SKC Limited BioLite - Manual (Page 7)

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Operating the BioLite Pump
1. Insert the mains lead into the IEC mains inlet at the rear of the pump and plug the lead into a suitable mains
outlet socket. Both UK 3 pin and Euro 2 pin mains leads are supplied with the unit, select the correct lead
for your location.
2. Turn the flow adjuster fully counter-clockwise to ensure that it is fully open. Switch on the mains supply.
Switch on the pump using the on/off switch at the rear of the pump. Allow the pump to run for five to ten
minutes to stabilise before commencing any flow calibration. Switch the pump off using the on/off switch
at the rear of the pump.
3. Connect the sample train to the pump inlet hosetail. Switch on the pump using the on/off switch. Adjust
the flow rate if required using the flow adjuster. Turn the flow adjuster clockwise to reduce the flow rate and
anti-clockwise to increase the flow rate. Allow the pump to run for five minutes for the flow rate to stabilise
before taking any calibration readings. When the desired flow rate has been set, the flow adjuster can be
locked using the locking nut.
4. The back pressure gauge gives a reading of the suction generated by the pump due to the restriction to
flow of the sample train. This is important for indicating correct operation of the SKC Biosampler - the
Biosampler achieves sonic flow at a suction of 15in Hg (refer to the Biosampler instructions for further
details).