Staplex® CKHV and CKHV810 Calibration

Kits for Model TFIA, TFIA-2, TFIA-4

Series High Volume Air Samplers

 Assures accurate sampling

 US E.P.A prescribed method
 Fast, affordable procedure
 Portable and compact
 Available for use with two sizes of filter holder
assemblies
 Carrying/Storage case included
 Made in U.S.A.

Standard Models

Model CKHV - used with 4" diameter Filter Holder

Size: 6-1/4 " (38.1 cm) long Calibration Orifice

Unit Weight: 1-1/2-lbs. (0.7 Kg); Packed weight: 7-lbs. (3.2 kg.)

Model CKHV810 - used with 4" diameter or 8" x 10" Filter Holder (pictured above)

Size: 9-1/4" x 12" (23.5 x 30,5 cm) adapter, 6-1/4" (38.1 m) long Calibration Orifice

Unit weight 4-lbs. (1.8 kg); Packed weight: 9-1/2-lbs. (4.3 kg)

Description

The Staplex® Model CKHV and Model CKHV810 High Volume Calibration Kits are designed
for use with Staplex® Model TFIA, TFIA-2 and TFIA-4 High Volume Air Samplers and allied
instruments. The Calibration Kit offers a fast and affordable calibration procedure that
maximizes the accuracy of all air sampling results by calculating the true flow rate of a
particular High Volume Air Sampler.

Model CKHV High Volume Calibration Kit is used with High Volume Air Samplers equipped
with 4 inch (10.16 cm) diameter Filter Holder Assembly and includes a Calibration Orifice
prescribed for use by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, a water manometer, a
series of resistance plates, and a carrying case. Model CKHV810 additionally includes an 8
inch by 10 inch (20.32 cm X 25.40 cm) Adapter for use in calibrating whenever 8" x 1 0"
Filter Holder Assemblies are used on the Air Samplers. Model CKHV81 0 can also calibrate
while such samplers are mounted in a Staplex® SAM Aluminum Outdoor Shelter or similar
shelter. Special 8" X 10" Adapter is available separately as Part No. AD810 Adapter and can
convert Model CKHV to calibrate Samplers using 8" X 10" Filter Holders. Similarly, removal
of Adapter from Model CKHV810 allows calibration of Samplers using 4" diameter Filter
Holders.

Principle of Operation
The Calibration Orifice and manometer unit are factory calibrated on a Standard Positive
Displacement Rotary Type Meter, The airflow vs. static pressure data are used to plot an
Orifice Calibration Curve, which is furnished with each Staplex® Calibration Kit.

The water manometer is center-mounted between columns to eliminate parallax, and has a
sliding zero adjustment. The vinyl-plastic columns and spring steel scale are flexible for
easy carrying and will withstand rough use.

The Calibration Orifice connects directly to the High Volume Air Sampler or onto the 8" x I0"
Adapter. One leg of the water manometer connects to the pressure tap of the Calibration
Orifice and the other leg remains open to the atmosphere.

Using this arrangement, the High Volume Air Sampler is run at different but constant
airflows for 5 minutes each to simulate the resistance of filters varying from clean to
saturated. The different constant airflows are obtained by simply placing the resistance
plates, one at a time, between the Calibration Orifice and the High Volume Air Sampler to
be calibrated. The manometer water pressure is converted to Actual flow rate using the
curve supplied with the Staplex® Model CKHV. The Flowmeter (rotometer) reading is also
recorded on the data sheet. Using these data, a custom calibration curve is plotted. This
curve is the direct reference to obtain the true flow rate of the High Volume Air Sampler.

Calibration Recommendations

Staplex® High Volume Air Samplers should be calibrated in this manner when first
purchased, after every motor or brush change, anytime the Flowmeter (rotometer) is
replaced or adjusted, anytime a one-point audit check deviates more than ± 7% from the
custom calibration curve, or at least every six months. U.S. EPA states that users should
calibrate the Flowmeters on High Volume Air Samplers at least once a year.

Made in U.S.A. Specifications subject to change without notice or obligation.