PerkinElmer AAnalyst 700, User Manual

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Laboratory Requirements
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Air supply
For the burner system, an air supply that is clean, dry, and oil-free is required. The
air supply should provide a minimum of 28 liters/min. (1 cubic foot/min.) at a
minimum pressure of 450 kPa (65 psig). The air supply should be suitably filtered
to remove oil, water, and solid particles. Since compressors are generally noisy,
we recommend that you locate the compressor outside the laboratory.
Cylinders of compressed air should only be used as an emergency or short-term
solution.
Air Compressor: A small oil-less air compressor meeting the air supply
requirements is recommended. The use of an air dryer filter is strongly
recommended to remove entrained water, oil, water aerosols, and solid particles
from compressed air lines. Water in the air supply can cause severe damage to the
pneumatics.
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Warning: Flashback Hazard
PerkinElmer burner systems are designed for use with compressed air. The use
of oxygen can cause an explosion in the burner system, and oxygen-enriched air
can cause a flashback of the flame.
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Never use oxygen or oxygen-enriched air with PerkinElmer burner systems.
Use only compressed air.
Caution Risk of damage to the instrument
Water in the air supply can damage to the pneumatics.
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Use only dry air. Bleed compressor tanks to remove water at least once a
week.