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- Page 1 F3000 SAFE-AIR TESTER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Factair Ltd, 49 Boss Hall Road,Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 5BN Tel no: +44 (0) 1473 746400, Fax no: +44 (0) 1473 747123 Email: enquiries@factair.co.uk Website: www.factair.co.uk...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS Page(s) INTRODUCTION BATTERY AND POWER SUPPLY OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Testing of low-pressure breathing airlines and mobiles Testing high-pressure cylinders 7-11 APPENDICES Appendix 1 - Helpful tips Appendix 2 - Reading Draeger Detector Tubes and the safe disposal thereof Appendix 3 - Disposal of Draeger-Tubes Appendix 4 - Establish Pressure Dewpoint Appendix 5 - Pressure Dewpoint Graph... -
Page 3: Introduction
INTRODUCTION Designed for accuracy and ease of use, the Factair F3000 Safe-Air Tester is the fourth generation of this market-leading instrument. Using the unit to conduct monthly checks of the flow and purity of compressed-air breathing systems will ensure compliance to the relevant requirements of COSHH L5. -
Page 4: Battery And Power Supply
Note: The unit will automatically switch on when new batteries are fitted. The F3000 can also be operated from the supplied mains adaptor irrespective of the battery condition. The power input socket is situated at the rear of the tester’s base. -
Page 5: Testing Of Low-Pressure Breathing Airlines And Mobiles
Press enter to confirm the date of the last calibration and the battery condition. Note: It is recommended that your F3000 is calibrated within a 12- month period. (ii) If the battery condition is OK ... - Page 6 Note: If there is a serious odour problem, fail the sample at this point of the test. Running the tester with seriously contaminated air can damage the unit. Press enter Detector Tube Set-up Note: CO and CO are set. Water and oil channels are variable and must be set as below:- Select water range by means of the up/down scroll buttons ...
- Page 7 If you can determine with a high degree of certainty the specific compressor lubricant being used, then refer to the “test times” chart provided using the column marked for the F3000. If the required test time is one of the quoted preset times then select using the up/down scroll buttons ...
- Page 8 Close the system flow control valve. The digital readings for airline and ambient temperatures, oxygen content and airline pressure are now locked and these results should be recorded. Remove all the tubes and record results on the Factair result pad. - 6 -...
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Page 9: Testing High-Pressure Cylinders
Press enter to confirm the date of the last calibration and the battery condition. Note: It is recommended that your F3000 is calibrated within a 12- month period. (ii) If the battery condition is OK ... - Page 10 IMPORTANT: If the unit is overpressurised it will automatically shut down and display an overpressure warning; it will then need to be returned to Factair for checking and resetting. Note: The pressure displayed will be that of the regulated supply from the cylinder, this must not exceed 10 bar.
- Page 11 If you can determine with a high degree of certainty the specific compressor lubricant being used, then refer to the “test times” chart provided using the column marked for the F3000. If the required test time is one of the quoted preset times then select using the up/down scroll buttons ...
- Page 12 Press enter Note: The previously set custom time is made available in the preset times menu for ease of use with repeat tests. Confirm all settings are correct, select ‘Y’ (ix) Press enter If you wish to amend a setting use the left/right scroll buttons to select ‘N’...
- Page 13 Remove all the tubes and record results on the Factair result pad. Note: For instructions on reading detector tubes and their safe disposal, refer to the laminated sheet stored within the tester’s carry case (also added as an appendix within this manual).
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Page 14: Appendix 1 - Helpful Tips
When using the mains power supply ensure that the tester is switched off prior to connection and disconnection. For any additional advice and information please contact Factair on: +44 (0) 1473 746400. - 12 -... - Page 15 READING DRAEGER DETECTOR TUBES IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE SAFE-AIR TESTER Each pack of tubes has its own instruction leaflet but the following notes should help you take readings after the tests have been completed. Oil (67 28371) REQUIREMENT THE AIR SHOULD HAVE A MAXIMUM OIL CONTENT OF 0.5 MG/M³ AND SHOULD BE WITHOUT SIGNIFICANT ODOUR OR TASTE.
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Page 16: Appendix 3 - Disposal Of Draeger-Tubes
Dräger Disposal of Draeger-Tubes When Draeger-tubes have been used, or unopened tubes have exceeded their expiry date, they should be disposed of using one of the following methods : Used Tubes 1. Submerge the tube(s) in a beaker or metal container filled with water and allow to soak for 24 hours. -
Page 17: Appendix 4 - Establish Pressure Dewpoint
ESTABLISH PRESSURE DEWPOINT Under BS4275:1997 and BS EN 12021, the requirement for moisture levels within breathing-air systems is to establish that the pressure dewpoint is at least 5°C below the likely lowest ambient temperature. If the ambient temperature cannot be established then the dewpoint should not exceed –11°C. -
Page 18: Appendix 5 - Pressure Dewpoint Graph
APPENDIX 5 PRESSURE DEWPOINT GRAPH AIRLINE SYSTEMS WITH DESSICANT DRYER 1 Bar 3 Bar 5 Bar 7 Bar 10 Bar mg/m of Water To establish pressure dewpoint take the point where tube reading in mg/m intersects system pressure and read off pressure dewpoint from vertical scale. - 16 - FAC QAM 075 06/05 ISSUE A... - Page 20 Power On/Off Keypad Air Inlet MODEL LENGTH WIDTH HEIGHT WEIGHT F3000 320mm 105mm 265mm 6.5KG Factair Ltd, 49 Boss Hall Road,Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 5BN Tel no: +44 (0) 1473 746400, Fax no: +44 (0) 1473 747123 Email: enquiries@factair.co.uk Website: www.factair.co.uk...
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