ENMET Corporation PO Box 979 Ann Arbor, MI 48106-0979 Formaldemeter htV Formaldehyde Monitor Operation Manual Manual Part Number 80012-017 MCN-388, 10/25/07
Table of Contents 1.0 INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................................... 1 1.1 Unpack...................................................................................................................................................... 1 1.2 Check Order .............................................................................................................................................. 1 1.
Formaldemeter htV ENMET Corporation 1.0 Introduction The PPM Formaldemeter™htV is an easy-to-use, hand held direct reading instrument designed for the rapid measurement of airborne formaldehyde levels. Please read these instructions carefully and familiarize yourself with the instrument before use. This operating manual will provide you with all the necessary information for the correct use of your Formaldemeter™htV.
ENMET Corporation Formaldemeter htV 2.0 Formaldemeter htV Features Unlike other formaldehyde monitoring devices such as color stain tubes and badges, the Formaldemeter htV is capable of measuring many samples consecutively without the need for inconvenient ancillary equipment. Being ultra compact and battery operated, the instrument is truly field portable.
Formaldemeter htV ENMET Corporation Sampling Port Serial No. Display ppm Serial Port 0.00 ON-OFF Button Sample Battery Compartment Formaldemeter htV Cal. Keypad Area Front View Back View Figure 1: Features of the Formaldemeter™htV 3.0 Technical Information 3.1 Principle of Operation Electrochemical formaldehyde sensor The Formaldemeter™htV uses proven electrochemical sensing technology for determining the concentration of formaldehyde in air samples.
ENMET Corporation Formaldemeter htV 3.2 Interferants 3.2.1 Phenol & Resorcinol The presence of phenol in the air can give a reading on the Formaldemeter htV. When monitoring formaldehyde in situations where phenolic resins are used, the phenol filters provided should be used. These fit on to the sampling port of the instrument. The filters will completely remove phenols from the sample even at concentrations in excess of 1000 ppm without affecting the formaldehyde reading. ™ 3.2.
Formaldemeter htV ENMET Corporation 4.0 Operation of the PPM FORMALDEMETER™htV 4.1 Taking a Sample Power on Press the ON-OFF button once. The instrument will display: flashing for 3 seconds as the instrument checks the sensor, followed by: Sampling Indicating that the instrument is ready to take a sample. Hold the instrument in the atmosphere to be sampled. Press and release the SAMPLE button.
ENMET Corporation Formaldemeter htV 5.0 Maintenance WARNING: Please read this section thoroughly before attempting to check or adjust calibration. Users are strongly advised to familiarize themselves with the instrument before attempting to adjust the calibration and should follow the instructions carefully. 5.1 General Information Check calibration regularly Sensor sensitivity can change very gradually with time, periodic recalibration may be required.
Formaldemeter htV ENMET Corporation 5.3.3 Procedure 1. Place the standard with the thermometer on a work surface. Handle the calibration standard as little as possible to avoid heating the tube, holding it by the yellow end caps. Remove both end plugs. 2. Switch the instrument on by pressing the ON-OFF button once. Wait for the display to show: 3. Place the instrument on the work surface and insert the nozzle into the sampling end of the tube (as indicated by the black arrow).
ENMET Corporation Formaldemeter htV 5.4 Calibration Adjustment Procedure WARNING: Please read this section thoroughly before attempting to adjust calibration. Users are strongly advised to familiarize themselves with the instrument before attempting to adjust the calibration and should follow the instructions carefully. Under normal operating conditions, instrument calibration should require only minimal periodic adjustment.
Formaldemeter htV ENMET Corporation 5.5 Instrument Battery With the exception of the battery, your Formaldemeter™htV has no user-serviceable components. It is important that no attempt is made to open the instrument other than to replace the battery. Any evidence of tampering with the instrument will invalidate the warranty. If you find that your instrument requires service or repair, please return it to the factory or an authorized PPM Service Center. 5.5.
ENMET Corporation Formaldemeter htV 6.0 WARRANTY ENMET warrants new instruments to be free from defects in workmanship and material under normal use for a period of one year from date of shipment from ENMET. The warranty covers both parts and labor excluding instrument calibration and expendable parts such as calibration gas, filters, batteries, etc... Equipment believed to be defective should be returned to ENMET within the warranty period (transportation prepaid) for inspection.
PO Box 979 680 Fairfield Court Ann Arbor, Michigan 48106-0979 734.761.1270 Fax 734.761.3220 Returning an Instrument for Repair ENMET instruments may be returned to the factory or any one of our Field Service Centers for regular repair service or calibration. The ENMET Repair Department and Field Service Centers also perform warranty service work.
Repair Return Form Mailing Address: ENMET Corporation PO Box 979 Ann Arbor, Michigan 48106 Phone Number: FAX Number: Shipping Address: ENMET Corporation Attn: Repair Department 680 Fairfield Court Ann Arbor, Michigan 48108 734.761.1270 734.761.
