* 2nd year warranty subject to completion of preventative maintenance visit arranged within 13 months of installtion. For terms and conditions please visit www.peakscientific.com/warranty-statement/ ** Call out and labour charges may apply where generator was not purchased directly from Peak Page 2...
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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3 months of factory dispatch and the following provisions have also been met: a. you must purchase a service plan, ensuring the generator is serviced by Peak or a Peak Partner on or before the end of the first 12 months of your ownership, and serviced at least once during each subsequent 12 month period thereafter;...
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3. This warranty is non-transferrable. Only the original owner of the generator may benefit from the terms within this statement. 4. Peak shall not be liable in respect of any claim made for costs, damages, losses or expenses (wheth- er consequential, direct, indirect or otherwise) or in any respect howsoever arising including, but not limited to, liability from accident or negligence (other than pursuant to clause 6) that may be suffered by you or any third party.
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.
EN 61326-1: 2013 Electrical Equipment for Measurement, Control and Laboratory Use – EMC Requirements. (Class A) • Restriction on the use of certain hazardous substances in electronic equipment (RoHS) Directive 2011/65/EU as amended by EU 2015/863. Signed for and on behalf of Peak Scientific by Signed: Name: Fraser Dunn...
BS61326-1:2013 Electrical Equipment for Measurement , Control and Laboratory Use – EMC Requirements. • The Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations 2012 (SI 2012 / 3032) as amended. Signed for and on behalf of Peak Scientific by Signed: Name: Fraser Dunn...
Notes (PDF) produced by the Department for Business Innovation and skills for the UK and here for Europe. All PEAK products that are subject to the WEEE directive are compliant with the WEEE marking requirement. Such products are marked with the “crossed-out wheelie bin”...
(UL) standards and certify the product to be in compliance to the relevant standards. Peak products are certified to the current in force revision of the following standards in order to cover both Canadian and United States requirements for “Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for Measurement, Control and Laboratory use, Part 1: general Requirements”.
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 16...
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...
When using this drain bottle, please note below recommendations: 1. A drain bottle should only be connected 1:1 to a single Peak Generator 2. The bottle should not be allowed to be filled with drain water to more than 2/3rds 3.
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 22...
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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 24...
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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 Reset Once the service has been completed the Service Indication on the HMI can be reset in the main control PCB. This will be performed by the Peak Service Engineer or trained service representative that completes the service operation.
Peak Protected With Peak Scientific you invest in not only a product but peace of mind. With a network of certified Peak engineers stationed throughout the globe, Peak’s rapid response team are never far away and our commitment is to keep your generator running day in, day out, protecting your laboratory workflow.
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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Peak Scientific has highly trained, fully certified Field Service Engineers located in over 20 countries across every continent around the world. This allows us to provide an industry-leading rapid response service to our customers. With [Peak Protected], your laboratory’s productivity becomes our top priority.
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