PerkinElmer clarus 500 gc, Installation Manual

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Preparing Your Laboratory
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Preparing the Laboratory
The following sections describe the laboratory requirements in detail for the Clarus 500 GC.
Environmental Conditions
The laboratory in which the Clarus 500 GC is located must meet the following conditions:
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A corrosive-free environment.
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The instrument will operate with a laboratory temperature between 10 and 35 °C (50- 95
°F). For optimum instrument preformance, the room temperature should be controlled at
20°
±
2 °C.
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The environment should be relatively dust-free to avoid sample and instrument
contamination problems.
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Free of excessive vibration.
The Clarus 500 GC has been designed for indoor use. Do not use the instrument in an area
where explosion hazards may exist.
Exhaust Vent Requirements
Exhaust venting is important for the following reasons.
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It protects laboratory personnel from toxic vapors that may be produced by some
samples.
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It helps to protect the instrument from corrosive vapors that may originate from the
sample(s).
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It removes dissipated heat produced by the instrument and power supply.