Connecting A Helium Tank To The Fluid Handling Unit; Helium Specifications - Waters Prep Series Installation And Maintenance Manual

2. Connect the other end of the vent tube to an eluent filter (see the
"Solvent reservoir filter and diffuser placement" on page
3. Place the filter end of the vent tube in a fume hood.
4. Insert the solvent reservoir cap into the top of the reservoir.
5. Repeat steps 1 to 4 for each solvent reservoir.

Connecting a helium tank to the fluid handling unit

This section describes how to connect a helium tank to the fluid handling unit.
The system does not include the high-pressure gas regulator required to
Tip:
connect the sparge inlet to a helium tank. The Startup Kit includes the shutoff
valve, tubing, and other fittings for connecting the sparge inlet to a 50 to 90
psi helium supply.
Helium sparging reduces the total dissolved gas in the solvent reservoirs and
maintains that condition during operation. Use an ultra-pure carrier (UPC)
grade of helium to prevent solvent contamination.

Helium specifications

Regulate the supply source to between 50 and 90 psi (3.4 and 6.1 atm) before
connecting to the sparge inlet connection (see the
connection" on page
Caution:
warranty.
The required specifications for UPC-grade helium are as follows:
• Less than 5.0 Mppm (molar parts per million) nitrogen
• Less than 5.0 Mppm oxygen
• Less than 1.0 Mppm total water
• Less than 0.5 Mppm total hydrocarbon
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2-33).
Using an inferior grade of helium can void your system's
2-28).
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