Table of Contents SECTION 1: SYSTEM DESCRIPTION ................4 SECTION 2: SYSTEM INSTALLATION ................6 SECTION 3: SYSTEM OPERATION .................. 8 SECTION 4: SYSTEM MAINTENANCE ................10 SECTION 5: SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING ..............10 SECTION 6: SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS ............... 12 SECTION 7: SYSTEM SCHEMATIC ................13 SECTION 8: REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST ..............
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DOCUMENTATION CONVENTIONS This uses the following conventions to present information: An exclamation point icon indicates a WARNING of a situation or condition that could lead to personal injury or death. You should not proceed until you read and thoroughly understand the WARNING message.
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Notice for consumers in Europe: This symbol indicates that this product is to be collected separately. The following applies only to users in European countries: This product is designated for separate collection at an appropriate collection point. Do not dispose of as household waste. ...
(such as DNAPL) the tone will go solid again and the LED will return to red. The Geotech Interface Probe with Float is intended for use as a depth to water or product measuring device. Using the Interface Probe for any other purpose may compromise safety of the operator and/or void manufacturer’s warranty.
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System Components Figure 1-1 – System Components Measuring Tape The specially coated measuring tape connects the probe with the reel assembly and provides an accurate means of measuring the distance from the well head or tank port to the air/water, air/oil or oil/water interface. The tape contains all the wires running between the probe and the circuitry in the housing assembly.
Section 2: System Installation The reel frame has a metal loop called the “hanger”. The hanger can be used to hang the reel frame onto the well casing (as shown in Figure 2-1). The tape can then slide easily over the side of the reel leg. Figure 2-1 Reel frame on well casing.
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Figure 2-2 Tape Leader Guard and Tape Guide Do not use the tape leader guard in wells larger than 4” (10cm), as it may fall down the well.
Section 3: System Operation Verify Operation of the Probe Test the battery by pressing the "ON/TEST" button. If the buzzer makes a loud signal and the LED is visible, the battery is adequate for normal operation. Pressing the "ON/TEST" button provides 10 minutes of operation. Test the instrument operation.
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Geotech Interface Probe with Float Correction Factors ____’/m + .08’ (.024 m) ____’/m 2nd Reading (total depth) — MINUS ____’/m - .08’ (.024 m) ____’/m 1st Reading (to product layer) ____’/m CORRECTED PRODUCT THICKNESS Example: You find that a sinker (DNAPL) begins at 22.36’ / 6.82 m (1st reading) and the total depth of your well is 23.61’...
Use a 9V alkaline battery only. Cleaning The Geotech Interface Probe with Float can be cleaned with mild detergents such as trisodium phosphate (TSP), or phosphate free type cleaner. If other detergents are used, take care to select detergents that are compatible with PTFE, polypropylene, and stainless steel.
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The conductive contact is dirty (causing bridging). Clean the contact (Section 4). There is a short in the tape and/or probe. Replace tape and/or probe. The circuit is malfunctioning. Contact Geotech Service. For technical assistance, call Geotech Environmental Equipment at 1-303-320-4764 or 1- 800-833-7958...
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DOCUMENT REVISIONS EDCF# DESCRIPTION REV/DATE Previous Release 10/05/2012 Updated system diagrams and parts list to show new Project # style probe holder. 07/05/2016 1494 Added Revision History Table - SP...
Geotech agrees to repair or replace, at Geotech’s option, the portion proving defective, or at our option to refund the purchase price thereof. Geotech will have no warranty obligation if the product is subjected to abnormal operating conditions, accident, abuse, misuse, unauthorized modification, alteration, repair, or replacement of wear parts.
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