Operation, Non-compensating mode, Biosampler mode – SKC 228-9605 VAC-U-GO Sampler User Manual

Page 2: Cautions, Pump inlet valve adjust to set fl ow rate, Pump inlet

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30

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5

20

10

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RO

In HG

VAC

Pump
inlet

Valve adjust
to set fl ow
rate

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15

30

25

5

20

10

ZE

RO

In HG

VAC

Valve adjust
to open valve

Use tubing
to connect
BioSampler

Pump inlet

Cautions

• Pump only clean, dry air.
• Protect pump from dirt and moisture.
• Pump is not intended for use outdoors.
• Protect surrounding items from pump exhaust air.
• Use only a three-wire grounded cable.
• Pump produces a high-pitched whine when operated.
• Do not pump fl ammable or explosive gases.
• Do not operate pump in hazardous locations; not UL Listed for intrinsic safety

Operation

The Vac-U-Go Sampler can be operated in two diff erent modes: non-compensating
and BioSampler. Vac-U-Go is non-compensating, therefore, it is not suitable for
compliance sampling in non-sonic mode. For indoor air studies, compliance, or other
applications that require a quiet, compensating vacuum pump, use the QuickTake 30
or QuickTake 15 Sample Pump.

Non-compensating Mode

1. Use

fl exible tubing to connect the outlet of a

representative sample medium to the pump
inlet.

2. Connect a rotameter or calibrator to the

sample medium inlet.

3. Using the provided power cable, plug the

pump into a wall outlet and press the pump
power switch to the “on” position.

4. Use the valve adjust to set the desired fl ow

rate (see rotameter/calibrator operating instructions).

5. Remove rotameter or calibrator and replace representative sample medium with a

new unexposed medium.

6. Sample for the desired sampling period.
7. Turn

off pump and unplug from wall outlet.

8. Package sample appropriately for shipment to a laboratory.

BioSampler Mode

1. Prepare BioSampler (see BioSampler

Operating Instructions). Use fl exible
tubing to connect the BioSampler
outlet to the pump inlet.

2. Using the provided power cable,

plug the pump into a wall outlet
and press the pump power switch
to the “on” position.

3. Use the valve adjust to open the

valve fully. The pressure gauge
should indicate > 15 inches Hg vacuum.

Note: The BioSampler features built-in critical orifi ces. No other orifi ce is needed to achieve
sonic fl ow.

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