Thermo Scientific PDM3700 User manual

Model PDM3700
Personal Dust Monitor
Part Number 42-009904-3700
25Mar2016

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Warranty
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conformance with Seller's published specifications and be free from defects
in material and workmanship, when subjected to normal, proper and
intended usage by properly trained personnel, for the period of time set
forth in the product documentation, published specifications or package
inserts. If a period of time is not specified in Seller’s product
documentation, published specifications or package inserts, the warranty
period shall be one (1) year from the date of shipment to Buyer for
equipment and ninety (90) days for all other products (the "Warranty
Period"). Seller agrees during the Warranty Period, to repair or replace, at
Seller's option, defective Products so as to cause the same to operate in
substantial conformance with said published specifications; provided that
(a) Buyer shall promptly notify Seller in writing upon the discovery of any
defect, which notice shall include the product model and serial number (if
applicable) and details of the warranty claim; (b) after Seller’s review, Seller
will provide Buyer with service data and/or a Return Material
Authorization (“RMA”), which may include biohazard decontamination
procedures and other product-specific handling instructions; and (c) then,
if applicable, Buyer may return the defective Products to Seller with all
costs prepaid by Buyer. Replacement parts may be new or refurbished, at
the election of Seller. All replaced parts shall become the property of Seller.
Shipment to Buyer of repaired or replacement Products shall be made in
accordance with the Delivery provisions of the Seller’s Terms and
Conditions of Sale. Consumables, including but not limited to lamps,
fuses, batteries, bulbs and other such expendable items, are expressly
excluded from the warranty under this warranty.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, Products supplied by Seller that are
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rights in such Product that Seller may have from the original manufacturer
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In no event shall Seller have any obligation to make repairs, replacements
or corrections required, in whole or in part, as the result of (i) normal wear
and tear, (ii) accident, disaster or event of force majeure, (iii) misuse, fault
or negligence of or by Buyer, (iv) use of the Products in a manner for which
they were not designed, (v) causes external to the Products such as, but not
limited to, power failure or electrical power surges, (vi) improper storage
and handling of the Products or (vii) use of the Products in combination
with equipment or software not supplied by Seller. If Seller determines
that Products for which Buyer has requested warranty services are not

covered by the warranty hereunder, Buyer shall pay or reimburse Seller for
all costs of investigating and responding to such request at Seller's then
prevailing time and materials rates. If Seller provides repair services or
replacement parts that are not covered by the warranty provided in this
warranty, Buyer shall pay Seller therefor at Seller's then prevailing time and
materials rates. ANY INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE, REPAIR,
SERVICE, RELOCATION OR ALTERATION TO OR OF, OR
OTHER TAMPERING WITH, THE PRODUCTS PERFORMED BY
ANY PERSON OR ENTITY OTHER THAN SELLER WITHOUT
SELLER'S PRIOR WRITTEN APPROVAL, OR ANY USE OF
REPLACEMENT PARTS NOT SUPPLIED BY SELLER, SHALL
IMMEDIATELY VOID AND CANCEL ALL WARRANTIES WITH
RESPECT TO THE AFFECTED PRODUCTS.
THE OBLIGATIONS CREATED BY THIS WARRANTY
STATEMENT TO REPAIR OR REPLACE A DEFECTIVE PRODUCT
SHALL BE THE SOLE REMEDY OF BUYER IN THE EVENT OF A
DEFECTIVE PRODUCT. EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY PROVIDED IN
THIS WARRANTY STATEMENT, SELLER DISCLAIMS ALL
OTHER WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, ORAL
OR WRITTEN, WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCTS,
INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ALL IMPLIED
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY
PARTICULAR PURPOSE. SELLER DOES NOT WARRANT THAT
THE PRODUCTS ARE ERROR-FREE OR WILL ACCOMPLISH
ANY PARTICULAR RESULT.

Thermo Fisher Scientific PDM3700 Instruction Manual i
WEEE Compliance
This product is required to comply with the European Union’s Waste
Electrical & Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive 2002/96/EC. It is
marked with the following symbol:
Thermo Fisher Scientific has contracted with one or more
recycling/disposal companies in each EU Member State, and this product
should be disposed of or recycled through them. Further information on
Thermo Fisher Scientific’s compliance with these Directives, the recyclers
in your country, and information on Thermo Fisher Scientific products
which may assist the detection of substances subject to the RoHS Directive
are available at:
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Safety
Safety and Equipment Damage Alerts
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Safety
Repair of instrumentation manufactured by Thermo Fisher Scientific
should only be attempted by properly trained service personnel, and should
only be conducted in accordance with system documentation. Do not
tamper with this hardware. High voltages may be present in all instrument
enclosures. Use established safety precautions when working with this
instrument.
There are several safety hazards that the general operator and service
technician must be aware of when operating and servicing the PDM3700.
The hazards include: burn hazards, moving parts and pinch hazards, and
voltage hazards.
The seller cannot foresee all possible modes of operation in which the user
may attempt to utilize this instrumentation. The user assumes all liability
associated with the use of this instrumentation. The seller further disclaims
any responsibility for consequential damages. Use of this product in any
manner not intended by the manufacturer will void the safety protection
provided by the equipment, and may damage the equipment and subject
the user to injury.
WARNING The battery pack (PN: 56-010897-2300) is designed with
specific individual battery cells. These battery cells are not user replaceable.
The battery packs may be replaced only by MSHA certified individuals
pursuant to 30 CFR Parts 70, 71 & 90. All charging of these battery packs
shall take place while installed in the PDM3700 and in fresh air in Battery
Charging stations as defined in 30 CFR 75.340 or fresh air above ground.
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WARNING Only MSHA certified individuals may perform maintenance,
calibration and sampling pursuant to 30 CFR Parts 70, 71 & 90. This
includes changing the battery packs, sample pump, cleaning the sample
inlet, and other maintenance items as described in the operator’s manual. ▲

Electrical Safety and Conformity
Safety and Equipment Damage Alerts
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Electrical Safety and Conformity
Charger
Thermo Fisher Scientific certifies that the charger for the PDM3700
complies with all safety requirements as described below:
ANSI/UL 1012 Standard for Power Units Other Than Class 2’ 7th edition 04/29/05
Product Model
PDM3700 Battery Charger 57-010925-3700
WARNING The battery pack (PN: 56-010897-2300) is designed with
specific individual battery cells. These battery cells are not user replaceable.
The battery packs may be replaced only by MSHA certified individuals
pursuant to 30 CFR Parts 70, 71 & 90. All charging of these battery packs
shall take place while installed in the PDM3700 and in fresh air in Battery
Charging stations as defined in 30 CFR 75.340 or fresh air above ground.
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Instrument
This product is certified as intrinsically safe for mine use by the Mine
Safety Health Administration approval number 18-A140015-0.
Thermo Fisher Scientific certifies that this product operates in compliance
with EN61326-1: 2005 and FCC Part 15 subpart B in reference to
electrical emissions and immunity. Specifically, the equipment meets the
requirements shown in the following table:
Basic Standards from EN 61326-1:2005 & FCC Part 15 Subpart B
Sub-Test Test Parameter
Radiated Emissions CISPR11 & FCC Part 15 Subpart
B
Emissions must be below Class A limits
AC Line-Conducted Emissions CISPR11 & FCC Part
15 Subpart B
Emissions must be below Class A limits
Harmonic Emissions EN 61000-3-2:2006 Emissions must be below Class A limits

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Sub-Test Test Parameter
Voltage Fluctuation and Flicker EN 61000-3-
3:95+A1:02
4% dmax.
Electrical Fast Transients EN 61000-4-4:2004 1kV AC mains, 1kV I/O
Surges EN 61000-4-5:95+A1:01 0.5kV Line to earth
1kV Line to protected earth
Line Conducted RF Susceptibility EN 61000-4-
6:96+A1:01
0.15-80Mhz @ 3 Vrms, 1kHz AM 80%
modulation
Voltage Dips and Dropouts EN 61000-4-11:2004 -100% for 0.5 cycles
-100% for 1 cycle
-30% for 25 cycles
-100% for 250 cycles

Equipment Rating
Safety and Equipment Damage Alerts
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Equipment Rating
The following information can be used to determine the power service
requirements of this product:
Line Voltage
120 V ~ 60 Hz 20 Amp
240 V ~ 50 Hz 10 Amp
Charger Fuse
Part Number Current Rating
04-003268 2A time delay

About This Manual
Safety and Equipment Damage Alerts
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About This Manual
This manual contains important information to alert you to potential safety
hazards and risks of equipment damage. Refer to the following types of
alerts you may see in this manual.
Safety and Equipment Damage Alert Descriptions
Alert Description
DANGER A hazard is present that will result in death or serious
personal injury if the warning is ignored.
WARNING A hazard is present or an unsafe practice can result in
serious personal injury if the warning is ignored.
CAUTION The hazard or unsafe practice could result in minor to
moderate personal injury if the warning is ignored.
Equipment Damage The hazard or unsafe practice could result in property
damage if the warning is ignored.
Safety and Equipment Damage A lerts in this Manual
Alert Description
DANGER Misusing or mishandling the battery pack can lead to
fluid leakage, heat generation, fire or an explosion. ▲
WARNING The battery pack (PN: 56-010897-2300) is designed with
specific individual battery cells. These battery cells are
not user replaceable. The battery packs may be replaced
only by MSHA certified individuals pursuant to 30 CFR
Parts 70, 71 & 90. All charging of these battery packs
shall take place while installed in the PDM3700 and in
fresh air in Battery Charging stations as defined in 30
CFR 75.340 or fresh air above ground. ▲
WARNING Only MSHA certified individuals may perform
maintenance, calibration and sampling pursuant to 30
CFR Parts 70, 71 & 90. This includes changing the battery
packs, sample pump, cleaning the sample inlet, and other
maintenance items as described in the operators manual.
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WARNING Do not operate the PDM3700 if its case is damaged or
otherwise compromised. ▲
Safety and Equipment
Damage Alerts