PERMA PURE LLC Baldwin™-Series Model M5 Tester’s Choice Portable Sample Conditioning System User’s Manual PERMA PURE LLC 8 Executive Drive ▪ Toms River, NJ 08755 (732) 244-0010 ▪ (800) 337-3762 ▪ fax (732) 244-8140 ▪ www.permapure.com ▪ info@permapure.
Model M5 User’s Manual Doc. #580: Revision: 000 Page 2 of 22 PERMA PURE LLC Contents Introduction ...................................................................................................................... 3 General description ............................................................................................................ 4 Specifications .................................................................................................................... 6 Connections...............
Model M5A User’s Manual Doc. #580: Revision: 000 Page 3 of 22 PERMA PURE LLC Unpacking Perma Pure has made every effort to ship you a high quality product that has been thoroughly inspected and tested. It has been carefully packed to ensure that it arrives at your facility in good condition. Even though every effort has been made to prevent damage during the transportation process, damage can occur by the carrier.
Model M5 User’s Manual Doc. #580: Revision: 000 Page 4 of 22 PERMA PURE LLC General description The Perma Pure/Baldwin Tester’s Choice Model M5 Thermo-Electric cooler features a complete gas conditioning system in one easy to manage enclosure. The unique design leaves additional space to install or access other sample conditioning system components. A unique drop-down door on the M5 cooler section, provides easy access to electronic boards and the power supply.
PERMA PURE LLC Model M5A User’s Manual Doc. #580: Revision: 000 Page 5 of 22 Figure 2: Heat Exchanger, Impinger and Heat Sink The Tester’s Choice M5 system will reduce the sample gas dew point to 5°C at a maximum flow of 8 Liters Per Minute (LPM). This is slightly above the temperature that the condensate removed from the gas stream will freeze. If the condensate freezes sample analysis and gas stream flow will be compromised.
Model M5 User’s Manual Doc. #580: Revision: 000 Page 6 of 22 PERMA PURE LLC Physical Description • • • • • • • Single channel system 2 x 10” heat exchangers connected in series only 1 Active (cooled to 5°C) heat exchanger 1 Passive heat exchanger LCD temperature display and LED status indicators Dimensions: 14.5” x 11” x 10.5” HWD (37 x 28 x 26.
PERMA PURE LLC Model M5A User’s Manual Doc. #580: Revision: 000 Page 7 of 22 Important Safety Warnings Please be sure to review the following basic safety procedures. These procedures represent the MINIMUM requirements to operate the equipment safely. It is the ultimate responsibility of the operator to ensure proper safety practices are utilized at the point of operation. • NEVER attempt to operate this equipment in an explosive or otherwise hazardous area.
Model M5 User’s Manual Doc. #580: Revision: 000 Page 8 of 22 PERMA PURE LLC Connection & Start-up The Classic Tester’s Choice portable sample conditioning system should be set up away from any heat sources in a well vented area. The system can only be operated in an upright position. The conditioning system must not be set up at an angle greater than 30° from vertical. NOTE: The operational stability of the cooler dew point is influenced by the stability of the ambient temperature.
Model M5A User’s Manual Doc. #580: Revision: 000 Page 9 of 22 PERMA PURE LLC The Tester’s Choice M5 will condition a single gas stream in its standard configuration only. A second, parallel gas stream connection and the associated hardware are available as an option. If this option was purchased, see Appendix D for instructions. 4. Connect the conditioned sample outlet connector to the sample gas line leading to the analyzer. 5. Connect the supplied power cord to the receptacle on the rear of the unit.
Model M5 User’s Manual Doc. #580: Revision: 000 Page 10 of 22 PERMA PURE LLC LED Summary The controls for the M5 cooler are visible through the main door’s window. The M5 can flow up to 8 LPM of a gas stream, reducing the dew point to 5°C or less. There are several indicators and a display to provide operational information on the status of the cooler. The temperature of the active channel can be viewed on the LCD display.
PERMA PURE LLC Model M5A User’s Manual Doc. #580: Revision: 000 Page 11 of 22 Start-up The gas sample pump is controlled and will operate only under certain conditions. The sample pump will only be allowed to run if the temperature is 10°C or less AND the water slip sensor indicators are green. The peristaltic drain pumps will run continuously anytime Tester’s Choice is energized.
Model M5 User’s Manual Doc. #580: Revision: 000 Page 12 of 22 PERMA PURE LLC Shutdown After completion of operation with a gas stream, allow the Testers Choice to run for at least 10 minutes with both Sample In and Sample Out connections open to atmosphere. This will allow the inlet and outlet lines a sufficient amount of time to evacuate any moisture in the system. If an overly high dew point sample was introduced to the system it may be beneficial to allow the system to run longer.
Model M5A User’s Manual Doc. #580: Revision: 000 Page 13 of 22 PERMA PURE LLC Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide Symptom Diagnostic Fix No LED(s) and no fan. AC power input. Ensure that AC power is connected. No LED(s) and fan on. AC input fuse on control board. DC output fuse on control board. Replace fuse as necessary. Replace fuse as necessary. LED(s) on and no fan. AC input fuse on power supply. +15vdc TB4 on control board. Replace fuse as necessary. If not present, replace power supply.
Model M5 User’s Manual Doc. #580: Revision: 000 Page 14 of 22 PERMA PURE LLC Water carryover in system Clean water slip sensor and restart. Ensure system loading does not cause water slip Ambient air temperature too high Ambient must not exceed 43°C (110°F) Operation of peristaltic pump(s) or eductor Verify that pump or eductor is draining condensate from impingers; Replace pump/hoses as necessary Heat sink cooling fan and heat sink air flow path Fan and air path need to flow proper amount of air.
PERMA PURE LLC Model M5A User’s Manual Doc. #580: Revision: 000 Page 15 of 22 Replacement Parts Part No.
Model M5 User’s Manual Doc. #580: Revision: 000 Page 16 of 22 PERMA PURE LLC Appendix A: Installation of Peristaltic Pump NOTE: Perma Pure peristaltic pumps are rated for a maximum pressure of 20 psi. If supplied loading key is not available, use a flat head screwdriver. Single pump head loading a) Separate the end bells (the pump head halves). Hold the end bell containing the rotor as shown with the tubing retainer grooves facing down.
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Model M5 User’s Manual Doc. #580: Revision: 000 Page 18 of 22 PERMA PURE LLC Appendix C: Perma Pure Sample Pump Maintenance Instructions Item Description # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 VALVEBODY BEARING CAP CWEIGHT CAPACITOR ECCENTRIC FAN, BLUE FAN, WHITE HEAD STD, SS PLATE DIAPH. CONNECTING ROD TOL.
PERMA PURE LLC Model M5A User’s Manual Doc. #580: Revision: 000 Page 19 of 22 Appendix D: Dual Stream Operation The dual stream option was not purchased for this unit.
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Model M5 User’s Manual Doc. #580: Revision: 000 Page 22 of 22 PERMA PURE LLC Appendix F: Warranty and Disclaimer Perma Pure LLC Perma Pure (Seller) warrants that product supplied hereunder shall, at the time of delivery to Buyer, conform to the published specifications of Seller and be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service.
