the charger 3 Insert the charging plug end of the cable into the jack on the back of the pump s battery pack Figure 1 4 Charge the battery completely the LED at the port connected to the pump is a steady green before using the pump 5 Disconnect the charging cable from the back of the pump s battery pack Notes and Cautions To comply with intrinsic safety regulations do not charge or operate the...

Page 3: ...ump operation with Battery Eliminator The Battery Eliminator is an accessory that converts alternating current AC to direct current DC from which the pump can be operated for extended runs The Battery Eliminator should be used in non hazardous locations only See Accessories 1 Remove the battery pack from the pump see Replace the Battery Pack The Battery Eliminator is comprised of two pieces a wall...

Page 4: ...p has run for five minutes before calibrating Leave the pump running 2 Prepare the calibrator see calibrator instructions Using flexible tubing connect the calibrator outlet suction port to the sampling medium inlet 3 Using 1 4 inch Tygon tubing connect the sampling medium outlet to the pump inlet Figure 2 4 Set the flow rate using the flow adjustment screw Figure 1 until the calibrator indicates ...

Page 5: ...line trap between the pump and the impinger Mount the impinger and trap to the face of the sampler using the accessory mounting screws Figure 1 or place them in a holster at the worker s waist Failure to use an appropriate in line trap during impinger sampling voids any warranty c When using the pump for pressure applications such as bag sampling thread the exhaust port fitting supplied with the p...

Page 6: ...ng Leave the pump running 2 Ensure that the regulator has been activated for low flow and the pump flow rate is set at 1 5 L min 3 Connect the single adjustable tube holder to the pump inlet See calibration train 4 Insert an opened sorbent tube into the rubber sleeve Figure 3 of the low flow tube holder with the arrow on the tube pointing toward the tube holder 5 Prepare the calibrator See calibra...

Page 7: ...used to set the flow with a new unexposed sorbent tube for sample collection 2 Place the appropriate size protective tube cover over the tube and screw it into place on the tube holder For personal sampling clip the tube holder to the worker in the breathing zone See right 3 Start sampling by turning on the pump using the on off switch Figure 2 and record the start time 4 At the end of the samplin...

Page 8: ... running 2 Ensure that the regulator has been activated for low flow and the pump flow rate is set at 1 5 L min 3 Calculate the sum of all tube flow rates The maximum flow rate through any one tube is 500 ml min a If the sum is 1000 ml min set the pump flow rate to 1 5 L min b If the sum is 1000 ml min multiply that number by 0 15 and total the two numbers Set the pump flow rate for the resulting ...

Page 9: ... use the pump with the Battery Eliminator in hazardous locations UL Listing for intrinsic safety is not in effect during pump operation with Battery Eliminator Use of any device other than the approved battery pack or Battery Eliminator to power the pump voids any warranty Charge pump battery completely before calibration and sampling Calibrate verify pump flow rate before and after each sampling ...

Page 10: ... use See Charge the Battery Pack For more information on SKC pump batteries visit http www skcinc com instructions 1756 pdf To comply with intrinsic safety regulations battery packs should not be charged in hazardous locations Ensure proper orientation of charging cable before plugging it into the charging jack Improper orientation contact will short circuit the battery and voids any warranty Shor...

Page 11: ...ry Maintenance PowerFlex Charging System for SKC Personal Pumps 5 Stations 100 240 V 223 1000 Single 100 240 V 223 2000 PowerFlex Pump Cable for Universal XR models 223 1002 Battery Eliminator connects pump to line power for extended sampling 115 V 230 V 223 325 223 325B Pump Accessories Screwdriver Set included with pump 224 11 Protective Nylon Pouch with belt and shoulder strap Black 224 87 Red ...

Page 12: ...P22417K Pulsation Dampener Assembly 2 P22417W Bottom Plate Assembly P22433L Flowmeter Assembly Parts Not Shown in Illustration P21251 Half Stack includes pump body valve plates diaphragm yoke gaskets and O rings P2243201 Charging Jack pk 5 P22433C Tamper resistant Cover P22433ES External Screw Kit Replacement Filters P22409 Replacement Filter Set 3 filters 3 O rings P2240901 Filters only pk 10 P22...

Page 13: ...in rotameter with 250 ml division scale marked at 1 2 3 4 and 5 L min Power Supply 6 V plug in NiMH battery pack rechargeable 3 5 Ah capacity A Battery Eliminator is available see Accessories use voids the UL Listing for intrinsic safety Charging Time varies with capacity and level of discharge 6 to 8 5 hrs with PowerFlex charger Intrinsic Safety UL Listed for Class I Division 1 and 2 Groups A B C...

Page 14: ...0 14 Polyvinyl Chloride PVC filter 5 0 µm pore size Flow Rate L min Filter Diameter 37 mm 25 mm 2 47 41 2 5 38 33 3 35 30 3 5 26 27 4 22 25 4 5 21 23 Table 1 Pump Run Time in Hours with NiMH Battery Appendix Cont Typical Run Times Table 1 contains the typical run times achieved when using a fully charged nickel metal hydride NiMH battery pack Data is sorted by type of sample media All run times ar...

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