7 Installing the Instrument
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7 Installing the Instrument
To install the instrument, put it on a bench, mount injection adapters and hoses
and connect the instrument to the mains. Define general instrument settings and
perform an air/water check to check the validity of the factory adjustment.
For the installation of an Xsample filling module, see the respective instruction
manual.
7.1
The Right Place
The installation conditions for DMA 4100/4500/5000 M shall correspond to
conditions in a typical laboratory.
To guarantee temperature stability, do not place DMA 4100/4500/5000 M:
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near a heater
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near an air conditioner
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at a vibrating surface or close to vibrating equipment
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in direct sunlight.
7.2
Mounting the Injection Adapters
1. Take two injection adapters Luer with screws from the accessory box.
2. Pull out the black transport plastic plugs from the tip of the injection adapters.
WARNING
Using hazardous or flammable chemicals as samples or cleaning liquids could
destroy the instrument and cause serious injuries when not taking special
precautions into account.
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See the section "Special precautions for flammable chemicals" in Chapter
2 for information about a suitable installation place.
NOTICE
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Ensure that the power plug and the power switch are always easily
accessible so that the instrument can easily be disconnected from the
mains at any time.
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A strong built-in cooling fan dissipates heat through the bottom and the
rear of DMA 4100/4500/5000 M. Ensure that the airflow is not blocked
and assure a minimum distance of 10 cm (3.9 inches) to walls behind and
besides the instrument.
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High humidity or a measuring temperature that is significantly below the
ambient temperature may lead to condensation within the measuring
cells. Install a drying cartridge (see Appendix C.1) to avoid condensation.