Installation and commissioning
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Edition 05/2014
PlasmaQuant PQ 9000
6.3
Installing the PlasmaQuant PQ 9000
The PlasmaQuant PQ 9000 is delivered directly to the final instrument location by a
transportation company. The delivery by this company requires the presence of a person
responsible for instrument installation.
It is imperative that all persons designated to operate the device are present during the briefing
by the service technician.
Check that all requirements are met at the installation location (see the section "Installation
6.4
Connecting the PlasmaQuant PQ 9000
The PlasmaQuant PQ 9000 is installed and connected by service engineers from Analytik Jena
AG or by technical personnel authorized by Analytik Jena AG.
Sample supply systems, the torch, the nebulizer with spray chamber and the automatic sampler
have to be installed by the customer during maintenance operations. Descriptions of these
installation procedures are provided in the sections below.
6.4.1
Installation of the torch, nebulizer with spray chamber and sample supply
CAUTION! Risk of glass breakage!
Use special glass handling gloves during torch assembly! They will protect your hands against
broken glass.
1. Place the bonnet into the induction coil.
The beveled edge of the bonnet must rest on
the topmost coil winding.
2. Attach the sample hose (4) and the carrier gas
hose (5) to the nebulizer.
3. Loosen the plastic nut (2) on the spray
chamber (1). Push the nebulizer (3) into the
spray chamber as far as possible and tighten
the plastic nut hand-tight.
The connector to connect the carrier gas with
the nebulizer should point down.
4. Attach the waste hose (6) to the bottom
connector of the spray chamber.