Operating Instructions for SKC QuickTake 30 Sample Pump

Quick Guide from the Manual

The SKC QuickTake 30 is a portable, battery-powered air sample pump designed for constant airflow between 10 and 30 L/min. It is compatible with various samplers, including BioStage impactors and spore trap cassettes. Before first use, ensure the battery is fully charged and the pump is calibrated with the specific sampling media you intend to use.

Getting Started and Charging

To charge the battery, ensure the pump is turned off and insert the charger plug into the charging jack. A red LED on the display indicates charging. The battery charges fully in approximately 5 hours. The pump can also be operated using AC power, though the charger is not a battery eliminator and will not provide indefinite run times.

Operating the Pump

The pump is controlled via the LED display and button sequences:

• Power On/Off: Press and hold the Star button for 2 seconds.
• Navigate Presets: Use the Up or Down arrows to scroll through presets and displays.
• Run/Hold: Press both Up and Down arrows simultaneously to start or pause the pump.
• Calibration Mode: Press and hold the CAL button for 2 seconds while in a run time preset.

Sampling Modes

The pump offers three primary run time modes:

• Timed Run: Performs a single sample for a predetermined time (1 to 999 minutes).
• Continuous Run: Runs until manually stopped.
• Intermittent Sampling: Allows programming of run time, delay time, and number of cycles.

Calibration

Calibration must be performed with the representative sampling medium in line. Ensure the pump has run for 5 minutes before calibrating. Connect the pump inlet to the sampling medium and the calibrator to the inlet of the sampling medium. Use the CAL button to enter calibration mode and the arrow keys to adjust the flow rate until the desired value is displayed on the calibrator.

Maintenance and Battery Replacement

Keep the pump clean and free of dust. To replace the battery:

1. Remove the two strip panels on the back of the case to reveal four safety screws.
2. Loosen the screws and lift off the back of the pump case.
3. Loosen the two screws securing the battery bracket and remove the bracket.
4. Disconnect the battery harness and remove the battery.
5. Install the new battery, ensuring the harness wires face away from the case handle.
6. Reassemble the unit in reverse order.

Troubleshooting and Faults

If the pump cannot maintain flow due to excessive back pressure, a Flow Fault (FlOF) will appear. The pump will beep and stop. You can attempt to correct the blockage and restart the pump. The fault restart feature is enabled by default and will attempt to restart the pump every 10 seconds up to five times.