Utility Requirements
Purge gas generators
If you need to purge your instrument and your facility does not have a
source of clean, dry compressed air or nitrogen, we recommend that you
consider using a purge gas generator. The generator cleans and dries the
air supplied by your air compressor and provides it to the instrument.
(For facilities without an air compressor, a complete dry-air generating
system is available; see the next section.)
The instrument works well with the Whatman® (Balston®) purge gas
generator models. See the section entitled “Specifications” for part numbers
and specifications. The generator supply voltage and frequency are not
adjustable, so be sure to order the correct items for your local utility service.
Notice
Position the purge gas generator away from the instrument to reduce noise
and vibration.
Caution
Purge gas generators require a minimum pressure for proper operation.
Failure to supply this pressure may allow moisture to enter the system,
causing permanent damage. See the preceding table for the minimum
pressure values.
Pure air dryer
Thermo Fisher Scientific also offers a complete dry-air generating system
for providing instrument purge. Since this system contains an air
compressor, it can be used in facilities that do not have a source of
compressed air.
The system includes an air compressor, a dryer, pre-filters, a final
filter/moisture indicator and flow controls. Two generator models are
available. The “Specifications” section that follows includes specific
information about each model.
Note
Read the manufacturer’s instructions before installing air-drying equipment
or performing any maintenance, such as changing the filters. The
installation and maintenance of air-drying equipment is your responsibility.
Failure to change the filters at least once a year and perform other routine
maintenance can void the warranty.
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