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Lancom 4Portable Flue Gas Analyser
User Guide
2 Dos and Don’ts
DO

Use the analyser in the
upright position.

Make sure there are no loops
in the sample line.

Connect the sample line
before operating.

Makesuretheltersarein
good condition.

Empty the catch-pot after use.

Allow the temperature of the
analyser to stabilise before
use, for example if it has been
stored in an air-conditioned
oceorahotcar.

If you are using the analyser
between locations where the
ambient temperature may
vary, use the recalibrate
function between locations to
optimise performance.

Recalibrateusingcertied
gas mixtures every 6
months. Contact LAND or an
authorised dealer for details.

Ensure that the sample
exhaust is in a well ventilated
area.
DO NOT

Abort the zero calibration –
this will result in incorrect gas
readings.

Operate the analyser on its
side – liquid in the catch-pot
mayoodtheanalyser.

Leave the Lancom 4 operating
unattended for long periods
–thecatch-potmaylland
oodtheanalyser-usethe
“wake and sleep” option
instead.

Use for extended periods
where gas concentrations are
very high.

Attempt to sample gas
without connecting the
sample line - it may cause
damage to the pump.

Operate with the catch-pot
orltersremoved-thiswill
result in incorrect readings.

Touch the probe tube after
use – it could be very hot.

Over-tighten the catch-pot.

Leave the analyser in direct
sunlight.

Use the probe without the
sinterlter.

Use the Lancom 4 in a
connedspacewithout
connecting an exhaust tube
to the sample outlet.