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AquaPrep
II 056
TM
Operator's Manual
056-42801-01
Aug 2011

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  • Page 1 AquaPrep II 056 Operator’s Manual 056-42801-01 Aug 2011...
  • Page 2 AquaPrep, Micromeritics and Saturn DigiSizer are trademarks of Micromeritics Instrument Corporation. Teflon is a registered trademark of Norton Company. © Micromeritics Instrument Corporation 2010-2011. All rights reserved.
  • Page 3 MICROMERITICS shall not be liable for consequential or other type damages resulting from the use of any of its products other than the liability stated above. This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties, express or implied, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for use.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    AquaPrep II 056 Table of Contents TABLE OF CONTENTS GENERAL INFORMATION Organization of the Manual ............1-1 Conventions .

  • Page 7: General Information

    AquaPrep II 056 Organization of the Manual 1. GENERAL INFORMATION Organization of the Manual This manual describes the installation and operation of the AquaPrep; its contents are orga- nized as follows: Chapter 1 GENERAL INFORMATION Provides a general description of the AquaPrep, safety precautions, and specifications.

  • Page 8: Precautions And Intended Use

    AquaPrep II 056 Precautions and Intended Use The AquaPrep is designed to remove dissolved air from water for subsequent use in particle size analysis with Micromeritics’ Saturn DigiSizer . If not removed, dissolved air can gener- ® ate tiny bubbles which will distort the precision of the DigiSizer analysis.

  • Page 9: Description

    AquaPrep II 056 Description Description The AquaPrep recirculates water through a hydrophobic capsule consisting of many thin- walled capillaries. A vacuum pump provides suction on the outside of the capillaries. The result is a diffusion of dissolved air from the water through the capillary walls and into the ambient air.

  • Page 10: Specifications

    Specifications AquaPrep II 056 Specifications Characteristic Specification ———— OPERATING PARAMETERS ———— Typically degasses 5 liters/hr ———— UTILITIES/SUPPLIES ———— Accommodates to standard power mains worldwide. Voltage: 100/120, 220/240 VAC10% Current: 2.0 A (100/120 VAC); 1.0 A (220/240 VAC) Frequency: 50/60 Hz...

  • Page 11: Installation

    Equipment Return Micromeritics strives to ensure that all items arrive safely and in working order. Occasionally, due to circumstances beyond our control, equipment is received which is not in working con- dition. When it is necessary to return equipment (damaged either during shipment or while in use) to Micromeritics for repair or replacement, the following procedure should be followed: 1.

  • Page 12: Installing The Aquaprep

    Installing the AquaPrep AquaPrep II 056 4. Notify the Micromeritics Service Department of the defect and request shipping instructions. The service department will assign a Returned Materials Authorization (RMA) number. Write the RMA number on the outside of the shipping carton.
  • Page 13 AquaPrep II 056 Installing the AquaPrep 2. Gently lift up until the cover lifts up approximately 6 mm, then swing the cover to the left; the cover is hinged and cannot be removed. 3. Remove the fuse block (you may have to use needle-nose pliers to grasp the fuse block).
  • Page 14 Installing the AquaPrep AquaPrep II 056 7. Orient the voltage selector card so that the desired voltage is indicated at the bottom. Orient the indicator pin so that it points upward as shown in the following illustration. Indicator Pin Voltage 8.

  • Page 15: Installing The Tubing

    AquaPrep II 056 Installing the AquaPrep Installing the Tubing The AquaPrep has inlet and outlet connectors onto which tubing is installed for circulating the water through the AquaPrep for degassing. Install the two pieces of tubing and hose clamps (supplied in the accessories kit) onto the con- nectors;...

  • Page 17: Operation

    AquaPrep II 056 Operation 3. OPERATION The AquaPrep is simple and easy to operate; perform the following steps to begin the deaera- tion process: 1. Fill a 10-liter, plastic container with deionized water which has been filtered with a 1-micron filter. Place the container on the floor directly below the AquaPrep.
  • Page 18 Operation AquaPrep II 056 4. Place the On/Off switch (on the rear panel) in the On position (O); the power indicator should illuminate. Be sure to turn off the AquaPrep when water is not being deaerated. Failure to have water circulating may damage the unit.

  • Page 19: Troubleshooting

    • Fuses • Hydrophobic capsule Contact your local service representative or Micromeritics directly for all other difficulties with the AquaPrep. Fuses If the AquaPrep fails to respond when the unit is turned on, first unplug the power cord and check the fuse(s);...

  • Page 21: Ordering Information

    AquaPrep II 056 Ordering Information 5. ORDERING INFORMATION Components and accessories can be ordered by: • telephone: (770) 662-3636 • email: customerservice@micromeritics.com • internet: www.micromeritics.com Part Number Item and Description 003-51130-01 Fuse, 1.0 Amp, 5 x 20 mm, slow blow (T1 delay) 003-51131-00 Fuse, 2.0 Amp, 3 AG, slow blow...

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