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RP-3R Pump for GX-3R and GX-3R Pro Operator’s Manual Part Number: 71-0495 Revision: P3 Released: 12/2/21 GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.com...
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Product Warranty RKI Instruments, Inc. warranties gas alarm equipment sold by us to be free from defects in materials, workmanship, and performance for a period of one year from date of shipment from RKI Instruments, Inc. Any parts found defective within that period will be repaired or replaced, at our option, free of charge.
Not tested in oxygen enriched atmospheres (above 21%). CAUTION: Read and understand the GX-3R and GX-3R Pro Operator’s Manual before using the RP-3R. RP-3R GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.com...
Overview This manual describes: the RP-3R pump, RP-3R maintenance, and operation of the RP-3R with the GX-3R and GX-3R Pro. A parts list at the end of this manual lists replacement parts and accessories for the RP-3R. Specifications Table 1 lists specifications for the RP-3R pump.
Description The RP-3R pump is a sample drawing accessory for the GX-3R and GX-3R Pro. It consists of the pump unit and the rubber sample nipple. Sensor Adapter Retaining Tab Lever Inlet Fitting RESET POWER Rubber Sample Nipple PO WER...
GX-3R or GX-3R Pro. 5. Push the left side of the GX-3R or GX-3R Pro down until the instrument is seated in the RP-3R. Release the black retaining tab lever and ensure that both retaining clips are fully engaged. When fully engaged, the GX-3R or GX-3R Pro should not move around at all.
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2. Engage right-hand retaining clip. RESET RESET 1. Push black retaining tab POWER POWER lever toward pump unit POWER POWER FLOW RP-3R Figure 2: Connecting the RP-3R to the GX-3R RP-3R GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.com...
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FLOW RP-3R Figure 3: Connecting the Optional Hose and Probe 7. Turn on the RP-3R by pressing and holding the POWER button until the RP-3R beeps and the POWER LED turns green. WARNING: While the GX-3R or GX-3R Pro is installed in the RP-3R, the pump must be on for the GX-3R or GX-3R Pro to function as a gas detection monitor.
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WARNING: Removing the GX-3R or GX-3R Pro from the RP-3R without pressing the black retaining tab lever may result in damage to the RP-3R. 13. Pull up on the left side of the GX-3R or GX-3R Pro when viewing the instrument from the front.
Lower-flow mode FLOW LED flashes yellow 1. With the RP-3R turned on, press and hold the POWER button for 1 second. 2. The FLOW LED will change state (ie. from flashing to steady or vice versa). NOTE: At temperatures below -10°C, the RP-3R must operate in higher-flow mode. If operating in lower-flow mode, the RP-3R will automatically switch to higher-flow mode at -10°C.
Gently pull out the rubber gasket with needle nose pliers taking care not to damage the gasket. The GX-3R version of the RP-3R has a clear spacer below the gasket that may come out. The GX-3R Pro version of the RP-3R does not have this spacer.
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