10 . TGA 8000 Installation and Hardware Guide
Safety Precautions for the TGA 8000
CAUTION:
The protection provided by this equipment may be impaired if the
equipment is used in a manner not specified by PerkinElmer.
ATTENTION:
La protection fournie par cet équipement risque d'être moins
efficace si l'équipement fait l'objet d'une utilisation différente de celle mentionnée
par PerkinElmer.
WARNING:
Be sure that all instrument operators read and understand the
following precautions. It is advisable to post a copy of these precautions on or
near the instrument itself.
AVERTISSEMENT:
Assurez-vous que tous les opérateurs de l'instrument lisent
et comprennent les précautions suivantes. Il est conseillé de poster une copie de
ces précautions sur ou près de l'instrument lui-même.
WARNING:
The glass parts on the TGA 8000 are fragile and may be subject to
breakage if not handled carefully.
AVERTISSEMENT:
Les pièces en verre du TGA 8000 sont fragiles et risquent
d'être cassées si elles ne sont pas manipulées avec soin.
The following precautions must be observed when using the TGA 8000 Thermogravimetric
Analyzer:
•
Never turn the computer off until the following message appears:
It is now safe to shut off your computer.
•
Never press the Reset button on the computer if the Pyris software appears to
malfunction. Press the
Ctrl–Alt–Del
keys simultaneously and select the Task
Manager. From the Task Manager, close the Pyris software.
•
Never remove the outer instrument cover without shutting down the instrument and
disconnecting its power cord from the power source.
•
Only high-quality purge gases should be used. Minimum purity of 99.9% is
recommended. A high-quality filter dryer accessory is recommended for the removal
of any moisture from the purge gases.
•
Always observe the proper startup and shutdown procedures with the TGA 8000 and
all related instruments.
•
Always maintain a positive purge flow (20 – 100 cc/min) through the system gas
chamber at all times. An inert gas such as nitrogen or argon is recommended as a
balance purge.
•
Do not raise the furnace when the Pyrex furnace tube has been removed. This will
cause severe damage to the furnace and other components of the analyzer.
•
Prior to performing any experiment or calibration procedure, be sure that the
thermocouple currently installed is functioning properly. The thermocouple can be
checked by programming the TGA 8000 to 100°C and checking the temperature
displayed in the status panel. The temperature should be close to 100°C if the
instrument is calibrated.
Summary of Contents for TGA 8000
Page 1: ...TGA 8000 Installation and Hardware Guide THERMAL ANALYSIS...
Page 5: ...5 Safety and Regulatory Information...
Page 19: ...19 Prepare the Laboratory...
Page 25: ...25 Installing the TGA 8000...
Page 55: ...55 TGA 8000 Hardware Maintenance...
Page 68: ...68 TGA 8000 Installation and Hardware Guide...
Page 85: ...85 TGA 8000 Autosampler...
