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Minor Versionm

by Margaret Grattan

Introduction

A leak can be caused by loose connections, worn seals (o-rings) or split tubing.

If a leak occurs, this can affect the flow rate which will have a big impact on the accuracy of the measurement.

To understand how often you should perform this service activity, click here.

Tools

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  1. Enter service mode so any fluctuations in the data caused from this activity can be excluded from air quality reports.
    • Enter service mode so any fluctuations in the data caused from this activity can be excluded from air quality reports.

  2. Remove the TSP inlet, remove the two O-rings and place the vacuum gauge on the inlet.
    • Remove the TSP inlet, remove the two O-rings and place the vacuum gauge on the inlet.

    • Wait for the gauge to stabilise.

    • The gauge should reach at least -40 kPa while power is connected.

  3. Stop the sample pump by removing power from the module
    • Stop the sample pump by removing power from the module

    • Count how long it takes for the pressure to change by 10 kPa.

    • If the pressure change (leak rate) is greater than 10 kPa in 10 seconds, you'll need to check for loose connections, worn seals (o-rings) or split tubing.

    • For example, if the needle moves from -70 kPa to -60 kPa in 20 seconds, this is OK, but if if moves from -70 kPa to -60 Kpa in 8 seconds, this indicates a leak.

Conclusion

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Kyle Alberti

Member since: 04/25/2023

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