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- Page 1 Flite 2 High Volume Air Sampling Pump Operating Instructions This manual covers the following model: 901-2011...
- Page 2 Date Please note that SKC Ltd are the only authorised service centre in the UK, guaranteeing you access to the full range of genuine SKC replacement parts. For all other areas a full list of SKC approved distributors and service centres can be found at www.skcltd.com...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Specifications ..............................2 General Information - 1) Care of the Flite 2 Pump ................ 5 2) The WEEE Directive ................5 3) The Batteries Directive ................5 The Flite 2 Pump ............................. 6 Getting Started - 1) Fitting the Battery .................. 7 2) Charging the Battery ................ -
Page 4: Specifications
Specifications Dimensions ............178mm W x 115mm H x 206mm D Weight ............2.24 kg (without battery) 3.56 kg (fitted with P901201 3.2Ah battery) 4.84 kg (fitted with P901202 7Ah battery) Casing IP rating ..........IP20 Flow range ............2 - 26 litre/min Maximum sampler back pressure ....62 kPa (250 inches H Power supply ..........12V lead/acid battery Storage / operating temperature ....-5 to +50 °C Charging temperature ........-5 to +45 °C... - Page 5 7Ah (Part No. P901202), where longer run times or multiple samples on a single charge are required. The SKC lead/acid battery charger (Part No. 901-210), provides optimum charging in the minimum possible time. The charger automatically detects when the battery is fully charged Intelligent battery charging and switches to a trickle charging rate to prevent over-charging.
- Page 6 Specifications Typical Pump Run Times Run Time P901201 Run Time P901202 Filter Type Flow Rate 3.2Ah Battery 7Ah Battery 4 litre/min 8 hours 30 hours 25mm 0.8µm MCE 8 litre/min 2½ hours 13 hours 12 litre/min 1 hour 4½ hours 4 litre/min 9 hours 32 hours...
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Page 7: General Information - 1) Care Of The Flite 2 Pump
Always use the correct SKC batteries and battery charger designated for the Flite 2 pump. • The Flite 2 pump casing is IP20 rated, it is not rated as water or splashproof and therefore must not be used where it is possible for water to enter the pump casing. -
Page 8: The Flite 2 Pump
The Flite 2 Pump Inlet hosetail LCD screen Charging / power socket Keypad Casing screws Carry handle Screw-in cap Casing feet Page 6 901-FTM Issue F www.skcltd.com... -
Page 9: Getting Started - 1) Fitting The Battery
Getting Started 1) Fitting the Battery The Flite 2 pump is supplied without a battery. Refer to the instructions supplied with each battery for details of how to fit it into the pump casing. Note - The toolkit (Part No. P901203) supplied with the pump is required to fit the battery. -
Page 10: Use Of The Keypad And Lcd Screen
Getting Started 3) Use of the Keypad and LCD Screen Key functions - - Switches between menu options and selects digits to adjust when entering times. - Enters the selected menu option or run time. - Used to enter the sample run times and set the pump flow rate. The available options for each menu item are displayed on the bottom line of the LCD screen. - Page 11 Getting Started On number entry menu screens such as the sample run time screen, each digit of the hours and minutes is entered ENTER RUN TIME 000:0 (HH:MM) individually. The currently selected digit is identified by being underlined. Æ ENTER RUN TIME 00:01 (HH:MM) Press the...
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Page 12: Programming The Flite 2 Pump - 1) Waking The Pump From Sleep Mode
Programming the Flite 2 Pump 1) Waking the Pump from Sleep Mode When not in use the pump should be put into ‘Sleep’ mode SAMPLING PUMP to conserve battery power. The LCD display appears as SLEEPING shown when in Sleep mode. - Page 13 Programming the Flite 2 Pump SET UP NOW ? YES/no Select the ‘YES’ option in the ‘SET UP NOW ?’ menu screen, and press to display the next menu screen. SET FLOW NOW ? Æ YES/no Ensure that the ‘YES’ option is selected and press SET FLOW USING Æ...
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Page 14: Manual Operation
Programming the Flite 2 Pump Having set the required pump flow rate disconnect the flow calibrator from the sampling head inlet. Remove the filter from the sampling head and replace it with a fresh new filter. Fit the sealing cap to the sampling head inlet to prevent contamination of the filter prior to sampling. - Page 15 Programming the Flite 2 Pump ENTER RUN TIME ? To enter a sample run time select the ‘YES’ option, and YES/no press to display the next menu screen. Alternatively, select the ‘NO’ option, and press to return to the ENTER RUN TIME Æ...
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Page 16: Reviewing Sampling Programs
CHECK FLOW ? Æ Alternatively, select the ‘NO’ menu option and press yes/NO to display the ‘START NOW ?’ screen. Refer to section - Operating the Flite 2 Pump for further details. Page 14 901-FTM Issue F www.skcltd.com... - Page 17 Programming the Flite 2 Pump To check the pump flow rate select the ‘YES’ menu option CHECK FLOW ? and press . The pump will run for 1 minute allowing the YES/no flow rate to be checked with a flow calibrator. Alternatively, FLOW CHECK IN PR select the ‘NO’...
- Page 18 Programming the Flite 2 Pump START NOW ? If the sample is to be carried out at a later time, put the yes/NO/escape pump into Sleep mode by selecting the ‘NO’ option and SAMPLING PUMP pressing Æ SLEEPING START NOW ? When ‘MANUAL’...
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Page 19: Operating The Flite 2 Pump - 1) Manual Run
Operating the Flite 2 Pump 1) Manual Run Having programmed the desired flow rate and fitted a new filter into the sampling head, place the pump at the sampling location, and ensure that the sealing cap is removed from the sampling head inlet. -
Page 20: Simple Timed Run
Operating the Flite 2 Pump Æ To stop the pump at the end of the required sample period, press the and select keys simultaneously. The LCD ELAPSED TIME screen will appear as shown. 001:00:03 STOP Æ Æ Æ Press the keys in the sequence and the ‘CHECK FLOW ?’... -
Page 21: Timed Run With Delayed Start
Operating the Flite 2 Pump 3) Timed Run with Delayed Start Having previously programmed a timed run with delayed start, start the pump as detailed for manual run. On accepting the TIME TO START ‘YES’ option in the ‘START NOW ?’ screen the ‘TIME TO START’... -
Page 22: Manually Stopping The Pump During A Run
Operating the Flite 2 Pump At the end of the first start delay time the pump will automatically start and the ‘ELAPSED TIME’ screen is ELAPSED TIME 000:00:23 R00/02 displayed. Again the screen also displays the sample repeat number and the total number of repeats. - Page 23 Operating the Flite 2 Pump Æ Æ Æ To restart the pump from Hold, press the keys in the sequence . The pump will restart and the ELAPSED TIME elapsed time will continue to increment. 000:37:48 Æ Cancelling a Run - In any operating mode the run can be...
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Page 24: Troubleshooting
3. Try restarting programming. 1. Disconnect battery for one minute, reconnect. Software error (frozen keypad) 2. Try restarting programming. For further assistance contact your supplier or SKC customer care - +44 (0) 1258 480188. Page 22 901-FTM Issue F www.skcltd.com... -
Page 25: Battery Care
Long term storage - If the pump is to remain unused for a long period of time, SKC recommends that the battery be fully charged prior to storage, and a top up charge be carried out at 6 monthly intervals, or if stored at a temperature in excess of 30°C, at 3 monthly intervals. -
Page 26: Flite 2 Pump Components
Flite 2 Pump Components Casing foot Casing screw Casing lid Casing screw Pump head & motor assembly Battery clamping bracket, nuts & washers Bulkhead connector & back nut Battery Keypad Inlet hosetail Sealing cap Casing screw Charging socket cap Casing base... -
Page 27: Flite 2 Pump Head And Motor Components
Flite 2 Pump Head and Motor Components www.skcltd.com 901-FTM Issue F Page 25... -
Page 28: Flite 2 Pump Replacement Parts
P901129 Valve diaphragm (pack of 4) If the required part is not listed, contact SKC customer care on +44 (0) 1258 480188. Note: Table item numbers correspond to the ringed numbers shown in the figures on pages 24 and 25 of this manual. -
Page 29: Flite 2 Pump Accessories
‘Calidaptor’ flow calibration adaptor for cowled asbestos heads If the required item is not listed, contact your supplier or SKC sales on +44 (0) 1258 480188. SKC provide a wide range of sampling media, including filters, sorbent tubes and impingers. A full selection can be found in the current SKC catalogue and at www.skcltd.com... -
Page 30: Warranty Information
SKC, or, due to the buyer’s failure to maintain normal maintenance, improper selection or misapplication. The warranty also DOES NOT cover any claims due to the use of a non-SKC approved charger to charge the battery pack. This warranty shall further be void if changes or adjustments to the instrument are made by a person other than an employee of the seller or, if the operating instructions furnished at the time of installation are not complied with. - Page 31 The remedy will consist of service or replacement of the instrument, or refund of the purchase price, at the option of SKC. However, SKC will not elect refund unless it is unable to provide replacement and repair is not commercially practicable.
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