1. Introduction
User Manual
Safety and Equipment Considerations
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Ensure the product has been properly decontaminated before performing any service. Following the facil-
ities’ decontamination procedures. Follow all facility and regulatory procedures for the disposal of any
hazardous materials.
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Ergonomic hazards may exist when moving the P-102.
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Know the locations of Hazardous points on the P-102.
WARNING
THERMAL HAZARD
Do not come in contact with the probe or baffles while they are
cold. Frost bite or other contact could cause personal injury.
Wait at least 90 minutes after the P-102 is turned off before
allowing the probe or baffles to touch your body. The probe is to
be at +10° C (50° F) before any person touches the probe.
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The probe is to be at +10° C (50° F) before any person touches the probe. When removing the probe from
the vacuum housing protect yourself from contact with the cold probe when handling.
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Allow the cold probe to warm up for at least 90 minutes by which time it should be at +10° C (50° F). If
signs of frost are still evidenced, then wait until all signs of frost are gone. If you must handle the probe
before then, use appropriate personal protective equipment needed to protect against frostbite hazard.
Equipment Safety Guidelines
The following safety considerations aid in the placement and use of the Cryocooler. down the
equipment during installation as needed.
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The product is not provided with an Emergency Off (EMO) circuit. The user is accountable for the EMO cir-
cuit.
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Do not place the product’s electrical connection or cold head line where they could cause a trip hazard.
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Do not place the product in a location where it may be subject to physical damage.
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Ensure that all power connections to the product are properly grounded.
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Ensure that the product receives proper air flow for cooling.
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Do not remove safety labels or equipment identification labels.
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Turn OFF power before inserting or removing power cables.
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Be aware of the hazardous points of the product as described in this chapter.
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Use of the P-102 for any purpose other than as a cryocooler is not recommended and may cause dam-
age to the product or the equipment to which it is connected.
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Always operate the Cryocooler P-102 with the protective covers in place.
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Do not install or operate the product if it has been dropped, damaged, or is malfunctioning.
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Do not immerse cables or connectors in liquid.
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Keep cables and connectors away from heated surfaces.
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Do not modify the connectors or ports.
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