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- Page 1 ANALOG BALANCING TOOL MODELS ABT701, ABT703, ABT711, ABT713 OWNER’S MANUAL P/N 6002462, REV E FEBRUARY 2016...
- Page 3 If any malfunction is discovered, please contact your nearest sales office or representative, or call Customer Service department at (800) 874-2811 (USA), (1) 651-490-2811 (International), or +44 (0) 149 4 459200 (UK). Trademarks Alnor, TSI, Balometer, and the TSI logo are registered trademark of TSI Incorporated.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS About This Manual ............................v Caution ..............................v Technical Assistance—Help! ........................v Chapter 1. Introduction ..........................7 Chapter 2. Unpacking and Hood Set Up ....................9 Unpacking ............................... 9 Hood Setup ............................10 Models ABT701, ABT711—2 ft x 2 ft (610 mm x 610 mm)............10 Models ABT703, ABT713—16 in ×... -
Page 5: About This Manual
About This Manual ® ® This manual explains how to set up, operate and maintain the Alnor ABT Balometer Capture Hood Models ABT701, ABT703, ABT711, and ABT713. Be sure to read it thoroughly before using the instrument. Caution C A U T I O N ®... - Page 6 (This page intentionally left blank)
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Page 7: Chapter 1. Introduction
Chapter 1. Introduction ® ® The Alnor Analog Balancing Tool (ABT) Balometer capture hood Models ABT701, ABT703, ABT711, and ABT713 are productivity instruments designed to quickly measure the air flow directly from supply diffusers and return/exhaust grilles mounted in a ceiling, wall or floor with equal accuracy. The ABT consists of: fabric hood •... - Page 8 (This page intentionally left blank)
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Page 9: Chapter 2. Unpacking And Hood Set Up
Chapter 2. Unpacking and Hood Set Up ® This chapter describes unpacking and setting up (preparing) the ABT Balometer capture hood for use. Unpacking As you unpack the instrument and accessories, check the components against your packing list. If any parts are missing or damaged, notify us immediately. -
Page 10: Hood Setup
See Figure 2. Figure 2 Removing the 16 in x 16 in (406 mm x 406 mm) Hood from Stowed Position ® Alnor Analog Balancing Tool Models ABT701/ABT703/ABT711/ABT713... -
Page 11: Attaching And Detaching The Abt Meter To The Capture Hood Base
3. Insert one end of a support pole into its pole mount in the base. There are two cups on the frame to accept the other end of each support pole. 4. Grasp the support pole. Bend the pole slightly to insert the top end of the pole into the support pole cup located on the opposite side of the fabric frame. -
Page 12: Power The Meter With Batteries
With the meter turned off, use a ® screwdriver to bring the pointer to zero. It should read zero regardless of how the Balometer capture hood is held (see Figure 7). ® Alnor Analog Balancing Tool Models ABT701/ABT703/ABT711/ABT713... -
Page 13: Detachable Handle
Detachable Handle ® For maximum flexibility in using or carrying the Balometer capture hood, install the detachable handle (see Error! Reference source not found.). Simply screw it “hand tight” into its mating thread on the support plate above the meter. N o t e Check the tightness of this handle each time before use to ensure it doesn’t loosen while the instrument is being used to take... - Page 14 (This page intentionally left blank) ® Alnor Analog Balancing Tool Models ABT701/ABT703/ABT711/ABT713...
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Page 15: Chapter 3. Getting Started
Chapter 3. Getting Started This section provides information to help you quickly become familiar with the ABT Model functions. Analog Meter Operation The analog meter lets you initiate functions and view flow measurements. Prior to operating the instrument, read this section to more fully understand what each of the keys do (see Figure 7). Return Flow Supply Flow Hold Switch... -
Page 16: Hold Switch
While the reading is being “held”, the LED corresponding to the currently selected range on the range selector indicator will be blinking signifying the hold function is active. Figure 8 Red Hold Switch Location ® Alnor Analog Balancing Tool Models ABT701/ABT703/ABT711/ABT713... -
Page 17: Step-By-Step Example Operation
Step-By-Step Example Operation If the instrument has been stored at a temperature below 68°F (20°C) or above 86°F (30°C), it should be allowed to stabilize at room conditions (between 68°F and 86°F) in order to achieve specified accuracy. ® 1. Assemble the Balometer capture hood as described in Chapter 2, “Unpacking and Hood Set Up,”... - Page 18 (This page intentionally left blank) ® Alnor Analog Balancing Tool Models ABT701/ABT703/ABT711/ABT713...
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Page 19: Chapter 4. Changing Flow Hoods
Chapter 4. Changing Flow Hoods This chapter identifies the flow hood parts and gives instructions for assembling the flow hood. Hood Assembly Four other hood sizes are available from TSI and can be purchased separately. Available hood sizes are identified by the dimensions of the frame structure at the top of the hood and include 2 ft × 4 ft (610 mm × 1220 mm), 1 ft ×... - Page 20 1 ft × 4 ft (305 mm × 1220 mm) hood and frame. The support poles always cross as pairs at the front and back of the fabric hood. For the 1 ft × 4 ft (305 mm × 1220 mm), the support poles are inserted into the outside ferrule locations. ® Alnor Analog Balancing Tool Models ABT701/ABT703/ABT711/ABT713...
- Page 21 Figure 10 2 ft × 4 ft (610 mm × 1220 mm) hood and frame. The support poles always cross as pairs at the front and back of the fabric hood. For the 2 ft × 4 ft (610 mm × 1220 mm), the support poles are inserted into the inside ferrule locations.
- Page 22 1 ft × 5 ft (305 mm × 1525 mm) hood and frame. The support poles always cross as pairs at the front and back of the fabric hood. For the 1 ft × 5 ft (305 mm × 1525 mm), the support poles are inserted into the inside ferrule locations. ® Alnor Analog Balancing Tool Models ABT701/ABT703/ABT711/ABT713...
- Page 23 Figure 12 3 ft × 3 ft (915 mm × 915 mm) hood and frame. The support poles always cross as pairs at the front and back of the fabric hood. For the 3 ft × 3 ft (915 mm × 915 mm), the support poles are inserted into the outside ferrule locations.
- Page 24 The hood corners should always be aligned with the corners of the base, near the hood support brackets. The base has rivets located in the corners which can be used as a guide for aligning the hood corners. ® Alnor Analog Balancing Tool Models ABT701/ABT703/ABT711/ABT713...
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Page 25: Chapter 5. Maintenance And Troubleshooting
Chapter 5. Maintenance and Troubleshooting ® The Alnor Analog Balancing Tool Models ABT701/ABT703/ABT711/ABT713 are designed for long-term field use. If used with reasonable care, they should be able to make precise measurements over a long time period. Some of the components can be cleaned periodically. When cleaning the components, please follow the instructions given below. - Page 26 Batteries are becoming depleted. Replace the batteries. Battery indicator is constant Batteries are fully depleted. Replace the batteries. Unit powers On, but Batteries are fully depleted. Replace the batteries. automatically turns itself Off shortly thereafter. ® Alnor Analog Balancing Tool Models ABT701/ABT703/ABT711/ABT713...
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Page 27: Appendix A. Actual Vs. Standard Air Flow Measurements
Appendix A. Actual vs. Standard Air Flow Measurements Thermo-anemometer sensors measure mass air flow velocity which is a measurement of the air mass moving past the sensor and is displayed as standard velocity. Air mass is what gives air its heat holding capacity. Since thermal anemometers measure air mass and display it as standard velocity, many people doing measurements on indoor air are more concerned with standard air velocity. - Page 28 (This page intentionally left blank) ® Alnor Analog Balancing Tool Models ABT701/ABT703/ABT711/ABT713...
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Page 29: Specifications
Specifications Supply and Exhaust Ranges ABT701/ABT703 30 to 1,000 CFM (ft /min) ABT711/ABT713 50 to 2,000 CMH (m /hr) Accuracy ABT701/ABT703 ±3% of full scale selected +5 CFM (ft /min) ABT711/ABT713 ±3% of full scale selected +10 CMH (m /hr) Units CFM (ft /min) Models ABT701 and ABT703... - Page 30 Alnor Products, TSI Incorporated Visit our website www.alnor.com for more information. Tel: +1 800 874 2811 China Tel: +86 10 8219 7688 India Tel: +91 80 67877200 Singapore Tel: +65 6595 6388 P/N 6002462 Rev E ©2016 TSI Incorporated Printed in U.S.A.