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Vacuum Degasser

User Manual

MAN0376 Issue 2.0  January 2007

MAN0376-2.0 - Vacuum Degasser.book  Page i  Friday, January 12, 2007  2:49 PM

Summary of Contents for DEG0003

Page 1: ...Vacuum Degasser User Manual MAN0376 Issue 2 0 January 2007 MAN0376 2 0 Vacuum Degasser book Page i Friday January 12 2007 2 49 PM...

Page 2: ...ation No reproduction or transmission of any part of this publication is allowed without the express written permission of Malvern Instruments Ltd Head office Malvern Instruments Ltd Enigma Business P...

Page 3: ...ntifying the features of the Degasser 1 6 Setup and Connection of the Degasser 1 9 Operating the Degasser 1 12 Maintenance 1 17 Specifications 1 20 System Requirements and Unpacking 1 22 Chemical Comp...

Page 4: ...Table of Contents Vacuum Degasser Page ii MAN 0376 MAN0376 2 0 Vacuum Degasser book Page ii Friday January 12 2007 2 49 PM...

Page 5: ...e terms how it works Identify the physical features of the accessory Explain how the accessory should be connected and used to make a measure ment Identify the user maintenance procedures It is import...

Page 6: ...nt files and discussion on each of the analysis theories used Customising reports and exporting results Degasser specific Health and safety Warning Use of the system in a manner not specified by Malve...

Page 7: ...Supervisor The supervisor is the person responsible for the management safety of the system and of its operation The supervisor is responsible for the training of the operators in the use and mainten...

Page 8: ...weight measurements from sample preparation to interpreting the results The health and safety section in this manual also applies to the Autotitrator and Vacuum Degasser Help desk All queries regardin...

Page 9: ...rtial vacuum is main tained by a constantly running low RPM revolutions per minute vacuum pump Dissolved gasses migrate across the tubing wall under a concentration gradient produced by the vacuum as...

Page 10: ...icators Three LEDs are located on the front of the instrument above the titrant inlets and outlets these indicate the following Power Green Indicates when power is applied to the Vacuum Degasser cable...

Page 11: ...n on as long as the Vacuum Degasser is powered up and the vacuum level is below 100 mm of Hg absolute Rear Panel Connections and Controls ill 5568 Power Connector Caution Only use the AC power adaptor...

Page 12: ...be a 2 pin receptacle labelled Validation located next to the power switch This receptacle and its associated screw lock plug allow a validation signal from the Vacuum Degasser s control circuit to be...

Page 13: ...ting the Tubing Titrant lines to be degassed are connected to the Vacuum Degasser s front panel ports as detailed below Any unused ports must be plugged to enable the degas ser to operate correctly To...

Page 14: ...titrant through the degassing systems This technique can generate several hundred pounds of pressure which might rupture the Teflon AF membrane The maximum recom mended pressure on the membrane is 0...

Page 15: ...trant containers through the space at the top of the dispensing area cover towards the degasser input ports Titrant tubing then comes from the degasser output ports back through the space at the top o...

Page 16: ...cuum Degasser With the Vacuum Degasser plumbed into the system and the power lead installed as described in the see previous section turn on the rear panel power switch The green Power LED should illu...

Page 17: ...ial leak is detected if the pump RPM 300 for 30 minutes the pump will be shut down and the yel low Status LED will flash The vacuum is maintained as long as the Vacuum Degasser is powered on Titrants...

Page 18: ...e in the vacuum chamber is established by the vacuum pump and monitored by the microprocessor through an integrated absolute pres sure sensor Degassed titrant exits the vacuum degasser and enters the...

Page 19: ...o the Chemical Com patibility chapter and must not be used to degas these solvents when used for titration Teflon AF is permeable to some degree to water vapour whereas PTFE is not While the vacuum pu...

Page 20: ...tem with water by priming the MPT 2 with demineralised water in the titrant container Evaporation leaves salt crystals that may form harmful deposits Remove chloroform or titrants that can decom pose...

Page 21: ...water Filter all titrants to prevent particulate contamination and tubing blockages Use only high purity gases when drying contact areas Follow the short and long term shutdown procedures that are de...

Page 22: ...is flashing approximately 1 second off 1 second on Vacuum pump is not run ning Possible system leak Contact your Service Representative Yellow Status LED is flashing approximately 2 seconds off 1 seco...

Page 23: ...the chan nel If this flushing action does not work contact your Service Represent ative Part Part Number MPT 2 and Degasser Connectors pack for all internal and external connections on the Autotitrato...

Page 24: ...Adapter 100 to 240 VAC 1A 50 to 60 Hz Interchangeable adaptor plugs 4 supplied with AC Adapter Interchangeable to AC Adaptor North America Japan U K Continental Europe Australia Installation Over Volt...

Page 25: ...without condensation Altitude 0 to 12000 M Connector and Tubing sizes Connectors Material Size description PEEK 1 4 28 flangeless fittings for 1 16 Outside Diameter tubing Connecting Tubing from MPT 2...

Page 26: ...nter ruptible power supply UPS to remove any spikes or noise The power require ment for the Vacuum degasser is indicated below Caution Use the correct power lead for the territory A set of four interc...

Page 27: ...during shipment Immediately report any damage or missing items to your Service Representative Items supplied with the Vacuum Degasser Item Quantity Malvern Vacuum Degasser DEG0003 AC Adapter includin...

Page 28: ...omblin perfluoro polyether solvents from Ausimont Freon solvents will adversely affect Teflon AF Use of inappropriate solvents in the Vacuum Degasser will result in the dissolution and hence destructi...

Page 29: ...Degasser Page 25 Regulatory Information CE Declaration of Conformity The CE badge on this product signifies conformance to European Commision Directives ill 7616 MAN0376 2 0 Vacuum Degasser book Page...

Page 30: ...tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference wh...

Page 31: ...s general waste Instead it shall be handed over to the appropriate facility for the recovery and recycling of electrical and electronic equipment By not discarding this product along with other househ...

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