AIR BOX LOWFLOW Sampling Pumps User Manual

: October 30, 2023
: AIR BOX

Table of Contents

AIR BOX LOWFLOW Sampling Pumps
Product Information
Usage Instructions
specifications
Setting up and using the LOWFLOW pump
Setting the flowrate
Maintenance
Troubleshooting
Parts
Warranty Registration
References
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AIR BOX LOWFLOW Sampling Pumps

Product Information

The LOWFLOW pump is a portable air sampling pump used to measure air quality. It has an adjustable flow range of 2-10 liters per minute and a rechargeable lead acid battery pack of 12V 9Ah. The battery takes approximately 6-8 hours to fully charge and can provide continuous operation for over 8 hours at 8 l/min. The pump has a LED display indicating elapsed run time and battery level. It is made of high-frequency ABS material and is waterproof with an IP65 rating. The dimensions of the pump are H38cm x W24cm x D12cm and it weighs 4.6kg. The mast can extend up to 2 meters.

Usage Instructions

Before using the LOWFLOW pump, ensure that it is fully charged. A battery level indicator will show the available power when the unit is first switched on.
Charging the battery:
- Plug the charger into the charging socket.
- A red LED will be illuminated.
- The LED will change to green when the battery is fully charged.
- It takes approximately 6-8 hours to completely charge the battery.
Removing the waterproof covers:
- Before switching the unit on, ensure that the gold air outlet
  and sampling head are not covered.
Setting the flow rate:
- Ensure that the mechanical flow rate adjuster is OPEN (see Fig. 1).
- Use the up/down arrows to adjust the flow rate (a single press advances the display by one increment, holding while pressing advances the display by 10 increments).
- Check the flow rate against the flow meter and adjust according to flow requirements.
- Once the flow is adjusted to the required flow rate, set the flow rate by pressing stop.
- The display will show “Flow Set”.

For any technical support or customer service enquiries, please
contact Airbox Sampling Products at telephone: +44(0)1903 524 600
or email: sales@airboxsp.com.

specifications

(tested with 8.0µm MCE filter)

Flow Range: Adjustable 2 -10 l/min
Battery Pack : Battery for Variflow/V8/Lowflow – Lead acid 12V 9Ah Recharge
Charge Time: 6-8 hours Max
Continuous duration: 8+ Hours @ 8 l/min
Display: LED, elapsed run time and battery indicator
Material: HF ABS
Waterproof: IP65
Dimensions: H38cm x W24cm x D12cm
Mast extends: (Up to 2 meters)
Weight: 4.6kg

Setting up and using the LOWFLOW pump

Before you use the LOWFLOW pump make sure it is fully charged. A battery level indicator shows the available power when the unit is first switched on.

Charging the battery
When the charger is plugged into the charging socket a red LED will be illuminated. The LED will change to green when the battery is fully charged. It takes approximately 6-8 hours to completely charge the battery.
Removing the waterproof covers
IMPORTANT: Before switching the unit on, ensure the gold air outlet and sampling head are not covered.
IMPORTANT: BEFORE RUNNING TEST YOU WILL NEED TO SET THE FLOW RATE
Ensure that the mechanical flow rate adjuster is OPEN (see Fig. 1). Turn anticlockwise to OPEN and clockwise to CLOSE.

Setting the flowrate

Setting the flowrate between 5-8L/min
CAUTION: REDUCE FLOW RATE BY DIGITAL DISPLAY TO 5L/MIN BEFORE USING THE NEEDLE VALVE ADJUSTMENT (Fig.8)
The pump is set at aprox 8 L/min as a default, to fine tune this:-
Before switching on the LOWFLOW connect a flow meter to the air sampling head.
Press start/pause to switch on the unit. (Fig.2) The display will show, in this order: The serial number, the current firmware version and the battery status.
Press start/pause the display shows ‘Flow not set’. (Fig.3)
Press either arrow to begin Calibration Mode, the pump will start running. (Fig.4)
NOTE: Run for 45 seconds to allow to stabilise. (Fig.5)
Press up/down arrows to adjust flow rate. (Fig.6)
(A single press advances the display by one increment, holding while pressing advances the display by 10 increments).
Check the flow rate against the flow meter and adjust according to flow requirements.
(Any increment changes will be saved for the post test flow check, see 2.4 & 2.5).
Once flow is adjusted to required flow rate, set the flow rate by pressing stop. (Fig.7)
Display shows Flow Set

Setting the flowrate between 2-5 L/min

Follow the switch on procedure as above
Press up/down arrows to adjust flow rate down to 5 l/min (see above)
Once 5 L/min has been reached, slowly turn the mechanical flow rate adjuster clockwise to close needle-valve and reduce flow. (Fig.8)
CAUTION: When restarting a new job and before calibrating flow rate, always ensure the mechanical flow rate adjuster is open. Then follow steps to calibrate flow rate.
IMPORTANT: If the pump is shut down between setting the the flow and starting the test, flow will have to be re-calibrated by repeating the steps above.

Setting test mode
Press start/pause the display will show ‘Set test mode’.
Press arrows to select ‘Free Running’ or ‘Timed test’.

If Free Running is selected

Press start/pause the pump runs and the timer starts counting, (you can pause during the test by pressing start/pause)
Press stop during test and the display shows ‘Test Stop? Are you sure?’ If you are not sure, press start/pause to continue test, if you are sure:-
Press stop display shows ‘Test completed – Check Flow’.
Press stop display shows ‘Connect flow meter’ (now reconnect your flow meter to check the flow rate).
Press start/pause, display shows ‘Flow Check’ (any increment changes made when setting the flow rate (see 2.1.6) will be shown).
NOTE: Wait 45 seconds for flow rate to stabilise.
Press stop display shows ‘Flow Check Complete’.
Press stop to shutdown.

If Timed Test is selected

Press start/pause the display shows ‘Enter Run Time’
Press arrows to adjust time:-
Press start/pause to move between (Hrs) 00 (Mins) 00 (Sec) 00.
Press start/pause the pump runs and the timer starts. When the time has elapsed the display shows ‘Test Completed – Check Flow’.
Press stop display shows ‘Test completed – Check Flow’.
Press stop display shows ‘Connect flow meter’ (now reconnect your flow meter to check the flow rate).
Press start/pause display shows ‘Flow Check’ (any increment changes made when setting the flow rate (see 2.1.6) will be shown.
NOTE: Wait 45 seconds for flow rate to stabilise.
Press stop display shows ‘Flow Check Complete’
Press stop to shutdown.
Note: I f the pump switches itself off during either Free Running or Timed Test (i.e if the battery dies or the sampling head gets blocked) on restart it will either show:-

‘Test Incomplete, Restart Test?’, Press start/pause to resume test and see where the previous test got to.
‘Test Completed Check Flow’, in which case continue as instructions above.
‘Low battery’, in which case either replace battery (within 10 minutes of disconnecting old one) or charge pump directly from the mains for a short time to complete the flow check.

Maintenance

Replacing the battery
The LOWFLOW pump has been specifically designed to make replacing the battery a quick and easy task. Simply undo the two screws on the front of the battery housing, pull off the terminal connectors, remove the battery and replace.
NOTE: This process is made easier if pump is lying on it’s back.
IMPORTANT: The terminals on the battery are colour coded red and black to match the red and black wires of the unit. When fitting a new battery make sure that these match up correctly.

Replacing the mast
The mast is secured on the unit in a threaded housing, so to replace just unscrew and remove. We would also recommend removing the mast when cleaning the unit (3.3).

Cleaning the unit
The casing of the LOWFLOW pump is made from a hard wearing ABS structural foam, making it incredibly rugged and also very easy to clean. Tested to IP65 standards
(‘Protected against low pressure water jets from any direction.’) the unit can be cleaned under a shower hose.

NOTE: Do NOT Submerge the product fully in water.

Servicing & Warranty
The LOWFLOW pump is covered by our exclusive warranty and in the event that the unit fails we will undertake the repair free of charge for up to 2 years from the date of purchase. The warranty covers the costs of materials and labour (with the shipping costs to be covered by the customer) and is valid under the following conditions:

A full warranty statement is available on our website or from our customer service team.

Troubleshooting

Pump will not start, red LED illuminated
- Battery voltage may be too low, check the battery level and recharge the battery.
- If the pump still doesn’t start, contact the Airbox service department.
Pump will not start, no display
- Flat battery, recharge or replace the battery.
Flow rate doesn’t reach required level
- Ensure any yellow waterproof safety caps have been removed.
- Check tube for kinks and that the sampling head is not blocked.
- If flow rate is still insufficient, contact the Airbox service department.
Pump stops while running, red LED illuminated
- Check tube for kinks and that the sampling head is not blocked.
- Check the battery level and recharge if required. Replace the battery if necessary.
- If the flow rate is still insufficient, contact the Airbox service department.
Pump fails to run for specified duration
- Check the battery level and recharge if required. Replace the battery if necessary.

Parts

Product Code	Name	Description
P01866	V8 LOWFLOW	V8 LOWFLOW Air Sampling Pump (with UK/EU charger)

P01866/KIT

| ****

V8 LOWFLOW

| V8 LOWFLOW Air Sampling Pump (with UK/EU charger, sampling head & spare mast)
P01839| Sampling head| AIRBOX SAMPLING HEAD + 2x O-rings +

2x Filter support pads

Warranty Registration

Don’t forget to register your new Airbox product by filling in the registration form provided and returning it to us at the address below.
Alternatively you can do this online at: www.airboxsp.com

Airbox Sampling Products , Technology Centre,
Easting Close, Worthing, West Sussex BN14 8HQ
Thank you for choosing this Airbox product. To ensure that you get the best possible use from it, please read this manual carefully.

Technical support
For all technical support or customer service enquiries

please contact us:
telephone: +44(0)1903 524 600
email: sales@airboxsp.com