KANOMAX 3800 Handheld Condensation Particle Counter - Manual (Page 16)

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2.2.2 Charging the Alcohol Cartridge
1. Turn off the CPC power.
2. Open the alcohol bottle by twisting the storage cap (or the alcohol cartridge) counter-clockwise
for about 1/8 turn. Place the storage cap (or the alcohol cartridge) on a clean surface such that
the storage cap (or the alcohol cartridge) stands on its end.
3. Pour isopropyl alcohol in the bottle up to the marked level, with caution not to tip the bottle and
spill the alcohol.
4. Make sure that the alcohol cartridge is clean. Insert the alcohol cartridge into the alcohol bottle,
and twist for about 1/8 turn until it locks into place.
5. After the alcohol cartridge is set, wait several minutes for the felt inside the cartridge to absorb
the alcohol. To fully charge the alcohol cartridge, it will take approximately 20-30 minutes.
2.2.3 Installing the Alcohol Cartridge
1. Remove the alcohol cartridge from the alcohol bottle, and gently shake down excess alcohol.
You do not need to wait for the outside surface of the cartridge to dry.
2. Insert the alcohol cartridge into the cartridge insertion opening of the CPC.
Align the groove at the side of the alcohol cartridge with the tab at the insertion opening, and
twist the alcohol cartridge clockwise for about 1/8 turn.
The alcohol cartridge should slide in easily with little force. DO NOT FORCE IT IN.
Always recap the alcohol bottle immediately after use to prevent absorption of
moisture and evaporation. Alcohol that is contaminated must be disposed.
When the CPC is not used, the alcohol cartridge must be stored in the alcohol bottle.
The alcohol bottle is designed to be safe for transportation and storage of the alcohol.
The alcohol cartridge will be soaked in the alcohol. The storage cap must be applied
to the cartridge insertion opening of the CPC to prevent dust and dirt from getting in.
Do not transport or store the CPC with the cartridge inserted in the CPC. The alcohol
may seep out and get in the optical system, which may affect future measurements.
Do not leave the cartridge insertion opening of the CPC open longer than necessary.
Apply the storage cap to the insertion opening for transportation and storage.
Always keep the storage cap and alcohol cartridge clean.
If the side of the cartridge and/or the inside of the cap is unclean, dust and dirt may
get in the instrument when operated, which may impair correct measurement.
Caution
Do not leave the alcohol cartridge insertion opening of the CPC open longer
that necessary to prevent contamination of the optical system to cause
operation failure.
Caution