1. OUTLINE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS The AQUA kit for MA-3 Solo is an option unit for the MA-3 Solo. Before using this unit, read the instruction manual of the MA-3 Solo carefully. To use this product safely, observe the following precautions.
Instruction Manual: AQUA kit for MA-3 Solo NIC-TD-0000187-01 2. OUTLINE OF INSTRUMENT SIMPLIFIED EXPLANATION This unit is the option for MA-3 Solo for the measurement of extremely low concentration liquid samples like environmental water. The mercury contained in the liquid samples is reduced and vaporized, and then collected to the mercury collector tube.
Instruction Manual: AQUA kit for MA-3 Solo NIC-TD-0000187-01 CONSTITUTION Name Description Impinger outside cylinder Impinger inside cylinder Reagent container Impinger stand Cleaning bottle Joint Clamp Mist catcher Syringe L-Cysteine (1 g) Tygon Tube φ 6 Including spare Mercury Collector Tube connection piping...
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Instruction Manual: AQUA kit for MA-3 Solo NIC-TD-0000187-01 Name Description Mercury Collector Tube Collector Tube Holder Name Description Carrying Case Nippon Instruments Corporation...
Instruction Manual: AQUA kit for MA-3 Solo NIC-TD-0000187-01 3. INSTALLATION Install the instrument on a horizontal place with sufficient strength. Caution Otherwise, an injury or an instrument failure caused by an overturn or a fall may result. Connect the tubing as follows.
Instruction Manual: AQUA kit for MA-3 Solo NIC-TD-0000187-01 4. OPERATION Before using a reagent, procure and administer the safety data sheet (SDS). Warning When using a reagent, wear protective equipment and carry out ventilation sufficiently. Reagents to be used for the instrument include acute toxic and corrosive substances.
Instruction Manual: AQUA kit for MA-3 Solo NIC-TD-0000187-01 10% Stannous Chloride Solution Preparation To prevent deterioration caused by a lapse of time, we recommend Procedure that the following reagent be used: Recommended Stannous chloride for mercury analysis [36522-08] manufactured by...
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(6) Add 1 mL of 1:1 sulfuric acid and 1 mL of 10% stannous chloride solution. (7) Select “COLLECTOR TUBE / AQUA kit” as the measurement method. Click “START” button. (8) Close the inside cylinder of the impinger.
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Instruction Manual: AQUA kit for MA-3 Solo NIC-TD-0000187-01 The calibration curve can be created by measuring the standard solution by the thermal vaporization method or mercury collector tube measurement by using this unit. However, the atomization method can be varied due to the deterioration or the filling condition of the mercury collector tube.
Instruction Manual: AQUA kit for MA-3 Solo NIC-TD-0000187-01 CLEANING OF GLASSWARE On returning from on-site work, be sure to carry out the alkaline cleaning and acid cleaning of the glassware. Insufficient cleaning may cause the dispersion of measurement values. The mercury collector tube cannot be cleaned. Perform the blank process after the usage.
Instruction Manual: AQUA kit for MA-3 Solo NIC-TD-0000187-01 5. MAINTENANCE DAILY INSPECTION Measures Against Classification Relevant Item Inspection Standard Abnormality Etc. There shall be no dirt or wetting. Cleaning Tube The tube shall not be disconnected. Connection A warning or an error shall not...
Instruction Manual: AQUA kit for MA-3 Solo NIC-TD-0000187-01 LEAK CHECK This is the method to check the leakage of this unit. For the leak check of MA-3 Solo, refer to the instruction of MA-3 Solo. (1) Open Hardware Check window. (MA3 Solo Win - Maintenance – Hardware Check) (2) Connect the tubing as follows.
Instruction Manual: AQUA kit for MA-3 Solo NIC-TD-0000187-01 (3) In Hardware Check window, Check if the reading of FLOW METER is decreased. If not, there is a leakage. ※ It takes 3-4min for the reading to become 0L/min. (4) Slowly open the inlet of 1 impinger.
Instruction Manual: AQUA kit for MA-3 Solo NIC-TD-0000187-01 7. CONTACT ADDRESS Please contact the distributor or the following. Technical Service shar-nic@rigaku.co.jp E-mail https://www.hg-nic.biz Nippon Instruments Corporation 14-8 Akaoji-cho Takatsuki-shi, Osaka, 569-1146 Japan Nippon Instruments Corporation...