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Osmo1
®
Single-Sample Micro-Osmometer User Guide
Chapter 1
Installation and setup
To set up your instrument properly, it is important to read and carefully follow the steps in this section. Also read
Chapter 2—Instrument Operation
before attempting to run your instrument.
1.1 Selecting a location for the instrument
Select a location for the Osmo1 based on the following
space and electrical requirements.
Osmo1 dimensions
•
Not including Micro-Sample Test Kit:
15" D x 14" W x 10" H
(38 cm D x 36 cm W x 25 cm H)
•
Including Micro-Sample Test Kit:
15" D x 14" W x 15" H
(38 cm D x 36 cm W x 38 cm H)
Recommended clearance
Allow 6 inches (15 cm) of clear space on each side of the
instrument.
Do not block the exhaust fan airflow on the back panel
or underneath the instrument.
Electrical requirements
Your instrument must be located within five
feet of a properly grounded, three-prong
electrical outlet capable of continuously
supplying 0.5 amperes at 100–240 VAC
(50–60 Hz).
If the instrument is not grounded properly, its
operation may be impaired and a safety hazard
may exist. Verify that the outlet is appropriate
before operating your instrument.
Do not disable the grounding plug.
1.2 Unpacking the shipment
Table 1 lists the items contained in your shipment.
Qty
Part #
Description
1
Osmo1
Osmo1 Single-Sample Micro-
Osmometer
1
3M0825
20-
µ
L
Ease-Eject™
Sampler
1
--
Power cord
1
133005UG
User Guide on USB drive
1
135007PM
Warranty card
1
1112169
Barcode ID Tag Kit
Table 1: Osmo1 Single-Sample Micro-Osmometer packing list
NOTE:
Advanced Instruments cannot guarantee the
stated instrument performance specifications and
accuracy of test results unless Advanced
Instruments brand consumables, standards, and
controls are used with the instrument.
•
For information on obtaining Advanced
Instruments brand items, see “Supplies,
standards & controls” on page 6.
•
For information about Advanced Instruments
references and controls, see “Quality control”
on page 7.
NOTE:
Use of consumables, standards, or controls from
manufacturers other than Advanced Instruments is
not recommended and may adversely affect
system calibration, performance, operation, and
accuracy of test results.