Preface
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Accela 600 and 1250 Pump Hardware Manual
Thermo Scientific
Environmental Conditions
The installation category (over voltage category) for this instrument is Category 2, which
pertains to equipment that receives its electrical power from the local level, such as an
electrical wall outlet.
The pollution degree for this instrument is Pollution Category 2 (Laboratory): Normally, only
nonconductive pollution occurs. Expect temporary conductivity caused by condensation.
Observe the following environmental specifications (see
Good Laboratory Practices
To obtain optimal performance from your ultra-high-pressure liquid chromatography
(UHPLC) system and to prevent personal injury or injury to the environment, do the
following:
• Keep good records.
• Read the manufacturers’ MSDSs for the chemicals you use in your laboratory.
• Remove particulate matter from your samples before injecting them into the liquid
chromatograph.
• Use HPLC-grade or LC/MS-grade solvents
• Connect the drainage tubes from the pump, autosampler, and detector to an appropriate
waste receptacle. Dispose of solvents as specified by local regulations.
CAUTION
Only use the pump according to the conditions stated, or risk personal injury
or damage to the pump.
Table 1.
Environmental specifications
Environmental condition
Recommendation
Location
Indoor use only
Altitude
Up to 2000 meters (6600 feet)
Temperature
5 to 40 °C (41 to 104 °F)
Maximum relative humidity
80% for temperatures up to 31 °C (88 °F)
non-condensing, decreasing linearly to 50% relative
humidity at 40 °C (104 °F)
Voltage fluctuation limit
Not to exceed ±10% of the nominal voltage
