Connecting The Nitrogen Exhaust Line - Waters Xevo TQ-S Operator's, Overview And Maintenance Manual

Connecting the nitrogen exhaust line

Required materials
• Chemical-resistant, powder-free gloves
• Sharp knife
• Nitrogen exhaust trap bottle
• 4-mm and 12-mm PTFE tubing (included in the installation kit)
To connect the nitrogen exhaust line:
Warning:
• Biohazardous and/or toxic LC solvents and analytes can be
• The exhaust connections can be contaminated with
• To avoid the buildup of hazardous gases, do not place the
Caution:
nitrogen, the other for the roughing pump. Vent them to atmosphere
through separate exhaust lines. Oil mist can seriously damage the
instrument if the nitrogen exhaust line connects with the roughing
pump exhaust line. Your warranty does not cover damage caused by
routing exhaust lines incorrectly.
1. Locate the nitrogen exhaust trap bottle in an accessible area below the
instrument.
carried in the nitrogen exhaust, which must be vented via the
nitrogen exhaust trap bottle and laboratory exhaust system.
The laboratory exhaust system must provide a minimum
vacuum of 0.20 kPa (2 mbar, 0.03 psi) below atmospheric
pressure (negative pressure).
biohazardous and/or toxic materials. Always wear
chemical-resistant, powder-free gloves when performing this
procedure.
nitrogen exhaust trap bottle in an enclosed cabinet.
The instrument requires two separate exhaust systems: one for
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