Operation - Teledyne 2120 Operating Instructions Manual

Trace Nitrogen in Argon Analyzer

Operation

This section describes the operation and calibration procedures for
the Model 2120 Trace Nitrogen in Argon Analyzer. Operation of the
analyzer involves potentially hazardous procedures. Only trained and
qualified personnel who have read and understood the instructions in
this manual should operate this equipment.
CAUTION: DO NOT OPERATE THIS ANALYZER UNTIL YOU
HAVE READ AND UNDERSTOOD THE
INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL. PAY
PARTICULAR ATTENTION TO ALL CAUTIONS AND
WARNINGS.
NEVER INTRODUCE GASES OTHER THAN ARGON
INTO THE ANALYZER IF EXPLOSIVE, FLAMMABLE,
OR CORROSIVE GASES OR GAS MIXTURES ARE
ALLOWED TO FLOW INTO THE ANALYZER, FIRE OR
EXPLOSION CAN RESULT.
THIS ANALYZER IS NOT DESIGNED FOR USE IN
HAZARDOUS AREAS.
EQUIPMENT DAMAGE MAY RESULT IF THE
ANALYTICAL CELL IN THIS UNIT IS EXPOSED TO
EXCESSIVE PRESSURE, CAUSING IT TO BREAK OR
SHATTER. TO PREVENT THIS, NEVER EXCEED 6
PSIG (41 KPA) ON THE ANALYTICAL CELL.
DO NOT REMOVE THE FLOW CONTROL ORIFICE
FROM THE SAMPLE INLET OF THE ANALYZER.
DO NOT EXCEED 10 PSIG (69 KPA) AT THE SAMPLE
INLET. DO NOT BLOCK VENT.
Note: Maintain a 1 cfh (0.475 slpm) flow of sample gas through
the analyzer when it is not in use. This procedure is highly
recommended in areas of high humidity. Take care to keep
the inside of the instrument dry.
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