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2009 AT8 M anual
In order to install the AK1200 flow Cell, you will need
A Phillips screwdriver
A drill
A 1/4" drill bit
A 1/4" NPT tap
A small flat head screwdriver
A 1/2" poly tubing
Remove flow cell from shipping carton and make sure all parts are included with AK1200 flow cell.
• 1 – AK1200 Lid
• 1 – AK1200 Jar with O-Ring
• 1 – Flow switch magnet
• 3 - ¼” Valves.
• 1 -Sample barb fitting
• 4 - ¼” NPT by ½” flex fittings.
• 1 - Filter assembly with O-Ring
• 2 - ¼” plugs.
• 1 - Flow switch with O-Ring, 2’
• 1 - ¼” Close Nipple
and 10’ wire lengths available.
• 1 - Teflon Tape
• 2 - Mounting screws
• 1 – Pressure gauge*
Note that ½” flexible tubing is not included and is supplied by the installer or may be ordered from Acu-Trol.
* Use of Pressure Gauge is Optional
WARNINg: dO NOT OVER TIgHTEN FITTINgS ON FlOW CEll TOP AS
THIS mAY bREAK OR CRACK FlOW CEll TOP.
1.
Wrap all four flex fittings with Teflon tape. Install two flex fittings into two ball valves.
2.
Wrap barb fitting with Teflon tape. Install barb into remaining ball valve.
3.
Wrap both ends of the close-nipple with Teflon tape. Install into the filter assembly using
(either end OK). Hand-tighten only.
4.
Install one ball valve into the filter.
5.
Install the filter and remaining ball valves as shown in the figure.
6.
Verify that the flow switch magnet is in the flow cell tube with the large, or hat end pointing
down.
NOTE: Wrap fittings only twice around with Teflon tape.
3.3.2
Flow Cell Assembly
3.3
AK1200 Flow Cell Installation
3.3.1
Tools & Supplies Needed
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Mount the flow cell in an area away from direct sunlight.
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Mount the flow cell away from electrical panels.
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Mount the flow cell within 6ft of intended mounting place of the AT-8
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Mounting surface must be flat and level.
3.3.3
Selecting the Flow Cell mounting location
