• Plug the pump in to a source of power . This can be electricity or a battery pack.
• Press the power button to turn on the Pump.
• After powering on, press the start button to begin an automated 5-minute sample cycle.

Note: 

• 5 progress LEDs display how many minutes are left on the current sample.
• If you need to take a longer sample, simply press the power button again to add another 5 minutes to the sample time after the five-minute sample cycle concludes.
• The Sporecyte Pump works with both rectangular and circular air sampling cassettes.
• The cassettes that Sporecyte supports are designed to be used at a 15 liters per minute flow rate.

The Pump has field-adjustable calibration. Using our Digital Flow Meter, check the Pump flow rate and adjust it using a small cross head screwdriver. 

The pump does not come calibrated and will need to be calibrated before it’s used. 

• Place the Pump on a stable surface.
• Screw the barbed tubing adaptor to the top threaded opening on the rear of the rotameter.
• Attach the calibration connector for the desired cassette type securely to the barbed adaptor. 
• Attach the cassette to the top of the Pump.
• Attach the cassette connector to the inlet nozzle of the cassette. 
• Turn the Pump on and observe the flow rate measured by the digital flow meter.
• If the flow rate needs to be adjusted, use a screwdriver to turn the flow adjustment slightly. Turn the screw clockwise to increase the flow and counter clockwise to decrease the flow. 
• Once the flow rate is set to the desired level, turn off the pump and remove the calibration accessories. The Pump is now ready for sampling.

Optional

• A 12v battery pack may be used for a cord-free experience.

We offer a battery pack which has been tested, can process over 60 samples when charged, and will hold a charge even if it sits for a while in between uses.

Note: When using the battery pack, ensure the pump is powered by the battery pack when calibration is performed, as the flowrate may differ when using the supplied plug-in power adaptor.

Sporecyte recommends using a designated cassette, used only for calibration purposes, and checking the calibration:

• At every project location
• When switching cassette types
• When switching power sources (battery vs. power cord).