Thermo Scientific iCAP Qnova Series, Pre-Installation Requirements Manual

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Thermo Scientific iCAP Qnova Series ICP-MS Pre-Installation Requirements Guide (P/N BRE0006946, Revision B) 2-9
Placing the System
Workbench for Instrument
The workbench for the iCAP Qnova Series system must be capable of
supporting the weight of the mass spectrometer (142 kg (iCAP RQ) or
151 kg (iCAP TQ/TQs ICP-MS) respectively) plus the weight of any
option (autosampler, liquid chromatograph, for example) and stand in a
secure and level position.
The iCAP Qnova Series instrument is designed to be placed on a bench
with its rear panel against a wall. The bench surface should ideally be 80
to 85 cm above the floor.
On the left side panel, free access to the mains switch and circuit breaker
is needed to allow shutting off the instrument in an emergency at all
times. To allow shutting off the instrument in an emergency, free access
must be possible at any time to the main power switch and the power
connections at the right and left side of the instrument.
Allow at least 70 to 100 cm of clear space left of the system for clearance
of the gas lines, electrical connections, as well as for the exhaust line and
vacuum hose of the fore vacuum pump.
It is recommended to leave sufficient space on the right side of the iCAP
Qnova Series instrument for the connections to the computer and
peripheral devices.
Labeled Components: 1=drip tray, 2=notch
Figure 2-8. Mounting drip tray
1
2
Use only workbenches that are able to carry the weight of the iCAP
Qnova Series instrument and provide sufficient stability. The
workbench must be dry and clean.