SKC Vac-U-Go 228-9605, Vac-U-Go 228-9605B Operating Instructions Manual
Operating Instructions
863 Valley View Road, Eighty Four PA 15330 USA
skctech@skcinc.com
Sampling Pump
Catalog No. 228-9605 and 228-9605B
The Vac-U-Go non-compensating vacuum pump is a rotary vane-type pump
that provides ows up to 30 L/min and maintains sonic ow when used with the
BioSampler. AC-powered, the Vac-U-Go Sampling Pump can be used for a variety
of ambient and indoor air sampling applications including asbestos, bioaerosol,
stack, VOC, and fenceline monitoring. It is ideal for sampling bioaerosols using
the SKC BioSampler or the AGI-30 Impinger.
The line-operated Vac-U-Go Sampling pump has a permanently lubricated motor
that is mounted in a housing with a vacuum pressure gauge to indicate sonic ow
and a throling valve to adjust ow. Both models are supplied with an extension
rod for mounting media and a power cord.
Performance Prole
Flow range: Non-compensated airow up to 30 L/min
Sonic ow with BioSampler (acts as a critical orice) is
approximately 12.5 L/min
Motor: Oil-less rotary vane
Vane life: Approximately 6000 to 27,000 hrs depending on application
Power: Line power only
115 V, AC, 60 Hz (Cat. No. 228-9605)
230 V, AC, 50 Hz (Cat. No. 228-9605B)
Operating
temperature range: 32 to 104 F (0 to 40 C)
Size: 5.5 x 10.5 x 6.5 ins (13.9 x 26.7 x 16.5 cm)
Weight: 12 lbs (5.4 kg)
Standards: None. Pump is not intrinsically safe
Not intended for use outdoors
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Cautions
• Pump only clean, dry air.
• Protect pump from dirt and moisture.
• Pump is not intended for use outdoors.
• Protect surrounding items from pump exhaust air.
• Use only a three-wire grounded cable.
• Pump produces a high-pitched whine when operated.
• Donotpumpammableorexplosivegases.
• Do not operate pump in hazardous locations; not UL Listed for intrinsic safety
Operation
The Vac-U-Go Sampler can be operated in two dierent modes: non-compensating
and BioSampler. Vac-U-Go is non-compensating, therefore, it is not suitable for
compliance sampling in non-sonic mode. For indoor air studies, compliance, or other
applications that require a quiet, compensating vacuum pump, use the QuickTake 30
or QuickTake 15 Sample Pump.
Non-compensating Mode
1. Use exible tubing to connect the outlet of a
representative sample medium to the pump
inlet.
2. Connect a rotameter or calibrator to the
sample medium inlet.
3. Using the provided power cable, plug the
pump into a wall outlet and press the pump
power switch to the “on” position.
4. Use the valve adjust to set the desired ow
rate (see rotameter/calibrator operating instructions).
5. Remove rotameter or calibrator and replace representative sample medium with a
new unexposed medium.
6. Sample for the desired sampling period.
7. Turn o pump and unplug from wall outlet.
8. Package sample appropriately for shipment to a laboratory.
Pump
inlet
Valve adjust
to set ow
rate
BioSampler Mode
Pump inlet
1. Prepare BioSampler (see BioSampler
Operating Instructions). Use exible
tubing to connect the BioSampler
outlet to the pump inlet.
Use tubing
to connect
BioSampler
2. Using the provided power cable,
plug the pump into a wall outlet
and press the pump power switch
to the “on” position.
3. Use the valve adjust to open the
valve fully. The pressure gauge
Valve adjust
to open valve
should indicate > 15 inches Hg vacuum.
Note: The BioSampler features built-in critical orices. No other orice is needed to achieve
sonic ow.
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