Lighthouse Worldwide Solutions HPC 1100 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 3 Lighthouse Worldwide Solutions Lighthouse High Pressure Controller Operating Manual...
  • Page 4 Copyright © 2010 by Lighthouse Worldwide Solutions. All rights reserved. No part of this document may be reproduced by any means except as permitted in writing by Lighthouse Worldwide Solutions. The information contained herein constitutes valuable trade secrets of Lighthouse Worldwide Solutions.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents About this Manual Text Conventions ........................ i Additional Help ........................i Chapter 1 Safety Cautions ......................... 1-1 Chapter 2 Introduction Overview ........................2-1 The HPC1100 ........................ 2-2 Chapter 3 Getting Started Unpacking ........................3-1 Accessories ........................3-1 Shipping Instructions .....................
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  • Page 7: About This Manual

    Indicates a comment on a command or Helvetica Italics text output. Additional For more information about the Lighthouse Isokinetic High Pressure Controller, contact Lighthouse Worldwide Solutions. Help (800) 945-5905 Sales and Service (541) 770-5905 Outside of USA techsupport@golighthouse.com www.golighthouse.com...
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  • Page 9: Chapter 1 Safety

    Safety Cautions Certain cautions and good practices must be followed to insure safety of personnel and equipment. For example, Figure 1-1 illustrates the optional high-pressure purge filter required when the sample gas pressure is greater than 60 psi. Optional high-pressure purge filter Figure 1-1 HPC1100 with High-Pressure Purge Filter The Lighthouse High Pressure Controller is designed to provide safe...
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  • Page 11: Chapter 2 Introduction

    Introduction Introduction Overview The High Pressure Controller 1100 was designed for use with Lighthouse Airborne Particle Counters in applications where the sample is under pressure. Standard applications include sampling of CDA, Nitrogen and other inert gases. This operating manual describes how to set up, use and maintain the Lighthouse High Pressure Controller 1100.
  • Page 12: The Hpc1100

    Lighthouse High Pressure Controller Operating Manual The HPC1100 The Lighthouse HPC 1100 uses a precision valve and flow meter for adjusting the sample flow to the particle counter, illustrated below. Figure 2-1 High Pressure Controller front view Table 2-1 High Pressure Controller Specifications...
  • Page 13: Chapter 3 Getting Started

    Getting Started Getting Started Unpacking The HPC1100 High Pressure Controller has been thoroughly inspected and tested at the factory. When the Controller is received, inspect the shipping container for damage. If the carton is damaged, notify the carrier and save the carton for inspection. Inspect the Controller for broken parts, scratches, dents or other damage.
  • Page 14: Shipping Instructions

    Lighthouse High Pressure Controller Operating Manual Shipping Should it become necessary to return the unit to the factory for any reason, contact Lighthouse Customer Service or visit our website, Instructions www.golighthouse.com/RMA and obtain a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number. Reference this number on all shipping documentation and purchase orders.
  • Page 15: Installation

    Getting Started Installation The installation of the High Pressure Controller is completed in two steps - plumbing the device into your facility and adjusting the output flow to the particle counter. Plumbing the HPC to Source Gas Attaching the HPC to the sample gas source may require the use of VCR gaskets, four of which are normally supplied with the unit.
  • Page 16: Safety

    Lighthouse High Pressure Controller Operating Manual Safety 1. For obvious safety reasons, make sure that the supply line has been closed and there is no pressure on the line before connecting it to the HPC. 2. The particle counter should not be used to sample reactive gasses, such as oxygen or hydrogren, as they present an explosion and fire hazard.
  • Page 17: Connecting The Device Into Your Facility

    Getting Started Connecting the Device Into Your Facility The GAS INLET and GAS OULTLET of the High Pressure Controller are shown below: High pressure Inlet pressure sample Outlet Figure 3-2 High Pressure Controller Typical Install WARNING: 1. Attach new VCR Gaskets to the 1/4" male VCR connectors on the Always use new VCR Gaskets to GAS INLET and OUTLET connectors of the Controller.
  • Page 18: Adjustment Procedure

    Lighthouse High Pressure Controller Operating Manual Adjustment Procedure WARNING: 1. Make sure the Flow Control adjustment knob is turned fully Sample gas pressure should not clockwise (Close). exceed 150 psi. Failure to heed this warning may 2. Turn on sample gas supply. Make sure the pressure to the result in personal injury HPC1100 does not exceed 150 psi.
  • Page 19: Chapter 4 Cleaning

    Cleaning Overview The HPC 1100 High Pressure Controller may become contaminated with particles, especially if it is used or stored in an uncontrolled environment. If you suspect the Controller is contributing to particle counts, clean it according to the procedure below.
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  • Page 21: Appendix A Limited Warranty

    LIABILITY, OR PRODUCT LIABILITY CLAIM AND BUYER AGREES TO WAIVE SUCH CLAIMS. LWS’s SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE LIABILITY AND BUYERS SOLE AND Lighthouse Worldwide Solutions (LWS) warrants that all EXCLUSIVE REMEDY, FOR ANY NONCONFORMITY OR equipment shall be free from defects in material and...
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  • Page 23 Adjusting Air Flow 3-5 Procedure 3-6 VCR Gasket 3-3, 3-5 Cautions 1-1 Cleaning the HPC 4-1 Connecting 3-5 Help 1-i HPC 1100 front view 2-2 Installation 3-3 Return shipping 3-2 Safety 1-1 Shipping instructions 3-2 Specifications 2-2 Text conventions 1-i...
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