Operation - Teledyne 2120XL Operating Instructions Manual

Trace Nitrogen in Argon Analyzer

Operation

This section describes the operation and calibration procedures for
the Model 2120XL Trace Nitrogen in Argon Analyzer. Operation of the
analyzer involves potentially hazardous procedures. Only trained and
qualified personnel who have read and understood the instructions in
this manual should operate this equipment.
CAUTION: DO NOT OPERATE THIS ANALYZER UNTIL YOU
HAVE READ AND UNDERSTOOD THE
INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL. PAY
PARTICULAR ATTENTION TO ALL CAUTIONS AND
WARNINGS.
NEVER INTRODUCE GASES OTHER THAN ARGON
INTO THE ANALYZER IF EXPLOSIVE, FLAMMABLE,
OR CORROSIVE GASES OR GAS MIXTURES ARE
ALLOWED TO FLOW INTO THE ANALYZER, FIRE OR
EXPLOSION CAN RESULT.
THIS ANALYZER IS NOT DESIGNED FOR USE IN
HAZARDOUS AREAS.
EQUIPMENT DAMAGE MAY RESULT IF THE
ANALYTICAL CELL IN THIS UNIT IS EXPOSED TO
PRESSURE, CAUSING IT TO BREAK OR SHATTER.
TO PREVENT THIS, NEVER EXCEED 20 PSIG (38
KPA) ON THE INLET PORT AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN
THE VENT AT ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE.
DO NOT REMOVE THE FLOW CONTROL ORIFICE
FROM THE SAMPLE INLET OF THE ANALYZER.
DO NOT BLOCK VENT.
Note: Maintain flow of sample gas through the analyzer when it is
not in use. This procedure is highly recommended in areas
of high humidity. Take care to keep the inside of the
instrument dry.
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