Casella CEL Vortex Ultraflow area sampling pump User Manual

VORTEX Ultra Flow & Ultra Flow lite
SAMPLING PUMPS Handbook

VORTEX Ultra Flow &

VORTEX Ultra Flow lite

SAMPLING PUMPS

User Manual

HB 3269-05

COPYRIGHT

July 2000

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CASELLA CEL. The contents of this document must not be used for purposes other

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CASELLA CEL

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Contents

VORTEX Ultra Flow & Ultra Flow lite

SAMPLING PUMPS Handbook

TABLE OF CONTENTS

CONTENTS ................PAGE

1. INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

2. OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

2.1 Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

2.2 Battery Low Shutdown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

2.3 Switching the Pump ON and OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

2.4 IndicatorLEDS.......................5

2.5 Flow Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

2.6 Flow Compensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

2.7 Flow Shut Down Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

2.8 Timer............................7

2.9 Table of Functionality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

3. SAMPLING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

3.1 Check List Before Sampling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

4 SERVICING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

5. FAULT FINDING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

6. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

6.1 Ultra Flow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

6.2 Ultra Flow

6.3 Additional Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

7. OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

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SAMPLING PUMPS Handbook

Introduction

1. INTRODUCTION

This handbook is designed to introduce you to the basic operation and
features of the VORTEX Ultra Flow and VORTEX Ultra Flow
pumps.

These pumps provide up to 20 litres/min and are intended primarily for
asbestos clearance monitoring, however, both units are also suited to many
applications including PM10/2.5.

The increased performance of the standard Ultra Flow can provide a flow rate
of 12 litres/min through a 0.8µfilter.

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The Ultra Flow
suited to asbestos clearance monitoring at 8 litres/min.

The information contained in this handbook relates to the operation of Casella
sampling equipment only, and is not intended to advise or influence your
adopted sampling strategy. For information regarding appropriate sampling
methods, reference should be made to local legislation and guidelines as
dictated by the relevant national health and safety organisations.

CASELLA CEL are able to offer a wide range of training courses and
analytical services specifically suited to users of air sampling equipment.
Please contact CASELLA CEL for further information.

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with a reduced specification and lower price, is ideally

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Operation

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SAMPLING PUMPS Handbook

2. OPERATION

Both designs utilise a twin diaphragm pump to reduce pulsations in airflow
and maintain high efficiency. Precise control of the sample flow rate is
achieved using a current proportional feed back technique.

Both pumps have similar front panels as shown below.

2.1 Battery

The battery is a sealed lead acid type, giving 7 Ah at 12 volts.

The run time is dependent upon flow and pressure conditions, for example:

Asbestos clearance

8 litres/min using a 0.8µ, 25 mm filter the run time is typically
5 hours.

PM10/2.5

16.7 litres/min using a 47 mm GFA filter the run time is typically in
excess of 4 hours.

The charging socket is located at the back of the pump. Using the charger
provided, the battery can be fully charged in 12-14 hours. The three-stage
charger provided prevents overcharging.

To ensure maximum life expectancy of the battery pack, it is recommended
that the battery is not left in a fully discharged condition for extended periods
of time.

2.2 Battery Low Shutdown

A battery low cut-off facility will turn the pump off once the internal battery
pack becomes fully discharged. This will prevent deep discharge damage

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