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Installation
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PN AA83838 | Revision C | 11-Mar-2019
ARL EQUINOX 100
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Installation
6.1 Location
WARNING!
LIFTING HAZARD!
When installing the EQUINOX 100, in the next step, either use lifting instruments or
four person lift as the EQUINOX 100 weights 80 kg.
The ARL EQUINOX X-Ray diffractometer is designed for indoor use only at an altitude level
below 2,000 m above sea level. The ARL EQUINOX X-Ray diffractometer must be placed in a
clean environment with constant ambient temperature. We advise an air conditioned room
where the room temperature is kept between 15 °C and 30 °C. The room must be ventilated
sufficiently. The relative humidity has to be in range from 20% to 80% without condensation.
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Never place the instrument near an open flame or in an excessively hot environment. The
instrument must not be installed in an ATEX explosive hazard area.
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Never place the instrument in locations where excessive moisture or corrosive materials
are present.
The ARL EQUINOX X-Ray diffractometer should be positioned in such a way so there is a
minimum clearance of 50 cm on each side of the instrument in order to keep access to the
main breaker easily.
Excessively dusty areas should be avoided and a periodic cleaning schedule should be
instituted.
The instrument should be placed on an appropriate surface. Accidental motion should be
avoided.
6.2 Assembly Instructions of Diffractometer's Parts
Installation, adjustment procedures and calibration should be performed by Thermo Fisher
Scientific service engineers only or by personnel certified by Thermo Fisher Scientific.
Otherwise, Thermo Fisher Scientific does not take any responsibilities for any malfunction or
damage caused by unauthorized installation of the instrument.
WARNING!
During any assembly operation, the ARL EQUINOX X-Ray diffractometer must be shut
down and disconnected from the power source!