Air Monitor Corporation VOLU-probe/1 Operating and maintenance manual

VOLU-probe/1, /3, /4 for Round Ducts
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
WARRANTY
AirMonitorCorporation(hereinafterreferredtoas"Seller")warrantsthatatthetimeofshipment,productssold
pursuant to this contract will be free from defects in materials and workmanship, and will conform to the
specifications furnished or approved in writing by Seller. No warranty is given that delivered products will
conform to catalog sheets, data sheets, and the like, which are subject to change without notice.
Sellerwillrepairorreplace,atitsoption,anyproductslistedunderthiswarrantywhichisreturnedfreightpre-
paidtoSellerandwithintheearlieroftwo(2)yearsafterstart-uportwenty-seven(27)monthsaftershipment,
proveupontestandexaminationbySellertobedefectivewithinthetermsofthiswarranty. Thewarrantyperiod
for any item repaired or replaced shall be for the time remaining on the warranty period for the original
components. Purchaser shall notify Seller in writing of such defect within sixty (60) days of discovery of the
defect.
This warranty does not extend to any product sold by Seller which has been the subject of misuse, neglect,
accident,damageormalfunctioncausedbyinterconnectionwithequipmentmanufacturedbyothers,improper
installationorstorage,orusedinviolationofinstructionsfurnishedbySeller,nordoesitextendtoanyproduct
which has been repaired or altered by persons not expressly approved by Seller. Nor does Seller warrant
equipmentagainstnormaldeteriorationduetoenvironment;noritemssuchasthermocouples,electrodes,and
similaritemssubjecttowearorburnoutthroughusage. Adjustmentsforitemsorequipmentnotmanufactured
by Seller shall be made to the extent of any warranty of the manufacturer or supplier thereof.
Seller shall not be liable for any special or consequential damages or for loss of damage directly or indirectly
arising from the use of the products.
The warranty set forth above is in lieu of all other warranties either express or implied and constitutes the full
extentof AirMonitorCorporation's liability tothe customer, oranyother partyforbreach ofwarranty. THERE
ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS SET FORTH HEREIN. THERE ARE NO IMPLIED
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE, WHICH ARE
PARTICULARLYDISCLAIMED.
INSPECTION & HANDLING. VOLU-probes should be carefully inspected for damage prior to installation. Report
damage to your Freight Department, or contact delivery carrier.
Almost any means of handling can be utilized depending on the length and width of the probes. Probes may be
handled while in any position; however, it is important not to drop or mishandle the probes such that damage is
done to the sensing holes, tubular members, signal connection fittings, end studs, or mounting plates.

VOLU-probe/1, /3, /4 for Round Ducts – Installation Procedure
ORIENTATION OF PROBES. Using theAIRFLOW directional arrow on the probe mounting flange to determine
correct orientation, install VOLU-probes with sensing holes facing airflow.
INSTALLING VOLU-probes. To achieve published performance standards, the location of VOLU-probes in
ductwork must comply with the Minimum Requirements for Installation (Page 7). Also refer to the dimensional
features (Page 4) while using this procedure.
In the following figure, three VOLU-probes are shown. The angle between each VOLU-probe is 60º. If two
VOLU-probes are furnished, the angle between probes is 90º. The radial dimension (R) between probes is
determined by the formula R2 C / 2N where C is the duct circumference and N is the number of probes.
The distance between VOLU-probes (Dimension A) is 1-1/4" for 3/4" diameter probes and 2" for 1-3/8" diameter
probes.
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INSTALLING VOLU-probes. VOLU-probe insertion holes (F, Figure 1) and end support holes (G, Figure 2)
must be cut in the duct on center lines shown in Figure 1. Hole sizes and locations can be obtained using the
applicable VOLU-probe Dimensional Specifications (see Pages 4 and 5).
Caution. Note that the VOLU-probe/4 is a cantilevered design requiring no end support. Where duct
construction is insufficient to prevent probe droop or sway during operation, the duct wall on which
the probes are mounted will need reinforcement, or the probes will require mid-span support.
The maximum length of a VOLU-probe/4 is 72". VOLU-probe/1 and VOLU-probe/3 over 10 feet in
length require mid-span support to eliminate excessive droop or oscillation during operation.
End support conditions for VOLU-probe/1 and VOLU-probe/3 are illustrated in Figure 2.
FASTENERS. VOLU-probe mounting plates and gaskets are predrilled for 1/4" mounting fasteners. For ducts
inaccessible from the inside, Air Monitor recommends Type AB 1/4" thread-forming tapping screws [use a No. 4
(0.209) drill for pilot hole]. If the inside of the duct is accessible, Air Monitor recommends the use of 1/4-20
bolts, nuts, and lock washers (or flat washers and lock nuts). Fasteners should be zinc coated carbon steel, or
better.
Gasket mounting surface should be clean and burr free. Probes should be mounted perpendicular to mating
surfaces. Fasteners need be tightened sufficiently to evenly compress gaskets to about 1/2 original thickness.

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DIMENSIONAL SPECIFICATIONS.
VOLU-probe/1
VOLU-probe/3

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DIMENSIONAL SPECIFICATIONS (con't)
VOLU-probe/4

INTERCONNECTING TUBING. Interconnecting tubing and fitting makeup is to be 1/4". If rigid tubing is required,
the fittings at the probes and for the interconnecting tubing will be compression fittings. If flexible tubing is required,
all fittings will be brass or plastic barbed type. Refer to the following Figure and DetailsA, B, C, and D for typical
tubing configurations.
Caution: After interconnecting tubing and fitting is completed, signal lines should be leak tested prior to
operation.
SIGNAL TUBING. Signal tubing for total and static pressure take-off connections may be 1/4" O.D. if the
distance from the measuring device to the transmitter is 200' or less.
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AIRBORNE CONTAMINANTS.
The levels of air filtration and cleanliness associated with commercial HVAC Systems, whether supply/return/
exhaust/outside air, are satisfactory for operation of the VOLU-probe. Industrial applications containing
airborne contaminants may require periodic manual or automatic cleaning using compressed air applied to the
signal fittings, and/or removal from the duct or stack for physical cleaning.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR INSTALLATION.
Note: VOLU-probe locations shown are NOT ideal. They indicate the minimum clearance required from air
turbulence producing sources. Wherever possible, the VOLU-probe should be installed where greater runs of
straight duct (or clearances) than shown exist.
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Rectangular Duct: x = Circular Duct: x = Duct Dia
2 H x W
H + W

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1050 Hopper Avenue • Santa Rosa, CA 95403 • 707-544-2706
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CUSTOMER SERVICE. Air Monitor Corporation provides in-house technical support for all our products:
Monday through Friday, 7 am to 5 pm (pst)
Phone: [phone] or 1-800-AIRFLOW / Fax: [phone]
If after contacting the Customer Service Department it is determined that equipment will require return toAir Monitor
Corporation for further repair, a Return Authorization number will be issued. A Confirmation of Return Authorization
with shipping instructions will be sent via facsimile or e-mail. Equipment to be returned to Air Monitor should be
returned in its original shipping container if possible. If this is not possible, ensure equipment is packaged sufficiently
to protect it during shipment.
Caution: All damage occurring during transit is the Customer’s responsibility.
List the Return Authorization (R/A) number on the packing list and clearly mark this number on the outside of each
shipping container. Costs associated with the return of equipment to Air Monitor Corporation are the customer’s
responsibility regardless whether the repair/return is under warranty. Once the Customer Service Department
determines that the equipment repair is under warranty, the item will be repaired and returned to the customer at no
charge. If the equipment is not under warranty, customer will need to approve a repair quote which will be invoiced
along with return shipping charges.