1. Pump Operation

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  • 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.

2. Calibrate the Pump

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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.

3. Optional Rechargeable Battery Pack

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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.

4. Recommendations

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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).
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