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Connecting to the application
Once the initial purge run of 60 minutes has completed the generator is now ready to
be connected to the application(s).
The pressure must be allowed to dissipate before connecting the
generator to the application(s)
Attach the 1/8” compression fitting to the outlet of the generator. Using either 1/8”
copper or stainless steel tubing, connect the outlet of the generator to the inlet of the
application.
If you require more tubing than is supplied please refer to the Tubing Lengths section.
Once the tubing is connected to the application, please ensure that it
is thoroughly checked for being leak-tight. Even the slightest leak in
the gas supply between the generator and the application can lead to
a reduction in efficiency.
Tubing Lengths
The diameter of the tubing which will be connected to the gas outlet is
important and is determined by the length of tubing required. Failure
to follow these recommendations could lead to an excessive pressure
drop between the generator and its application.
< 10 meters:
Use ¼”/
3
⁄
16
” (¼” O/D,
3
⁄
16
” I/D) P.T.F.E. tubing.
> 10 - 40 meters: Use
3
⁄
8
”/
5
⁄
16
” (
3
⁄
8
” O/D,
5
⁄
16
” I/D). Tubing and fittings not supplied
in
the
fittings
kit.
> 40 metres:
Please contact Peak Scientific with the relevant distance and
we will calculate the flow resistance and the tubing size required.
A combination of ¼”/
3
⁄
16
” and
3
⁄
8
”/
5
⁄
16
” tubing may be used to ensure that there is no large
diameter tubing within the lab (i.e. for the first 20 meters from the generator use
3
⁄
8
”/
5
⁄
16
”
and the final 10 meters to the application use ¼”/
3
⁄
16
” tubing). Keep the connections and
bends to a minimum.
CAUTION
CAUTION
CAUTION
