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Chapter 2: Unpacking and InstallationChapter 2: Unpacking and Installation
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GentlyGently, but firmly, press downward on the , but firmly, press downward on the sample probe until it sample probe until it will not movewill not move
down any down any furtherfurther..
To connect the sample probe to tubing:To connect the sample probe to tubing:
11 Remove the protective cap from the sample inlet.Remove the protective cap from the sample inlet.
22 Place one end of the tubing Place one end of the tubing over the sample inlet and gently move it side-to-sideover the sample inlet and gently move it side-to-side
while pressing down until it reaches the base of the inlet.while pressing down until it reaches the base of the inlet.
33 Connect the adapter (optional) onto the free end of the tubing.Connect the adapter (optional) onto the free end of the tubing.
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Fit the sample probe over the adapter inlet.Fit the sample probe over the adapter inlet.
To secure the sample probe to a tripod:To secure the sample probe to a tripod:
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Screw the bolt on the adScrew the bolt on the adapter into the screw hole of the apter into the screw hole of the tripod plate.tripod plate.
22 Position the tripod where you wish to sample.Position the tripod where you wish to sample.
Connecting the Sample Probe, 350L and Connecting the Sample Probe, 350L and 550L Versions550L Versions
The LASAIR II 350L and 550L come with a special sample probe, which canThe LASAIR II 350L and 550L come with a special sample probe, which can
be connected in one of the following two ways:be connected in one of the following two ways:
•• directly to the sample inlet by means of the provided adapterdirectly to the sample inlet by means of the provided adapter
•• to the end of sample tubing that is connected to the sample inletto the end of sample tubing that is connected to the sample inlet
The sample tubing included The sample tubing included in your shipment is lined internally with a in your shipment is lined internally with a materialmaterial
that reduces electrostatic attraction and subsequent particle sticking. Cut it tothat reduces electrostatic attraction and subsequent particle sticking. Cut it to
the length that meets your needs. It cthe length that meets your needs. It connects to the sample inlet by means onnects to the sample inlet by means of aof a
barb adapter.barb adapter.
NOTE:NOTE: If the sample tubing is longer than 10 If the sample tubing is longer than 10 feet (3.05 meters), Particlefeet (3.05 meters), Particle
Measuring Systems cannot guarantee valid particle measurement.Measuring Systems cannot guarantee valid particle measurement.
ALSOALSO
: If you intend to sample for particles greater than 5: If you intend to sample for particles greater than 5 µµm, you should notm, you should not
use any tubing at all.use any tubing at all.
For precise positioning and proper cleanroom isolation, you For precise positioning and proper cleanroom isolation, you may choose tomay choose to
mount the sample probe on mount the sample probe on a tripod or on a wall. The a tripod or on a wall. The following optionalfollowing optional
accessories will help you to precisely position your LASAIR II:accessories will help you to precisely position your LASAIR II:
•• A floor tripod (Part No. MI008)A floor tripod (Part No. MI008)
•• A table tripod (Part No. 1000000979)A table tripod (Part No. 1000000979)
•• A wall mount adaptor for the Standard Sampling Probe A wall mount adaptor for the Standard Sampling Probe (Part No.(Part No.
1000000971)1000000971)
•• A Sampling Probe, Isokinetic, with wall/hand/tripod adapter (Part No.A Sampling Probe, Isokinetic, with wall/hand/tripod adapter (Part No.
1000008907) from Particle Measuring Systems.1000008907) from Particle Measuring Systems.