TSI Alnor PAN231 Operating Manual
POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE DUCT
ACCREDITATION (PANDA) SYSTEM
MODEL PAN231 SERIES
(PANDA LIGHT)
OPERATION AND SERVICE MANUAL
P/N 6006886, REVISION A
MAY 2013
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CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1 UNPACKING AND PARTS IDENTIFICATION ............. 1
CHAPTER 2 PREPARING PAN231 SYSTEM FOR AIR DUCT
LEAK TESTING ................................................................................... 5
CHAPTER 3 PERFORMING A DUCT LEAKAGE TEST ................ 11
Measuring Duct Static Pressure ................................................... 11
Measuring Duct Leakage Flow ..................................................... 12
Turning on the PAN231 Duct Leakage Tester.............................. 12
Using Leakage Test Application in the Model 9565-P .................. 12
Troubleshooting Guide ................................................................. 16
APPENDIX A SPECIFICATIONS ..................................................... 17
APPENDIX B LEAKAGE TESTING STANDARDS HIGHLIGHTS .. 21
Standards Supported .................................................................... 21
EU Standards ............................................................................... 22
US Standards ............................................................................... 25
APPENDIX C TYPICAL SETUP....................................................... 29
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Qty
Description
Part Number
Reference Picture
1
Low flow nozzle
6002598
1
Primary duct adapter
spigot plus rubber bung
(to fit to test duct)
6002638
1
Cam lock primary spigot
(to connect flexi-duct to
PANDA)
6002607
2
Ø4-in. (100-mm)
adjustable over lock
straps
6002683
1
13-ft (4-m) long
Ø4-in. (100-mm) plastic
flexible duct
6002667
2
20-in. (500-mm) silicone
tubes (red)
AFL9020004
Chapter 1
Unpacking and Parts Identification
Carefully unpack the PANDA system and instrument cases from the
shipping container. Check the individual parts against the list of
components below. If anything is missing or damaged, notify TSI
immediately.
The PANDA system consists of the following:
1
Qty
Description
Part Number
Reference Picture
2
20-in. (500-mm) silicone
tubes (blue)
AFL9020005
1
16-ft (5-m) silicone tube
(blue)
AFL9020005
1
K-type thermocouple
probe
AFL82859201
3
Instrument adapter
AFL82859401
1
Instrument Box
6006490
1
Flex Duct Carry Tube
6006491
1
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2 Chapter 1
The following two instruments should be used in conjunction with the
9565-P Multi-function
Instrument
Refer to 9565 Operation and Service
Manual supplied with the instrument
for additional parts supplied as
standard.
5815 Micromanometer
Refer to 5815 Operation and Service
Manual supplied with the instrument
for additional parts supplied as
standard.
PANDA unit:
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IMPORTANT—
Read Before Using the PANDA for the First Time
It is IMPORTANT that the 110V PANDA (yellow power socket) be
connected only to 110V to 120V supplies. Connecting it to a higher
voltage supply will permanently damage the inverter.
The 220V/240V PANDA (blue power socket) should only be
connected to 200V to 240V power supplies.
When storing the PANDA in a vertical position, please ensure that the
straps holding the instrument box are in place and tightened first.
The PANDA is designed so that the Instrument box and duct carry
tube are removable to lighten the load when lifting.
4 Chapter 1
Successfully completing a duct leakage test requires compiling
certain information prior to starting the test. Refer to
Appendix B for a discussion of standards relating to duct
leakage testing. The list below indicates the information
required:
Type of leakage test to be performed (Positive or
negative).
Leakage standard to be followed.
Air tightness/leakage class to be achieved
Amount of ductwork to be tested, such as the complete
system or a statistical sample.
C A U T I O N
Remove the power cord from the PANDA duct leakage tester before
tilting it to the vertical position to avoid damaging the cord.
Chapter 2
Preparing PAN231 System for Air Duct Leak
Testing
Carefully follow the procedures below to achieve safe and accurate
leakage testing:
1. Select the section of the ductwork to be tested.
2. Calculate the surface area of the ductwork of the section to
be tested.
3. Temporarily seal all the openings of the ductwork except one,
which will be connected to the PAN231 duct leakage tester.
4. Position the PAN231 unit as close to the remaining opening in the
ductwork as possible to minimize the flexible tubing needed.
Minimize bends in the flexible tubing to reduce the pressure loss,
giving the best performance.
5. Make sure the Fan Run/Stop Switch on the Fan Speed Controller
is in the Stop position and the multi-turn Fan Speed Control
potentiometer is fully turned counter-clockwise using the picture
of the VFD in Figure 1 as a reference. Plug the cord into the
PANDA unit as shown in Figure 2 and Figure 3. Then connect the
other end of the cord to a suitable electrical supply.
5
Fan Speed Control
Fan Run/Stop Switch
Figure 2. Receptacle for
Power Cord
Figure 3. Connected Power Cord
Figure 1. Fan Speed Controller
Note: The settings for the inverter have been locked and cannot be
changed using the key pad.
Note: The 110V unit has a yellow receptacle and the 230V unit has
a blue receptacle.
6 Chapter 2
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