AirChek 52
Simple, Solid, Reliable
1000 to 3000 ml/min
(Low Flow from 5 to 500 ml/min)
Lightweight, Heavy-duty Personal Sample Pump
High and Low Flow with One Compact Sampler
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ATEX-approved
models available |
AirChek 52 Downloads
Features
Flow range of 1000 to 3000 ml/min
Ideal for most personal sampling applications including sorbent tubes, filter
cassettes,
impingers, and size-selective samplers, and long-duration detector tubes; high
flow range
of
1000
to
3000
ml/min; low flow range of 5 to 500 ml/min requires low flow accessories
Constant flow compensation
Provides constant flow within ± 5% for accurate air volumes
For both high and low flow applications
Eliminates the need for separate sampling pumps for high and low ranges when
using the optional Constant Pressure Controller (Cat. No. 224-26-CPC) and Adjustable Low Flow Holder (Cat. No. 224-26 series)
Minimum controls for easy operation
Two pumps in one easy-to-use sampler
RFI/EMI shielded and UL Listed for intrinsic safety
Case material and unique circuitry are designed to provide shielding from radio
frequencies in the range of
27 to 1000 MHz, UL Listed for intrinsic
safety for Class
I, Division 1 and 2, Groups A, B, C, D; Class II, Division 1 and 2, Groups
E, F, G;
and
Class
III, Temperature Code T3C; CE
marked; ATEX-approved model available
Highly accurate display
Digital time display tracks sample run time in minutes up to 99,999
Indicates low battery condition or flow fault without losing sample run time
Attempts auto-restart up to 5 times from flow fault
Low flow sampling capabilities
With low-cost, lightweight Constant Pressure Controller and adjustable flow holder
accessories
Multiple-tube sampling capabilities
Optional multiple low flow holders used with a CPC allows up to four tube samples
to be taken simultaneously, each at different flow rates
Saves time and uses fewer pumps
Full shift run times
Provides 12+ hours at 2000 ml/min, 25 inches water back pressure
Small, compact and lightweight
Weighs only 20 ounces (567 grams); measures 5 x 3 x 1.75 inches (12.7 x 7.6
x 4.4 cm)
Simple design, smooth surface
The impact-resistant case is easy to clean and decontaminate. Includes sturdy
attached belt clip, detachable quick change battery pack, and built-in
accessory mount
Built-in pulsation dampener
Built-in replaceable particulate trap
Quiet operation
Replacement parts in preassembled modules
Fully encapsulated electronics for corrosion resistance
Performance Profile
AirChek® 52 Air Sampling Pump
| Flow Range |
1000 to 3000 ml/min
(5 to 500 ml/min requires Constant Pressure Controller
[CPC] and Adjustable Low Flow Holder
accessories)
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Flow Control
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Holds constant flow to ± 5% of set-point
after calibration |
| Compensation Range |
1000 ml/min up to 25 inches water back pressure
2000 ml/min up to 25 inches water back pressure
2500 ml/min up to 20 inches water back pressure
3000 ml/min up to 15 inches water back pressure
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| Typical Back Pressure
of Sampling Media (inches water)
Filter/Pore Size (µm)
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Flow
Rate (L/min) |
| 1.0 |
1.5 |
2.0 |
2.5 |
| 25-mm MCE/0.8 |
6 |
9 |
12 |
15 |
| 25-mm MCE/0.45 |
14 |
22 |
28 |
35 |
| 37-mm MCE/0.8 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
| 37-mm PVC/5.0 |
1 |
1 |
2 |
2 |
Compare the information in this table to pump compensation range
to determine appropriate applications.
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| Run Time |
NiCad Battery: 8 hrs minimum at above
compensation ranges; dependent on media used. See
Table 1.
NiMH Battery: 12 hrs minimum at 2000 ml/min and up to
25 inches water back pressure; dependent on media used.
See Table 2.
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| Power Supply |
Rechargeable 4.8-V nickel-metal hydride (NiMH)
battery
pack, 3.3-Ah capacity or
Rechargeable 4.8-V nickel cadmium (NiCad) battery pack, 1.8-Ah
capacity
A battery eliminator is available (see Ordering
Information);
use voids the UL Listing for intrinsic safety.
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Battery Charging Time
(varies with battery capacity
and level of discharge)
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6 to 8.5 hrs using PowerFlex Charger |
| Temperature |
Operating: 32 to 113 F (0 to 45 C)
Storage: -4 to 113 F (-20 to 45 C)
Charging: 50 to 113 F (10 to 45 C)
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| Humidity |
0 to 95% non-condensing |
| Flow Fault |
If pump is unable to compensate for longer than 15 seconds due to
excessive back pressure, the pump enters flow fault. During flow fault,
the pump stops, the fault icon appears on the display, and elapsed
time remains on the display. Auto-restart is attempted up to 5 times.
Elapsed time information will be lost on restart.
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| Low Battery Fault |
LCD displays low battery icon and pump shuts down. LCD remains on.
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| LCD Time Display |
LCD display shows elapsed pump run time in minutes up
to 99,999. |
| LCD Indicator |
LCD always remains on. Displayed elapsed run time information resets
when pump is started.
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| Noise Level |
62.5 dBA* - pump without case
55 dBA* - pump housed in noise-reducing case (optional accessory Cat.
No. 224-96C)
*Pump
operating at 2 L/min with a 37-mm, 0.8-µm MCE filter cassette
measured at 3 ft (1 m) from pump |
| RFI/EMI Shielding |
Complies with requirements of EN 55022 1987 Class
B, and EN 50082-1:1992
Frequency range of radiated susceptibility test was
27 to 1000 MHz.
CE marked |
| Intrinsic Safety |
UL Listed for Class I, Division 1 and 2, Groups
A, B, C, D; Class II, Division 1 and 2, Groups E, F, G; and, Class III,
Temperature Code
T3C. ATEX-approved models available; contact
SKC |
| Dimensions |
5 x 3 x 1.75 in (12.7 x 7.6 x 4.4 cm) |
| Weight |
20 oz (567 gm) |
| Multiple-tube Sampling
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Adjustable low flow holder accessory allows user to take
up to four simultaneous samples at flows from 5 to 500 ml/min. CPC
required |
| Tubing |
Requires 1/4-inch ID tubing |
Protect sample pump from weather when in use outdoors.
Weather
enclosures for outdoor pump use are available. Contact
SKC.
Table 1. AirChek 52 Run Time in Hours with NiCad Battery
Following are typical run times achieved when using a fully charged nickel
cadmium (NiCad) battery pack. Data is sorted by type of sample media. All run
times
are listed in hours.
Mixed Cellulose Ester (MCE) filter, 0.8-µm
pore size
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Filter Diameter
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Flow Rate (L/min)
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37 mm
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25 mm
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2.0
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24.5
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16.5
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2.5
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22.9
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12.7
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3.0
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18.9
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Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) filter, 5.0-µm pore size
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Filter Diameter
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Flow Rate (L/min)
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37 mm
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25 mm
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2.0
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25.8
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24.9
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2.5
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24.3
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21.1
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3.0
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25.1
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18.6
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Filter back pressure exceeded pump capability during testing. |
| Note: |
Increases in back pressure during sampling due to buildup
of sample on the filter can decrease battery life. |
Table 2. AirChek 52 Run Time in Hours with NiMH Battery
Following are typical run times achieved when using a fully charged nickel-metal
hydride (NiMH) battery pack. Data is sorted by type of sample media. All run
times are listed in hours. Results are obtained using a new pump and
new fully charged battery. Pump performance may vary.
Mixed Cellulose Ester (MCE) filter, 0.8-µm
pore size
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Filter Diameter
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Flow Rate (L/min)
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37 mm
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25 mm
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2.0
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40
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37
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2.5
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38
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29
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3.0
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34
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25
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Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) filter, 5.0-µm
pore size
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Filter Diameter
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Flow Rate (L/min)
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37 mm
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25 mm
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2.0
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56
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47
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2.5
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48
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41
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3.0
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42
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38
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| Note: |
Increases in back pressure during sampling due to buildup
of sample on the filter can decrease battery life. |
AirChek 52 Low Flow Capabilities
The full range of flow rates is available in one lightweight, low-cost,
heavy-duty sampler.
The AirChek 52 Air Sampling Pump becomes a fully versatile sampler when combined
with the
low
flow Constant Pressure Controller (CPC) (Cat. No. 226-26-CPC) accessory. The
CPC
permits
sampling in the 5 to 500 ml/min range.
AirChek 52 Air Sampling Pump with CPC
Simple to use, the CPC fits into the sampling train tubing
allowing the pump to operate in a constant pressure mode. In the low flow mode,
an
adjustable
low
flow
tube holder can be used to collect up to four tube samples simultaneously
and at different flow rates. The flow rate at each intake of the adjustable low
flow tube holders can be set from 5 to 500 ml/min (dependant on back pressure).
Multiple-tube
sampling
reduces
time in the field and uses fewer pumps.
Lightweight, Durable
Measuring approximately 5 x 3 x 1.75 inches (12.7 x 7.6 x 4.4 cm) and weighing
only
20
ounces (567 grams), the small size, lightweight, and durable construction allows
the
AirChek
52 to withstand the rigors of on-worker use time and time again. Rechargeable
NiMH or NiCad batteries provide a reliable power source which can be restored
overnight.
The AirChek 52 is the lightweight, inexpensive workhorse pump
designed for rugged and repeated use. Now the full range of flow rates is available
in one lightweight, low-cost, heavy-duty sampler to use with:
- Sorbent sample tubes and
Long-duration detector tubes for collecting most hazardous chemical gases and vapors
from the air
- Cyclones for collecting respirable dust
- IOM samplers for collecting inhalable
dust
- Filters for collecting total dust, asbestos,
or chemical hazards
- Impingers for collecting
reactive chemicals into liquids
Ordering Information
AirChek 52 requires 1/4-inch ID tubing
| Description |
Cat. No. |
AirChek 52 Sample Pump includes NiMH
battery pack, screwdriver set, and operating
manual, requires charger and cable; see kits or chargers below
ATEX-approved models available; contact
SKC |
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| Single AirChek 52 Pump Kit includes AirChek 52 pump with RFI/EMI-shielded
case, NiMH battery pack, single PowerFlex charger with cable, filter
cassette holder, screwdriver set, operating manual, and soft-side nylon
carry case |
100-240 V |
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| Single AirChek 52 Pump Starter Kit includes
pump with battery, charger, Tygon tubing (3 feet, 1/4-inch ID), and collar
clip
with cable tie |
100-240 V |
224-52-S |
| Single AirChek 52 Pump Kit with
Hard-side Pelican Case includes AirChek 52 pump,
NiMH battery pack, single PowerFlex charger with cable, screwdriver set,
filter cassette holder, and hard-side Pelican case |
100-240 V |
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| 5-Pack AirChek 52 Pump Kit for High Flow Sampling includes 5
AirChek 52 pumps with RFI/EMI-shielded case, NiMH battery packs,
filter
cassette holders,
screwdriver sets, and operating manuals and one
5-station PowerFlex charger with cables, in a Pelican case |
100-240 V |
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| 5-Pack AirChek 52 Pump Kit for Universal (Low and High Flow) Sampling includes
5 AirChek 52 pumps with RFI/EMI-shielded case, NiMH battery packs, filter
cassette holders, screwdriver sets, Constant Pressure Controllers, low
flow holders, Type A tube covers, and operating manuals and one
5-station PowerFlex charger with cables, in a Pelican case |
100-240 V |
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| Pump Certificate
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| Certificate of Compliance, optional, must
be ordered when ordering pump |
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| Calibrators and Accessories
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Defender Primary Standard Calibrator, 5 to 500 ml/min, includes
lead-acid battery, charger, Optimizer software, and 39-inch (1-meter) serial
cable
Software requires Windows XP (sp 2 or 3) or Windows Vista (32-bit version)
and an RS-232 port or USB to RS-232 adapter |
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Defender Primary Standard Calibrator, 50 to 5000
ml/min, includes lead-acid battery, multi-plug charger (100-240
V), Optimizer software, and 39-inch (1-meter) serial cable
Software
requires Windows XP (sp 2 or 3) or Windows Vista (32-bit version) and
an RS-232 port or USB to RS-232 adapter. |
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| Defender Universal Charger, 100-240 V,
with U.S., Euro, and Australia plugs |
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| Defender Universal Charger, 100-240 V,
with U.S. plug |
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| Chargers — PowerFlex
Charging Systems
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PowerFlex 5-station 100-240 V includes
power supply and cord
Purchase pump-specific cables separately; choose from the
list below.
For U.S.-produced pump models only, not compatible with EX and ATEX-approved
models |
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223-1000 |
PowerFlex Single 100-240 V includes power
supply and cord
Purchase pump-specific cables separately; choose from the
list below.
For U.S.-produced pump models only, not compatible with EX and ATEX-approved
models |
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223-2000 |
| Replacement CE-marked Power Supply for
5-station PowerFlex Charger |
P22310 |
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PowerFlex Cables
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| AirChek 52, 1 cable |
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| Replacement Battery and Battery Eliminator |
AC Adapter (Battery Eliminator) 115 V, for
continuous pump operation
Battery Eliminator should be used in non-hazardous locations only. |
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| Replacement Battery Pack, NiMH |
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| Replacement Battery Pack, NiCad |
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| Pouches and Carry
Cases
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| Black Nylon Pump Pouch |
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| High-profile Red Nylon Pump Pouch |
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Black Nylon Pump Pouch, with
noise-reducing liner, reduces noise from 62.5 dBA to 55 dBA
Pump
operating at 2 L/min with a 37-mm, 0.8-µm MCE filter cassette
measured at 3 feet (1 meter) from pump |
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| Kit Case: Single, Pelican |
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| Kit Case: Single, nylon with shoulder strap,
also used for 5-station PowerFlex |
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| 5-Pack Pump Carry Case, Pelican, for
AirChek XR5000, AirChek 2000, AirChek 52, and AirLite pumps. On wheels
for easy transport, watertight, airtight, dustproof, and crushproof, equipped
with foam for complete equipment protection |
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| Kit Case: 5-Pack, Deluxe, Pelican, on wheels
for easy transport |
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224-910 |
| Low Flow Sampling Accessories |
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Low Flow Constant Pressure Controller, for
low flow sampling
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| Low Flow (5 to 500 ml/min) Adapter Kit includes
Constant Pressure Controller (CPC), single Adjustable Low Flow Holder,
and Type A tube cover |
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| Single Adjustable Low Flow Holders, 5 to 500 ml/min, require
plastic protective covers below |
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| Dual Adjustable Low Flow Holders, 5 to 500
ml/min, require plastic protective covers below |
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| Tri Adjustable Low Flow Holders, 5 to 500
ml/min, require plastic protective covers below |
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| Quad Adjustable Low Flow Holders, 5 to 500
ml/min, require plastic protective covers below |
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| Plastic Protective
Tube Covers, for use with Adjustable
Low Flow Holders above. Sorbent sample tube size determines protective
cover
size. Collar clips are attached.
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| A - for tubes 6-mm OD x 70-mm length |
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| B - for tubes 8-mm OD x 110-mm length |
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| C - for tubes 10-mm OD x 150-mm length |
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| D - for tubes 10-mm OD x 220-mm length |
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| V - OVS tubes, do not use Adjustable Low Flow Holders |
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| Replacement Parts and Tools
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| Replacement Battery Pack, NiMH |
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| Replacement Battery Pack, NiCad |
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| Replacement Control Cover |
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| Replacement Inlet Filters, pk/10 |
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| Replacement Inlet Hose Connector |
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| Replacement Top Valve Plate, for AirChek
52 and Universal Series Pumps |
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| SKC Pneumatic Test Kit, for testing flow
compensation in personal sample pumps, 1 to 5 L/min rotameter, 0 to 80
inches magnehelic pressure gauge |
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| SKC Universal Screwdriver Kit, for use
with sample pumps, includes 3 interchangeable screwdriver heads |
224-11 |
| Mini Tool Kit, for use with air sampling pumps and
filter media includes scissors, pliers, file, 2 slotted screwdrivers,
2 Phillips screwdrivers, forceps, and charcoal pick |
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376-01-01
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AirChek
52 FAQs
AirChek 52 Downloads
AirChek
52 Operating Instructions (PDF)
AirChek
52 Spec. Sheet (PDF)
Battery
Pack for AirChek 52 Operating Instructions (PDF)
MSDS
for Nickel Metal Hydride Battery (PDF)
Technical Note:
SKC Sample Pump Battery Pack Characteristics and Maintenance (PDF)
UL
Certificate of Intrinsic Safety
EC
Declaration of Conformity (PDF)
ATEX
Certificate (PDF)
 Chinese
Language Operating Instructions AirChek 52 (PDF)
This page was last modified February 6, 2012
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