Operating Instructions
Grab Air Sample Pump
Cat. No. 222-2301
SKC Inc.
863 Valley View Road
Eighty Four, PA 15330
Form 40098 Rev 1305
Description
The SKC Grab Air Sample Pump is an economical choice for grab-and-go bag
sampling. Grab Air operates at a fi xed fl ow rate of 1 L/min for up to 1000 liters
volume on one 9-volt ba ery. Simply a ach a sample bag to the outlet port and
turn on the pump. Simple, quick, economical — Grab Air.
Pump exhaust port
Pump inlet port
Case screws
Remove to
access battery
for bag sampling
Low battery
LED indicator
Grab Air Sample Pump, Cat. No. 222-2301
On/Off switch
Case screws
Remove to
access battery
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Performance Profi le
Flow Rate .............................................. Fixed 1 L/min
Operation Time ................................... Approx. 1000 liters volume per ba ery dependent on
ba ery quality
Ba ery .................................................... Disposable 9-volt alkaline
Pumping Action .................................. Diaphragm
Case ........................................................ Sturdy, lightweight plastic
Intrinsic Safety .................................... Not intended for use in hazardous locations
Protect sample pump from weather when in use outdoors.
Failure to follow warnings and cautions voids any warranty.
Operation
1. Check ba ery. If the low ba ery LED on the pump is lit, insert a fresh 9-volt
alkaline ba ery.
a. Remove four case screws and remove the pump faceplate.
b. Remove the old ba ery, insert the new ba ery, replace the faceplate, and
secure with case screws.
Before use, allow pump to equilibrate after moving it from one temperature
extreme to another.
2. A ach PTFE tubing to the exhaust fi ing on the top of the pump. A ach the
free end of the tubing to the inlet valve on the sample bag. See bag operating
instructions for details on operation of bag fi ing(s).
Grab Air bag sampling train
3. Slide the pump's On/Off switch to On.
Do not operate pump in hazardous locations.
Protect
sample
pump from
weather
when in use
outdoors.
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4. Sample until the bag is fi lled properly.
Properly Filled Bag
Improperly Filled Bag
5. Slide the pump's On/Off switch to Off .
6. Disconnect the tubing by pulling it straight up and off the pump inlet, close
the bag inlet valve, identify the sample, and send to a laboratory for analysis.
The pump should be purged after bag sampling. To purge the pump, run
it for several minutes in a clean air environment. If the contaminant is
hazardous, take all necessary safety precautions.
To avoid breaking the pump inlet fi tting, pull tubing straight up and off
the pump inlet. Do not remove tubing from inlet at an angle.
Failure to follow warnings and cautions voids any warranty.
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SKC Limited Warranty and Return Policy
SKC products are subject to the SKC Limited Warranty and Return Policy,
which provides SKC’s sole liability and the buyer’s exclusive remedy. To
view the complete SKC Limited Warranty and Return Policy, go to http://
www.skcinc.com/warranty.asp.
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