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iCAP Qnova Series ICP-MS
Pre-Installation Requirements Guide
BRE0006946
Revision B
April 2018

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  • Page 1 Qnova Series ICP-MS Pre-Installation Requirements Guide BRE0006946 Revision B April 2018...
  • Page 3 Qnova Series ICP-MS Pre-Installation Requirements Guide BRE0006946 Revision B April 2018...
  • Page 4 Thermo Fisher Scientific (Bremen) GmbH, Hanna-Kunath-Str. 11, 28199 Bremen, Germany Tel: +49(0)421 5493 0, Fax: +49(0)421 5493 396 Thermo Scientific, iCAP, and Qtegra are registered trademarks of Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. in the United States. Microsoft is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Chapter 4 Line Power ................4-1 Electrical Power Requirements ........4-2 Power Connections ............4-2 Auxiliary Wall Outlets ........... 4-8 Fore Vacuum Pump............ 4-8 Quality of Power............4-8 Thermo Scientific iCAP Qnova Series ICP-MS Pre-Installation Requirements Guide (P/N BRE0006946, Revision B)
  • Page 6 Advanced Training Courses ........6-4 Preventive Maintenance ..........6-4 Operating Environment ..........6-5 Lighting ..............6-5 Particulate Matter ............6-5 Quality of Power............6-5 Electrostatic Discharge ..........6-9 Index........................I-1 iCAP Qnova Series ICP-MS Pre-Installation Requirements Guide (P/N BRE0006946, Revision B) Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 7 20 to 30 °C, optimum at 21 °C Pressure 0.25 to 0.6 MPa (2.5 to 6 bar) Recommended conductivity < 1000 μS/cm Solid residual < 50 μm particle size Thermo Scientific iCAP Qnova Series ICP-MS Pre-Installation Requirements Guide (P/N BRE0006946, Revision B)
  • Page 8 “Gas Supply iCAP RQ ICP-MS” page 5-5 “Permitted Materials” page 5-27 for more information. If an ammonia sensor is installed in the lab, the max. content of ammonia is 35%. iCAP Qnova Series ICP-MS Pre-Installation Requirements Guide (P/N BRE0006946, Revision B) Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 9 20 to 30 °C, optimum at 21 °C Pressure 0.25 to 0.6 MPa (2.5 to 6 bar) Recommended conductivity < 1000 μS/cm Solid residual < 50 μm particle size Thermo Scientific iCAP Qnova Series ICP-MS Pre-Installation Requirements Guide (P/N BRE0006946, Revision B)
  • Page 10 “Gas Supply iCAP RQ ICP-MS” page 5-5 “Permitted Materials” page 5-27 for more information. If an ammonia sensor is installed in the lab, the max. content of ammonia is 35%. viii iCAP Qnova Series ICP-MS Pre-Installation Requirements Guide (P/N BRE0006946, Revision B) Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 11 Plasma and Cooling Gas Argon Purity 99.996% or better Max. water content 5 ppmv Supply rate max. 24 L/min Pressure min. 0.55 MPa (5.5 bar)/max. 0.6 MPa (6 bar) Thermo Scientific iCAP Qnova Series ICP-MS Pre-Installation Requirements Guide (P/N BRE0006946, Revision B)
  • Page 12 Methane mixtures with argon Max. content of methane 4.5% Purity 99.996% or better Max. water content 5 ppmv Supply rate max. 1 L/min Pressure max. 0.1 MPa (1 bar) iCAP Qnova Series ICP-MS Pre-Installation Requirements Guide (P/N BRE0006946, Revision B) Thermo Scientific...

  • Page 13: Using This Manual

    The repair of such failures is specifically excluded from the standard warranty and service contract coverage. Thermo Scientific iCAP Qnova Series ICP-MS Pre-Installation Requirements Guide (P/N BRE0006946, Revision B)

  • Page 14: Typographical Conventions

    Viewpoint Orientation Left and right used in this manual always refer to the viewpoint of a person facing the front side of the instrument. iCAP Qnova Series ICP-MS Pre-Installation Requirements Guide (P/N BRE0006946, Revision B) Thermo Scientific...

  • Page 15: Data Input

    The following headings are used to show the organization of topics within a chapter: Chapter Name Chapter 1 Second Level Topics Third Level Topics Fourth Level Topics Thermo Scientific iCAP Qnova Series ICP-MS Pre-Installation Requirements Guide (P/N BRE0006946, Revision B)

  • Page 16: Contacting Us

    To suggest changes to this manual You are encouraged to report errors or omissions in the text or index. Send an email message to the Technical Editor at documentation.bremen@thermofisher.com. iCAP Qnova Series ICP-MS Pre-Installation Requirements Guide (P/N BRE0006946, Revision B) Thermo Scientific...

  • Page 17: Site Preparation

    Contents • Entrance Requirements page 2-2 • Dimensions and Weights page 2-2 • Moving the Instrument page 2-3 • Placing the System page 2-9 Thermo Scientific iCAP Qnova Series ICP-MS Pre-Installation Requirements Guide (P/N BRE0006946, Revision B)

  • Page 18: Entrance Requirements

    Site Preparation Entrance Requirements Entrance Requirements To allow moving a packed iCAP Qnova Series instrument, the entrance to your facility and the width of all hallways, elevators, etc., should have a minimum width of 89 cm (35.1 in.). Thermo Fisher Scientific recommends checking whether the container with the instrument fits through the laboratory entrance.

  • Page 19: Moving The Instrument

    Fisher Scientific for at least 24 hours at an environmental condition of 15 to 35 °C and a relative humidity of 20 to 80% before connecting it to the power supply. Thermo Scientific iCAP Qnova Series ICP-MS Pre-Installation Requirements Guide (P/N BRE0006946, Revision B)
  • Page 20 151 kg (iCAP TQ/TQs ICP-MS), handling the instrument alone might cause muscle strain and back injury. Lifting and moving the iCAP Qnova Series instrument requires the effort of at least four persons to keep the individual load within acceptable limits (maximum 40 kg for men or 15 kg for women for a duration of 5 seconds).
  • Page 21 2-4) below each of the two handles. toward mass Labeled Components: 1=hexagonal screw (4 ×), 2=washer (4 ×), 3=clamp (2 ×) Figure 2-4. Lifting device, exploded assembly drawing view Thermo Scientific iCAP Qnova Series ICP-MS Pre-Installation Requirements Guide (P/N BRE0006946, Revision B)
  • Page 22 5 degrees; never exceed 10 degrees.. 9. Lift the instrument on command. Make sure that all carriers lift off the instrument simultaneously to prevent uneven load distribution. iCAP Qnova Series ICP-MS Pre-Installation Requirements Guide (P/N BRE0006946, Revision B) Thermo Scientific...

  • Page 23: Dismounting The Lifting Device And Securing The Handles

    At the right side of instrument, the handles can also be used to mount a drip tray. Thermo Scientific iCAP Qnova Series ICP-MS Pre-Installation Requirements Guide (P/N BRE0006946, Revision B)
  • Page 24 Figure 2-8) onto the handles, place the two bolts at the bottom of the drip tray into the notches of the handles. See 2 in Figure 2-8. iCAP Qnova Series ICP-MS Pre-Installation Requirements Guide (P/N BRE0006946, Revision B) Thermo Scientific...

  • Page 25: Placing The System

    Qnova Series instrument and provide sufficient stability. The workbench must be dry and clean. The iCAP Qnova Series instrument is designed to be placed on a bench with its rear panel against a wall. The bench surface should ideally be 80 to 85 cm above the floor.

  • Page 26: Floor Space For The System

    All values are given in millimeter. 700 - 1000 1200 Labeled Components: 1=monitor, 2=mouse, 3=keyboard, 4=standard workbench, 5=iCAP Qnova Series MS, 6=wall Figure 2-9. Required floor space for iCAP Qnova Series instrument Placing the Fore Vacuum Pump The iCAP Qnova Series instrument is delivered with a fore vacuum pump (Sogevac™...
  • Page 27 If no space for the pump is available beneath the workbench, you can place the pump near the left side of the bench. In this case, the left side of the iCAP Qnova Series instrument ideally aligns with the left side of the workbench.

  • Page 28: Placing The Data System

    The iCAP Qnova Series instrument is connected to the computer via a USB cable, see Figure 2-11. Labeled Components: 1=data connection to computer Figure 2-11. Connections for computer 2-12 iCAP Qnova Series ICP-MS Pre-Installation Requirements Guide (P/N BRE0006946, Revision B) Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 29 For a connection length of more than 3 m, an active hub must be placed between the instrument and the computer. The length of the USB cable between the iCAP Qnova Series instrument and the hub is limited to 3 m, whereas between the hub and the computer a cable length of 5 m can be used.
  • Page 30 Site Preparation Dimensions and Weights 2-14 iCAP Qnova Series ICP-MS Pre-Installation Requirements Guide (P/N BRE0006946, Revision B) Thermo Scientific...

  • Page 31: Operating Environment

    Solvent Waste page 3-8 NOTICE After arrival, the iCAP Qnova Series instrument must be stored as packed by Thermo Fisher Scientific for at least 24 hours at an environmental condition of 15 to 35 C and a relative humidity of 20 to 80% before connecting it to the power supply.

  • Page 32: Temperature

    15 to 35 °C Optimum Operation Temperature 18 to 21 °C NOTICE As the laboratory temperature increases, system reliability decreases. All electronics components generate heat while operating. iCAP Qnova Series ICP-MS Pre-Installation Requirements Guide (P/N BRE0006946, Revision B) Thermo Scientific...

  • Page 33: Exhaust System

    Other peripheral devices might need additional exhaust connections. Refer to the manuals of the peripheral devices. The exhaust ports at the iCAP Qnova Series instruments have an outer diameter of 60.3 mm for both plasma exhaust and heat exhaust. The...
  • Page 34 45 to 67 heat Joined 5 to 7 150 to 200 exhaust optional NOTICE The exhaust system must be tested for leakage before you connect it to the instrument. iCAP Qnova Series ICP-MS Pre-Installation Requirements Guide (P/N BRE0006946, Revision B) Thermo Scientific...

  • Page 35: Heat Generation And Dissipation Of System

    23 °C and a cooling water temperature of 20 °C. A higher room temperature and/or lower cooling water temperature will increase the heat generation. Thermo Scientific iCAP Qnova Series ICP-MS Pre-Installation Requirements Guide (P/N BRE0006946, Revision B)

  • Page 36: Air Conditioning

    Altitude The iCAP Qnova Series instruments are designed for indoor use at an altitude of up to 2000 m (6500 ft) above sea level. For altitudes above 2000 m, contact Thermo Fisher Scientific.

  • Page 37: Vibration

    Qnova Series mass spectrometer and fore vacuum pump at work stations does not exceed 70 dB(A). Radio Frequencies The iCAP Qnova Series systems withstand electric fields of < 1 V/m and a frequency range of 80 MHz to 2.7 GHz without any influence to operation.

  • Page 38: Solvent Waste

    To prevent the laboratory to be accidentally contaminated by solvent waste, protect the waste container against overturning. iCAP Qnova Series ICP-MS Pre-Installation Requirements Guide (P/N BRE0006946, Revision B) Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 39 Contents • Electrical Power Requirements page 4-2 • Power Connections page 4-2 • Auxiliary Wall Outlets page 4-8 • Quality of Power page 4-8 Thermo Scientific iCAP Qnova Series ICP-MS Pre-Installation Requirements Guide (P/N BRE0006946, Revision B)

  • Page 40: Line Power

    Power Connections The electrical wall outlet for the main power of the iCAP Qnova Series instruments should be located at the wall near the intended location of the instrument, ideally at the left side of the instrument.
  • Page 41 Electrical Power Requirements Table 4-2. Note the part number of the corresponding kit in the iCAP Qnova Series ICP-MS Installation Request Form and send it to the factory prior to installation. NOTICE For more information on the correct cable kit, contact your certified Thermo Fisher Scientific service representative.
  • Page 42 (India, Nepal, Pakistan, Pitcairn Is. (U.K.), Somalia) BS 546 15 A BS 546 15 A BRE0006795 iCAP Qnova Country Kit Israel (Israel) SI 32 plug SI 32 plug iCAP Qnova Series ICP-MS Pre-Installation Requirements Guide (P/N BRE0006946, Revision B) Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 43 Qnova CountKit Switzerland (Liechtenstein, Switzerland) SF 10 SW2-16P BRE0006800 iCAP Qnova CountKit Brazil (Brazil) NBR 14136 (BR3-20P) BRE0006801 iCAP Qnova CountKit Argentina (Argentina) IRAM2073 C13 IRAM2073 AR2-20P Thermo Scientific iCAP Qnova Series ICP-MS Pre-Installation Requirements Guide (P/N BRE0006946, Revision B)
  • Page 44 Thermo Fisher Scientific. The mounting instructions delivered with the grounding cable must be strictly observed. Contact your certified Thermo Fisher Scientific service representative for more information. iCAP Qnova Series ICP-MS Pre-Installation Requirements Guide (P/N BRE0006946, Revision B) Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 45 Figure 4-1. Grounding bolt on instrument grounding screw Figure 4-2. Grounding screw on fore vacuum pump (Sogevac SV40BI) grounding screw Figure 4-3. Grounding screw on fore vacuum pump (ECODRY 65 plus) Thermo Scientific iCAP Qnova Series ICP-MS Pre-Installation Requirements Guide (P/N BRE0006946, Revision B)

  • Page 46: Auxiliary Wall Outlets

    Immunity to Electrical Slow Transient/Surge EN 61326-1, EN 61000-4-5 Immunity to Conducted RF Voltage EN 61326-1, EN 61000-4-6 Immunity to Voltage Dips, Short Interruptions and Voltage EN 61326-1, EN 61000-4-11 Variation iCAP Qnova Series ICP-MS Pre-Installation Requirements Guide (P/N BRE0006946, Revision B) Thermo Scientific...

  • Page 47: Consumables

    Contents • Cooling Water page 5-2 • Gas Supply iCAP RQ ICP-MS page 5-5 • Gas Supply iCAP TQ/TQs ICP-MS page 5-16 • Permitted Materials page 5-27 Thermo Scientific iCAP Qnova Series ICP-MS Pre-Installation Requirements Guide (P/N BRE0006946, Revision A)

  • Page 48: Cooling Water

    Consumables Cooling Water Cooling Water For operation of the iCAP Qnova Series instruments, cooling of some components, like the interface and the RF generator, is required. The water used for the coolant set up should be free of suspended matter to avoid clogging of the cooling circuit.
  • Page 49 Consumables Cooling Water Figure 5-1. Cooling water connections at the left of iCAP Qnova Series system (here: iCAP RQ ICP-MS/ iCAP TQ ICP-MS) Figure 5-2. Cooling water connections at the left of iCAP Qnova Series system (here: iCAP TQs ICP-MS)

  • Page 50: Technical Data Of Recirculating Chiller

    73.6 cm × 43.6 cm × 67.3 cm Unit Weight 79.6 kg NOTICE For information on the power supply of the chiller, see “Auxiliary Wall Outlets” page 4-7. iCAP Qnova Series ICP-MS Pre-Installation Requirements Guide (P/N BRE0006946, Revision A) Thermo Scientific...

  • Page 51: Gas Supply Icap Rq Icp-Ms

    Figure 5-4. Gas connection at the left of iCAP RQ 1-channel system Figure 5-5 shows the torque plate with the gas connections for the iCAP Qnova Series ICP-MS 2-channel systems. Thermo Scientific iCAP Qnova Series ICP-MS Pre-Installation Requirements Guide (P/N BRE0006946, Revision A)
  • Page 52 1/16” OD CCT 1 bulk head union 1/16” OD CCT 2 bulk head union 1/16” OD iCAP RQ ICP-MS - 1-channel system iCAP RQ ICP-MS - 2-channel system iCAP Qnova Series ICP-MS Pre-Installation Requirements Guide (P/N BRE0006946, Revision A) Thermo Scientific...

  • Page 53: Plasma And Cooling Gas

    The polyurethane tubing supplied with your iCAP RQ ICP-MS should not be used between the gas source and the pressure regulator because polyurethane is not specified for pressure above approximately 0.8 MPa (8 bar). Thermo Scientific iCAP Qnova Series ICP-MS Pre-Installation Requirements Guide (P/N BRE0006946, Revision A)

  • Page 54: Additional Gas

    Figure 5-7 shows an example of a label for an additional gas module. Figure 5-7. Example of label for factory-installed gas module iCAP Qnova Series ICP-MS Pre-Installation Requirements Guide (P/N BRE0006946, Revision A) Thermo Scientific...

  • Page 55: Cct Gas

    All mixture ratios are permitted. Table 5-6. Gas requirements for oxygen (for QCell) Gas Requirement Specification Purity 99.999% or better Maximum Water Content 2 ppmv Thermo Scientific iCAP Qnova Series ICP-MS Pre-Installation Requirements Guide (P/N BRE0006946, Revision A)
  • Page 56 10 mL/min per channel Pressure min. 0.05 MPa (0.5 bar) max. 0.15 MPa (1.5 bar) using a two-stage pressure regulator (200 bar to 3 bar) 5-10 iCAP Qnova Series ICP-MS Pre-Installation Requirements Guide (P/N BRE0006946, Revision A) Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 57 10 mL/min per channel Pressure min. 0.05 MPa (0.5 bar) max. 0.15 MPa (1.5 bar) using a two-stage pressure regulator (200 bar to 3 bar) Thermo Scientific iCAP Qnova Series ICP-MS Pre-Installation Requirements Guide (P/N BRE0006946, Revision A) 5-11...

  • Page 58: Two-Stage Gas Pressure Regulators

    Thermo Fisher Scientific does not endorse any manufacturer, nor does it endorse products other than its own. Companies and products listed in this guide are given as examples only. 5-12 iCAP Qnova Series ICP-MS Pre-Installation Requirements Guide (P/N BRE0006946, Revision A) Thermo Scientific...

  • Page 59: Additional Gas

    Max. Water Content 5 ppmv Supply Rate max. 1 L/min per channel Pressure Regulator max. 1 bar using a Output two-stage pressure regulator (200 bar to 3 bar) Thermo Scientific iCAP Qnova Series ICP-MS Pre-Installation Requirements Guide (P/N BRE0006946, Revision A) 5-13...
  • Page 60 The gas requirements are detailed in Table 5-14. Table 5-14. Additional gas requirements for methane Gas Requirement Specification Purity 99.996% or better Maximum Water Content 5 ppmv 5-14 iCAP Qnova Series ICP-MS Pre-Installation Requirements Guide (P/N BRE0006946, Revision A) Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 61 Gas Requirement Specification Supply Rate max. 1 L/min per channel Pressure Regulator Output max. 1 bar using a two-stage pressure regulator (200 bar to 3 bar) Thermo Scientific iCAP Qnova Series ICP-MS Pre-Installation Requirements Guide (P/N BRE0006946, Revision A) 5-15...

  • Page 62: Gas Supply Icap Tq/Tqs Icp-Ms

    Gas Supply iCAP TQ/TQs ICP-MS Gas Supply iCAP TQ/TQs ICP-MS The iCAP Qnova Series instruments require argon gas to generate the inductively coupled plasma and for controlling internal functions with the aid of pneumatics. Additional gases might be required depending on the type of analysis planned.
  • Page 63 1/16” OD bulk head union 1/16” OD bulk head union 1/16” OD bulk head union 1/16” OD applicable for iCAP TQ ICP-MS applicable for iCAP TQs ICP-MS Thermo Scientific iCAP Qnova Series ICP-MS Pre-Installation Requirements Guide (P/N BRE0006946, Revision A) 5-17...

  • Page 64: Plasma And Cooling Gas

    Consumables Gas Supply iCAP TQ/TQs ICP-MS Plasma and Cooling Gas The argon supply to the iCAP Qnova Series instruments must be stabilized. The gas pressure regulator must be qualified for the purity specification of the plasma gas, see Table 5-16.

  • Page 65: Additional Gas

    Figure 5-11 shows an example of a label for an additional gas module. Figure 5-11. Example of label for factory-installed gas module Thermo Scientific iCAP Qnova Series ICP-MS Pre-Installation Requirements Guide (P/N BRE0006946, Revision A) 5-19...

  • Page 66: Cr Gas

    Table 5-18 for details of the argon gas requirements. Table 5-18. Gas requirements for argon (for QCell) Gas Requirement Specification Purity 99.999% Maximum Water Content 2 ppmv 5-20 iCAP Qnova Series ICP-MS Pre-Installation Requirements Guide (P/N BRE0006946, Revision A) Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 67 2 mL/min for pure gas Pressure min. 0.05 MPa (0.5 bar) max. 0.15 MPa (1.5 bar) using a two-stage pressure regulator (200 bar to 3 bar) Thermo Scientific iCAP Qnova Series ICP-MS Pre-Installation Requirements Guide (P/N BRE0006946, Revision A) 5-21...
  • Page 68 2 mL/min for pure gas Pressure min. 0.05 MPa (0.5 bar) max. 0.15 MPa (1.5 bar) using a single-stage pressure regulator suitable for ammonia for pure gas 5-22 iCAP Qnova Series ICP-MS Pre-Installation Requirements Guide (P/N BRE0006946, Revision A) Thermo Scientific...

  • Page 69: Two-Stage Gas Pressure Regulators

    Tip Thermo Fisher Scientific does not endorse any manufacturer, nor does it endorse products other than its own. Companies and products listed in this guide are given as examples only. Thermo Scientific iCAP Qnova Series ICP-MS Pre-Installation Requirements Guide (P/N BRE0006946, Revision A) 5-23...

  • Page 70: Additional Gas

    Max. Water Content 5 ppmv Supply Rate max. 1 L/min Pressure Regulator max. 1 bar using a Output two-stage pressure regulator (200 bar to 3 bar) 5-24 iCAP Qnova Series ICP-MS Pre-Installation Requirements Guide (P/N BRE0006946, Revision A) Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 71 The gas requirements are detailed in Table 5-26. Table 5-26. Additional gas requirements for methane Gas Requirement Specification Purity 99.996% or better Maximum Water Content 5 ppmv Thermo Scientific iCAP Qnova Series ICP-MS Pre-Installation Requirements Guide (P/N BRE0006946, Revision A) 5-25...
  • Page 72 Table 5-26. Additional gas requirements for methane, continued Gas Requirement Specification Supply Rate max. 1 L/min Pressure Regulator Output max. 1 bar using a two-stage pressure regulator (200 bar to 3 bar) 5-26 iCAP Qnova Series ICP-MS Pre-Installation Requirements Guide (P/N BRE0006946, Revision A) Thermo Scientific...

  • Page 73: Permitted Materials

    Consumables Permitted Materials Permitted Materials The iCAP Qnova Series ICP-MS instrument is designed to be operated with the materials listed in the following tables. • Table 5-27: Materials and their use: applicable for all instruments • Table 5-28: Gases for CCT use for iCAP RQ ICP-MS •...
  • Page 74 TQ/TQs ICP-MS. Prior to use, your local Thermo Fisher Scientific representative must be contacted to support you with all necessary information and to guarantee an optimal installation and configuration of the instrument. 5-28 iCAP Qnova Series ICP-MS Pre-Installation Requirements Guide (P/N BRE0006946, Revision A) Thermo Scientific...

  • Page 75: Cleaning Agents

    We recommend having the following cleaning agents available: • A diluted solvent like isopropanol in water (in accordance with your local safety practices). NOTICE Do not use ethanol for cleaning. • Distilled water. Thermo Scientific iCAP Qnova Series ICP-MS Pre-Installation Requirements Guide (P/N BRE0006946, Revision A) 5-29...
  • Page 76 Consumables Permitted Materials 5-30 iCAP Qnova Series ICP-MS Pre-Installation Requirements Guide (P/N BRE0006946, Revision A) Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 77 General Preinstallation Information Chapter 6 This chapter provides general pre-installation information for your instrument. Contents • Instrument Arrival page 8-2 • Installation page 8-3 • Operating Environment page 8-5 Thermo Scientific iCAP Qnova Series ICP-MS Pre-Installation Requirements Guide (P/N BRE0006946, Revision B)

  • Page 78: General Preinstallation Information

    Transportation risk depends on the terms of delivery agreed. The terms of shipment determine who has responsibility for filing a claim against the carrier if the system is damaged in transit. iCAP Qnova Series ICP-MS Pre-Installation Requirements Guide (P/N BRE0006946, Revision B) Thermo Scientific...

  • Page 79: Installation

    Thermo Fisher Scientific. Tip Do not plan to use your new system for sample analysis until the installation is complete and the Acceptance Form has been signed. Thermo Scientific iCAP Qnova Series ICP-MS Pre-Installation Requirements Guide (P/N BRE0006946, Revision B)

  • Page 80: Advanced Training Courses

    Operating Manual for your Thermo Scientific instrument. Refer also to the manufacturers’ manuals shipped with the instrument— especially for the maintenance of mechanical pumps and turbomolecular pumps. iCAP Qnova Series ICP-MS Pre-Installation Requirements Guide (P/N BRE0006946, Revision B) Thermo Scientific...

  • Page 81: Operating Environment

    50 s and 2 s. • Transients (or impulses) are brief voltage excursions of up to several thousand volts with durations of less than 50 s. Thermo Scientific iCAP Qnova Series ICP-MS Pre-Installation Requirements Guide (P/N BRE0006946, Revision B)
  • Page 82 Thermo Fisher Scientific does not endorse any manufacturer or products other than its own. Companies and products listed in this guide are given as examples only. iCAP Qnova Series ICP-MS Pre-Installation Requirements Guide (P/N BRE0006946, Revision B) Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 83 Tip For compliance and safety, ensure that your uninterruptible power supply (UPS) devices are certified by recognized domestic and international organizations (for example, UL, CSA, TÜV, and VDE). Thermo Scientific iCAP Qnova Series ICP-MS Pre-Installation Requirements Guide (P/N BRE0006946, Revision B)
  • Page 84 Thermo Fisher Scientific does not endorse any manufacturer or products other than its own. Companies and products listed in this guide are given as examples only. iCAP Qnova Series ICP-MS Pre-Installation Requirements Guide (P/N BRE0006946, Revision B) Thermo Scientific...

  • Page 85: Electrostatic Discharge

    When operating the instrument, wear laboratory coats and clothing made of natural fiber or other static-dissipating material. • Do not place polystyrene cups or packing materials on the instrument. Thermo Scientific iCAP Qnova Series ICP-MS Pre-Installation Requirements Guide (P/N BRE0006946, Revision B)
  • Page 86 General Preinstallation Information Operating Environment 6-10 iCAP Qnova Series ICP-MS Pre-Installation Requirements Guide (P/N BRE0006946, Revision B) Thermo Scientific...

  • Page 87: Index

    2-13 heat generation delivery terms computer fore vacuum pump dimensions and weights monitor dimensions, of packed units 2-2, 2-13 recirculating chiller distilled water, for cleaning 5-29 Thermo Scientific iCAP Qnova Series ICP-MS Pre-Installation Requirements Guide (P/N BRE0006946, Revision B)
  • Page 88 2-10 system dimensions and weights heat generation system reliability operating environment operator’s responsibilities 1-1, 3-1, 4-1, 5-1, 6-3–6-4, oxygen 5-14, 5-25 technical assistance iCAP Qnova Series ICP-MS Pre-Installation Requirements Guide (P/N BRE0006946, Revision B) Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 89 5-12, 5-23 computer typographical conventions instrument weight equipment 2-13 instrument uninterruptible power supply (UPS) USB cable 2-12 using, your new instrument Y-piece Thermo Scientific iCAP Qnova Series ICP-MS Pre-Installation Requirements Guide (P/N BRE0006946, Revision B)
  • Page 90 Index: Y–Y iCAP Qnova Series ICP-MS Pre-Installation Requirements Guide (P/N BRE0006946, Revision B) Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 91 Thermo Scientific, iCAP Qnova Series ICP-MS instrument. I understand that I may be liable for a Thermo Fisher Scientific field service engineer’s travel or lodging expenses if they are unable to carry out the installation on the...

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