Sampling - SKC QuickTake 30 Operating Instructions Manual

Sampling

Before use, allow the pump to equilibrate after moving it from one temperature
extreme to another.
1. Ensure that the batt ery has suffi cient capacity for the desired sampling time
(see Operation, Batt ery Status Indicators).
2. Calibrate the QuickTake 30 for the desired fl ow rate (see Calibration and Sett ing
Flow).
3. Place the pump in the sampling location.
Protect the sample pump from weather when in use outdoors.
Do not operate or charge the pump in hazardous locations.
4. Replace the representative sampling medium used for calibration with a fresh
unexposed sampling medium.
5. Press  or  to scroll to a run time preset. See Timed Run, Continuous Run, or
Intermitt ent Sampling.
6. Once the desired preset is displayed, press [
Record sample start time.
If the user wishes to stop sampling and reset the pump, see Terminating a
Sample and Resett ing the Pump.
7. When sampling is completed:
a. Timed Run mode - The display will count down to
zero and the pump will stop. The alarm will beep four
times. The display will fl ash Done. Press
to presets. If a repeat sample is desired, press [
b. Continuous Run mode - The timer will count up to
999 minutes, automatically reset to zero, and count
again to 999 minutes until user stops the pump. Press

[ ] to place the pump in Hold when the desired
sampling time has elapsed. Hold and cumulative run
time will fl ash alternately. Press
Sample reset (rSEt) will appear on the LED. Press

[ ] to terminate the cumulative run and reset the
pump. If a repeat sample is desired, press [
c. Intermitt ent Sampling mode - The display will count
up to set run time, count down from set delay time
to 0, then run again. The pump will cycle until the
programmed number of cycles are completed. The
alarm will beep four times. The display will fl ash
Done. Press [
If a repeat sample is desired, press [

] to return to the run time preset.
QuickTake 30 with cassette adapter
and a spore trap cassette

] to start the pump running.

to return


while in Hold.

].

].
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Digital display:
Sample run completed
].
Digital display:
Pump and Timer in Hold
Digital display:
Terminate sample and
reset pump
Digital display:
Cumulative run time