SKC AirChek 52 Operating Instructions Manual

SKC AirChek 52 Operating Instructions Manual

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Accessory
mounting screws
Battery pack
Front view
Introduction
Description
The AirChek 52 Sample Pump (Figure 1) is designed for rugged industrial use at fl ows from 5 to 3000 ml/min. Ideal for on-worker
applications, use the AirChek 52 for short-term or full-shift sampling with sorbent tubes, impingers, size-selective samplers, or fi lter cassett es.
Checking Pump/Kit Contents
Use the table below to verify that you received all items associated with the Cat. No. ordered. If you are missing items, contact
SKC at 800-752-8472 (U.S. only) or 724-941-9701.
If You Ordered Cat. No.
Your Package Should Contain
224-52
AirChek 52 Sample Pump with NiMH battery pack and screwdriver set
AirChek 52 Sample Pump with NiMH battery pack and screwdriver set, single PowerFlex charger with cable,
224-52-S
Tygon tubing (3 feet, 1/4-inch ID), and collar clip with cable tie
AirChek 52 Sample Pump with NiMH battery pack and screwdriver set, single PowerFlex charger with cable,
224-52K
fi lter cassette holder, Tygon tubing (3 feet, 1/4-inch ID), and soft-sided nylon carry case
Required Equipment
1/4-inch ID tubing
®
PowerFlex
Charger
Low fl ow accessories if sampling at 5 to 500 ml/min. See Accessories.
863 Valley View Road, Eighty Four, PA 15330 USA • Tel: 724-941-9701 • www.skcinc.com
Pump inlet
(inlet fi lter underneath)
Protective control
Top view
On/off button
Figure 1. AirChek 52 Sample Pump
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AirChek
52 Sample Pump
®

Operating Instructions

Belt clip
cover (raised)
LCD
Flow
adjustment
screw
Back view
Charging jack
Cat. No. 224-52
Form 37714 Rev 1809
Page 1 of 13

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Description The AirChek 52 Sample Pump (Figure 1) is designed for rugged industrial use at fl ows from 5 to 3000 ml/min. Ideal for on-worker applications, use the AirChek 52 for short-term or full-shift sampling with sorbent tubes, impingers, size-selective samplers, or fi lter cassett es.
  • Page 2: Getting Started

    • Short-circuiting the battery pack will render it immediately inoperative. • Failure to follow warnings and cautions voids any warranty. • The battery pack may be kept on the SKC-approved charger for an indefi nite time. For more information on SKC pump battery packs, visit www.skcinc.com/catalog/pdf/instructions/1756.pdf.
  • Page 3: Operation

    When using an impinger, an in-line trap (SKC Cat. No. 225-22 or 225-22-01) is required between the pump and impinger to prevent fumes from accidentally being drawn into the sampler. Failure to use an appropriate in-line trap during impinger sampling voids any warranty.
  • Page 4 Low Flow Holder connected Ensure that the batt ery is fully charged and that the pump has run for 5 minutes before to AirChek 52 calibrating. Leave the pump running. Prepare the calibrator (see calibrator instructions). Using fl exible tubing, connect the calibrator outlet (suction port) to the pump inlet.
  • Page 5 Threaded fi tting rubber sleeve Flow adjust screw (needle valve) Pump inlet Built-in CPC Tygon tubing Figure 2. All-in-One Low Flow Holder Connected to AirChek 52 in One Low Flow Holder Conn Form 37714 Rev 1809 www.skcinc.com Page 5 of 13...
  • Page 6 Low Flow Applications (Cont) Using a CPC and Dual, Tri, or Quad Adjustable Low Flow Tube Holder (Figure 3) Flow adjust screws Top view of fl ow adjust screws Clothing clip Anti-tamper cover Rubber sleeve Low fl ow holder outlet Sorbent sample tube Protective cover Figure 3.
  • Page 7 Flow Rate Through Sorbent Tubes CPC inlet (marked “To Sample”) Tube holder outlet Pump Connect Quad tube holder inlet CPC to pump inlet, tube holder to CPC, and tube inlet to calibrator. Suction port chek-mate Calibrator Figure 4. Calibration Train with Quad Adjustable Low Flow Tube Holder Att ach the tubing on the CPC outlet (side of the CPC without a label) to the pump inlet.
  • Page 8 Set Up/Sample with Multiple Tubes • Requires Constant Pressure Controller (CPC) and Adjustable Low Flow Tube Holder (see Accessories). The low fl ow tube holder used with CPC allows up to four tube samples to be taken simultaneously, each at different fl ow rates if desired. •...
  • Page 9: Maintenance

    Replace the Pump Inlet Filter The AirChek 52 Sampler is fi tt ed with a fi lter/trap just below the pump inlet. This prevents particles from being drawn into the pump mechanism. The fi lter should be replaced periodically as follows: Grip the inlet fi...
  • Page 10: Accessories/Replacement Parts

    Type C - 10-mm OD x 150-mm L 224-29C Type D - 10-mm OD x 220-mm L 224-29D Battery Maintenance PowerFlex Charging System for SKC Personal Pumps 5-Station, 100-240 V 223-1000 Single, 100-240 V 223-2000 PowerFlex Pump Cable, for AirChek 52...
  • Page 11 SKC Limited Warranty and Return Policy SKC products are subject to the SKC Limited Warranty and Return Policy, which provides SKC’s sole liability and the buyer’s exclusive remedy. To view the complete SKC Limited Warranty and Return Policy, go to htt p://www.skcinc.com/warranty.
  • Page 12 Intrinsic Safety UL Listed for Intrinsic Safety: Class I, Division 1 and 2, Groups A, B, C, D; Class II, Division 1 and 2, Groups E, F, G; and, Class III, Temperature Code T3C. ATEX-approved models available. Contact SKC. Dimensions 5 x 3 x 1.75 in (12.7 x 7.6 x 4.4 cm)
  • Page 13 Appendix (Cont) Typical Run Times Table 1 contains the typical run times achieved when using a fully charged NiMH batt ery pack. Data is sorted by type of sample media. All run times are listed in hours. Results are obtained using a new pump and new fully charged batt ery. Pump performance may vary. Increases in back pressure during sampling due to buildup of sample on the fi...

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