Tisch Environmental TE-5170-BL Operation Manual

Brushless total suspended particulate mass flow controlled high volume air sampler

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OPERATIONS MANUAL
TE-5170-BL Brushless
Total Suspended Particulate
Mass Flow Controlled
High Volume Air Sampler
Tisch Environmental, Inc.
145 South Miami Avenue
Village of Cleves, Ohio 45002
Toll Free: (877) 263 -7610 (TSP AND-PM10)
Direct: (513) 467-9000
FAX: (513) 467-9009
sales@tisch-env.com
www.tisch-env.com

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  • Page 1 OPERATIONS MANUAL TE-5170-BL Brushless Total Suspended Particulate Mass Flow Controlled High Volume Air Sampler Tisch Environmental, Inc. 145 South Miami Avenue Village of Cleves, Ohio 45002 Toll Free: (877) 263 -7610 (TSP AND-PM10) Direct: (513) 467-9000 FAX: (513) 467-9009 sales@tisch-env.com...
  • Page 2 TE-5170-BL Mass Flow Controlled Total Suspended Particulate High Volume Brushless Air Sampler TE-5170-BL TSP MFC Operations Manual...
  • Page 3: Welcome

    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...
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Example Calculations ______________________________________________________________ 21 Total Volume ____________________________________________________________________ 26 Sampler Operation ________________________________________________________________ 27 Timer Preparation ________________________________________________________________ 28 TE-5007 7-Day Mechanical Timer ____________________________________________________________ 28 Troubleshooting _____________________________________________________________ 29 Maintenance and Care ________________________________________________________ 31 TE-5170-BL MFC TSP Sampler _______________________________________________________ 31 TE-5170-BL TSP MFC Operations Manual...
  • Page 5 Warranty __________________________________________________________________ 32 Assembly Drawings __________________________________________________________ 33 TE-5005-BL Brushless Blower Motor __________________________________________________ 33 TE-5004 Filter Holder Assembly______________________________________________________ 34 Calibration Worksheet ________________________________________________________ 35 Calibrator Certificate _________________________________________________________ 36 TE-5170-BL TSP MFC Operations Manual...
  • Page 6: Introduction

    Ambient Air. For additional information, contact the local Environmental Protection Agency office serving your area. Safety Precautions Before using Tisch Environmental products, always review the corresponding operations manuals and take all necessary safety precautions, especially when working with electricity.
  • Page 7: Electrical Installation

    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-5170-BL TSP MFC Operations Manual...
  • Page 8: Product Description

    The High Volume Air Sampler (also known as a lead sampler) is the recommended instrument for sampling large volumes of air for the collection of TSP (Total Suspended Particulate). The TE-5170-BL TSP MFC sampler consists of a TE-5001 Anodized Aluminum Shelter, TE-5005-BL Aluminum Blower Motor Assembly, TE-5004 8”x10”...
  • Page 9: Calibration Kit

    ** It is recommended by the EPA in in the that each calibrator should be re-calibrated annually. (1998 Code of Federal Regulations Parts 50 to 51, Appendix B to Part 50, Reference Method for the Determination of Suspended Particulate Matter in the Atmosphere, 9.2.5 page 29.) TE-5170-BL TSP MFC Operations Manual...
  • Page 10: Parts

    Parts 1. Shelter Box - 48" x 20" x 20" 75 lbs TSP MFC System with Brushless Motor TE-5170-BL 110volt, 60hz TE-5170-BLX 220volt, 50hz TE-5170-BLXZ 220volt, 60hz Brushless Blower Motor Assembly with tubing TE-5005-BL 110volt TE-5005-BLX 220volt 7 Day Mechanical Timer...
  • Page 11 Filter Holder Gasket TE-5005-9 Envelope box of charts and manual TE-106 2. Lid Box - 19" x 14" x 14" 9 lbs Gabled Roof TE-5001-10 *** Save the shipping containers and packing material for future use. TE-5170-BL TSP MFC Operations Manual...
  • Page 12: Assembly

    Insert Flow Controller probe into filter holder collar. Before tightening make sure probe slot is turned so air coming into filter holder goes through it. Connect tubing from pressure tap of blower motor to TE- 5009 Flow Recorder. TE-5170-BL TSP MFC Operations Manual...
  • Page 13: Gabled Roof Assembly

    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-5170-BL TSP MFC Operations Manual...
  • Page 14 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-5170-BL TSP MFC Operations Manual...
  • Page 15: Electrical Set-Up

    Mechanical Timer timed socket on the left side of timer. 4. The other socket on timer (on the right) is hot all the time and plugs into the TE-5009 Continuous Flow Recorder plug. 5. The plug on timer connects to the line voltage. TE-5170-BL TSP MFC Operations Manual...
  • Page 16: Operations

    Variable Orifice Calibrator which uses an adjustable or variable orifice. One example calibration sheet and one blank calibration sheet are attached to this manual. To download the electronic spreadsheet, please visit www.tisch-env.com. It is highly recommended to download the TE-5170-BL TSP MFC Operations Manual...
  • Page 17 Tapping the backside of the continuous flow recorder will help to center the pen and provide accurate readings. When using a variable orifice (TE- 5028A), five flow rates are achieved in this step by adjusting the knob on TE-5170-BL TSP MFC Operations Manual...
  • Page 18 298 = standard temperature, a constant that never changes, K Pa = ambient barometric pressure during calibration, mm Hg 760 = standard barometric pressure, a constant that never changes, mm Hg m = Qstandard slope of orifice calibration relationship TE-5170-BL TSP MFC Operations Manual...
  • Page 19 The equations for determining the slope (m) and intercept (b) are as follows: TE-5170-BL TSP MFC Operations Manual...
  • Page 20 37 on the chart. By making sure that the sampler is operating at a chart reading (or manometer reading) that is within the acceptable range, it can be assumed that valid TSP data is being collected. TE-5170-BL TSP MFC Operations Manual...
  • Page 21: Example Calculations

    Inserting the numbers from the calibration worksheet run point number one we get: Qstd = 1/1.47574[Sqrt((7.25)(749/760)(298/293)) - (- .00613)] Qstd .6776261[Sqrt((7.25)(..9855263)(1.0170648)) .0.00613] Qstd = .6776261[Sqrt(7.2669947) + .00613] Qstd = .6776261[2.6957363 + .00613] Qstd = .6776261[2.7018663] TE-5170-BL TSP MFC Operations Manual...
  • Page 22 Part 50, Reference Method for the Determination of Suspended Particulate Matter in the Atmosphere, 9.2.17 page 30.) Using Qstd as our x-axis, and IC as our y-axis, a slope, intercept, and correlation coefficient can be determined using the least squares regression method. TE-5170-BL TSP MFC Operations Manual...
  • Page 23 + (1.452) + (1.265) + (1.119) = 10.973412 y = (52.07) + (47.06) + (42.06) + (37.05) + (33.05) 9159.9771 xy = (1.831)(52.07) + (1.631)(47.06) + (1.452)(42.06) + (1.265)(37.05) + (1.119)(33.05) = 317.01735 n = 5 TE-5170-BL TSP MFC Operations Manual...
  • Page 24 = 42.258 - (26.827755)(1.4596) 42.258 – 39.157791 intercept = intercept = 3.100209 35. correlation coeff. = 01735     260804 44643 973412 9159 9771         TE-5170-BL TSP MFC Operations Manual...
  • Page 25 As you can see from both worksheets we have 3 Qstd numbers that are in the TSP range (1.1 - 1.7) and the correlation coefficient. is > .990 , thus a good calibration. TE-5170-BL TSP MFC Operations Manual...
  • Page 26: Total Volume

    Let's say our sampler ran 24 hours (end ETI reading - start ETI reading) ** Make sure ETI is in hours otherwise convert to hours ** Total ft = 43.398984 x 60 x 24 = 62,494.536 ft Total m = 1.2290848 x 60 x 24 = 1769.8821 m TE-5170-BL TSP MFC Operations Manual...
  • Page 27: Sampler Operation

    Set time by rotating the drive hub clock-wise until the correct time on chart is aligned with time index pointer. TE-5170-BL TSP MFC Operations Manual...
  • Page 28: Timer Preparation

    To set the "STOP" time, attach a (dark) "OFF" tripper to the dial face on the desired "STOP" time. Tighten tripper screw securely. c. To set current time and day, grasp dial and rotate clockwise only until correct time and day appear at time pointer. TE-5170-BL TSP MFC Operations Manual...
  • Page 29: Troubleshooting

    -Check Motor -Check timer settings -Make sure current date and time are correct -Make sure power cords are properly connected Digital timer not working -Check fuse on main PC board (F3) -Check Power Supply -Check Motor TE-5170-BL TSP MFC Operations Manual...
  • Page 30 -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-5170-BL TSP MFC Operations Manual...
  • Page 31: Maintenance And Care

    It is recommended that the following cleaning and maintenance activities be observed until a stable operating history of the sampler has been established. TE-5170-BL MFC TSP Sampler Make sure all gaskets (including motor cushion) are in good shape and that they seal properly.
  • Page 32: Warranty

    Warranty Tisch Environmental, Inc. warrants instruments of its manufacture to be free of defects in material and workmanship for one year from the date of shipment to the purchaser. Its liability is limited to servicing or replacing any defective part of any instrument returned to the factory by the original purchaser.
  • Page 33: Assembly Drawings

    Assembly Drawings TE-5005-BL Brushless Blower Motor TE-5170-BL TSP MFC Operations Manual...
  • Page 34: Te-5004 Filter Holder Assembly

    TE-5004 Filter Holder Assembly TE-5170-BL TSP MFC Operations Manual...
  • Page 35: Calibration Worksheet

    Calibration Worksheet TE-5170-BL TSP MFC Operations Manual...
  • Page 36: Calibrator Certificate

    Calibrator Certificate TE-5170-BL TSP MFC Operations Manual...

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