SKC AirLite 110-100 User manual

Operating Instructions
AirLite®Sample Pump
Catalog No. 110-100
SKC Inc.
863 Valley View Road
Eighty Four, PA 15330
Form #37814 Rev 0802

Table of Contents
AirLite Quick Start Guide...................................................................... 1
Description............................................................................................. 3
Performance Prole .............................................................................. 4
Pump Run Time (Table 1) ..................................................................... 5
Operation
Changing the Batteries............................................................................ 6
Setting the Flow Rate for High Flow Sampling........................................ 7
Setting the Flow Rate for Low Flow Sampling......................................... 8
Sampling................................................................................................ 10
Reading the LED ................................................................................... 10
Flow Fault Detection.............................................................................. 11
Disabling Fault Indicator and Auto Restart Feature............................... 11
Replacement Parts ............................................................................. 12
Optional Accessories.......................................................................... 13
Service Policy ...................................................................................... 14
Warranty............................................................................................... 15
Notice: This operating 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 nal authority on legal or
regulatory procedures.
Indicates a warning or caution.
Indicates a note or reminder.
Indicates a premiere feature of the pump

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AirLite Quick Start Guide
On/Off
 1.Licontrolcoverontopofpump.
 2.Presson/obuon.
Setting Flow Rate (1000 to 3000 ml/min)
 1.Setupsamplingtrain.
 2.Connectcalibratortoinletofsamplemedium.
 3.Turnonpumpandadjustowadjustmentscrewonpumpuntil
  desiredowrateisindicatedoncalibrator.Takeaminimumof
  threereadings.Calculateowastheaverageofthreereadings.
LED Indicators
Slow ash=normalrun
Fast ash=owfault
Double ash=lowbaery,approximateminimumone-hourruntime
 remaining
Flash every eight seconds=pumpshutdownduetoexhaustedbaeries
Four ashes every six seconds=pumpshutdownduetoowfault
Note: Indication of pump shutdown due to exhausted batteries will override all
other indicators.
AirLite uses three replaceable standard AA alkaline baeries.

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Description
The AirLite® Personal Sampling Pump is specically designed for personal sampling of
asbestos, lead, and other airborne contaminants in environments where intrinsic safety is not
required. Powered by economical, disposable AA alkaline batteries, the AirLite provides
run times greater than 8 hours in the 1000 to 3000 ml/min ow range with full back pressure
compensation.
Features:
• Economical alkaline battery operation
• Built-in pulsation dampener
• Built-in replaceable particulate trap
• Easy access battery compartment
• Impact-resistant RFI-shielded case
Front View
• User option auto restart from ow fault
• One-year limited warranty
• Economical alkaline battery operation
• LED indicates pump running, ow fault,
and low battery
LED
Inlet
Flow adjust
screw
Protective control cover
(open)
Beltclip
(back of
pump)
On/Off
button
Battery
compartment

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Performance Prole
Flow Range: ............................. 1000 to 3000 ml/min
(5 to 500 ml/min requires Constant Pressure
Controller (CPC) and Adjustable Low Flow Tube
Holder - see Low Flow Adapter Kit in Optional
Accessories)
Flow Control: ........................... Patented* system holds constant ow to ± 5%
of the set-point
Compensation Range .............. 1000 ml/min at 30 inches water back pressure
for a Minimum of 2000 ml/min at 20 inches water back pressure
8-Hour Operation: 3000 ml/min at 10 inches water back pressure
Temperature Range: ................ Operating: 32 to 113 F (0 to 45 C)
Charging: 32 to 113 F (0 to 45 C)
Storage: -4 to 113 F (-20 to 45 C)
Caution: Protect sample pump from weather when in use outdoors.
Compensated Temp. Range: ...41 to 122 F (5 to 50 C)
Power: ....................................... Three standard AA alkaline batteries
Rechargeable AA size 1.2-volt NiMH
batteries may be used, but will provide
approximately half the run time stated
for disposable batteries.
Case: ......................................... Plastic, RFI/EMI-shielded, CE marked
LED Functions: ........................ Slow ash = normal run
Fast ash = ow fault
Double ash = low battery, approximately one-
hour run time remaining
Flash every eight seconds = pump shutdown
due to exhausted batteries†
Four ashes every six seconds = pump shut-
down due to ow fault
Battery run time: ...................... Dependent on batteries used. See Table 1.
Dimensions: ............................. 4.6 x 3 x 1.75 inches (11.7 x 7.6 x 4.4 cm)
Weight (including batteries):..... 12 oz (340 gm)
* U.S. Patent No. 6,741,056 † Indication of pump shutdown due to exhausted batteries will override all
other indicators.
Caution: Do not operate AirLite in hazardous or explosive locations. AirLite
is designed for applications that do not require intrinsic safety.
Compare the information in this table to pump compensation range to determine appropriate applications.
Typical Back Pressure of Sampling Media (inches water)
Flow Rate (L/min) 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0
Filter/Pore Size (µm)
25-mm MCE/0.8 6 9 12 15 —
25-mm MCE/0.45 14 22 — — —
37-mm MCE/0.8 2 3 4 5 6
37-mm PVC/5.0 1 1 2 2 2.5

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Table 1. Pump Run Time in Hours with Alkaline Batteries
FollowingaretypicalruntimesachievedwhenusingnewdisposableAA
alkalinebaeries.Dataissortedbytypeofsamplemedia.Allruntimesarelisted
inhours.
Caution: To prevent corrosion of battery terminals, remove batteries when
AirLite will not be used for an extended time.
Note: Increases in back pressure in sampling condition due to buildup on lter
can decrease battery life.
Note: For maximum run time, insert new batteries in pump before sampling.
Note: If using rechargeable AA 1.2-volt NiMH batteries, run time will be
approximately half that stated for disposable batteries.
Mixed Cellulose (MCE) Filter, 0.8-µm pore size
Filter Diameter 37 mm 37 mm 37 mm 25 mm 25 mm
Flow Rate 1 L/min 2 L/min 2.5 L/min 1 L/min 2 L/min
Duracel Standard 23.5 14.5 13.5 18.5 10.5
Rayovac Maximum 20.0 16.5 14.0 16.5 11.0
Wal-Mart EverActive 24.0 16.0 10.5 18.0 10.5
Eveready Alkaline 20.0 14.0 13.0 17.0 Not tested
Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Filter, 0.8-µm pore size
Filter Diameter 37 mm 37 mm 37 mm 25 mm 25 mm
Flow Rate 1 L/min 2 L/min 2.5 L/min 1 L/min 2 L/min
Duracel Standard 23.5 15.5 17.0 23.0 10.5
Rayovac Maximum 29.5 16.5 14.0 18.5 13.0
Wal-Mart EverActive 24.5 20.5 15.5 20.5 11.5
Glass Fiber Filter
Filter Diameter 37 mm 37 mm 37 mm 37 mm
Flow Rate 1 L/min 2 L/min 2.5 L/min 3 L/min
Energizer 29.5 18.0 21.0 18.5
Rayovac Maximum 26.5 23.5 23.0 14.0
Wal-Mart EverActive 33.5 24.5 17.5 19.0
Filter Diameter 25 mm 25 mm 25 mm 25 mm
Flow Rate 1 L/min 2 L/min 2.5 L/min 3 L/min
Energizer 29.0 18.5 18.5 12.0
Rayovac Maximum 9.5 19.5 14.5 13.5
Wal-Mart EverActive 26.0 20.0 14.5 14.0

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Changing the Batteries
TheAirLiteispoweredbythreestandardAAalkalinebaeries
locatedinacompartmentontheboomofthepump(Figure1,#1).
Tochangethebaeries,useasloedscrewdrivertoloosenthe
screwontheboomofthecase(Figure1,#2).Openandremove
thecompartmentdoor.Removetheexistingbaeriesand
replacewithnewbaeries(see baery polarity below).Oncethe
newbaeriesareinplace,insertthehinge(Figure1,#3)onthe
compartmentdoorunderthelipofthecase,closethedoor,and
tightenthescrewuntilsecure.
Important: Note the polarity of the batteries.
Note: For maximum run time, insert new batteries in pump before sam-
pling. If using rechargeable AA 1.2-volt NiMH batteries, expect
approximately half the run time stated for disposable batteries.
Note: To prevent corrosion of battery terminals, remove batteries when
AirLite will not be used for an extended time.
Operation
Bottom View
Top View
1 Battery Compartment Door
2 Battery Compartment Screw
3 Hinge
4 Inlet
5 Control Cover (open)
6 Flow Adjustment Screw
7 LED
8 On/Off Button
9 Belt Clip (back of pump)
Hinge
Polarity of Batteries
Screw
Figure 1
Top and bottom views
1
7
4
6
1
3
5
8
+
+
-
-
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Setting or Verifying the Flow Rate
For High Flow Sampling (1000 to 3000 ml/min)
Using1/4-inchIDtubing,connectarepresentativesamplingmedium
tothepumpinlet(Figure1,#4).Connectanexternalowmeterto
theinletofthesamplingmedium.
Turnonthepumpusingtheon/obuon(Figure1,#8).Toadjust
theow,turntheowadjustmentscrew(Figure1,#6)clockwiseto
increasetheoworcounterclockwisetodecreasetheowuntilthe
desiredowrateisindicatedontheowmeter.Whenthedesired
owisobtained,takethreereadingstoconrmthattheowrate
isconsistent.Calculateandrecordtheowrateastheaverageof
threereadings.
Disconnecttheowmeterandreplacetherepresentativesampling
mediumwithanewunexposedmediumforsamplecollection.
Tygon Tubing
Filter Cassette
Calibrator Inlet
Sample Pump
Calibration train with lter cassette
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Setting or Verifying the Flow Rate
For Low Flow Sampling (5 to 500 ml/min)
(Requires optional Constant Pressure Controller (CPC) and Adjustable Low
Flow Tube Holders - see Low Flow Adapter Kit in Optional Accessories.) See
Figure 2.
TheConstantPressureController(CPC)accessory,Cat.No.224-
26CPC-10,isusedasapressureregulatortomaintainaconstant
10incheswaterbackpressureforlowowsampling.TheCPCis
usedinconjunctionwithanAdjustableLowFlowTubeHolder
(Cat.Nos.224-26-01,-02,-03,or-04)forsingleormultiple-tube
sampling.
Settheowrateatapproximately1.5L/min.(See Seing Flow Rate
for High Flow Sampling,
page 7.) Formultiple-
tubesampling,the
owratemustbe
greaterthanthesumof
therequiredowrates
throughallthetubes.
Witha short lengthof
Tygon®tubing,connect
thepumpinlettothe
CPCoutlet(thesideof
theCPCwithoutalabel),
(Figure2).Connectthe
inletsideoftheCPC
(marked“tosample”)to
theAdjustableLowFlow
TubeHolder(Figure2).
Labelalltubesand
ports.Insertopened
representativetubes
intotherubber
sleevesofeachport
ontheAdjustableLowFlowTubeHolder.Ifanyportremains
unused,placeanunopenedtubeinit;itisimportantto“seal”
unusedports.
Usetubingtoconnecttheexposedendofonetubetoaprimary
standardowmeter.Loosenthescrewonthelowowholder
port.Turnonthepumpusingtheon/obuon(Figure1,#8),
andcalibrateow.Turnthebrassscrew(needlevalve)onthe
AdjustableLowFlowTubeHolder(Figure2)untiltheowmeter
matchesthedesiredowrate.Formultiple-tubesampling,repeat
thisprocedureforeachporttocalibratetheowrateforeach
tube.Sealunusedports.
Do not adjust the ow on the pump. Adjust ow by using the
brass screw on the Adjustable Low Flow Tube Holder.
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Collar Clip
Protective
Cover for
Sample Tube
Flow Adjustment
Screw (needle
valve)
Adjustable Low
Flow Tube Holder
Constant
Pressure
Controller (CPC)
Tygon Tubing
"To Sample" Label
Figure 2
Conguration for Low Flow Sampling

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Turnothepump.Disconnecttheowmeterandreplacethe
representativetubeswithnewunexposedmediaforsampling.
Caution: 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 all precautions when
using these tubes.
Failure to use the necessary traps will damage the pump and void
the warranty.
Caution: Do not operate AirLite in hazardous or explosive
locations. AirLite is designed for applications that do not require
intrinsic safety.
Note: The CPC has two small inlet ports on the bottom of the unit.
These ports should be periodically inspected for blockage, which
can occur when sampling in dusty environments. Blocked ports may
cause back pressure to increase. Clean ports with a small pick and
use air to blow away particles.
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Sampling
Calibrate the sample pump for the
desiredowrate(see Seing or Verifying
the Flow Rate, pages 7 & 8).Aach the
pumptoaworker’sbeltandthesampling
mediumtotheworker’scollar(nearthe
breathing zone). Turn on the pump.
Record the start time and any other
pertinent data. Monitor pump and
baery status by observing the LED
(see Reading the LED below).Attheend
ofthesamplingperiod,recordthestop
time.Capthesampleandsenditwith
pertinent sampling information to a
laboratoryforanalysis.
Caution: Do not operate AirLite in hazardous or explosive
locations. AirLite is designed for applications that do not require
intrinsic safety.
Caution: Protect sample pump from weather when in use
outdoors.
Reading the LED
TheLEDontopofthepumpcase(Figure1,#7)indicatespump
andbaerystatus.
Slow ash ..................... Normalrun
Fast ash ....................... Flowfault
Double ash ................ Lowbaery,approximatelyone-hour
runtimeremaining
Flash every
eight seconds ............... Pumpshutdowndueto
exhaustedbaeries
Four ashes every
six seconds ................... Pumpshutdownduetoowfault
Note: Indication of pump shutdown due to exhausted batteries will
override all other indicators.
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Clip sampling medium to
worker and pump to belt.
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Flow Fault Detection
(Pumps are shipped with ow fault enabled.)
Ifthepumpisunabletocompensatefor>10secondsdue
toexcessivebackpressure,thepumpentersowfault.The
motorwillstopandtheLEDwillashquickly.Theauto-
restartfeaturewillaempttorestartthepumpaer10
seconds.Ifbackpressureisnotcorrectedforanadditional10
seconds,thepumpwillaemptasecondrestart.Thepump
willcontinuerestartaemptsevery10secondsforatotal
ofvetimes.Ifrestartaemptsareunsuccessful,thepump
willshutdownandtheLEDwillashfourtimeseverysix
seconds.Iftheexcessivebackpressureisremovedwithinthe
verestartaempts,thepumpwillrunnormally.
Note: The pump must be running without fault for at least 20
seconds for the auto-restart feature to be reset to ve tries.
Disabling the Fault Shutdown and Auto-restart
Features
Ifthefaultlinkisedwhenthepump
isinitiallyswitchedon,theLEDwill
displayaquickdoubleashbefore
running.Ifthelinkisnoted,the
pumpwillimmediatelyrunwithout
theLEDashing.
Todisablethefaultshutdownandauto-
restartfeatures,removethetwoscrews
fromthebeltclipandsettheclipand
screwsaside.Removethesinglescrew
fromthebackofthepumpcase.Gently
removethetopofthepumpcaseby
slidingitupando.Usingapairof
tweezers,gripandpullotheprogram
connectlinklocatedontheboardjust
belowwherethemotorwiresconnect
totheboard.Reassemblethepump
andoperate.ThepumpLEDwillindicateaowfaultby
ashingquickly,butthepumpwillnolongershutdown
duringaowfault.Torestoreowfaultshutdownand
auto-restartfeatures,replacetheprogramconnectlink.
Tip:Foreasystorageoflink,simplyplacethelinkonone
pinonlyasshownaboveright.
Link tted
Link stored
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Replacement Parts
No. Description Cat. No.
1 Stack screws P51891
2 Inlet (hose connect) P20106
3 Pulsation dampener P2010802
4 Stack plate N/A
5 Valve plates (top and bottom) P213201
6 Diaphragm/Yoke assembly P22417H
7 Pump body P22417G
8 Motor/Eccentric P51890
9 Pump base P20182
Battery case cover P20184 (not shown)
1
5
1
4
9
2
6
8
7
3
5

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Optional Accessories
Calibrator: Cat. No.
Defender Primary Standard Calibrator,
50 to 5000 ml/min, includes lead-acid battery,
charger (100 to 240 V), Optimizer 110 Software,
and 1-meter serial cable 717-510M
Low Flow Sampling Accessories: Cat. No.
Low Flow Adapter Kit includes a Constant Pressure
Controller (224-26CPC-10), Adjustable Low
Flow Holder, and Type A Protective Tube Cover 110-500
Constant Pressure Controller
(included in Low Flow Adapter Kit above) 224-26CPC-10
Single Adjustable Low Flow Tube Holder
(included in Low Flow Adapter Kit above) 224-26-01
Dual Adjustable Low Flow Tube Holder 224-26-02
Tri Adjustable Low Flow Tube Holder 224-26-03
Quad Adjustable Low Flow Tube Holder 224-26-04
Protective Cover for Sorbent Tubes, Type A
(included in Low Flow Adapter Kit above) 224-29A
Protective Cover for Sorbent Tubes, Type B 224-29B
Protective Cover for Sorbent Tubes, Type C 224-29C
Protective Cover for Sorbent Tubes, Type D 224-29D
Protective Cover for Sorbent Tubes, Type T 224-29T
Miscellaneous: Cat. No.
Screwdriver Set (included with pump) 224-11
Protective Nylon Pouch with belt loop, black 224-902
Waist Strap 224-12
Long-duration Detector Tube Sampling: Cat. No.
Trap Tubes 222-3D-2
Tandem Protective Tube Cover 224-29T

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Service Policy
ToreturnproductstoSKCforservicing:
1.Call800-752-8472(724-941-9701forinternationalcustomers)toobtainaReturn
MaterialsAuthorization(RMA)numberandProductDecontaminationForm.
2.Carefullypackagetheproduct.MarktheRMAnumberonanycorrespondence
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.
Note: SKCInc.willacceptforrepairanySKCproductthatisnotcontaminatedwithhazardous
materials. Products determined to be contaminated will be returned unserviced.

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SKC INC.
LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY
1. SKC warrants that its instruments provided for industrial hygiene,
environmental,gasanalysis,andsafetyandhealthapplicationsarefreefromdefects
inworkmanshipandmaterialsundernormalandproperuseinaccordancewith
operatinginstructionsprovidedwithsaidinstruments.Thetermofthiswarranty
beginsonthe datetheinstrumentisdeliveredtothebuyerandcontinuesfora
periodofone(1)year.
 Thiswarrantydoesnotcoverclaimsduetoabuse,misuse,neglect,alteration,
accident,oruseinapplication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misapplication.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operatinginstructionsfurnishedatthetime
ofinstallationarenotcompliedwith.
2. SKCInc.herebydisclaimsallwarrantieseitherexpressedorimplied,including
anyimpliedwarrantiesofmerchantabilityortnessforaparticularpurpose,and
neitherassumesnorauthorizesanyotherpersontoassumeforitanyliabilityin
connectionwiththesaleoftheseinstruments.Nodescription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conform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prots,lossofincome,or
otherincidentaldamages.NorshallbuyerbeentitledtorecoverfromSKCInc.any
consequentialdamagesresultingfromdefectoftheinstrumentincluding,butnot
limitedto,anyrecoveryundersection402AoftheRestatement,Secondof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 component
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replacementandrepairisnotcommercially
practicable.
6. (a)Toobtainperformanceofanyobligationunderthiswarranty,thebuyershall
returntheinstrument,freightprepaid,toSKCInc.,atthefollowingaddress:
   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address.
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purchaseof
SKCInc.instruments.
8. NootherwarrantyisgivenbySKCInc.inconjunctionwiththissale.
Form #3755 Rev 0207