Sensidyne AP-20S Instruction Manual - Foreword
© 2003 Sensidyne, Inc.
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FOREWORD
Thank you for purchasing the Model AP-20S sampling pump. The
Model AP-20S pump is designed specifically for use with Kitagawa
detector tubes. This system with the available Sensidyne/Kitagawa
detector tubes can detect the presence of more than 300 airborne
gases and vapors.
FOR SAFE AND CORRECT USE
• Read carefully both this instruction manual and the instruction sheets for the
individual detector tubes prior to use of this product.
• Ensure that this instruction manual is stored in a convenient location for easy
reference at all times.
• If you have any questions regarding this manual, please contact your local
distributor or manufacturer representative.
• With a detector tube inserted and the handle drawn back, the pump cylinder
is under a high vacuum. If the handle lock is released under vacuum
conditions, it will pull back suddenly. Holding the pump by the extended shaft
can lead to injury. Always hold the pump by the cylinder, never by the shaft.
• Broken glass tube tips can fall from the tip cutter or storage area when using
the pump. To prevent glass contamination in restricted area (e.g., food
processing plants) use the optional Deluxe Tip Cutter (PNº 7013601).
• Normal use of detector tubes requires the handling of broken glass tubes.
Safety glasses and protective gloves are recommended.
• Avoid skin and eye contact with the internal chemical reagents.
• If the reagent is completely discolored (i.e., the detector tube is over- ranged)
after measuring a high concentration toxic gas (e.g., a process
measurement), the possibility exists for harmful gas residue inside the
cylinder. This gas will exhaust from the back of the cylinder when the handle
is pulled out for the next pump stroke. Whenever the tube has fully discolored,
purge the air inside the cylinder by pulling and pushing the handle several
times in a well-ventilated area.
The following symbols are used in this manual
NOTE: Indicates instruction or advice for
the correct use of the product, to prevent
problems with the product.
CAUTION: Failure to observe this
instruction can result in possible personal
injury or damage to property.
CAUTIONS