Register Product to Operate To begin operation you will need to register your generator. You can do so by visiting www.peakscientific.com/activate or by downloading the Peak Genius App. Registering will activate your 2 year warranty* - covering every single component in your generator. ...
Users can refer to the contents page to find the relevant information. Please review each of the following sections carefully. Thank you for selecting Peak Scientific to meet your gas generation needs, and should you require any further assistance or support please do not hesitate to contact Peak Scientific or the Peak Partner from which you purchased your generator.
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Warranties and Liabilities Warranty & Liability Coverage Peak warrants that, subject to the provisions in this statement, purchased Peak generators, whether purchased directly from Peak or indirectly via an approved, certified and trained distributor or partner (referred to hereafter as a “Peak Partner”) will comply in all material respects with any specifications referred to in your customer order confirmation and, subject to installation and operational guidelines being followed as described in applicable product manuals, shall be free from any defects in quality of materials or workmanship for a period of one year from the date of installation, provided this takes...
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any person, in so far as such can be attributed to negligence or breach of duty of care directly resulting from failure of Peak to comply with the provisions in clauses 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5. Exclusions & Limitations 2.
If the user employs an operating procedure, item of equipment or a method of working which is not specifically recommended by Peak Scientific, the user must ensure that the equipment will not be damaged or become hazardous to persons or property.
Declaration of Conformity Peak Scientific Instruments Ltd. Fountain Crescent, Inchinnan, Renfrewshire, PA4 9RE Declare that: Equipment: Nitrogen Gas Generator Models: Genius XE SMZ To which this declaration relates, is in conformity with the applicable EC directives, harmonized standards, and other normative requirements.
WEEE (Waste of Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive 2012/19/EU. These obligations are being met within the B2B compliance group. Peak Scientific Instruments Ltd, herewith confirm that as a manufacturer of articles we conform to the European Parliament and Council Directives, 2011/65/EU for the original...
Technical Specification Environment Genius XE SMZ Minimum Operating Ambient Temperature 5°C (41°F) Maximum Operating Ambient Temperature 30°C (86°F) Maximum Altitude 3000 m Maximum Relative Humidity 80% Non-Condensing Minimum Storage Temperature* -20°C (-4°F) Maximum Storage Temperature* 60°C (140°F) *NOTE – When taken out of storage the Generator should be allowed to acclimatize at room temperature for a mini- mum of 3 hours before operation.
Check ‘SHOCKWATCH’ and ‘TIP-N-TELL’ labels for signs of rough handling prior to unpacking. Any damage should be reported immediately to the carrier and Peak Scientific or the Peak Partner from where the unit was purchased. Follow the unpacking instructions posted on the side of the crate. It will require two people to remove the unit from the shipping crate and to manoeuvre the generator to the desired location.
Fittings Kit Contents Supplied in the Fittings Kit are all the fittings required to connect the generator to the application. The contents of the Fittings Kit are as follows: ” Teflon Tubing x 3m 1. ¼ 2. 6mm PE Tubing x 3m ”...
Installation Generator Environment The generator is designed for indoor use only. It should be installed adjacent to the application it is supplying. If this is not convenient then the unit can be sited elsewhere, however, consideration should be made of the lengths of pipe runs as pressure drops can result from extended runs of pipe.
Generator Overview General Dimensions 570 mm / 22.4” 897 mm / 35.3” The generator must always be placed on a flat, level surface. Failure to do so will affect the performance of the generator. WARNING Page 14...
Genius XE SMZ Rear Connections IEC Power Inlet Power Switch Nitrogen Outlet Air Outlet Drain Outlet Ensure all inlets and outlets are connected to correct sources and applications WARNING All Connections should only be carried out by trained personnel WARNING...
Drain Connection Fit the 6mm push fit fitting to the drain port located on the output panel. Tighten using a 16mm or 5/8” spanner. Use the 6mm tubing to connect this to a suitable drain connection or container. It should be noted that the Generator can expel a considerable amount of water from this (dependant on ambient humidity).
Electrical Connection Connect the generator to an appropriate single-phase supply, refer to the generator serial plate for input specification and ensure your supply matches the requirements. If an appropriate mains power cords is not supplied or a substitute one is used then ensure that all components of it the plug, cord and connector have adequate ratings for the generator and appropriate approvals for the country of use.
Start-Up Sequence Before the Generator is connected to the application, the Generator should be operated in isolation (i.e. not connected to the application) for thirty minutes. This is to ensure any impurities present are purged from the system. Failure to do this may harm the application. CAUTION Once this is done, the Generator can be re-connected to the mains and switched on.
⁄ ” I/D). Tubing and fittings not supplied in the fittings kit. > 40 metres: Please contact Peak Scientific with the relevant distance and we will calculate the flow resistance and the tubing size required. A combination of ¼ ”/ ⁄...
Unusual Operation If at any time the generator begins to emit excessive noise or vibration, then it should be switched off and you should contact Peak Scientific or the Peak Partner from which the generator has been purchased. Page 20...
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HMI Screens Normal Operation When the generator is powered on it will show the following screens until a system check has been performed. The checks will last a few seconds then the HMI will show the home screen. Customers can view two screens at this stage. Home Screen This shows live system pressures.
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Troubleshooting Service Alarms When a service is due the LED on the front panel will illuminate and the internal HMI will show the following screens; When a service is overdue the HMI will show the following screens; Service due date can be checked through the information screen. Toggle to the run time. Page 22...
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SMZ Fault Codes In the event of a fault with an SMZ generator, the HMI will display an amber warning signal along with a fault reference code. Toggle the warning indicator in the top right corner of the HMI to view warning code.
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SMZ Major Fault Codes In the event of a major fault with an SMZ generator, the HMI will display a red warning signal along with a fault reference code. Toggle the warning indicator in the top right corner of the HMI to view warning code. A list of major fault codes for the SMZ is shown below REF CODE 0001 = Nitrogen Tank Pressure Sensor Fault...
12 Months Genius XE SMZ Annual Maintenance Kit* www.peakscientific.com/ordering 4 Years Genius XE SMZ Year 4 Service Kit* www.peakscientific.com/ordering * Please quote your generator serial number when ordering your Maintenance Kit to ensure selection of the appropriate kit for your generator.
Service Indication The generator has the following Service Indication Stages:- Stage 1 Once either compressor requires a service the HMI will show a service icon. This is to make the user aware that a service of the generator is due and should be planned at the earliest convenience.
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Cleaning Clean the outside of the generator only using warm soapy water and a clean damp cloth. Ensure all excess fluid is thoroughly removed from the cloth prior to use. Cleaning should only be undertaken with the power switched off and the power cord removed from the rear of the generator.
Troubleshooting Problem Possible Solution • Ensure power cord is plugged into the Generator and that the power socket is turned on. The Generator will not switch on and the power switch does not illuminate. • Check the fuse in the power cord plug. •...
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