Pubn No: 30000H0K
13. FREQUENTLY
ASKED
QUESTIONS
The following brief list may assist in answering some basic questions that may arise when using the
Setaflash Flash Point Testers.
1) What should I do if there is a power failure during a test?
Repeat the test using a new sample
2) What happens if the HOT indicator lights up?
This shows that the cup temperature exceeds 55°C
3) What should I do if a result on a Certified Reference Material (CRM) is outside the permitted
tolerance band?
Check (as applicable) the cleanliness of the cup and lid/shutter assembly, and the condition of the
O-ring. Check also the operation of the flash detector and verify the cup temperature
4) What happens if the thermal reset button trips?
All power is disconnected from the instrument
5) How do I verify the correct operation of the instrument?
Run a test using a certified flash point reference material
6) What should I do if the shutter assembly sticks?
Clean the shutter with a suitable solvent. Remove all traces of the solvent
7) Should I use this equipment in a fume cupboard?
Yes, it is advisable if there are likely to be any hazardous fumes, but the fume cupboard should be
free of excessive draughts
8) How can I accelerate cooling of the cup between tests?
See the Accessories list for cooling blocks
9) Which model should I use for Jet A1 and Aviation Fuels?
Models 30000-0, 33000-0, or 33200-2
10) Which model should I use for corrosive samples?
Model 32000-0
11) Which closed cup model should I use for tests at close to ambient temperature?
Model 33200-2 because it has a peltier cell cooling system built in.
12) Where can I obtain CRMs?
These are available from Stanhope-Seta
13) Should I turn the instrument off at the end of a day's use?
Yes, it is recommended when the equipment is not being used for an extended period
14) Is the instrument made of flame-retardant materials?
Yes
15) How do I know when the gas canister needs refilling?
When the test flame size cannot be set correctly or there is no liquid visible in the transparent part of
the gas canister
16) How many tests can I do with a full gas canister ?
Approximately 90 one-minute tests
Issue K
10 Jun 2007
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