RKI Instruments RP-2009 Operating Manual

RP-2009 Pump for the GX-2009

Operator’s Manual

Part Number: 71-0267RK

Revision: P4

Released: 10/26/18

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Product Warranty

RKI Instruments, Inc. warranties gas alarm equipment sold by us to be free
from defects in materials, workmanship, and performance for a period of
one year from date of shipment from RKI Instruments, Inc. Any parts
found defective within that period will be repaired or replaced, at our
option, free of charge. This warranty does not apply to those items which
by their nature are subject to deterioration or consumption in normal
service, and which must be cleaned, repaired, or replaced on a routine
basis. Examples of such items are:

Warranty is voided by abuse including mechanical damage, alteration,
rough handling, or repair pr ocedures not in acc ordance with the oper ator’s
manual. This warranty indicates the full extent of our liability, and we are
not responsible for removal or replacement costs, local repair costs,
transportation costs, or contingent expenses incurred without our prior
approval.

a) Absorbent cartridges d) Batteries

b) Pump diaphragms and valves e) Filter elements

c) Fuses

THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ANY AND ALL OTHER
WARRANTIES AND REPRESENTATIONS, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED,
AND ALL OTHER OBLIGATIONS OR LIABILITIES ON THE PART OF
RKI INSTRUMENTS, INC., INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE
WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT SHALL RKI INSTRUMENTS,
INC. BE LIABLE FOR INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
LOSS OR DAMAGE OF ANY KIND CONNECTED WITH THE USE OF
ITS PRODUCTS OR FAILURE OF ITS PRODUCTS TO FUNCTION OR
OPERATE PROPERLY.

This warranty covers instruments and parts sold to users by authorized
distributors, dealers, and representatives as appointed by RKI Instruments,
Inc.

We do not assume indemnification for any accident or damage caused by
the operation of this gas monitor, and our warranty is limited to the
replacement of parts or our complete goods.

RP-2009 Pump for the GX-2009

Table of Contents

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Pump Unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Rubber Sample Nipple . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Optional Hose & Probe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Normal Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Alarms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Replacing the Battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Replacing the Cotton Dust Filter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Replacing the Hydrophobic Disk Filter and Wire Mesh Disk. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

WARNING: Understand manual before operating and for proper battery

type. Substitution of components may impair intrinsic safety.
To prevent ignition of a hazard ous atmosph ere, batteri es must
only be changed in an area known to be nonhazardous. Not
tested in oxygen enriched atmospheres (above 21%).

CAUTION: Read and understand the GX-2009 Operator’s Manual before

using the RP-2009.

RP-2009 Pump for the GX-2009

Overview

This manual describes the RP-2009 pump. This manual also describes how
to operate the RP-2009 with the GX-2009 and how to maintain the RP-2009.
A parts list at the end of this manual lists replacement parts and accessories
for the RP-2009.

Specifications

Table 1 lists specifications for the RP-2009 pump.

Table 1: Specifications

Power Supply 1 ea. AA size alkaline

Operating Time 8 hours minimum at 25°C

Operating Temperature
& Humidity

Dimensions 33 (D) x 57 (W) x 142 (H) mm, tapered nozzle not included

Weight Approximately 123 g (including alkaline battery)

Sample Flow Rate 0.5 LPM (liters per minute)

Alarm Indications Low Flow & Low Battery

Safety/Regulatory
(when used with the
GX-2009)

-20°C to +50°C, 0 - 85% Relative Humidity (non-condensing)

ATEX/IECEx
Exia II CT4

4 RP-2009 Pump for the GX-2009

Description

Top

Power Button

Low Fl owLE D

Power LED

Instrument

Release

Indicator

Senso r Adapter

Inlet Fitting (GX-7 Type)

Back

Front

Buzzer Opening

Instrument Lock

Indicator

Pump Unit

OPE N

POWER

RELEASE

RP-2009

RESET

LO W F L OWPOWER

LOCK

Filter Holder

Instrume nt Retaining C lips

Bat tery Cap

Release Tab

Exhaust Fitting

Rubber
Sample Nipple

The RP-2009 pump is a sample drawing accessory for the GX-2009 Gas
Monitor. It consists of the pump unit and the rubber sample nipple.

Figure 1: RP-2009 Pump Component Location

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