Low Flow Sample Pump 222-3 Operating Instructions 3707 PDF
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1. Form 3755 Rev 0207 11 UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES INC 333 PFINGSTEN ROAD NORTHBROOK ILLINOIS 60082 an independent not for profit organization testing for public safety CERTIFICATE NO Ex 070386 62011 07 March 1986 Issued to SKC Inc R D 1 No 395 Valley View Rd Eighty Four PA 15330 U S A This is to certify that Portable Air Sampling Pump Models 222 with suffixes 0 5 1 5 0 5 1 5P 1 4 1 4P 3 12 3 12P 10 30 10 30P 12 40 12 40P 3 3P 4 4P 9 for use with self contained 2 4v battery pack SKC P N 222 3SR 04 have been investigated by Underwriters Laboratories Inc in accordance with the standard indicated in this certificate UL Standards for Safety ANSI UL NFPA 4913 1979 UL913 1979 Intrinsically Safe Apparatus and Associated Apparatus for use in Class I II and III Division l Hazardous Locations Third Edition The Air Sampling Pump complies with the requirements as defined by the standards indicated in this document for use in Class I Division l Groups A B C and D hazardous loc cions when used with self contained 2 4v battery pack SKC P N 222 3SR 04 To establish that the product ig under the certification program it is necessary to determine that the Listing Mark is affixed to the product The Listing Mark of Underwriters Laboratories Inc on the product is the only method provided by UL to identify products manufactured under its Listing and Follow up Service The Listing Mark includes the sy2. Flow rate 222 3 50 200 ml min 222 4 20 80 ml min Operation time 10 hours per battery charge Case Sturdy lightweight plastic Battery Rechargeable NiCad D Intrinsic safety is invalid without SKC approved battery Battery regulator Holds voltage constant Counter readout Shows pump strokes up to six digits Valves Zero leak valves Pumping Action Diaphragm Temperature Ranges Operating 32 to 113 F 0 to 45 C Charging 32 to 113 F 0 to 45 C Storing 4 to 113 F 20 to 45 C D Protect sample pump from weather when in use outdoors Size 5 1 x 2 5 x 1 25 inches 13 x 6 4 x 3 2 cm Weight 12 oz 340 gm Intrinsic safety UL listed for Class I Groups A B C and D D Intrinsic safety and other approvals may be void if SKC pumps are not repaired by SKC or authorized SKC repair centers In addition replacing parts with non SKC parts can void intrinsic safety approvals and the manufacturer warranty Operation with Sorbent Tube une the Sampling Rate Using a screwdriver remove the metal plate on the front of the pump The dial with an arbitrary scale is used to set the sampling rate Turning the dial clockwise increases the sampling rate turning it counterclockwise decreases it Adjust the dial to the desired position Select the minimum setting position 0 on the dial for sampling rates at the low end of the pump s flow range Select the maximum setting position 10 fo
3. Torts 3 This warranty extends only to the original purchaser of the warranted instrument during the term of the warranty The buyer may be required to present proof of purchase in the form of a paid receipt for the instrument 4 This warranty covers the instrument purchased and each of its compo nent parts 5 In the event of a defect malfunction or other failure of the instrument not caused by any misuse or damage to the instrument while in possession of the buyer SKC Inc will remedy the failure or defect without charge to the buyer The remedy will consist of service or replacement of the instrument SKC Inc may elect refund of the purchase price if unable to provide replace ment and repair is not commercially practicable 6 a To obtain performance of any obligation under this warranty the buyer n return the instrument freight prepaid to SKC Inc at the following ad ress SKC Inc National Service Center 863 Valley View Road Eighty Four PA 15330 USA b To obtain return authorization information or for further information on the warranty performance you may telephone 724 941 9701 at the above ad dress See Service Policy section in operating manual if applicable 7 This warranty shall be construed under the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania which shall be deemed to be the situs of the contract for pur chase of SKC Inc instruments 8 No other warranty is given by SKC Inc in conjunction with this sale
4. is seated down into the pump case Place the back plate back onto the pump with the belt clip facing downward Replace and tighten the six screws D Tampering with the battery pack voids the SKC warranty and the UL Intrinsic Safety listing NiCad Battery Notes and Recommended Maintenance e NiCad batteries self discharge at an average rate of 18 to 20 per month at room temperature The rate of self discharge increases with temperature Ul timately self discharge results in an increased need for charging Recommended Maintenance e Cycle battery use on a monthly basis quarterly for pumps not used on a regular basis e Exercise your battery pack Use an SKC battery conditioning system MasterCharger or PowerFlex that automatically exercises batteries Per form this procedure before storage and monthly quarterly for pumps not used on a regular basis e Store and charge batteries in the recommended temperature range e Discharge and recharge battery packs fully before use and storage e Stated battery capacity will not be reached right out of the box but only after the battery is exercised Often new NiCad battery packs require 5 to 7 cycles to reach the stated capacity Recommended Maintenance Exercise your battery Use an SKC battery conditioning system Master Charger or PowerFlex that automatically exercises batteries Perform this procedure before storage and monthly quarterly for pumps not used
5. on a regular basis e Battery packs are typically shipped less than fully charged to meet testing and shipping requirements Recommended Maintenance Discharge and recharge battery packs fully before use and storage e A NiCad battery should not sit on a charger for long periods of time Recommended Maintenance Remove battery pack from its charger within 24 to 48 hours after charging is complete For further information on Maintaining NiCad Battery Packs request SKC Publication 1363 available for download at www skcinc com Technical Note Battery Pack Life e Battery manufacturers typically indicate expected battery life as the number of usable cycles within an approximate number of years e g 300 charge discharge cycles or 3 years e The number of usable cycles years of useful life for a battery pack is determined by the number of cycles amount of time it takes for the battery to decline to 80 of its initial capacity when used under ideal conditions The battery should be replaced at this point e Battery life ratings are nominal 5 and are generally based on ideal condi tions of use such as those in which they are tested for testing criteria see IEC 61436 and IEC 61951 test methods at www iec ch e Individual conditions of use charging procedures and applications high ver sus low current drain intermittent versus steady current drain may affect bat tery life e While nickel metal hydride NiMH batteries pr
6. Low Flow Sample Pump 222 Series Operating Instructions SKC Inc 863 Valley View Road Eighty Four PA 15330 USA Form 3707 Rev 0606 Table of Contents Byers et io 1 9 4 eens rere ere ee ner a ere ener ee ree rere 1 Performance Profile ccecceeceeeeeccceeeeeeeeeeeeenaeeeeeeseeeeeteeaaeeeeee 2 Operation with sorbent tube sssssesssrnnesesnerssrrerssrrrnsrrrnrerrnee 3 Setting the Sampling Rate cccceesseceeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaes 3 Operation Using a Stroke Counter cccccceceeesssteeeeeeeeeeees 3 Measuring Pump Flow Rate 2 ccccceeseseeseecceeeneeeeneeeseees 3 Determining the Pump Factor ssssnnssssssrsnssessrsnrrnrneseeeeeenessa 4 Other Sampling Applications sccscasscccisecsasctectansasieeendaotereedectoowekantele 4 Sampling with Long duration Color Detector Tubes 4 Sampling with Bags xtcisaccccaceesssccvierichdreakavectosteareetenaneameveanieaecs 5 Ma intenaN Enes i vcestucietdcsstenente ieee ri ieedieds cetvececland uote tieenturaetian 6 NiCad Battery Notes and Technical Note eeeesseeeeeeeeeees 8 Replacement Parts and Accessories cccccccceeeceeeeceeeeeeeeeeees 9 Service POMC siksikin iinan ania aeaaea aeai 10 SKC Inc Warranty csi ca tc taccsidaricniadesinn Grctauceun caueansnccadavsedislenasseebtavaue 11 UL Certificate cccrccccasgzreiaceiinerctsdonscantnesanccaneneiveantscnnelametanecermtuccands 12 Notice This operatin
7. all precautions when using these tubes Failure to use the necessary traps will damage the pump and void the warranty Insert the outlet of a long duration color detector tube into a tube holder attached to flexible tubing To protect the pump from chemicals that may off gas from the color detector tube connect the other end of the tubing to the inlet of a trap tube Use a trap tube SKC Cat No 222 3D 2 and holder Cat No 222 3D 1 in line The trap tube should be closest to the pump S Record the initial counter reading 4 Turn the pump on using the on off switch next to the counter and sample for the desired time period D Protect sample pump from weather when in use outdoors pi Turn the pump off 6 Record the final counter reading and the color band result from the detector tube Each tube is calibrated for a specific volume 7 Calculate and correct the data as follows a Determine the air volume using a stroke counter Air Volume liters Pump Factor x Final Count Reading Initial Count Reading 1000 b Correct detector tube reading Corrected Detector Tube Reading Absolute Detector Tube Reading Air Volume in Liters Sampling with Bags The SKC 222 Series Low Flow samplers are also designed for sampling with bags It is important that precautions be taken to prevent con tamination of the pump when performing bag sampling D Protect sample pump
8. continues for a period of one 1 year This warranty does not cover claims due to abuse misuse neglect al teration accident or use in ee for which the instrument was neither designed nor approved by SKC Inc This warranty does not cover the buyer s failure to provide for normal maintenance or improper selection or misappli cation This warranty shall further be void if changes or adjustments to the instrument are made by other than an employee of the seller or if the operat ing instructions furnished at the time of installation are not complied with 2 SKC Inc hereby disclaims all warranties either expressed or implied in cluding any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular urpose and neither assumes nor authorizes any other person to assume for it any liability in connection with the sale of these instruments No descrip tion of the goods being sold has been made a part of the basis of the bargain or has created or amounted to an express warranty that the goods will con form to any such description Buyer shall not be entitled to recover from SKC Inc any consequential damages damages to property damages for loss of use loss of time loss of profits loss of income or other incidental damages Nor shall buyer be entitled to recover from SKC Inc any consequential dam ages resulting from defect of the instrument including but not limited to any recovery under section 402A of the Restatement Second of
9. from weather when in use outdoors 1 Loosen the setscrew on the outlet fitting at the top end of the pump 2 Remove the fitting by unscrewing counterclockwise 3 Attach Teflon tubing to the exposed special fitting Attach the other end of the tubing to the inlet valve on the sample bag 4 See the bag operating instructions for details on the operation of the bag fitting s D When collecting bag samples the contaminant passes through the interior of the pump The pump should be purged after bag sampling to remove any remaining contaminant To purge the pump run it for several minutes in a clean air environment If the contaminant is hazardous take all necessary safety precautions Maintenance Checking for Leaks To function properly and provide correct pumping volume the diaphragm must be free from leaks and close positively Remove cover plate and check as follows Intake Valves 1 To check the intake valves for leaks connect a water manometer and a T connection to the pump inlet as shown below Open end of T Inlet Outlet a exhaust ae Pump Water manometer On the open end of the T draw vacuum by mouth until 4 to 5 inches of water vacuum register on the manometer Seal off the open end of the T and watch the manometer The water level should drop less than one half inch in ten seconds Diaph
10. g instruction may not address all safety concerns if any associated with this product and its use The user is responsible for determining and following the appropriate safety and health practices and regulatory limitations if any before using the product The information contained in this document should not be construed as legal advice opinion or as a final authority on legal or regulatory procedures Description SKC 222 Series Low Flow Pumps are miniature diaphragm type pumps for personal or area sampling of gases and vapors in air These reliable lightweight pumps are motor operated and powered by a rechargeable battery pack Featuring reliable stroke counter technology the pump s stroke counter indicates the number of times the pump s diaphragm has pulsed or stroked during the sampling period By multiplying this stroke number by the volume of air per stroke an accurate determination of air volume can be made SKC sample pumps have special patented valves that close positively ensuring zero leaks All working parts are housed in a sturdy shock resistant case with belt clip Stroke Counter Dial Belt Clip not shown On Off Switch Charging Jack 0 512 mi COUNT Serial No 8 272 10 222 Series Low Flow Pump Model Description Flow Range 222 3 For use with sorbent tubes or sample bags 50 to 200 ml min 222 4 For use with sample bags sorbent tubes or long duration color detector tubes 20 to 80 ml min Performance Profile
11. mbol of Underwriters Laboratories Inc together with the word Listed and the control number 124U on the nameplate of each product Code Intrinazically Safe Apparatus Class I Division 1 and 2 Groups A B C and D Temperature Code T3C Albert A Bartkus Tamb 40 C Investigation and Test Associate Managing Engineer Report Reference Hazardous Location 62011 20 January 77 Casualty and Chemical Hazards Department Look For The Listing or Classification Mark On The Product mee minnas ssas maoa Cama FUME NORTHBROOK t Teme peNERT 12
12. me il Se ON a Using flexible tubing connect the pump inlet to the outlet of a film flowmeter Turn the pump on using the on off switch next to the counter Calibrate the pump to 100 ml min Turn the dial to adjust the flow Turn the pump off Record the counter reading then turn the pump on and allow the pump to run for one minute Turn the pump off and record the counter reading Subtract the first counter reading from the second reading This yields the number of counts per 100 ml Calculate the pump factor ml per count using the following equation Pump Factor ml per count 100 Number of Counts per 100 ml The pump factor should be checked periodically SKC recom mends this procedure after every 40 hours of operation Other Sampling Applications Sampling with Long duration Color Detector Tubes Long duration color detector tube samples should be taken at a rate of approximately 10 20 ml min The 222 4 pump is the appropriate pump for this application Set the pump rate at the minimum setting position 0 on the dial on the 222 4 pump The flow rate of the pump can be measured with a calibrator or the stroke factor can be used to calculate the air volume D Long duration Color Detector Tubes require a special tube cover that accommodates an in line trap tube The trap tube protects the pump from caustic fumes that are often released from detector tubes Please read closely
13. ng 1 Call 800 752 8472 724 941 9701 for international customers to obtain a Return Materials Authorization RMA number and Product Decontamina tion Form 2 Carefully package the product Mark the RMA number on any correspon dence relating to the return and on the outside of the package 3 Ship to SKC freight prepaid to the following address SKC Inc National Service Center 863 Valley View Road Eighty Four PA 15330 Package product carefully to prevent damage during transit Include a contact name phone number shipping address RMA number and a brief description of the problem For nonwarranty repairs a purchase order number and billing address are also required The Service Department will contact nonwarranty customers with an estimate before proceeding with repairs D Intrinsic safety and other approvals may be void if SKC pumps are not repaired by SKC or authorized SKC repair centers In addition replacing parts with non SKC parts can void intrinsic safety approvals and the manufacturer warranty 10 SKC INC LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY 1 SKC warrants that its instruments oe for industrial ee envi ronmental gas analysis and safety and health applications are free from de fects in workmanship and materials under normal and proper use in accor dance with operating instructions provided with said instruments The term of this warranty begins on the date the instrument is delivered to the buyer and
14. ovide longer run times than NiCad batteries on a single charge the user can expect less cycles life from an NiMH battery when compared to NiCad cycles life 8 Replacement Parts and Accessories Part Description Catalog No Motor Model 222 3 P222301 Motor Model 222 4 P222402 Battery Pack 222 3SR 04 Voltage Regulator P22231202 Eccentric P222302 Counter P222304 Bearing Ring Stem Assembly P222305 Diaphragm Disc Assembly P222308 Switch P222310 Links Counter Eccentric P222313 Pump case with Meter Switch Pot and Window P222314UL Potentiometer Control P222316 C 1 Connector P222317 C 2 Connector P222319 Window P222322 Body Valve Assembly P222323 Neoprene Gasket P222324 Stainless Steel Back Plate P222325 Case Fitting Inner Male P222326 Case Fitting Outer Female P222327 O ring pk 10 P222328 Jack P222331 Angle Bracket P222332 Body Valve Set P222334 Accessories Catalog No PowerFlex Charger 5 station 100 240 V 223 1000 Single 120 V 223 2000 Single 100 240 V 223 2000B PowerFlex Charging Cable for 222 Low Flow Pumps 223 1005 Tube Holders Type A fits tubes 6 mm OD x 70 mm L 222 3 1 Type B fits tubes 8 mm OD x 110 mm L 222 3L 1 Type C fits tubes 10 mm OD x 150 mm L 222 3XL 1 Type D fits tubes 10 mm OD x 220 mm L 222 3XD 1 Type J fits tubes 8 mm OD x 110 mm L used with filter cassettes not included 222 3XJ 1 Tandem style for color detector tubes 222 3D 1 Service Policy To return products to SKC for servici
15. r sampling rates at the high end of the pump s flow range Operation Using a Stroke Counter lk 2 3 4 na Record the initial counter reading Break open the ends of a sample tube Using flexible tubing connect the inlet of the pump to the outlet of the sample tube Turn the pump on using the on off switch next to the counter and sample for the desired time period When finished sampling turn the pump off Disconnect and seal the sample tube Record the final counter reading and calculate the air volume us ing the following equation To determine the pump factor see page 4 Air n 3 Counter Initial een 3 Pump Volume Reading 5 Reading Factor Measuring Flow Rate with a Calibrator 1 2 3 Using flexible tubing attach the outlet of a representative sample tube to the pump inlet Attach the inlet of the sample tube to a film flowmeter or elec tronic calibrator Turn the pump on using the on off switch next to the counter and measure the flow rate following the calibrator instructions Adjust the flow by using a screwdriver to turn the dial clockwise to increase or counterclockwise to decrease flow When ready to sample break the ends off a new tube insert the tube into the tubing and sample for the desired sampling period D Protect sample pump from weather when in use outdoors Determining the Pump Factor To determine the relation between the counter to the pump volu
16. ragm and Valve System Integrity 1 With the water manometer and T connected to the inlet as in the previous test seal off the outlet of the pump and introduce positive pressure through the open end of the T to 4 to 5 inches of water on the manometer While maintaining the pressure seal off the open end of the T and watch the manometer The water level should drop less than one half inch in ten seconds Exhaust Valve Seating 1 2 3 Disconnect the T and water manometer from the pump inlet and connect them to the outlet of the pump Introduce positive pressure through the open end of the T to 4 to 5 inches of water on the manometer While holding this pressure seal off the open end of the T Watch the manometer The water level should drop less than one half inch in ten seconds Changing the Battery 1 2 3 Remove the six screws on the back of the pump case Gently pull the battery pack from the case Grasp both sides of the white connector and pull apart D Do not pull on red and black wires Remove old battery pack and replace with new battery pack Push the two sides of the white connector together ensuring that the two pins on the left side of the connector align with the two sockets on the right side of the connector Push firmly until the connector clicks Place the battery pack back in the pump case with the label facing you Ensure that the white connector
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