Maintenance
Hi Flow
Sampler
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Instruction 0055-9017
4.7 Flow Rate Verification
This procedure verifies the Hi Flow
blower is operating at proper capacity and the flow
rate measurement is accurate. Use a calibrated flow rate meter or anemometer with a
minimum accuracy of +/-5%.
IMPORTANT
:
To assure accurate flow readings, conduct the following procedure in clean
air, free of any combustible gases.
1.
Install the flow meter onto the Hi Flow
Sampler’s gas intake (see Figure 4-7).
2.
Place the Hi Flow
Sampler into its Manual 1-Stage Mode per Section 2.14.2.2. Then
start the blower by selecting
Start
from the Main Screen.
3.
The Flow (cfm) value as displayed on the Hi Flow
Sampler's LCD should be within
+/-5% of the measured cfm taking into account the flow meter's measurement
error and any pressure or temperature corrections.
Figure
4-7
. Flow Meter Installation
4.
With a fully charged battery pack, the measured flow rate should be greater than
9 cfm. If not, perform the following (see Figures 4-8 and 4-9):
•
Clean the gas sample inlet screen.
•
Ensure that the exhaust port is not obstructed.
•
Remove the unit’s cover and ensure that the high- and low-sampling point hoses
are properly connected between the flow-measurement tube and their
corresponding solenoid valves, and that these hoses are not pinched or kinked.
•
Ensure that no obstruction is present inside the flow-measurement tube.
•
If none of the above solves the problem, return the unit to your nearest
Bacharach Service Center for evaluation.