Bacharach ODOROMETER User Manual

INSTRUCTION 0023-9125
ODOROMETER
Portable Gas Odorant Tester
Part Number 5110-0200
Operation/Maintenance
Rev. 16 – May 2010
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WARNING!
Because this instrument is used to detect and monitor materials and
conditions which are listed by OSHA or others as potentially hazardous
to personnel and property, the information in this manual must be fully
understood and utilized to ensure that the instrument is operating prop-
erly and is both used and maintained in the proper manner by qualifi ed
personnel. An instrument that is not properly calibrated, operated and
maintained by qualifi ed personnel is likely to provide erroneous infor-
mation, which could prevent user awareness of a potentially hazardous
situation for the instrument user, other personnel and property.
If, after reading the information in this manual, the user has questions
regarding the operation, application or maintenance of the instrument,
supervisory or training assistance should be obtained before use. Factory
assistance is available by calling 724-334-5000.

Bacharach ODOROMETER Specifications

General

Brand	Bacharach
Model	ODOROMETER
Category	Test Equipment
Language	English

Summary

Application of the Odorometer

Odorometer Description and Operation

Instrument Design and Components

Details the instrument's construction including the blower, funnel, flowmeter, and case assembly.

DC Model Power and Older Versions

Describes the DC model's battery power, LED indicator, and mentions older AC/DC models.

Operating Instructions for Odorometer

Preparation: Batteries and Gas Connection

Instructions for checking batteries and connecting the gas supply with proper tubing.

Operation Setup and Power

Guides on test environment, instrument placement, and turning the unit on.

Odor Detection Sniffing

Details the process of opening the gas valve and sniffing from the funnel.

Threshold Odor Determination Procedure

Initial Sniffing and Gas Flow Adjustment

Involves sniffing unodorized air, adjusting gas flow, and repeating for odor detection.

Calculating Threshold Values

Describes repeating tests, averaging readings, and accounting for individual variations.

Importance of First Sniff for Rating

Emphasizes that odor level rating should be based on the first sniff due to rapid sensory fatigue.

Odor Characteristics at Standard Concentration

Sniffing and Intensity Rating

Guides observers to sniff unodorized air, then adjust gas rate and rate intensity.

Odor Description and Verification

Allows for describing odor character and repeating tests for verification.

Range of Measurement and Calibration

Odorometer Maintenance

Using the Gas Calibration Chart

Service and Calibration Recommendations

Service Center Information (US & Canada)

Provides contact details for Bacharach Service Centers in the United States and Canada.

Older Odorometer Versions

AC Model Operation

Explains AC model operation from a 115V, 60 Hz power source.

DC Model Operation

Guides on starting the DC model motor and setting air flow using the ammeter.