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Perform a Zero Calibration
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WEB VIDEO) SIDEPAK ZERO CALIBRATION:
http://ccap.etr.org/base/documents/SidePakZeroCalibration.flv
Follow these steps:
1.
Make sure the Sidepak is turned on by pressing the leftmost pink button PAGE
2.
Once the Sidepak is in SURVEY MODE, press the PAGE button again to reach the
MAIN MENU
3.
Use the arrow keys until the ZERO CAL text appears and then press the ENTER
key, which is the angled arrow on the right side of the control panel
4.
Attach the zero calibration filter to the inlet of the Sidepak
5.
Press the ENTER button again
6.
Wait 1 minute until the zeroing procedure is finished
7.
Press the PAGE button to return to the SURVEY MODE screen
Check the Air Flow Rate
Follow these steps:
1.
Attach the rotameter to the inlet of the Sidepak making sure to attach the flow
dampener between the rotameter and the Sidepak (Note: You can also use a primary
flow calibrator such as the TSI 4146 to calibrate the air flow of the Sidepak).
2.
Make sure the Sidepak is turned on by pressing the leftmost pink button PAGE
3.
Once the Sidepak is in SURVEY MODE, press the PAGE button again to reach the
MAIN MENU
4.
Use the arrow keys until the ADJUST FLOW text appears and then press the
ENTER key, which is the angled arrow on the right side of the control panel
5.
Use the up and down arrows to adjust the air flow of the Sidepak until the top edge
of the rotometer hits the line for 1.7 liters per minute.
6.
Press the ENTER button again to save the air flow rate value
7.
Press the PAGE button to return to the SURVEY MODE screen
Check the PM-2.5 Impactor
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WEB VIDEO) SIDEPAK IMPACTOR:
http://ccap.etr.org/base/documents/SidePakImpactors.flv