Biotage ELSD-1080, Operation Manual

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Biotage ELSD-1080
1.6 Site Preparation Checklist
Environmental
conditions Temperature 10 to 35 °C (50 to 95 °F).
At constant temperature.
Avoid positioning in direct sunlight.
Humidity 10-80%.
Power USA & Japan 115V (AC) ±10%.
50/60 Hz, 2A max, with protective earth
connection.
Europe 230V (AC) ±10%.
50/60 Hz, 2A max, with protective earth
connection.
Note: Ensure the power switch and appliance
coupler remain accessible at all times.
Bench space The standard detector will require the following
bench space:
• width 25 cm (9.8”)
• depth 60 cm (23.6”)
• height 41.5 cm (16.3”)
Note: The detector can be computer controlled
and additional bench space will be required for
the computer.
Gas Supply Nitrogen (>98% purity, filtered to 0.2 µm).
Air can only be used for non-flammable solvents.
The detector is not calibrated for use with gases
other than air or nitrogen.
Nitrogen generator strongly recommended for
best performance.
For operation with other inert gases contact
Biotage for advice.
Extraction
requirements The exhaust gases from the detector must be
extracted to a fume hood or similar extraction unit.
The PVC extraction tube provided can be
extended if necessary, provided the diameter of
the extension tube used is >50 mm.
Table 2. Site Preparation Checklist
Warning
Biotage ELSD-1080 detectors weigh approximately
13 kg (28.7lb). To avoid injury to personnel or damage
to equipment, always follow all precautions for lifting
heavy objects when moving the detector. It is advisable
to locate the system on a sturdy bench.
18 Publication date: July 2010