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Installing the Instrument
4.
Installing the Instrument
4.1
Installation site requirements
Warning
Do not operate the instrument in rooms with an explosion hazard! To ensure proper functioning of
the instrument, it must be set up while maintaining a minimum distance on all sides from walls and
furniture (→ P. 13 – Transport and installation).
The place of installation must meet the following requirements:
• The instrument requires an installation area of approx. 600 x 730 mm
• Room volume must be at least 8 m
• Room temperature consistently 18 °C - 35 °C
• Temperature range during storage: 5 °C - 50 °C
• Relative humidity, maximum 60 % (non-condensing)
• Elevation: up to a max. of 2000 m above sea level
Note
Condensation water can form in the instrument if there is an extreme difference in temperature
between the storage location and the installation site and if humidity is high at the same time. In this
case, wait at least four hours before switching on the instrument. Failure to comply with this may
cause damage to the instrument.
• The instrument is designed for indoor use only.
• The power plug/circuit breaker must be freely and easily accessible. The power socket may not be
located further than 2.5 m from the instrument.
• Power supply at a distance no greater than the length of the power cord – an extension cord must NOT
be used.
• The floor must be vibration-free as far as possible and have sufficient load capacity and rigidity for the
weight of the instrument.
• Avoid impacts, direct sunlight and excessive temperature fluctuations.
• The instrument must be connected to a compatible grounded power socket. Use only the power cord
provided, which is intended for the local power supply.
• The chemicals to be used for disinfection are both highly flammable and hazardous to health.
Therefore the installation location must be well ventilated, and must contain no sources of ignition of
any kind.
• Furthermore, this instrument must NOT be operated directly under the outlet of an air-conditioning
system, since the increased air circulation accelerates icing of the cryochamber.
• The installation location must be protected against electrostatic charge.
Note
Room temperatures and humidity levels in excess of the recommendations above will affect the
cryostat's cooling capacity and the lowest stated temperatures will not be reached.
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