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Chapter 1

Introduction to this manual

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MAN 0429

Man0429-1.0 (Zetasizer uV Essentials).book  Page 4  Friday, December 19, 2008  9:32 AM

Summary of Contents for Zetasizer uV

Page 1: ...Zetasizer V Essentials MAN0429 Issue 1 0 December 2008 English Man0429 1 0 Zetasizer uV Essentials book Page i Friday December 19 2008 9 32 AM...

Page 2: ...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 Park Grovewood Road Mal...

Page 3: ...ould be read in place of or in conjunction with the sections indicated in the respective manuals The information detailed will be incorporated into the next manual release for the instrument Space req...

Page 4: ...instrument as the heat output is from the left side of the PTC 1 and this will prevent hot air being directed towards the APS ill 8330 Allow at least 800mm above the bench surface for access to the pl...

Page 5: ...presentative should attempt to change the fuse If the instrument does not power up check the system fuses These are located in the mains power switch on the rear panel Before changing a fuse disconnec...

Page 6: ...Page 4 Addendum 0078 1 0...

Page 7: ...afety 2 6 Health and safety General warnings and Safety regulations 3 1 Electrical warnings and Safety regulations 3 1 PAT testing 3 2 Power cords and Power safety 3 2 Laser safety regulations 3 4 Tem...

Page 8: ...Table of Contents Zetasizer V Essentials Page ii MAN 0429 Man0429 1 0 Zetasizer uV Essentials book Page ii Friday December 19 2008 9 32 AM...

Page 9: ...ety information in Chapter 3 before using the instrument For more detail on the Zetasizer software use its online Help Each dialogue has a Help button giving information about it Advice buttons presen...

Page 10: ...re detailed manual in English Operator An operator is a person trained in the use of the system The operator can perform all user maintenance routines identified in Chapter 4 except changing the fuse...

Page 11: ...training is also available plus software updates Malvern Website www Malvern com The Malvern website offers a comprehensive range of particle characterisation resources for use by customers 24 hours...

Page 12: ...Chapter 1 Introduction to this manual Page 1 4 MAN 0429 Man0429 1 0 Zetasizer uV Essentials book Page 4 Friday December 19 2008 9 32 AM...

Page 13: ...Zetasizer V Essentials Page 2 1 2 Site requirements This is a copy of Chapter 2 of the manual MAN0429 issue 1 0 Man0429 1 0 Zetasizer uV Essentials book Page 1 Friday December 19 2008 9 32 AM...

Page 14: ...on 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 Park...

Page 15: ...trong light windows Away from heat sources like radiators Well ventilated for noxious materials On a horizontal vibration free bench We recommend that the computer is positioned to the right of the in...

Page 16: ...r cord set If the power cord set is damaged in any way replace it immediately Warning Do not use the power cord supplied with this product on any other products Power cord set requirements Power cord...

Page 17: ...routed so it will not be walked on pinched by items placed on or against it or become wet Pay particular attention to the plug the electrical outlet and the point where the cord exits the product Com...

Page 18: ...IN 8573 1 Oil Class 1 Water Class 3 Particulate Class 3 Pressure 100 kPa g Caution The purge air line supply must conform to the above specification Failure to meet this specification may result in pe...

Page 19: ...ns con forming to Chapter 2 Electrical warnings and Safety regulations Warning The Zetasizer V contains high voltage components Only Malvern trained personnel are permitted to remove its main cover Th...

Page 20: ...ot operate this product with a damaged power cord set Replace a damaged power cord set immediately Warning Do not use the supplied power cord on any other products Power cord set requirements Power co...

Page 21: ...hen using single or multiple socket extension leads These are also called trailing sockets Ensure the lead is connected to a wall power outlet and not to another extension lead The extension lead must...

Page 22: ...help protect the instrument and or accessory from sudden transient increases decreases in electrical power use a surge suppressor line conditioner or UPS Laser safety regulations The Zetasizer V is a...

Page 23: ...rticularly dur ing sample preparation and measurement Wear protective gloves when handling hazardous materials or those that cause skin infections or irritations Do not smoke during measurement proced...

Page 24: ...The surfaces of the system may be permanently damaged if samples are spilt onto them If a spillage occurs disconnect the system from the power supply before scrupulously cleaning it up Moving the sys...

Page 25: ...of in accordance with the European Disposal of Electrical Electronic Equipment regulations ill 7610 This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that when the last user wishes to discard...

Page 26: ...Chapter 3 Health and safety Page 3 8 MAN 0429 Man0429 1 0 Zetasizer uV Essentials book Page 8 Friday December 19 2008 9 32 AM...

Page 27: ...are Cleaning the instrument Cleaning the cells Replacing the system fuse Cleaning the instrument Warning Before cleaning always disconnect the instrument from the power supply and disconnect all elect...

Page 28: ...e disposable polystyrene and reusa ble glass or quartz Disposable polystyrene Never attempt to clean and re use disposable cuvettes Cleaning disposable cuvettes will cause small surface scratches that...

Page 29: ...e the fuse If the instrument does not power up check the system fuses These are in the mains power switch on the rear panel Before changing a fuse disconnect the instrument from the mains power Pull t...

Page 30: ...Chapter 4 Maintenance Page 4 4 MAN 0429 Man0429 1 0 Zetasizer uV Essentials book Page 4 Friday December 19 2008 9 32 AM...

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