RKI Instruments RP-3R Operator's Manual

RKI Instruments RP-3R Operator's Manual

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RP-3R Pump for
GX-3R and GX-3R Pro
Operator's Manual
Part Number: 71-0495
Revision: P1
Released: 5/13/19
www.rkiinstruments.com

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  • Page 1 RP-3R Pump for GX-3R and GX-3R Pro Operator’s Manual Part Number: 71-0495 Revision: P1 Released: 5/13/19 www.rkiinstruments.com...
  • Page 2: Product Warranty

    Product Warranty RKI Instruments, Inc. warranties gas alarm equipment sold by us to be free from defects in materials, workmanship, and performance for a period of one year from date of shipment from RKI Instruments, Inc. Any parts found defective within that period will be repaired or replaced, at our option, free of charge.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Not tested in oxygen enriched atmospheres (above 21%). CAUTION: Read and understand the GX-3R and GX-3R Pro Operator’s Manual before using the RP-3R. RP-3R...
  • Page 4: Overview

    Overview This manual describes: the RP-3R pump, RP-3R maintenance, and operation of the RP-3R with the GX-3R and GX-3R Pro. A parts list at the end of this manual lists replacement parts and accessories for the RP-3R. Specifications Table 1 lists specifications for the RP-3R pump.
  • Page 5: Description

    Description The RP-3R pump is a sample drawing accessory for the GX-3R and GX-3R Pro. It consists of the pump unit and the rubber sample nipple. Sensor Adapter Retaining Tab Lever White Locking Lever Inlet Fitting RESET POWER Rubber Sample...
  • Page 6: Rubber Sample Nipple

    RP-3R and both retaining clips are fully engaged. When fully engaged, the GX-3R or GX-3R Pro should not move around at all. CAUTION: If the RP-3R is not fully engaged, the unit will not respond to the target gases properly.
  • Page 7 1. Slide white locking RESET POWER lever down POW ER F LOW RP-3R Figure 3: Connecting the RP-3R to the GX-3R 6. Release the black retaining tab and the white locking lever to secure the GX-3R or GX-3R Pro in the RP-3R. RP-3R...
  • Page 8 RP-3R Figure 5: Connecting the Optional Hose & Probe 8. Turn on the RP-3R by pressing and holding the POWER button until the RP- 3R beeps and the POWER LED turns green. WARNING: While the GX-3R or GX-3R Pro is installed in the RP-3R, the pump must be on for the GX-3R or GX-3R Pro to function as a gas detection monitor.
  • Page 9 11. When sampling is complete, turn off the RP-3R by pressing and holding the POWER button until the RP-3R sounds a long beep and the POWER LED turns off. 12. Turn off the GX-3R or GX-3R Pro. 13. Slide the white locking lever down and push the bottom of the black retaining tab toward the pump unit.
  • Page 10: Switching Flow Rates

    FLOW LED steadily yellow Lower-flow mode FLOW LED flashes yellow 1. With the RP-3R turned on, press and hold the POWER button for 1 second. 2. The FLOW LED will change state (ie. from flashing to steady or vice versa). NOTE: At temperatures below -10°C, the RP-3R must operate in higher-flow...
  • Page 11: Maintenance

    Gently pull out the rubber gasket with needle nose pliers taking care not to damage the gasket. The GX-3R version of the RP-3R has a clear spacer below the gasket that may come out. The GX-3R Pro version of the RP-3R does not have this spacer.
  • Page 12: Parts List

    33-1112RK Wire mesh disk filter 49-1120RK AA alkaline battery 80-0009RK-XX Sample hose (optional). Replace “XX” with length in feet. Available lengths for the RP-3R are 10, 15, 20, 25, & 30 feet. 80-0150RK Sample probe with dust filter (optional) RP-3R...

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