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LASAIR
LASAIR II
II Operator’s
Operator’s Manual
Manual
Chapter 2: Unpacking and Installation
Chapter 2: Unpacking and Installation
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Gently
Gently, but firmly, press downward on the
, but firmly, press downward on the sample probe until it
sample probe until it will not move
will not move
down any
down any further
further..
To connect the sample probe to tubing:
To connect the sample probe to tubing:
1
1
Remove the protective cap from the sample inlet.
Remove the protective cap from the sample inlet.
2
2
Place one end of the tubing
Place one end of the tubing over the sample inlet and gently move it side-to-side
over the sample inlet and gently move it side-to-side
while pressing down until it reaches the base of the inlet.
while pressing down until it reaches the base of the inlet.
3
3
Connect the adapter (optional) onto the free end of the tubing.
Connect the adapter (optional) onto the free end of the tubing.
4
4
Fit the sample probe over the adapter inlet.
Fit the sample probe over the adapter inlet.
To secure the sample probe to a tripod:
To secure the sample probe to a tripod:
1
1
Screw the bolt on the ad
Screw the bolt on the adapter into the screw hole of the
apter into the screw hole of the tripod plate.
tripod plate.
2
2
Position the tripod where you wish to sample.
Position the tripod where you wish to sample.
Connecting the Sample Probe, 350L and
Connecting the Sample Probe, 350L and 550L Versions
550L Versions
The LASAIR II 350L and 550L come with a special sample probe, which can
The LASAIR II 350L and 550L come with a special sample probe, which can
be connected in one of the following two ways:
be connected in one of the following two ways:
••
directly to the sample inlet by means of the provided adapter
directly to the sample inlet by means of the provided adapter
••
to the end of sample tubing that is connected to the sample inlet
to the end of sample tubing that is connected to the sample inlet
The sample tubing included
The sample tubing included in your shipment is lined internally with a
in your shipment is lined internally with a material
material
that reduces electrostatic attraction and subsequent particle sticking. Cut it to
that reduces electrostatic attraction and subsequent particle sticking. Cut it to
the length that meets your needs. It c
the length that meets your needs. It connects to the sample inlet by means
onnects to the sample inlet by means of a
of a
barb adapter.
barb adapter.
NOTE:
NOTE:
If the sample tubing is longer than 10
If the sample tubing is longer than 10 feet (3.05 meters), Particle
feet (3.05 meters), Particle
Measuring Systems cannot guarantee valid particle measurement.
Measuring Systems cannot guarantee valid particle measurement.
ALSO
ALSO
: If you intend to sample for particles greater than 5
: If you intend to sample for particles greater than 5
µ
µ
m, you should not
m, you should not
use any tubing at all.
use any tubing at all.
For precise positioning and proper cleanroom isolation, you
For precise positioning and proper cleanroom isolation, you may choose to
may choose to
mount the sample probe on
mount the sample probe on a tripod or on a wall. The
a tripod or on a wall. The following optional
following optional
accessories will help you to precisely position your LASAIR II:
accessories will help you to precisely position your LASAIR II:
••
A floor tripod (Part No. MI008)
A floor tripod (Part No. MI008)
••
A table tripod (Part No. 1000000979)
A table tripod (Part No. 1000000979)
••
A wall mount adaptor for the Standard Sampling Probe
A wall mount adaptor for the Standard Sampling Probe (Part No.
(Part No.
1000000971)
1000000971)
••
A Sampling Probe, Isokinetic, with wall/hand/tripod adapter (Part No.
A Sampling Probe, Isokinetic, with wall/hand/tripod adapter (Part No.
1000008907) from Particle Measuring Systems.
1000008907) from Particle Measuring Systems.
