SKC BioLite Plus 228-9620, BioLite Plus 228-9615 Operating Instructions Manual

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BioLite+ Air Sampling Pump

Operating Instructions

This manual covers the following models:

228-9615 & 228-9620

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Purchase Details and Service History

Thank you for choosing an SKC product. Your purchase is covered by our warranty, details of which can be
found inside the rear cover of this manual.

Product Model Number Product Serial Number Date of Purchase

SKC recommends a minimum service interval of one year for this product. The first service is due one year from
the date of purchase, and then at yearly intervals on this date. However, it is the responsibility of the user to
perform a risk assessment to determine the necessary frequency of servicing that is required.

Service Date Service Date Service Date

1 5 9

2 6 10

3 7 11

4 8 12

Please note that SKC Ltd are the only authorised service centre in the UK, guaranteeing you access to the full
range of genuine SKC replacement parts. For all other areas a full list of SKC approved distributors and service
centres can be found at www.skcltd.com

SKC UK service centre - Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone] Email: [e-mail]

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Contents

Specifications ................................................................................................................................................2

General Information .......................................................................................................................................3

The BioLite+ Pump ........................................................................................................................................ 4

Operating the BioLite+ Pump ........................................................................................................................5

Troubleshooting .............................................................................................................................................6

Replacement Parts and Accessories .............................................................................................................7

Warranty Information .....................................................................................................................................8

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Specifications

• Maximum flow rate: 62 litre/min

• Maximum back pressure: 850mbar

• Dimensions: W x H x D 162 x 209 x 303mm

• Weight: Model 228-9615 - 7.42kg (16.32 lb) / Model 228-9620 - 7.25kg (15.95 lb)

• Enclosure rating - IP20

• Operating temperature: 0°C to +40°C

• Operating humidity: 0 to 95% Rh

• Operating noise level: 61 to 66 dBA @ 1metre (dependent on flow rate and back pressure)

• Electrical:

0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 1000

0

20

40

60

Back Pressure (mbar suction)

Flow Rate (litre/min)

Model Mains Supply Maximum Input Current

228-9615 120V ~ 60Hz 3.15A
228-9620 230V ~ 50Hz 1.25A

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General Information

1) Pump Models

228-9615 BioLite+ pump for 120V ~ 60Hz electrical mains supply with 3pin USA mains lead

228-9620

BioLite+ pump for 230V ~ 50Hz electrical mains supply with 3pin UK and 2pin EU
mains leads

2) Care of the BioLite+ Pump

• The BioLite+ pump is available in two variants for different electrical mains supplies (see table above). Do not use
the pump with electrical mains supply other than that for which it is designed.

• Do not block the ventilation grilles at either side of the pump or the cooling fan inlet grill at the rear of the pump
during operation.

• Do not open the pump casing when the mains supply is connected to the pump - Potential electric shock hazard.

• A small quantity of carbon dust will be exhausted from the pump outlet in normal operation due to normal wear

of the graphite pump rotor vanes.

• The BioLite+ pump case is IP20 rated, it is not rated as water or splashproof and therefore must not be used
where it is possible for water to enter the pump casing.

Warning - Failure to follow these guidelines will void the product warranty.

3) The WEEE Directive

This product is marked with the crossed out wheelie bin symbol, which identifies that it falls within the
scope of the EU Directive 2002/96/EC on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE). At the end
of it’s useful life, this product must be disposed of in an environmentally sound way as detailed in the
Directive. Please contact your local distributor or SKC Ltd for further details on how to comply with the
requirements of the WEEE Directive.

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Carry handle

Accessory mounting pointsPump inlet

Flow adjuster

Back pressure gauge

Pump outlet

Fuse holder

Mains inlet

On/off switch

Cooling fan inlet

Cooling air outlet grille

The Biolite+ Pump

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Operating the BioLite+ Pump

1. Insert the mains lead into the IEC mains inlet at the rear of the pump and plug the lead into a suitable mains
outlet socket. Both UK 3 pin and Euro 2 pin mains leads are supplied with the 228-9620 model, select the
correct lead for your location.

2. Turn the flow adjuster fully counter-clockwise to ensure that it is fully open. Switch on the mains supply.
Switch on the pump using the on/off switch at the rear of the pump. Allow the pump to run for five to ten
minutes to stabilise before commencing any flow calibration. Switch the pump off using the on/off switch
at the rear of the pump.

3. Connect the sample train to the pump inlet hosetail. Switch on the pump using the on/off switch. Adjust
the flow rate if required using the flow adjuster. Turn the flow adjuster clockwise to reduce the flow rate and
anti-clockwise to increase the flow rate. Allow the pump to run for five minutes for the flow rate to stabilise
before taking any calibration readings.

4. The back pressure gauge gives a reading of the vacuum generated by the pump due to the restriction
to flow of the sample train. This is important for indicating correct operation of the SKC Biosampler - the
Biosampler achieves sonic flow at a suction of 15in Hg (refer to the Biosampler instructions for further
details).

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Troubleshooting

Possible Fault Corrective Action

Pump does not operate

• Check that mains power is present at the mains socket.

• Ensure that pump on/off switch is in the on position.

• If using the UK 3 pin mains lead check for blown fuse in the UK 3 pin

mains plug and replace with an identical fuse if required.

• Check for blown inlet fuse at the rear of the pump and replace with an
identical fuse if required.

Pump cannot acheive required
flow rate

• Check for leakages in the sample train.

• Pump vanes damaged or excessively worn. Return pump to SKC

Limited for service / repair.

Pump stops due to over­temperature

• Check for flow blockages in the sample train and rectify if required. Wait
for pump to cool before restarting.

• Check that the flow adjust control is not fully closed. Wait for pump to
cool before restarting.

Pump not running and
produces ‘humming’ noise.

• Pump rotor vanes have jammed. Switch off pump immediately. Return
pump to SKC Limited for service / repair.

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Replacement Parts and Accessories

Part No. Description

Accessories

225-9593 Biosampler kit with 5ml vessel

225-9595 Biosampler kit with 20ml vessel

228-9611 Biosampler mounting bracket for BioLite / BioLite+ pump

Replacement Parts

P228920 Inlet fuse 2A for 228-9620 model only

P228921 Inlet fuse 4A for 228-9615 model only

P228922 Pump rotor vanes (set of four)

If the required item is not listed, contact your supplier or SKC sales on [phone].

SKC provide an extensive range of sampling media, including filters, sorbent tubes and impingers. A full
selection can be found in the current SKC catalogue and at www.skcltd.com

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Warranty Information

Limited One Year Warranty

1. SKC warrants that this instrument, and each of its component parts, provided for occupational health and
safety and environmental applications is free from defects in workmanship and materials under normal use for
a period of one (1) year. This warranty DOES NOT cover any claims due to abuse, misuse, neglect, alteration,
or accident, or use in application for which the instrument was either not designed or not approved by SKC, or,
due to the buyer’s failure to maintain normal maintenance, improper selection or misapplication. This warranty
shall further be void if changes or adjustments to the instrument are made by a person other than an employee
of the seller or, if the operating instructions furnished at the time of installation are not complied with.

2. SKC hereby expressly disclaims all warranties either expressed or implied, including any implied warranties
of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose and neither assumes nor authorises any 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. The Buyer shall not be entitled to recover from SKC any
consequential damages; damages to property, damages for loss of use, loss of time, loss of profits or income
or any other incidental damages. Nor shall the Buyer be entitled to recover from SKC any consequential
damages resulting from defect of the instrument.

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. 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 the possession of the Buyer, SKC will remedy the failure or defect without charge
to the buyer. The remedy will consist of service or replacement of the instrument, or refund of the purchase

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Warranty Information

price, at the option of SKC. However, SKC will not elect refund unless it is unable to provide replacement and
repair is not commercially practicable.

5. The terms of this warranty begin on the date the instrument is delivered to the buyer and continue for a
period of one (1) year.

6(a) To obtain performance of any obligation under this warranty, the buyer shall return the instrument, freight
prepaid to SKC at the following address:-

SKC Limited

11 Sunrise Park

Higher Shaftesbury Road

Blandford Forum

Dorset DT11 8ST

t: 44 (0) 1258 480188

f: 44 (0) 1258 480184

6(b) To obtain further information on the warranty performance contact SKC.

7. This warranty is provided under English law.

8. No other warranty is given by SKC in conjunction with this sale.

The disclaimers and limitations shall not affect the statutory rights of the consumer.

A member of the SKC global group of companies

SKC Limited 11 Sunrise Park, Higher Shaftesbury Road, Blandford Forum, Dorset DT11 8ST United Kingdom

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