RKI Instruments RP-6 Operator's Manual

Phone: 800-754-5165 Fax: 510-441-5650 RP-6 Pump for the GX-2001 Operator’s Manual Part Number: 71-0068RK Edition: First, Revision P0 Released: 9/25/02 ...

Product Warranty RKI Instruments, Inc., warranties gas alarm equipment sold by us to be free from defects in materials, workmanship, and performance for a period of one year from date of shipment from RKI Instruments, Inc. Any parts found defective within that period will be repaired or replaced, at our option, free of charge. ...

• 3 Table of Contents Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

• 4 Overview This manual describes the RP-6 Pump. This manual also describes how to operate the RP-6 with the Model GX-2001 and maintain the RP-6. A parts list at the end of this manual lists replacement parts and accessories for the RP-6. Specifications Table 1 lists specifications for the RP-6 Pump. Table 1: Specifications P ...

• 5 Description The RP-6 Pump is a sample drawing accessory for the RKI Instruments Inc. Model GX-2001 Gas Monitor. It consists of the pump unit, the sample adapter, the coiled hose, and the rubber sample nipple. Figure 1: RP-6 Pump Component Location Pump Unit The pump unit is housed in a red plastic case. A GX-7 type male quick ...

• 6 from the pump unit. Two flat membrane disk hydrophobic filters and a wire mesh disk are located in the pump unit on the filter holder end. The battery compartment is located on the other end of the pump unit. An AA alkaline battery is installed in the battery compartment and held in place by a black plastic battery cap. Th ...

• 7 A male quick connect fitting is located on the top of the sample adapter which mates to the coiled hose. Rubber Sample Nipple A cone shaped 4 inch long rubber sample nipple is included with the RP-6 and is normally installed on the inlet fitting by pushing the larger end over it. The smaller end can be inserted in a hole or ...

• 8 Operation Normal Operation 1. Start up the GX-2001 and enter normal operation as described in the GX-2001 manual. 2. Snap the sample adapter onto the sensor face of the GX-2001. Make sure the gas name labels on the GX-2001 match up with the gas name labels on the sample adapter and that the sample adapter is fully engaged on ...

• 9 Figure 3: Connecting the Optional Hose & Probe 4. Attach the rubber sample nipple or an optional hose and probe to the inlet fitting. 5. Attach the GX-2001 to your belt or clothing using the belt clip. 6. Turn on the pump unit by turning the ON/OFF switch to the ON position. CAUTION: While the sample adapter is installed on ...

• 10 sample the area of interest by holding it in the area. If sampling from a vessel or an enclosed area is desired, insert the rubber sample nipple into the vessel or enclosed area. Allow the pump unit to sample for 90 seconds for a full response on the GX-2001. If an optional hose and probe are used instead of the rubber sampl ...