Thermo Fisher Scientific
Prima PRO & Sentinel PRO Mass Spectrometers User Guide
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Chapter 3
Site Requirements
Note:
Further information on many of the items covered in this
chapter can be found elsewhere in this manual or on the installation
drawing for the particular instrument configuration.
The instrument comprises a single enclosure fixed to a mounting
frame. A vacuum pump (or pumps) is mounted on the frame base
below the enclosure. The frame is supplied with wheels brackets for
ease of initial positioning. There are three options for the physical
installation of the main unit.
Wheels removed, fixed to the floor.
Wheels removed, standing on the floor but fixed to a wall.
Free standing with wheels fitted.
Caution!
The unit is
not
suitable for (1) free standing with the
wheels removed or (2) fixing to a wall where the base is not in
contact with the ground.
Note:
The dimensions of the system vary, depending on the options
chosen for a particular application, safe / hazardous area, inlet
type, mounting method, etc.
The installation drawing for the particular configuration
should be consulted for detailed dimensional information.
The installation drawing will also provide details of fixing
points and additional space required for air flow and service
access.
The complete system may include items not mounted on the
main instrument frame (IO systems, remote inlet systems
etc). Such items are typically wall mounted. The installation
drawing should be consulted for details.
Physical
Installation
