ThermoFisher Scientific Wellwash 4, Service Manual

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Chapter 5: Installation
Thermo Scientific Wellwash
®
4 Mk 2 User Manual Rev.2.3, Cat. no. 1507340 16
5.2.4 Environmental requirements
When you set up your Wellwash 4 Mk 2, avoid sites of operation with excess
dust, vibrations, strong magnetic fields, direct sunlight, draft, excessive
moisture or large temperature fluctuations.
• Make sure the working area is flat, dry, clean and vibration-proof and leave
additional room for accessories, cables, wash bottles, etc.
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Leave sufficient space (at least 10 cm) on both sides and at the back of the
unit to allow adequate air circulation.
• Make sure the ambient air is clean and free of corrosive vapors, smoke and
dust.
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Make sure the ambient temperature range is b5°C (41 F) and
+40°C (104 F), preferably b15°C (59 F) and +25°C (77 F).
• Make sure relative humidity is between 10% and 90% (non-condensing).
Note: The use of the instrument in strong, direct sunlight or next to radiators
and other heat sources may markedly increase the temperature
prevailing at the instrument. This should be taken into account when
deciding where the instrument should be located and operated.
The Wellwash 4 Mk 2 does not produce operating noise at a level that would be
harmful. No sound level measurements are required after installation.
Warning: DO NOT operate the instrument in an environment where potentially
damaging liquids or gases are present.
5.2.5 Things to avoid
DO NOT smoke, eat or drink while using the Wellwash 4 Mk 2. Wash your
hands thoroughly after handling test fluids. Observe normal laboratory
procedures for handling potentially dangerous samples. Use proper protective
clothing. Use disposable gloves. Be sure the working area is well ventilated.
Never spill fluids in or on the equipment.
Only use the instrument for its intended purpose. Refer to Section 3.1.
5.2.6 Technical prerequisites
The washer and pump units require no special site preparations. A normal
laboratory bench close to a mains supply socket is quite suitable. The net
weight of the instrument is 10 kg (22 lbs.).
Check that the voltage label on the rear panel of the pump unit conforms to the
supply voltage used in the laboratory. The instrument operates at voltages of
100 – 120 Vac, 220 – 240 Vac and the frequency range 50/60 Hz (see
Section 5.3, step 2).