Rear Panel Connections - Micromeritics AccuPyc II 1340 Operator's Manual

Installing the Analyzer

Rear Panel Connections

Multiple gases can be attached to the pycnometer using the Multigas option (refer to
ORDERING
1. Attach an appropriate regulator to the gas supply bottle or gas line, then tighten with a
wrench. Leave the gas bottle shut-off valve closed until instructed otherwise.
Shut-Off Valve
Nut
Copper Tubing
Brass Reducer
Fitting
2. Attach the gas inlet line to the regulator, reducer fitting, or regulator expansion:
It is very important to use the inlet tubing supplied with the analyzer. Gas lines made
of materials other than copper or stainless steel can cause operational problems as
well as inaccurate data.
If regulator has .....
1/4-in outlet
1/8-in outlet
Do not overtighten the fittings. Doing so can collapse the brass ferrule and cause a
leak.
2-4
INFORMATION, page
Regulator
Shut-Off Valve
Then .....
Attach the reducer fitting to the outlet of the regulator shut-off/
isolation valve
Tighten the nut finger-tight, then 1-1/4 turns with a wrench.
Continue with the steps given for the 1/8-in outlet
Insert the gas tubing into the fitting.
Make sure the tubing is seated fully inside the fitting.
Tighten the nut finger-tight.
While holding the fitting body steady, tighten the nut with a
wrench 3/4 turn.
6-1
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Two-Stage Pressure
Reducing Regulator
Pressure Control
Knob
AccuPyc II 1340
Bottle Shut-Off
Valve
Gas Bottle
June 2013