Table of Contents Specifications ................2 Requirements................3 Important Safety Notices ............4 Gas Sampling Pump Overview...........5 Setting Up ..................6 Operation ..................10 Venting System ................12 Storage and Transport ..............13 Maintenance ................14 Troubleshooting ................15 Support ..................17...
Specifications Pressure Range 0 to 100 psi (0 to 7 bar) Vacuum Range 0 to 10 inHg (0 to 260 mmHg) Media Natural gas or any gas compatible with stainless steel, hard anodized aluminum and Viton seals Temperature Range 0 to 130 °F (-18 to 54 °C) Outlet Port 1 Male Ralston Quick-test™...
Requirements ”, 15mm * ralstoninst.com/adapters What you need to use your Gas Sampling Pump: 1. Gas Sample Cylinder 2. Wrenches 3. Thread Tape 4. Ralston Quick-test™ Adapters 5. Ralston Quick-test™ Hose 6. Gas Sample Source 7. Pressure Reference...
Important Safety Notices WARNING: Do not exceed Maximum Working Pressure for this product or damage may result. WARNING: Device under test should be isolated from the process, vented and vent valve closed prior to use. WARNING: Do not attempt to operate this pump until you have read and fully understand the instructions and hazards of the product.
Setting Up Connecting Reference Gauge Male NPT Reference Gauge Male NPT Reference Gauge 1. Reference Gauge with NPT male connection 2. NPT Female Ralston Quick-test™ Gauge Adapter 3. Ralston Quick-test™ Hose 4. NPT Female Ralston Quick-test™ Adapter NPT Female Ralston Quick-test™...
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Male BSPP Reference Gauge Male BSPP Reference Gauge 1. Reference Gauge with BSPP male connection 2. BSPP Washer BSPP Female Ralston 3. BSPP Female Ralston Quick-test™ Adapter Quick-test™ Adapter 4. Ralston Quick-test™ Hose 5. BSPP Female (RG) Ralston Quick-test™ Adapter Male BSPP Reference Gauge BSPP Female Ralston Quick-test™...
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Female NPT Pressure Reference Gauge Female NPT Pressure Reference Gauge 1. Reference Gauge with NPT female port 2. NPT Male Ralston Quick-test™ Gauge Adapter 3. Ralston Quick-test™ Hose 4. NPT Male Ralston Quick-test™ Adapter NPT Male Ralston Quicktest ™ Gauge Adapter Female NPT Pressure Reference Gauge NPT Male Ralston Quicktest ™...
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Connecting Gas Sample Cylinder Isolate the Device Under Test (DUT) from the process and vent DUT prior to connecting to it. 1. Gas Sample Cylinder 2. Ralston Quick-test™ Hose 3. NPT Male Ralston Quick-test™ Adapter 4. Gas Sample Source 5. Female Ralston Quick-test™ Pressure Calibrator Adapter...
Operation Collect a Gas Sample Close Bleed Valve. Open Gas Sample Cylinder Valve. Open Gas Sample Source Valve.
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Pump to target pressure. Target pressure Pressurize and purge sample cylinder according to requirements. Then, vent and repressurize the cylinder to collect the sample. Close Sample Cylinder Valve. Close Gas Source Valve.
Storage and Transport Disconnect hoses, Gas Sample Source and Gas Sample Cylinder. Store everything. To keep Gas Sampling Pump free of hydrocarbons during transport, we recommend storing pump and accessories in a sealed plastic bag.
Maintenance Maintenance Interval Every 300 uses or 3 months Maintenance Procedure • Lubricate inlet port, gauge port, and outlet port by squirting 2 ml of Krytox GPL 103 or equivalent Oxygen compatible lubricant inside the connections.
Troubleshooting The pump will pump up, but pressure slowly decreases If the pump will pump up, but pressure slowly decreases, then there is an exter- nal leak. Follow these instructions to locate and repair the leak: 1. Connect the pump to a Device Under Test (DUT) with a Ralston Quick- test™...
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The pumping piston is difficult to pump. If the pumping piston is difficult to pump after years of use, then apply a thin coat of Krytox GPL 203 grease or equivalent Oxygen-compatible lubricant. If the issue was not resolved by these troubleshooting instructions, then please contact support listed on page 17.
Support Hours: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm EST Phone: 1 440-564-1430 • Toll Free: 1 800-347-6575 (US and Canada) Web: ralstoninst.com/support Email: support@ralstoninst.com Parts and Service: ralstoninst.com/sp0v...
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Gas Sampling Pump (SP0V) Operation Manual For all models of SP0V Gas Sampling Pumps ralstoninst.com Hours: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm EST Phone: 1 440-564-1430 Toll Free: 1 800-347-6575 (US and Canada) Support: ralstoninst.com/support • Parts and Service: ralstoninst.com/sp0v Email: support@ralstoninst.com...
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