NanoParticle Nebulizer: Operation
Liquid NanoParticle Sizer User Guide
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Version 1.0.1
3.
Using an adjustable wrench, tighten the Swagelok nut one turn past
hand-tight to swage the ferrules onto the tubing. Once the ferrules have
been swaged the fitting only requires slight tightening upon reassembly.
Warning
: Do not over-tighten the fitting or you will damage the tube
and/or fitting.
4.
Place the other end of the tube over your drain. Do not connect the waste
line to a container in tight coupling manner where the pressure will
fluctuate beyond ambient conditions.
Connecting the Compressed Air or Nitrogen Supply
The air or nitrogen supplied to the NanoParticle Nebulizer must be clean,
dried, oil-free and regulated at 345-414 kPa (50-60 psi) at 2 slpm. Follow
these instructions to connect the compressed air supply:
1.
Remove the protective cap from the
Air Inlet
on the back panel.
2.
Using a length of ¼ inch OD polyethylene tubing with a Swagelok fitting
on one end, insert the tubing into the
Air Inlet
fitting on the back panel.
Waste
Outlet
Air Inlet