10
COMMISSIONING THE CABINET
Check all the following points before starting to commission the workstation.
1.
Switch "OFF" the cabinet at the Mains ELCB switch
2.
Open both the Mixed Gas and the N
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regulators, set the secondary gauges to give a maximum
pressure of 30 psi at the inlets to the unit with the gases flowing
3.
Ensure that the Gas Trap Bubble Bottle is filled up to the water level line and the gauntlets and
bungs are both fitted to the cabinet. (Page 7)
4.
Hang the Indicator Pump on the hook adjacent to the electrical socket, plug the pump into the
socket and switch "ON". Place the Anaerobic Indicator Bottle in position, filled to the appropriate
level with Indicator Solution and connected to the pump with the flexible tubing. (See Instructions
regarding preparation of the solution on (Page 9)
5.
Check that the Atmospheric Conditioning Sachets and the Palladium Conditioning Sachets are in
position underneath the shelf. The Atmospheric Conditioning Sachets should be put in first to the
rear of the cabinet. Place the small Palladium Catalyst in the roof of the Lock.
(See Sketch on Page 17)
6.
Now switch on the cabinet at the ELCB. If either of the "Low Gas Pressure" neons is illuminated,
increase the appropriate gas pressure until the neon goes out.
7.
Switch the light "ON"
8.
Check that the heater fans are working and that the heater light is illuminated.
(see WARNING NOTE regarding Thermal Fuse).
9.
Switch the Socket "ON" and the Anaerobic Indicator Solution should turn blue.
10. Switch the Dehumidifier "ON" and set the humidistat to 70% RH. (Relative Humidity)
11. After closing all the doors, slide the clip on the Commissioning Switch and switch "ON". Press the
"Lock Flush" button and gas will start to flow in pulses into the Cabinet.
12. The gas flow has been set to 25 litres per minute at the Factory and should not require adjustment
(See Page 11)
13. Leave the Commissioning Switch in this position for one hour or until the Anaerobic Indicator turns
colourless.
14. At this stage the cabinet is anaerobic. Switch the Commissioning Switch "OFF" and replace the
clip to prevent switching it on accidentally.
15. The temperature of the unit will take several hours to settle down.
16. Now check all the functions are working.
