Installation; Facility Requirements - Thermo Scientific Dionex UltiMate 3000 Series Operating Instructions Manual

3 Installation

3.1 Facility Requirements

The AFC-3000 operates reliably even under less than ideal conditions. It is not, however,
indestructible. Malfunction or damage can occur if specific operating conditions are not
met. Meeting these conditions requires that you create a proper lab environment, replace
fraction collector components that wear out under normal use, and purchase the
appropriate supplies for use with the fraction collector.
Important:
Important:
The installation site must meet the following requirements:
• The main power switch and the main power receptacle are on the rear panel. Make sure
that
♦ Free and unrestricted access to the main power switch is ensured at all times.
♦ The power cord of the device can be easily reached and disconnected from the power
line at all times. Provide sufficient space behind the device to unplug the cable.
• Make sure that the installation site meets the power and environmental specifications listed
in the Technical Information section (→ page 71).
• Install the instrument in the laboratory on a stable surface that is free of vibrations.
• Avoid rough handling of the AFC-3000. Do not expose the fraction collector to vibration
or shock.
• Make sure that the surface is resistant to solvents.
• Avoid locations with extreme changes in temperature (for example, caused by direct
sunlight or drafts) and high humidity.
• Allow sufficient clearance behind and on the sides of the fraction collector for power
connections and ventilation.
• Make sure the unit is not exposed to excessive flammable or corrosive materials.
• Protect the fraction collector from long-term exposure to condensation, corrosive
materials, solvent vapor, continual standing liquids, or large spills into the fraction
collector cabinet or fraction collector arm. Exposures of this type can damage the drive
mechanisms as well as the electronics.
Operating Instructions
Damage or malfunction that results from unsatisfactory operating
conditions may constitute misuse or abuse and may therefore be
excluded from warranty coverage.
Dommage ou de dysfonctionnement qui résulte de conditions
d'exploitation insatisfaisantes peut constituer une utilisation abusive
ou l'abus et être exclu de garantie.
UltiMate 3000 Series:
AFC-3000 Automated Fraction Collector
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