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- Page 1 Flite4 High Volume Air Sampling Pump Operating Instructions This manual covers the following model: 901-4011...
- Page 2 Purchase Details and Service History Thank you for choosing an SKC product. Your purchase is covered by our warranty, details of which can be found inside the rear cover of this manual. Product Model Number Product Serial Number Date of Purchase 901-4011 SKC recommends annual servicing of this product.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Specifications ..................................2 General Information - 1) Pump Model ......................5 2) Care of the Flite4 Pump ..................5 3) Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment ............5 4) Waste Batteries ....................5 The Flite4 Pump ................................... 6 Getting Started - 1) Fitting the Battery .................... -
Page 4: Specifications
Specifications Dimensions ............163mm W x 112mm H x 203mm D Weight ............2.06 kg (without battery) 4.26 kg (fitted with P901402 7Ah battery) Casing IP rating ..........IP20 Flow range .............2 - 20 litre/min Back pressure range - Maximum back pressure Flow rate (litre/min) (inches of water) (kPa) - Page 5 Specifications Pump Features The SKC lead/acid battery charger (Part No. 901-410) provides optimum charging in the minimum possible time. The charger automatically detects when the battery is fully charged and switches to a trickle charging rate to prevent over-charging. Typical charging time for a fully discharged battery is 10 hours for the P901402 7Ah battery.
- Page 6 Specifications Typical Pump Runtimes Runtime P901402 Filter Type Flow Rate 7Ah Battery 4 litre/min 30 hours 25mm 0.8µm MCE 8 litre/min 14 hours 12 litre/min 6 hours 4 litre/min 35 hours 25mm 1.2µm MCE 8 litre/min 16 hours 12 litre/min 8 hours 8 litre/min 22 hours...
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Page 7: General Information - 1) Pump Model
• The Flite4 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, and care must be taken when cleaning the pump to prevent water ingress. -
Page 8: The Flite4 Pump
The Flite4 Pump Inlet hosetail LCD screen Charging / power socket Keypad Casing screws Casing feet Screw-in cap Carry handle Page 6 007-01-014 Issue A www.skcltd.com... -
Page 9: Getting Started - 1) Fitting The Battery
Getting Started 1) Fitting the Battery The Flite4 pump is supplied without a battery fitted. To fit the P901402 battery, unfasten the 6 casing screws (3 each side of the case) using the supplied Pozidriv size PZ1 screwdriver. Lift off the blue casing cover. -
Page 10: Charging The Battery
Prior to first use the battery should be fully charged, ideally overnight. The Flite4 pump must only be charged using the correct SKC charger (Part No. 901-410). The charger is supplied with mains input plugs suitable for use in the UK, Europe, USA and Australia/New Zealand. - Page 11 Getting Started Key to battery status: Battery Status >>>> Good - Battery at 75% to 100% capacity. Battery Status >>>_ Good - Battery at 50% to 75% capacity. Battery Status >>__ Medium - Battery at 25% to 50% capacity. Battery Status >___ - Battery below 25% capacity.
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Page 12: Use Of The Keypad And Lcd Screen
Getting Started 4) 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 runtime. - Used to enter the sample runtimes and set the pump flow rate. The available options for each menu item are displayed on SELECT Sleep... -
Page 13: Sleep Mode
RunDelay Repeat 5) Sleep Mode When not in use the pump should be put into sleep mode SKC FLITE4 to conserve battery power. The LCD display appears as SLEEPING shown when in sleep mode. The display backlight will dim after 5 minutes to conserve battery power. - Page 14 ‘SELECT’ main menu screen. Run Setup Review SELECT Sleep Run Setup Review To put the pump back into sleep mode, on the ‘SELECT’ main menu screen cycle to the ‘Sleep’ option, and press SKC FLITE4 Æ SLEEPING Page 12 007-01-014 Issue A www.skcltd.com...
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Page 15: Programming The Flite4 Pump - 1) Setting The Flow Rate
Programming the Flite4 Pump 1) Setting the Flow Rate Fit a new filter into the sampling head and connect the sampling head outlet to the pump inlet hosetail using a length of flexible tubing. Connect the sampling head inlet to the outlet of a flow calibration device, such as a chek-mate electronic flowmeter or rotameter. -
Page 16: Setting Manual Operation
Programming the Flite4 Pump Press to decrease the pump flow rate. Fewer arrow SET FLOW Back symbols are displayed on the LCD screen to indicate the Æ >>>>>>__________ reduced flow rate. Note: Pressing and holding will rapidly decrease the SET FLOW Back pump flow rate. -
Page 17: Setting A Timed Run
Programming the Flite4 Pump 3) Setting a Timed Run SELECT Sleep Run Setup Review Having set the pump flow rate to the desired level, from the ‘SELECT’ main menu screen cycle to the ‘Setup’ option, Clear Back and press to display the ‘Setup’ menu screen. - Page 18 Programming the Flite4 Pump 001:00 Save Down Cycle to the ‘Save’ option and press to save the sample RunTime Back runtime and return to the ‘RunTime’ menu screen. Æ RunDelay Repeat RunTime Back RunDelay Repeat To enter a start delay time, on the ‘RunTime’ menu screen...
- Page 19 Programming the Flite4 Pump RunTime Back RunDelay Repeat To program repeat sample run and delay times, on the ‘RunTime’ menu screen cycle to the ‘Repeat’ option, and Set Repeat Back press to display the ‘Set Repeat’ menu screen. Æ Delay...
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Page 20: Clear A Sampling Program
Programming the Flite4 Pump Set Repeat Back Delay Number To enter the number of repeats, on the ‘Set Repeat’ menu Number Of Back screen cycle to the ‘Number’ option and press Æ Repeat Runs:00 Use the keys to enter the required number Æ... -
Page 21: Reviewing A Sampling Program
Programming the Flite4 Pump Clear Runtimes Cycle to the ‘Yes’ option and press to clear the sample Clear Back program and return to the ‘Setup’ menu screen. Æ Flow RunTime 5) Reviewing a Sampling Program SELECT Sleep When a sampling program has been entered the settings Run Setup Review can be quickly viewed by cycling to the ‘Review’... - Page 22 Programming the Flite4 Pump Press to display the next review screen, which is the ‘Previous Run’ screen. Previous Run Æ 006:00:00 This will be the ‘Previous Run’ time - the elapsed runtime the previous pump sample run. If there is no previous time recorded in the pump memory this will display ‘000:00:00’.
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Page 23: Operating The Flite4 Pump - 1) Manual Run
Operating the Flite4 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 24 Operating the Flite4 Pump SELECT On the ‘SELECT Hold’ screen cycle to the ‘Hold’ option Hold Continue and press to stop the pump running and display the Hold menu screen, which also shows the current elapsed Reset 001:00:06 Æ Continue Flowset runtime.
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Page 25: Single Timed Run
Operating the Flite4 Pump Reset 002:00:03 To complete the manual sample run at the end of the Continue Flowset required sample time, on the Hold menu screen cycle to the ‘Reset’ option and press . The display will return to... -
Page 26: Single Timed Run With Delayed Start
Operating the Flite4 Pump Æ Press the keys simultaneously to return to the SELECT Sleep ‘SELECT’ main menu screen. Run Setup Review 3) Single Timed Run with Delayed Start SELECT Sleep Having previously programmed a single timed run with Run Setup Review delayed start, on the ‘SELECT’... - Page 27 Operating the Flite4 Pump Time To Start Continue Reset Alternatively, on the reset screen cycle to the ‘Continue’ option and press to return to the start delay countdown. Time To Start Æ 000:18:24 When the start delay countdown reaches 000:00:00 the...
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Page 28: Timed Run With Repeat Runs
Operating the Flite4 Pump Æ Press the keys simultaneously to return to the SELECT Sleep ‘SELECT’ main menu screen. Run Setup Review 4) Timed Run with Repeat Runs Having previously programmed a timed run with repeat SELECT Sleep runs, on the ‘SELECT’ main menu screen cycle to the ‘Run’... - Page 29 Operating the Flite4 Pump The pump will run for the programmed sample runtime Time To Start and at the end of this the pump will automatically stop, 000:09:56 R02/06 and the repeat delay countdown time will be displayed. The repeat counter will increment.
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Page 30: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Should the Flite4 pump detect that the battery is at a low charge state, Flat Battery a flat battery message will be displayed on the LCD screen. Charge the CONNECT CHARGER battery fully using the correct SKC charger before use. -
Page 31: Battery Care
200 charge/discharge cycles if the battery is fully discharged every time prior to charging. 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 32: Flite4 Pump Components
Flite4 Pump Components Casing foot Casing screw Casing lid Casing screw Pump head & motor assembly Bulkhead connector Battery & back nut Fascia Label Inlet hosetail Sealing Charging Casing screw socket Main control PCB assembly Casing base Power/ Casing foot... -
Page 33: Flite4 Pump Head And Motor Components
Flite4 Pump Head and Motor Components www.skcltd.com 007-01-014 Issue A Page 31... -
Page 34: Flite4 Pump Replacement Parts
End plate (pack of 2) 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 30 and 31 of this manual. -
Page 35: Flite4 Pump Accessories
Flow calibration adapter 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 36: Warranty Information
SKC any consequential damages; damages to property, damages for loss of use, loss of time, loss of profits or income or any other incidental damages. Nor shall the Buyer be entitled to recover from SKC any consequential damages resulting from defect of the instrument. - Page 37 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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- Page 39 Notes www.skcltd.com 007-01-014 Issue A Page 37...
- Page 40 Air Sampling Solutions & Expertise SKC Limited, 11 Sunrise Park, Higher Shaftesbury Road, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 8ST, United Kingdom Phone: +44 (0) 1258 480188 Email: info@skcltd.com Web: www.skcltd.com...
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