THORLABS PACU User Manual
THORLABS PACU User Manual

THORLABS PACU User Manual

Pure air circulator unit

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Pure Air Circulator Unit
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  • Page 1 PACU Pure Air Circulator Unit User Guide...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    3.1.  Introduction ........................3  3.2.  Setup Description ......................3  3.3.  Features ........................... 3  3.4.  Replacement Parts ......................3  Chapter 4  Setup ............................. 4  4.1.  Unpacking PACU ......................4  4.2.  Installing the Supply and Return Lines and Operation ..........4  Chapter 5  Operation .......................... 5  Chapter 6  Maintenance ......................... 6 ...
  • Page 3: Chapter 1 Warning Symbol Definitions

    Pure Air Circulator Unit Chapter 1: Warning Symbol Definitions Chapter 1 Warning Symbol Definitions Below is a list of warning symbols you may encounter in this manual or on your device. Symbol Description Direct Current Alternating Current Both Direct and Alternating Current Earth Ground Terminal Protective Conductor Terminal Frame or Chassis Terminal...
  • Page 4: Chapter 2 Safety

    (90 – 240 VAC; 50 – 60 Hz). SHOCK WARNING Before removing any of the panels to gain access to the inside of PACU, disconnect AC power. Make sure the power cable is disconnected from the unit.
  • Page 5: Chapter 3 Description

    (or nitrogen) in an optical cavity. If the PACU is to be used in an open-loop system, the moisture trap should be monitored often, since the filter is removing moisture from the surrounding environment.
  • Page 6: Chapter 4 Setup

    0 to 5 L/min. Clean air is supplied almost immediately after power on.  For optimal particle and moisture removal, the PACU should operate at a flow rate of 3 L/min.  A digital clock on the front panel keeps track of how long the unit has been powered up.
  • Page 7: Chapter 5 Operation

    Operation CAUTION Please read the instruction manual carefully before operating the PACU unit. All statements regarding safety and technical specifications will only apply when the unit is operated correctly. This equipment is intended for laboratory use only and is not certified for medical applications, including but not limited to life support situations.
  • Page 8: Chapter 6 Maintenance

    Make sure the power cable is disconnected from the unit. To remove the top panel of the PACU system, use a Phillips head screwdriver to remove the four screws located in the four corners of the panel (as shown in Figure 1).
  • Page 9: 6.2.2. Step Two: Removal Of Filters

    Once the top panel has been removed, you will have direct access to all three filters within the PACU system. Before any filters can be removed, you must disconnect all hoses from filters 1 and 2 by loosening the hose clamp connections.
  • Page 10: Chapter 7 Specifications

    Pure Air Circulator Unit Chapter 7: Specifications Chapter 7 Specifications Performance Specifications Flow Rate 0.6 to 4.5 L/min Flow Meter Range 0.6 to 5 L/min Filters Moisture Trap 1.25 lbs (0.6 kg) Desiccant (Desiccant) 15 µm, Sintered Pore Element Filter Particulate Filters 13X Molecular Sieve, 1.1 lbs (0.5 kg) Air Pump...
  • Page 11: Chapter 8 Mechanical Drawing

    Pure Air Circulator Unit Chapter 8: Mechanical Drawing Chapter 8 Mechanical Drawing Rev F, October 4, 2017 Page 9...
  • Page 12: Chapter 9 Appendix

    Pure Air Circulator Unit Chapter 9: Appendix Chapter 9 Appendix 9.1. Declaration of Conformance Page 10 TTN004825-D02...
  • Page 13: Chapter 10 Regulatory

    Waste Treatment is Your Own Responsibility If you do not return an “end of life” unit to Thorlabs, you must hand it to a company specialized in waste recovery. Do not dispose of the unit in a litter bin or at a public waste disposal site.
  • Page 14: Chapter 11 Thorlabs Worldwide Contacts

    Pure Air Circulator Unit Chapter 11: Thorlabs Worldwide Contacts Chapter 1 Thorlabs Worldwide Contacts USA, Canada, and South America UK and Ireland Thorlabs, Inc. Thorlabs Ltd. 56 Sparta Avenue 1 Saint Thomas Place Newton, NJ 07860 Ely CB7 4EX Great Britain...
  • Page 15 www.thorlabs.com...

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