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PFP7/REV C/01-08
Section 2
Installation
2.1
Services required
The fuel and air supplies to the instrument must be clean and dry and supply pressures
regulated within the limits specified. Any contamination, moisture or variation in supply pressure
will directly affect the performance of the instrument.
NOTE: The instrument will only operate with the correct type of air compressor and gas
regulator
.
2.1.1
Voltage
90 - 125V or 190 - 250V @ 50 or 60Hz.
2.1.2
Fuel
•
Propane or butane regulated to 10-15 inches water gauge (0.36-0.54psi or 0.025-
0.038kg/cm
2
).
•
Natural gas at mains pressure between 3 and 10 inches water gauge (0.11-0.36psi or
0.0076-0.025kg/cm
2
).
•
L.P.G. as for propane.
•
Suitable regulators are available from Jenway; refer to Section 2.5.
2.1.3
Air
A supply of dry, clean and pulse-free air at a pressure between 14 and 30 psi (approx. 1-2
kg/cm
2
) at 6 litres/minute is required. A suitable compressor and water separator are available
from Jenway; refer to Section 2.5.
2.1.4
Drain
The instrument will need to be sited near a drain or sink to enable disposal of waste liquid. A
suitable receptacle can be utilised if provision is made for easy disposal of its contents.
WARNING:
The waste liquid will still contain any hazardous materials that were in the original
samples and should be handled and disposed of with the same care. Waste liquid should
always be considered to be of a pathogenic nature where the instrument is used in a clinical
environment.
2.2
Unpacking
Remove the instrument from the packaging and ensure the following items are present:
Part Code
Model PFP7 or PFP7/C Flame photometer
Auxiliary power plug
009 035
Mains cable with connector (plug optional as ordered)
013 046
Nebuliser inlet tube (500mm)
500 193
Gas tube, low pressure (2 metres)
500 191
Silicon rubber tube (drain)
023 003
Air tube (2 metres)
500 192
Nozzle 1: gas
026 012
Nozzle 2: air
026 013
Allen key, 2.5mm
060 037
Adjustable hose clip
060 083
Drain trap
500 018
Drain trap clip
500 114
Nebuliser cleaning wire
500 194
Any shortages or damage should be reported immediately to the manufacturer or local
distributor.