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F4504 MULTI-AIR TESTER
OPERATING MANUAL
FAC QAM 173 Issue G 03/21
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  • Page 1 F4504 MULTI-AIR TESTER OPERATING MANUAL FAC QAM 173 Issue G 03/21...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Page No Introduction Calibration & Warranty Equipment List 1 - Pre Use 2 - Start-Up 3 - Selecting the test standard and configuring the instrument. Breathing-Air Tests - All 4.1 - Completing an Airline Test 4.2 - Completing a High Pressure Test 5 - Medical Air Tests –...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    F4504 is programmed to test against the requirements of European Pharmacopoeia and in the UK, HTM 02-01. The F4504, is designed primarily for use on airline systems up to 10bar when used in conjunction with the F3005 regulator can also test systems up to 20 bar. For testing high pressure cylinders or charging systems the F3002 High Pressure Regulator is available which has a 200/300 bar 5/8”...

  • Page 5: Calibration & Warranty

    Multi-Air Testers leave our factory with a 12-month warranty and calibration certificate. Our standard turnaround on annual calibration is 10-15 working days providing there is no major damage that requires an extensive rebuild. Note:- Please download all stored data before returning the Tester to Factair. Temperature Parameters Storage: -5/+40°C Operating Range: +5/+40°C...

  • Page 6: Equipment List

    Sulphur Dioxide Polytest Colour Touch Screen Display Sintered Outlet Equipment List: F4504 Multi-Air Tester Hard Case Mains Power Supply USB Memory Cable 6 x AA Alkaline Batteries Travel Container for used detector tubes Tube Tip Cutter F1946 Connection ¼ BSP inlet adaptor...

  • Page 7: Pre Use

    1. Pre-Use F4504 Multi-Air Testers are fitted with internal lithium rechargeable batteries and in addition also have a battery tray which accommodates 6 off size AA alkaline type batteries packed separately and stored underneath the tester within the case. In the event that the rechargeable batteries are not...

  • Page 8: Start-Up

    The F4504 series has 2 battery level displays, the left hand one is for the alkaline AA batteries, if fitted. The right hand one is the rechargeable internal lithium battery.

  • Page 9: Selecting The Test Standard And Configuring The Instrument

    top right hand corner. Note – If the begin test icon is in grey this will be because the instrument’s memory is full (20 tests maximum) and you need to remove at least 1 test before you can proceed. See Section 4 – Reviewing Test Results for further details.

  • Page 10: Breathing-Air Tests- All

    The times are set prior to the unit being supplied but they can be adjusted as necessary. To select the test standard or the units of measure press the right hand icon. In this menu you can then choose the following; sample rate, pressure and temperature units of measure and the breathing-air test standard.
  • Page 11 You now have the option of entering a description for the test location, if you wish to use numbers press the “function” button. Push the right arrow button when you are ready to proceed. Choose between using a Draeger chemical reagent tube or Draeger oil Impactor in the test port.

  • Page 12: Completing An Airline Test

    4.1 Completing an Airline Test Select (Airline < 40 bar) – note the maximum pressure the instrument is rated to is 10 bar. With the flow control valve in the closed position connect to the air supply to be tested. Ideally this should be done by using the hose which normally supplies the breathing apparatus.
  • Page 13 We can now confirm the flow and pressure is adequate for your respiratory protective device. Adjust the system’s flow control valve so that the flow meter registers the required level*, check the pressure is sufficient for the breathing-air equipment being used. It is recommended that this flow is left running for the duration of the test to simulate the conditions of use.
  • Page 14 The test will now commence and the duration will be displayed as a countdown, together with pressure, flowrate, ambient temperature, carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide and oxygen content. During the test the flowmeter should be set to simulate the requirements of the respiratory protective device RPD.
  • Page 15 5 degrees centigrade below the lowest temperature at which the system will be used. The F4504 automatically calculates the pressure dewpoint from the measured water content and system pressure, it then compares this to the ambient temperature to determine whether it was a pass or fail.

  • Page 16: Completing A High Pressure Test

    To disconnect the Tester from the system make sure you leave the inlet adaptor on the instrument and only disconnect at the end of the supply hose. The adaptor can then be disconnected afterwards if required. To turn off the Tester use the return arrows to return to the main menu screen and press the X in the top right hand corner of the screen.
  • Page 17 Carry out the odour test by gently opening the flow control valve and smelling the air exhausted from the sintered outlet, then close the valve. If there is a serious odour problem, fail the sample at this point of the test. Initiating flows of seriously contaminated air through the tube ports could result in damage to the unit.
  • Page 18 If the instrument detects that the dewpoint meter’s rate of change is still too high (>0.2 dec C per minute) it will automatically continue the test until this stabilises (maximum test time 15 minutes). The Impactor can now be removed and evaluated.

  • Page 19: Medical Air Tests - Pharmacopeia And Htm02-01

    5 Medical Air Tests – Pharmacopeia and HTM02-01 Having selected the appropriate medical-air standard in the configuration screen, to carry out a test press the “begin test” icon on the main menu The unit will automatically calibrate the oxygen cell against the surrounding atmosphere; the unit therefore needs to be in a well ventilated area.
  • Page 20 With the flow control valve in the closed position connect to the air supply to be tested. Ensure the supply hose has non hydroscopic properties to ensure it will not retain excessive moisture and effect the result. Fit the appropriate adaptor to the Tester first and then connect the supply hose to the adaptor.
  • Page 21 Once the purge has completed the chemical reagent tubes / Impactor should be inserted into the corresponding test port and tightened firmly. The tubes/Impactors to be used are shown at the top of the screen and will be dependent on the test standard selected earlier.
  • Page 22 Once the test is complete push the button corresponding to each chemical reagent tube / Impactor. Input the reading from the tube / Impactor and press the arrow icon in the top right hand corner of the screen. For the oil and polytest tubes select the appropriate pass or fail icons.

  • Page 23: Medical Gas Tests - Pharmacopeia

    The “test complete” screen displays all the measurements recorded during the test. And automatically determines whether the test was a pass or fail against the standard displayed in the top right corner of the screen. The water content is automatically also displayed, together with oxygen content, ambient temperature and test pressure.

  • Page 24: Continuous Oxygen Reading

    7.0 Continuous Oxygen Reading The F4504 can also provide a continuous oxygen reading. When you start a test press and hold the O2 cylinder for a few seconds which it is in its self calibration mode. Note:- If the temperature is greater than 40°C...

  • Page 25: Reviewing Test Results

    8.0 Reviewing Test Results From the main menu button press the review test button. The F4504 can store up to 20 test results and each individual test is titled by the date and time when the test was completed. To review a previous test select it then press the right hand arrow.

  • Page 26: Exporting Test Results And Pc Software

    9.0 Exporting test results and PC software To transfer test results from the Safe-Air Tester to the PC software you must first install the software on your PC. This is available in the download section of Factair’s website: http://www.factair.co.uk/downloads Then click on the File drop down menu and select import test results from F4500 via USB connection.
  • Page 27 Once loaded further information can be added about the following:- Test location. Date next test due. Test engineer and relevant address. Note:- These details can be saved as default. For each “Airline” test you will need to confirm whether the recorded test volume and pressure was sufficient for the RPD by selecting pass or fail as appropriate.

  • Page 28: 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.

  • Page 29: Appendix 2 - Draeger Tube Tip Cutter

    Appendix 2 Draeger Tube Tip Cutter The F2187 is especially designed to prevent glass from falling out of the opener by accident. The reservoir for the broken-off tips is easy to empty. Instructions Place the end of the tube Push the tube at an angle to 3.

  • Page 30: Appendix 3 - Reading The Draeger Oil Impactor And Chemical Reagent Tubes

    Appendix 3 Reading the Draeger Oil Impactor and Chemical Reagent Tubes Oil Impactor The Oil Impactor’s protective seal must be kept in place for the duration of the test and only removed after the test has been completed. With a standard measurement range of 0.1 to 1.0 mg/m the Impactor has a limit of detection of 0.05 mg/m .
  • Page 31 Each pack of tubes has its own instruction leaflet but the following notes should help you take readings after the tests have been completed. Each tube has an expiry date which is located on the back of its storage box. Oil (67 28371) REQUIREMENT THE AIR SHOULD HAVE A MAXIMUM OIL CONTENT OF 0.5 MG/M³...
  • Page 32 Carbon Dioxide (CO ) (67 28521) REQUIREMENT - MAXIMUM READING OF 500 PPM. (300 PPM EU Pharmacopoeia N The media in the detector tube will discolour to show the presence of carbon dioxide. The total length of the discoloration read from the printed scale at that point is a measure of the concentration in parts per million.
  • Page 33 The standard CO tube (67 28511) has a range of 0 to 150 PPM, and the maximum limit for medical air in Pharmacopeia is 5 PPM. An alternative tube (67 33051) shown below, which has a 0 to 60PPM range, can also be used with the F4504 tester. Nitrous Fumes (NO ) (8103661) REQUIREMENT MAXIMUM CONCENTRATION OF 2 PPM.
  • Page 34 Sulphur Dioxide (SO ) (67 28491) REQUIREMENT MAXIMUM READING OF 1 PPM. ( 2PPM EU Pharmacopoeia – in CO2) The media in the detector tube will change from grey blue to white to show the presence of sulphur dioxide. The total length of the white section is the measure of concentration read directly from the 1-25ppm scale in parts per million.
  • Page 35 Hydrogen Sulphide (H S) (6728041) REQUIREMENT MAXIMUM READING OF 1 PPM. (EU Pharmacopoeia – in CO2) The media in the detector tube will change from white to pale brown to show the presence of Hydrogen Sulphide. The total length of the pale brown section is the measure of concentration read directly from the 1-15ppm scale in parts per million.

  • Page 36: Appendix 4 Breathing-Air Standard

    Appendix 4 Breathing-Air Standard BS EN12021 & EN12021:2014 Odour The gas shall be free from unsatisfactory odour or taste. Oxygen (21 ± 1)% Carbon Dioxide ≤ 500 PPM Carbon Monoxide ≤ 5 PPM ≤ 0.5 mg/m Water Airline <40Bar Where the apparatus is used and stored at a known temperature the pressure dewpoint shall be at least 5°C below likely lowest temperature.

  • Page 37: Appendix 5 - Breathing Air Quality Testing - Why

    Appendix 5 - Air Quality Testing – Why? The required quality of breathing air is stated in EN12021 is to provide information on the safe limits of potential contaminant gases within breathing air and to ensure that the life support gas of oxygen is of an adequate level.

  • Page 38: Frequency Of Ba Tests / Recording Results

    Frequency of Breathing-Air Tests Low Pressure Systems The purpose of periodically testing air quality is to make sure that the control measures you have put in place are delivering the air quality required. In the UK national forward to EN12021 advises that samples should be taken and analysed at least every three months or more frequently if there has been a change in, or concerns relating to, the production process.

  • Page 39: Recording Breathing Air Quality Test Results

    Recording Breathing-Air Quality Test Results When undertaking breathing-air quality tests, results should be retained. In the UK the regulations COSHH stipulates the information retained should include:  the name and address of the employer responsible for the RPE;  particulars of the equipment and of the distinguishing number or mark, together with a description sufficient to identify it, and the name of the maker;...

  • Page 40: Compressed Air For Breathing Apparatus From En529

    A.4.5 Compressed air for breathing apparatus from EN529 A.4.5 Compressed air for breathing apparatus (EN12021) A.4.5.1 General A compressor system will have produced the compressed air supplied to a breathing apparatus. The compressor system may be used for filling individual high-pressure pressure vessels or those on a mobile trolley or to supply air direct to breathing apparatus and other air-tools used in the workplace.

  • Page 41: Coshh L5 Sixth Edition

    COSHH L5 (Sixth Edition 2013) EXTRACTS FROM CODE OF PRACTICE RELATING TO RESPIRATORY PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (RPE) 178. The maintenance, examination and tests should be in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Examinations should comprise a thorough visual examination of all parts of the respirator or breathing apparatus, to ensure that all parts are present, correctly fltted, and the equipment is in good working order.
  • Page 42 Equipment that has deteriorated significantly or is faulty should be effectively repaired or disposed of safely. Reproduced from COSHH Approved Codes of Practice L5 by Factair Ltd with the permission of the Controller of HMSO. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0...

  • Page 43: Respiratory Protective Equipment At Work

    Respiratory Protective Equipment at Work A practical guide HSG53 (Fourth edition, published 2013) Dos and don’ts Do’s Don’t’s Always ensure the breathing apparatus is in Never place the hose inlet near to potential good working order before putting it on, sources of contamination, eg vehicle even when new.
  • Page 44 Compressed air 2. Compressed air for BA normally originates from a compressor system. The maintenance, examination and testing of compressors should be carried out according to the manufacturer’s instructions. The siting of air inlets to compressors should follow the same principles as for fresh air hose.

  • Page 45: Appendix 6 - Medical Air Standards

    Appendix 6 - Medical Air Standards HTM02-01 Medical & Surgical Air Dental Air Synthetic Air ≤ 0.1 mg/m ≤ 0.1 mg/m Water ≤ 67 vpm (≤ 0.05 mg/L, ≤ 1020 vpm (≤ 0.78 mg/L, ≤ 67 vpm (≤ 0.05 mg/L, 50mg/m atmospheric 780mg/m...
  • Page 46 Water – mg/m3 to PPM v/v Conversion Charts...
  • Page 48 Factair Ltd 49 Boss Hall Road Ipswich Suffolk IP1 5BN Tel Sales: +44 (0) 1473 746400 Tel Hire: +44 (0) 1473 746444 Fax: +44 (0) 1473 747123 Email: enquiries@factair.co.uk www.factair.co.uk...

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