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- Page 1 Operating Instructions SKC Deployable Particulate Sampler (DPS) System SKC Inc. 863 Valley View Road Eighty Four, PA 15330 Form 38049 Rev 1702...
- Page 2 2. Disassemble impactor. 3. Remove impaction disc. 4. Remove fi lter cassette, disassemble, and remove collection fi lter. 5. Place collection fi lter in appropriate container for shipping. SKC Inc., 863 Valley View Road, Eighty Four, PA 15330 • www.skcinc.com Pre3...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Introduction .................... 1 Performance Profi le ................2 Principle of Operation ................3 Media Preparation ................. 4 Impactor Preparation ................4 Cleaning ........................4 O-ring Care ........................4 Inserting a Collection Filter into the IMPACT Sampler ..........5 Inserting an Impaction Disc into the IMPACT Sampler .......... -
Page 4: Introduction
See Figure 1. The heart of the DPS System is the patented* IMPACT Sampler. This inertial impactor is designed to remove particles larger than a specifi c cut-point (2.5 μm or 10 μm) by capturing them on a disposable oiled impaction disc that reduces particle bounce. -
Page 5: Performance Profi Le
Note: The DPS System provides data similar to data from Federal Reference Method samplers. The DPS System is not a U.S. EPA reference or equivalent method for compliance sampling. † DPS Systems contain Leland Legacy pumps with Li-Ion batt eries and may be subject to special shipping regulations. -
Page 6: Principle Of Operation
Collection fi lter Stainless steel support Filter cassette bottom BUNA-N O-ring Exhaust The two main components of the DPS System: Exploded view of IMPACT Sampler IMPACT Sampler and Leland Legacy Sample Pump Figure 2. IMPACT Sampler and Leland Legacy Sample Pump... -
Page 7: Media Preparation
Impaction Disc: Ready-to-use pre-oiled disposable plastic impaction discs are included with the system (qty. 25). Replacement pre-oiled plastic discs are available as SKC Cat. Nos. 225-395 (qty. 25) and 225-395A (qty. 50). Using an oiled impaction disc reduces particle bounce. -
Page 8: Inserting A Collection Filter Into The Impact Sampler
Inserting a Collection Filter into the IMPACT Sampler The IMPACT Sampler will arrive already assembled. Disassemble it to insert collection fi lter. Unscrew the inlet from the exhaust. Remove the fi lter cassett e. 3a. Use the fi lter cassett e opener Ensure the stainless steel support to open the fi... -
Page 9: Inserting An Impaction Disc Into The Impact Sampler
Do not use the barbed fi tt ing as leverage when tightening. Technical Tidbits • Install the rain cover (included with the DPS System) on the inlet of the IMPACT Sampler when sampling outdoors. • SKC recommends using a new impaction disc for each sample. -
Page 10: 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 11: Reading The Charging Status Led
(Repeats) Charge completed 2 sec .25 sec 2 sec For more information on SKC pump Li-Ion batteries, go to http://www.skcinc.com/instructions/1918.pdf. External battery Battery adapter assembly Battery Setup 1. Insert the plug on the connecting cable from the pump into the jack on the batt ery adapter (on top of the external batt ery assembly). -
Page 12: Battery Replacement
Battery Replacement 1. Record all necessary data before unplugging the pump from the batt ery. 2. Remove the plug on the connecting cable from the jack on the batt ery adapter (on top of the external batt ery assembly). 3. Insert the plug on the connecting cable into the batt ery adapter jack on a new, fully charged external batt ery assembly. -
Page 13: Leland Legacy Quick Guide
until 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 14: Calibration And Sampling
CALIBRATION AND SAMPLING Calibration Allow pump to equilibrate after moving it from one temperature extreme to another. Calibrate pump fl ow rate with the IMPACT Sampler in line (loaded with representative fi lter and impaction disc). See pump and calibrator operating instructions. -
Page 15: Sampling
Sampling Allow pump to equilibrate after moving it from one temperature extreme to another. 1. Replace the representative sample media used for calibration with new, pre-weighed media (see Media Preparation and Impactor Preparation). 2. Mount the bracket at the desired location and at breath- ing zone height (6 feet or 2 meters) using wire ties or other fasteners. -
Page 16: Sample Removal, Shipping, And Analysis
SAMPLE REMOVAL, SHIPPING, AND ANALYSIS Removing the Collection Filter and Impaction Disc Locate the recessed area on the fi lter cassett e Unscrew the impactor inlet top and remove the impaction disc. If chemical from the exhaust. analysis of larger particles is desired, place in an appropriate container for shipping to a laboratory for analysis (see Ordering Information, Accessories for glass jars). -
Page 17: Ordering Information
PM2.5 Kit 100-3903 * Provides data similar to data from Federal Reference Method samplers. The DPS System is not a U.S. EPA reference or equivalent method for compliance sampling. # DPS Systems contain Leland Legacy pumps with Li-Ion batteries and may be subject to special shipping regulations. -
Page 18: Li-Ion Battery Shipment
UN Manual of Tests and Criteria, Part III, subsection 38.3. The batt eries are rated below 100 watt -hours (Wh). Consult with your carrier for information on Lithium Batt ery Shipping Regulations for UN 3480 and UN 3481 or visit SKC’s website for more information at www.skcinc.com/catalog/pdf/instructions/1921.pdf... -
Page 19: Warranty
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 com- plete SKC Limited Warranty and Return Policy, go to htt p://www.skcinc.com/...
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