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Appendix C External Tanks
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USG-CUS-059 Rev05 MassARRAY® Nanodispenser RS1000 v2.1 User Guide
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Table C.1 External Tank Requirements
1
Hole in the tank lid or rim for insertion of tubing.
2
Tank must be lower than instrument to enable waste water to drain by gravity.
C.2 Setting up an external supply tank
See Table C.1 for external supply tank requirements.
NOTE
It is strongly recommended that you label the supply tank “Supply – Type 1, >18.2 MΩ water only”.
1. Insert the open end of the supply tubing (5/16" OD) into the instrument Supply port
(Figure C.1) .
The open end of the tubing is the end without the weight and filter (Figure C.2) .
WARNING
!
WARNING!
Be sure to insert the tubing into the Supply port, not the Vac Waste or Waste port.
2. Push the end of the tubing firmly into the port until it is fully seated (approximately ¾"
into the port).
Requirement Supply Tank Waste Tank
Capacity At least 3 gal. (11.4 L) At least 3 gal. (11.4 L)
Material Any suitable for water Polyethylene (or any suitable for a mixture of
water and ethanol)
Lidded Yes Yes
Tubing
Access
1
Yes Yes
Location Not more than 5 feet (1.524 m)
below instrument
Lower than instrument
2