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Assistance If you encounter problems or require detailed explanations, do not hesitate to contact Tisch Environmental offices by e-mail or phone. Toll Free: (877) 263 -7610 (TSP AND-PM10) Direct: (513) 467-9000 FAX: (513) 467-9009 sales@tisch-env.com...
Tisch Environmental personnel. Tisch Environmental cannot guarantee the safe usage of its instruments in procedures that do not adhere to Tisch Environmental guidelines and standards. If you have concerns about the safety of your product or questions about safe practices, contact Tisch Environmental by phone or e-mail to speak with a representative.
Always ensure that extension cords are properly wired and in good electrical condition. Always replace damaged extension cords immediately, or seek repair from qualified electricians before further use. Remember to protect extension cords from sharp objects, excessive heat, and damp or wet conditions. TE-5170DV-BL Operations Manual...
Suspended Particulate). The physical design of the sampler is based on aerodynamic principles that result in the collection of particles of 100 microns (Stokes Equivalent Diameter) and less. The TE-5170DV-BL TSP VFC sampler consists of a TE-5001 Anodized Aluminum Shelter, TE-5001-10 Gabled Roof Assembly, TE-5070-BL Brushless Blower Motor Assembly, TE-5003V 8”x10”...
Calibration Kits The TE-5028 is the calibration kit available for use with the TE-5170DV-BL TSP VFC High Volume Air Sampler. The TE-5028 is the preferred method to calibrate the TE-5170DV-BL VFC TSP High Volume Air Sampler. It simulates change in the resistance by merely rotating the knob on the top of the calibrator.
Parts 1. Shelter Box - 48" x 20" x 20" 72 lbs TSP VFC System with brushless motor and digital timer TE-5170DV-BL 110volt, 60hz Brushless Blower Motor TE-5070-BL 110volt and 220volt Volumetric Flow Controller(attached to motor) TE-10557TSP-BL Digital Timer TE-303 110volt...
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24 Hour Chart recorder TE-5009 110volt. 60hz Filter Holder TE-5003V 30” Water Manometer TE-5030 Male Stagnation Fitting TE-10618 Bulkhead Fitting(attached to shelter) TE-10617 Box of Recorder Charts TE-106 TE-5170DV-BL Operations Manual...
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19" x 14" x 14" 9 lbs Gabled Roof TE-5001-10 3. Transformer(only for 110volt instalations) 13” x 10” x 9” 30lbs Step Up Transformer 110volt to 220volt TE-10965 *** Save the shipping containers and packing material for future use. TE-5170DV-BL Operations Manual...
6. Connect black tubing from TE-5070-BL to pressure fitting on the bottom of the TE- 5009 chart recorder. 7. For 110 volt installations only, install power transformer to bottom pan of shelter using the (4) ¼-20 bolts and nuts supplied with the transformer. TE-5170DV-BL Operations Manual...
Step 3 Secure TE-5001-10-11 rear lid hasp inside the lid with the slot angled up using (2) #10-24 pan head screws with stop nuts. *Do not tighten completely, this may need to be adjusted after final assembly* TE-5170DV-BL Operations Manual...
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Attach the chain and “S” hook assembly to the side of the shelter with a #6-32 x 3/8” pan head screw. Step 7 The Lid can now be secured in an open or closed position with the “S” hook. TE-5170DV-BL Operations Manual...
Electrical Set-Up TE-5170DV-BL 110volt, 60hz The TE-5070-BL Brushless Blower Motor male cord set plugs into the Transformer Female cord set. The Transformer male cord set plugs into the female relay switch cord. The male cord set on the relay switch is to be plugged into 110 volt line power.
Avoid running the sampler for longer than 30 seconds at a time with the orifice blocked. This will reduce the chance of the motor overheating. Also, never try this leak test procedure with a manometer TE-5170DV-BL Operations Manual...
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If you have the G Factor that accompanies each VFC, go to “TE-5170V High Vol. TSP VFC with G-Factor”, if you do not have a G Factor then go to “TE-5170V High Vol. TSP” excel spreadsheet. TE-5170DV-BL Operations Manual...
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Note: Calibration orifices should be sent back to Tisch Environmental for calibration on an annual basis per US EPA Compendium Method IO-2.1 Part 7.3.2 Sampling of Ambient Air For Total Suspened Particulate Matter (SPM) and PM Using High Volume (HV) Sampler 1.
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% = 100 ( ) As per stated in the method IO-2.1, % Difference calculations should be less than +-4% 3. To calculate the total air volume during the sample enter the following information: TE-5170DV-BL Operations Manual...
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Ta = ambient temperature during calibration, K ( K = 273 + °C) Pa = ambient barometric pressure during calibration, mm Hg m = slope of Q actual orifice calibration relationship b = intercept of Q actual orifice calibration relationship. TE-5170DV-BL Operations Manual...
The EPA guidelines state that the percent difference should be within + or - 3 or 4%. If they are greater than this a leak may have been present during calibration and the sampler should be recalibrated. Example Calculations TE-5170DV-BL Operations Manual...
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It is possible that your answers to the above calculations may vary. This is most likely due to different calculators carrying numbers to different decimal points. This should not be an area of concern as generally these variations are slight. TE-5170DV-BL Operations Manual...
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It is possible that your answers to the above calculations may vary. This is most likely due to different calculators carrying numbers to different decimal points. This should not be an area of concern as generally these variations are slight. TE-5170DV-BL Operations Manual...
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The above calculations have to be performed for all five calibration points. Once this is done, the calibration is complete. TE-5170DV-BL Operations Manual...
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= to same units as barometric pressure. = 14.3 in H O / 13.61 x 25.4 = 26.687729 mm Hg = 26.69 mm Hg 5. Calculate pressure ratio. = 1 - (P NOTE: P and P MUST HAVE CONSISTENT UNITS TE-5170DV-BL Operations Manual...
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0.966 1.257 1.261 1.264 1.268 1.272 b) The reading of flow rate is: = 1.254 m /min (actual) If your Po/Pa number is not in look up table ie; >.979 then interpolate. 7. Determine flow rate in terms of standard air. TE-5170DV-BL Operations Manual...
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The reading of flow rate is: Qa = 1.260 m3/min (actual) If your Po/Pa number is not in look up table ie; >.979 then interpolate. 8. Determine flow rate in terms of standard air. Qstd = 1.268 std m3/min TE-5170DV-BL Operations Manual...
Sampler Operation TE-5170DV-BL VFC TSP 1. After performing calibration procedure, remove filter holder frame by loosening the four wing nuts allowing the brass bolts and washers to swing down out of the way. Shift frame to one side and remove.
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(not at the corners). Fold the filter lengthwise so that sample touches sample. 10. It is always a good idea to contact the lab you are dealing with to see how they may suggest you collect the filter and any other information that they may need. TE-5170DV-BL Operations Manual...
6 days, 1 in 7 = sample every 7 day, or custom sampling schedules (HHMM)), press “ENT” 6. SELECT “Save and Exit” 7. During a sample the timer can be “STOPPED” or “PAUSED,” during a sampled press “F1” for timer, select “PAUSE” or “ABORT,” select “YES” or “NO” to confirm TE-5170DV-BL Operations Manual...
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3. Select “MOTOR,” press “ENT” to toggle the motor on/off 4. Be sure that the “MOTOR” is in the OFF position before exiting this menu 5. Press “ESC” to return to the main status screen Please visit www.tisch-env.com for a complete TE-303 Digital Timer manual. TE-5170DV-BL Operations Manual...
-Check Motor -Make sure timer is on -Check Motor/Motor brushes Mass Flow Controller not -Make sure 8 amp breaker is not popped working -Make sure flow probe is installed correctly -Check all electrical connections -Check power supply TE-5170DV-BL Operations Manual...
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-Check Power Supply -Check motor -Make sure all gaskets are in place -Make sure all connections are secure Air Leaks -Makes sure connections are not over tightened -Check for damaged components: Filter holder screen, gaskets, motor flanges TE-5170DV-BL Operations Manual...
We recommend that the following cleaning and maintenance activities be observed until a stable operating history of the sampler has been established. TE-5170DV-BL VFC TSP Sampler 1. Make sure all gaskets (including motor cushion) are in good shape and that they seal properly.
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