PerkinElmer OPTIMA 8000, Customer Hardware And Service Manual

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Installation
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Connecting the Argon Supply
Use the following procedure to connect the argon supply.
1. Connect the instrument to the argon supply using the argon hose (Part No.
N0690274, uses a 1/4-in. Swagelok fitting) using a 1/4-in. space collar (Part No.
09920125) on both ends of the tubing.
2. Set the argon supply regulator between 550 kPa and 825 kPa (5.5 to 8.25 bar or
80-120 psig).
3. Check for leaks using a proprietary leak testing fluid for high purity gas lines.
Connecting the Shear Gas Supply
The shear gas used is typically compressed air; however, nitrogen may also be used.
The shear gas must be clean and dry, so the instrument includes an air dryer filter
assembly (Part No. N0775325) and is included in the Installation kit (Part No.
N0770432). For more information on the requirements for the shear gas supply, refer
to
Pneumatic Requirements on page 58.
An air hose (Part No. N0770348) with 1/4-in. Swagelok fittings at each end, is
supplied in the hose kit that is shipped with the instrument. A second air hose is also
included. The following procedure describes how to connect the PerkinElmer air
compressor, filter and regulator.
1. Install the Air Dryer Filter as described in the instructions that are included with
the filter.
2. Locate the air hose (Part No. N0770348, uses 1/4-in. Swagelok fittings at each
end). Connect the air hose from the air compressor to the AIR IN fitting on the
Caution Gas delivery lines from the argon tank must be contaminant-free and not made of
plastic, although PTFE lines are acceptable.
Note
All If you are using house air, it must be clean and dry. The instrument
includes an air dryer assembly (Part No. N0775325). Refer to
Connecting
the Shear Gas Supply later in this chapter.