SKC 224-PCMTX8 Step-By-Step Manual

SKC 224-PCMTX8 Step-By-Step Manual

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Step by Step Guide
An Introduction to Air Sampling
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  • Page 1 www.skcltd.com Step by Step Guide An Introduction to Air Sampling Universal Pump...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    As an expert in the field of air sampling, SKC believe in supporting customers every step of the way, so in addition to the Step By Step guides there is a range of training seminars available to help you get the best from your sampling equipment.
  • Page 3: The Universal Air Sampling Pump

    The Universal Air Sampling Pump LCD display Air inlet hosetail Inlet filter housing Keypad Inlet filter Inlet filter O ring Filter housing screws Accessory mounting Keypad cover screws Keypad cover screw Flow indicator* Flow adjust screw *The flow indicator is for use only to On/off switch identify changing flow conditions during sampling, such as a reduction...
  • Page 4: The I.o.m. Sampler

    The I.O.M. Sampler* IMPORTANT The I.O.M. cassette and filter paper combined must be pre and post weighed together for an accurate inhalable result The I.O.M. sampler is designed and closely adheres to the definition for inhalable dust given in EN481 I.O.M.
  • Page 5: Inhalable Dust Sampling Using The I.o.m. Sampler

    Inhalable Dust Sampling using the I.O.M. Sampler For information on using the I.O.M. sampler for respirable dust fractions please contact SKC customer support on +44 (0) 1258 480188 • Inhalable dust is taken to mean any solid particle which A length of flexible tubing by its small size can be carried in an airflow or remains •...
  • Page 6 Check the flow once again with the pre- inlet in the top of SKC rotameters. Unscrew the hosetail fitting supplied with the rotameter, and weighed filter and cassette in place and make...
  • Page 7 Inhalable Dust Sampling using the I.O.M. Sampler result. The I.O.M. sampler complete with the new cover and switch on the pump. IMPORTANT: filter should now be fitted with the cassette cover The start time of the sample should be noted. supplied, and is ready to take into the workplace.
  • Page 8: Respirable Dust Sampling Using The Cyclone Sampler

    The respirable dust litre/min, such as the Defender primary calibrator fraction size is defined in the standard EN481. or a rotameter More information is also given in SKC's Basic Step By Step Guide (224-G1). • Toolkit to adjust the pump flow rate You will need :- •...
  • Page 9 Respirable Dust Sampling using the Cyclone Sampler fitted to the bottom of the cyclone sampler. 3. Connect tubing connector (air outlet) on the cyclone sampler to the inlet hosetail on the right hand side of the sample pump using the length of flexible tubing. Retaining Ring Outlet...
  • Page 10 Respirable Dust Sampling using the Cyclone Sampler tubing. Turn on the Defender primary calibrator the required level. It is advisable to do this as quickly and set it to take continuous flow readings. as possible to minimise the chance of collecting anything that may affect the final result.
  • Page 11 Respirable Dust Sampling using the Cyclone Sampler Once the pump is mounted on the worker in a satisfactory way it can be switched on. IMPORTANT: The start time of the sample should be noted. 10. At the end of the sample switch the pump off and note the finish time of the sample.
  • Page 12: Gas & Vapour Sampling Using Sorbent Tubes

    Gas & Vapour Sampling using Sorbent Tubes • You will need :- Tube adaptor for small diameter sorbent tubes (SKC part no. 717-511) • Universal sample pump (fully charged) • Two sorbent tubes from the same box or batch •...
  • Page 13 Gas & Vapour Sampling using Sorbent Tubes breaker. Take care handling the tube as the One of the red plastic caps provided can be used broken ends are extremely sharp. Fit the sorbent to seal the sorbent tube until the sample is taken, tube into the short black hose of the low flow adaptor.
  • Page 14 Gas & Vapour Sampling using Sorbent Tubes 7. At the end of the sample switch the pump off When the sorbent tube is removed from the tube and note the finish time of the sample. Remove holder, both ends of the tube should be immediately the sample train from the worker, and once away capped with the red covers supplied.
  • Page 15: Gas & Vapour Sampling Using Impingers

    Gas & Vapour Sampling using Impingers Impingers are typically run at a low flow rate of 1.0 You will need :- litre/minute. It must first be decided if you are going • Universal sample pump (fully charged) to carry out personal or static sampling. If personal •...
  • Page 16 Gas & Vapour Sampling using Impingers 6. Renew the liquid in the impinger, filling to the (Connect from the impinger to the in-line trap with correct level as advised in the method you a length of flexible tubing. It does not matter which way around the in-line trap is connected).
  • Page 17: Bag Sampling Using The Universal Pump

    The intermediate vessel can be any container of adequate 1. Before placing the bag into the container open size that is air tight. For example, the SKC Vac-U- its valve. Pinch closed the tube from the bag to Chamber. Some people use large Tupperware containers...
  • Page 18: Duct Sampling For Volatile Organic Compounds

    Duct Sampling for Volatile Organic Compounds Unlike dust sampling from a stack, there is currently tubing used to connect the probe to the sorbent tube NO requirement to carry out this type of monitoring must be PTFE as other plastics can affect the sample under 'isokinetic' conditions as detailed in the due to contamination.
  • Page 19: The Sample Train

    The Sample Train The sample ''train'' is the name given to the combination no specific terms for individual setups. The figures of a pump, flexible tube and sampling device when below give examples of sampling trains. Additionally connected together. It does not matter what kind of the figure on the right illustrates the sample train during sampling device is attached to the pump as there are the process of calibration.
  • Page 20 Specialists in Air Sampling Technologies A member of the SKC global group of companies SKC Limited 11 Sunrise Park, Higher Shaftesbury Road, Blandford Forum, Dorset DT11 8ST United Kingdom T: +44 (0) 1258 480188 F: +44 (0) 1258 480184 E: info@skcltd.com W: www.skcltd.com...

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