Operating Instructions
Universal Sample Pump
Catalog No. 224-44XRM
SKC Inc.
863 Valley View Road
Eighty Four, PA 15330
Form #37725 Rev 0901
Page 1: ...Operating Instructions Universal Sample Pump Catalog No 224 44XRM SKC Inc 863 Valley View Road Eighty Four PA 15330 Form 37725 Rev 0901 ...
Page 2: ...Off Switch Built in Rotameter provides a visible check of relative flow rate during sampling Built in Particulate Trap in see through housing protects pump Accessory Mounting Screws allow sampling accessories such as impinger holders to be secured to pump Low Flow Regulator beneath screw cap allows pump to be switched from high to low flow Notice This operating instruction may not address all safe...
Page 3: ... charger varies with capacity and level of discharge Operating Temperature 32 to 113 F 0 to 45 C Storage Temperature 40 to 113 F 40 to 45 C Charging Temperature 41 to 113 F 5 to 45 C Operating Humidity 0 to 95 Relative Protect sample pump from exposure to water and weather Multiple tube Sampling Built in constant pressure regulator allows user to take up to four simultaneous samples at different f...
Page 4: ... approved charger designated for this model to ensure reliable performance Failure to do so voids any warranty 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 Short circuiting the battery pack will render it immediately inoperative Failure to follow warnings and cautions voids a...
Page 5: ... another When using impingers place an in line trap between the pump and the impinger to protect the sampler from liquid or vapors FAILURE TO USE THE IMPINGER TRAP VOIDS ANY WARRANTY The impinger and trap may be mounted to the sampler using the accessory mounting screws Figure 1 5 or placed in a holster at the worker s waist Protect sample pump from weather when in use outdoors Use of any device o...
Page 6: ...ng the ON OFF switch Figure 1 1 and adjust the flow rate to approximately 1 5 L min Figure 1 4 Remove the cap screw covering the regulator isolation valve Figure 1 11 Turn the exposed screw 4 to 5 turns counterclockwise Replace the cap screw The pump is now set for low flow Setting the Flow Rate Before use allow pump to equilibrate after moving it from one temperature extreme to another Ensure pum...
Page 7: ... orientation contact will short circuit the battery and voids any warranty Short circuiting the battery pack will render it immediately inoperative Failure to follow warnings and cautions voids any warranty Start the sampling period by using the ON OFF switch to turn on the pump Record the start time At the end of the shift turn off the pump and record the stop time Return to High Flow Remove the ...
Page 8: ...harged before calibrating and sampling After charging the battery pack it is good practice to run the pump for approxi mately 5 minutes before calibrating This ensures the battery is in more steady state conditions and improves the agreement in pre and post sampling calibrations Use only an SKC approved charger designated for this model to ensure reliable performance Failure to do so voids any war...
Page 9: ...just the flow only by using the flow adjust screw on the low flow holder Do not exceed 500 ml min flow rate per tube When the desired flow is set on the initial tube turn off the pump Remove the calibrator from the tube and connect to the exposed end of the next sorbent tube Turn on the pump and repeat the flow adjustment process until all tubes are flow calibrated Changing the flow on one tube wi...
Page 10: ...MSHA approval and any warranty Failure to follow warnings and cautions voids any warranty Start sampling by using the ON OFF switch at the beginning of the desired sampling period Record the start time At the end of the sampling period turn off the pump and record the stop time Return to High Flow Remove the low flow holder To return to high flow remove the cap screw Figure 1 14 covering the regul...
Page 11: ...tenance For proper maintenance of battery packs SKC offers chargers see Optional Accessories page 16 that condition the battery for optimum performance in 16 hours Ensure pump is not running during charging Follow charger instructions To comply with intrinsic safety regulations do not charge or operate the pump from the charger in hazardous locations Using a non approved charger voids any warranty...
Page 12: ...s procedure 1 Clean dust and debris from around the filter housing 2 Remove the four screws Figure 1 7 and the front filter housing 3 Remove and discard the filter membrane Figure 1 9 4 Remove O ring Figure 1 8 5 Clean the filter housing 6 Insert O ring and a new filter membrane Cat No P2240901 7 Reattach the front filter housing and cross tighten the four screws Replace with new O ring only as ne...
Page 13: ...KC 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 befo...
Page 14: ...using Screws 4 Secure filter housing 8 Filter O ring Leak seal for filter in housing 9 Filter crimped fiber polyester Filters particulates before entering pump 10 Built in Flowmeter Monitors flow changes 11 Cap Screw Accesses regulator isolation valve 12 Cap Screw Accesses exhaust port 13 Battery Pack Screws 2 Secures pack to pump 14 Battery Pack Assembly Provides power to pump Cat No P22434 15 Ch...
Page 15: ...14 Figure 1 224 44XRM Sample Pump See parts listing on page 13 ...
Page 16: ...Adjustable Low Flow Holder 1 Anti tamper cover tri and quad only 2 Flow adjust screw s 3 Rubber sleeve 4 Sorbent sample tube 5 Protective cover d e Quad Adjustable Low Flow Holder Single Adjustable Low Flow Holder ...
Page 17: ...l Holder 224 26 02 Tri Holder 224 26 03 Quad Holder 224 26 04 Protective Sample Tube Covers Cat No Type for tubes up to A 70 mm long standard charcoal 224 29A B 110 mm long large charcoal 224 29B C 150 mm long 224 29C D 220 mm long 224 29D Battery Maintenance Cat No Single Charger 110 240 V 223 227A Replacement Battery Pack P22434 Miscellaneous Cat No Screwdriver Set included with pump 224 11 Prot...
Page 18: ...rty 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 any 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 dur...
Page 19: ...18 MSHA Approval Certificate ...
