Location And Space Requirements - PerkinElmer aanalyst 200 User Manual

Location and Space Requirements

Bench and location requirements
The location you choose for the spectrometer must fulfill the criteria listed below:
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Place the spectrometer on a sturdy bench or trolley (cart) capable of sustaining the weight.
The work surface must be level, flat, clean, dry, and free from vibration. It should be strong
and stiff enough to bear the weight of the spectrometer system over a long period without
warping or bending. A movable table is very convenient, but make sure that the wheels can
be securely locked.
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Position the bench or trolley out of direct sunlight and away from radiators and heaters.
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Position the system near to the electricity and gas supply points.
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Position the system so that the atomizer compartment is located beneath a suitable exhaust
venting system.
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The instrument should not be against a wall, as the instrument must be accessible from the
back for servicing purposes. An accessible space of at least 25.4 cm (10 in.) should be
available behind the instrument.
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Make sure that there is space at the rear and sides of the system for air to circulate freely. Do
not block the fan operating on the right side of the instrument.
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Make sure that there is sufficient room for you to work comfortably with the instrument, and
that you can reach the connections at the rear of the instruments and the electricity and gas
supply points.
Laboratory Space Requirements
The illustrations on the following pages show the dimensions of the spectrometer and the space
that you require to accommodate the spectrometer, and ancillary equipment.
Instrument Dimensions
AAnalyst 200 is 700 mm wide (27.6 in.), 760-mm deep (29.9 in.), 650-mm (25.5 in.) high. The
instrument weighs 49 kg (108 pounds).
The main power cable length is 2 m (6 ft).
To provide access for servicing and space for ventilation, allow at least 25.4 cm (10 in.) of space
between the instrument and the laboratory walls.
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