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SKC DCS Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions
SKC Deployable Cartridge
Sampler (DCS) System
SKC Inc.
863 Valley View Road
Eighty Four, PA 15330
Form 38048 Rev 1812

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  • Page 1 Operating Instructions SKC Deployable Cartridge Sampler (DCS) System SKC Inc. 863 Valley View Road Eighty Four, PA 15330 Form 38048 Rev 1812...
  • Page 2 1. Disassemble sampling head: Unscrew inlet from cartridge holder section. 2. Lift media cartridge from cartridge holder section, wrap in aluminum foil, and place in supplied aluminum can. Transport to lab. SKC Inc., 863 Valley View Road, Eighty Four, PA 15330 • www.skcinc.com Pre3...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction ....................1 Performance Profi le ................2 Principle of Operation ................3 Sampling Head Preparation ..............4 Cleaning the Sampling Head ..................4 O-ring Care for the Sampling Head ................4 Inserting a Media Cartridge into the Sampling Head ..........5 Sample Pump Operation ...............6 Charging the Battery ....................6 Reading the Charging Status LED ................7 Battery Setup ......................7...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Figure 1. DCS System The SKC DCS System includes a Leland Legacy Sample Pump with connection case and cable, two external batt ery assemblies with adapters (packaged separately), charger (100-240 V), sampling head, calibration adapter, rain cover for sampling head, sample tubing with quick-connect fi tt ing, calibration tubing, and mounting bracket in a heavy-duty lockable carry case.

  • Page 5: Performance Profi Le

    2.6 dia. x 3.6 H x 3.8 L in (7 x 9 x 10 cm) Sampling Head Weight: 0.60 lb (0.27 kg) (without cartridge) Cartridge Weight: 0.75 lb (0.34 kg) † DCS Systems contain Li-Ion batt eries and is subject to special shipping regulations.

  • Page 6: Principle Of Operation

    PTFE O-ring Cartridge holder section BUNA-N O-ring Exhaust section The two main components of the DCS System: Exploded view of the DCS Sampling Head and DCS Sampling Head Leland Legacy Sample Pump Figure 2. DCS Sampling Head and Leland Legacy Pump...

  • Page 7: Sampling Head Preparation

    SAMPLING HEAD PREPARATION Cleaning the Sampling Head All cleaning, loading, and unloading should be conducted in a controlled environment to minimize any chance of potential contamination. When new or when using the sampler at a diff erent location, all sample contact areas need to be cleaned.

  • Page 8: Inserting A Media Cartridge Into The Sampling Head

    Inserting a Media Cartridge into the Sampling Head Wear disposable, clean, lint-free nylon or powder-free surgical gloves to handle the media cartridge. Disassemble sampling head. See Figure 2 for placement of parts. a. Unscrew inlet section from cartridge holder section. b.

  • Page 9: Sample Pump Operation

    Leland Legacy Pump Operating Instructions. Charging the Battery Completely charge a new batt ery pack using the SKC-approved charger (Cat. No. 223-241) before operating the pump. It may be necessary to charge the batt ery a few times before maximum batt ery capacity is achieved.

  • Page 10: Reading The Charging Status Led

    2 sec .25 sec 2 sec  For more information on SKC Lithium-ion pump batteries, go to http://www.skcinc.com/instructions/1918.pdf. Battery Setup 1. Insert the plug on connecting cable from pump into the jack on the batt ery adapter (on top of the external batt ery assembly).

  • Page 11: Leland Legacy Quick Guide

    End displays then press [] to save new setting. To delete, follow above steps and press  until 0 appears. Exit Setup. Note: When in Setup, choosing Esc instead of End will exit Setup without saving new settings. SKC Inc., 863 Valley View Road, Eighty Four, PA 15330 • www.skcinc.com...

  • Page 12: Calibration And Sampling

    CALIBRATION AND SAMPLING Calibration Calibrate pump fl ow rate with the sampling head loaded with a media cartridge in line. See pump and calibrator operating instructions. Allow the pump to equilibrate after moving it from one temperature extreme to another. Wear disposable, clean, lint-free nylon or powder-free surgical gloves to handle the media cartridge.

  • Page 13: Sampling

    Sampling Locate system in an unobstructed area, at least 6 feet (2 meters) from any obstacle to airfl ow. Allow pump to equilibrate after moving it from one temperature extreme to another. Att ach mounting bracket at the desired location and at breathing zone height (6 feet or 2 meters) using wire ties or other fasteners.

  • Page 14: Sample Removal And Shipping

    SAMPLE REMOVAL AND SHIPPING Removing the Media Cartridge from the Sampling Head Wear disposable, clean, lint-free nylon or powder-free surgical gloves to handle the media cartridge. Unscrew inlet section from cartridge holder section. Ensure media cartridge remains vertical to avoid loss of sample from fi...

  • Page 15: Ordering Information

    † DCS Systems contain Li-Ion batteries and is subject to special shipping regulations. # Use in non-explosive environments only. Not UL Listed for intrinsic safety * Provides data similar to Federal Reference Method samplers. The DCS System is not a U.S. EPA reference or equivalent method for compliance sampling.

  • Page 16: Li-Ion Battery Shipment

    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.

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