Skc DCS (Deployable Cartridge Sampler) System User Manual

Operating InstructionsSKC Deployable Cartridge Sampler (DCS) SystemSKC Inc.863 Valley View RoadEighty Four, PA 15330Form #38048 Rev 1008

7SAMPLE PUMP OPERATIONThe user may choose to: • Operate the pump manually in the fi eld (on/off )• Program a schedule into the pump manually• Program

8ba ery from charger and connect pump to ba ery (see Ba ery Setup below).A er charging the ba ery pack, it is good practice to run the pump for a

9Leland Legacy Quick GuideTerms »Star button Ò• Scrolls through run time data and Setup optionsUp and down arrow buttons ST• Toggle between display

10CALIBRATION AND SAMPLINGCalibrationCalibrate pump fl ow rate with the sampling head loaded with a cartridge in line. See pump and calibrator operatin

11SamplingLocate system in an unobstructed area, at least 6 feet (2 meters) from any obstacle to airfl ow.Wear disposable, clean, lint-free nylon or po

12SAMPLE REMOVAL, SHIPPING, AND ANALYSISRemoving the Cartridge from the Sampling HeadWear disposable, clean, lint-free nylon or powder-free surgical g

13Removing Filter and Sorbent from CartridgeFor Laboratory Use Only1. Remove fi lter and sorbent(s) from cartridge.2. Combine for extraction.3. a. F

14ORDERING INFORMATIONDescription Cat. No.DCS System†# includes a Leland Legacy Sample Pump with connection case and cable, charger (100-240 V), 2 ext

15LI-ION BATTERY SHIPMENTRechargeable lithium-ion ba eries for use with SKC sample pumps have been tested in accordance with the UN Manual and are pr

Pre3DCS System Quick GuideSampling Head and Cartridge Installation1. Disassemble sampling head: Unscrew inlet from cartridge holder section. Unscrew

Pre5Table of ContentsIntroduction ...1Performance Profi le ...

1INTRODUCTIONThe SKC Deployable Cartridge Sampler (DCS) System is a compact, portable, and ba ery-operated sampling system that ensures the ability t

2PERFORMANCE PROFILEFlow Rate: 10 L/minRun Time: > 24 hrs on one battery chargePower: Rechargeable lithium-ion (Li-Ion) battery, 7.4 V, 12-Ah cap

3PRINCIPLE OF OPERATIONA sample pump draws air at a fl ow rate of 10 L/min through nozzles on top of the sampling head and into the cartridge. The cart

4MEDIA PREPARATIONFor Laboratory UseUse clean hexane-rinsed PTFE-tipped forceps to handle fi lters.Wear disposable, clean, lint-free nylon or powder-fr

5Deployment of Cartridges for Field SamplingImmediately prior to fi eld deployment, follow the procedure in EPA TO-9A or TO-13A, Section 10.4.SAMPLING

6Inserting a Cartridge into the Sampling HeadWear disposable, clean, lint-free nylon or powder-free surgical gloves to handle the sorbent and cartridg