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- Page 1 ™ ERIES URFACE AND ATALYST HARACTERIZATION NALYZER INSTALLATION NSTRUCTIONS AND HECKLIST 350-42870-01 Apr 2021 (Rev H)
- Page 2 Copyright The software described in this manual is furnished under a license agreement and may be used or copied only in accordance with the terms of the agreement. ____________________________________________________________________________ Copyright © 2013 - 2021. Micromeritics Instrument Corporation. All rights reserved.
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Page 3: Corporate Profile
The company has R&D and manufacturing sites in the USA, UK, and Spain, and direct sales and service operations throughout the Americas, Europe, and Asia. Micromeritics systems are the instruments-of-choice in more than 10,000 laboratories of the world’s most innovative companies, prestigious government, and academic institutions. Our world-class scientists and responsive support teams enable customer success by applying Micromeritics technology to the most demanding applications. -
Page 4: Contact Us
Norcross, GA / USA / 30093-2901 Phone: 1-770-662-3636 Fax: 1-770-662-3696 www.Micromeritics.com Instrument Service or Repair Phone: 1-770-662-3666 International — contact your local distributor or call 1-770-662-3666 Service.Helpdesk@Micromeritics.com Micromeritics Learning Center Phone: 1-770-662-3607 www.Micro.edu Flex Series Pre-installation Instructions and Checklist 350-42870-01 (Rev H) — Apr 2021... -
Page 5: About This Manual
About this Manual BOUT THIS ANUAL All references to 3500, Flex, or Flex Series in this document encompass the Flex, 3Flex, and Flex Confirm environments unless otherwise noted. The following symbols or icons indicate safety precautions and/or supplemental information and may appear in this manual: NOTE —... -
Page 6: General Safety
General Safety ENERAL AFETY Do not modify this instrument without the authorization of a Micromeritics service per- sonnel. Toxic or flammable gases require proper venting of exhaust. Use caution in the areas where this symbol is displayed on the instrument — such as the heating mantles and furnace. - Page 7 General Safety NTENDED Micromeritics Flex Surface Characterization Analyzer is a fully automated one, two or three station instrument capable of high-performance physisorption and chemisorption analyses with superior accuracy, resolution, and data reduction. The instrument is intended to be operated by trained personnel familiar with the proper operation of the equipment recommended by the manufacturer as well as relevant hazards involved and prevention methods.
- Page 8 EFUP (for example, battery modules) and so are marked to reflect such. The Environmentally Friendly Use Period is valid only when the product is operated under the conditions defined in the product manual. Flex Series Pre-installation Instructions and Checklist viii 350-42870-01 (Rev H) — Apr 2021...
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Page 9: Table Of Contents
3 - 3 Computer System Checklist 3 - 4 Degas Unit Checklist 3 - 4 Laboratory Equipment and Supplies Checklist 3 - 5 Application Related Issues Checklist 3 - 5 Flex Series Pre-installation Instructions and Checklist 350-42870-01 (Rev H) — Apr 2021... - Page 10 6 Dates and Signatures — All Environments 6 - 1 Projected Installation Date 6 - 1 Commitment Statement and Signature Form 6 - 1 Flex 3500 Declaration of Conformity DoC - 1 Flex Series Pre-installation Instructions and Checklist 350-42870-01 (Rev H) — Apr 2021...
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Page 11: Pre-Installation Document Overview
This document describes how to prepare a site for installation of the Flex for both standard and 21 CFR Part 11 (Confirm) environments. If Micromeritics will be performing this installation, when the enclosed procedures have been completed, return the signed and dated form to Micromeritics as outlined in Dates and Signatures —... -
Page 12: Micromeritics Installed Instruments Only
PPLICATION ELATED SSUES To ensure a thorough installation, it will be helpful for Micromeritics to know which types of samples will be tested. If known, list them in Application Related Issues Checklist on page 3 - Please advise Micromeritics if samples require any pretreatment. If required, do you have the proper equipment to pretreat your samples? Micromeritics offers application assistance through our materials analysis laboratory (Micromeritics Particle Testing Authority). -
Page 13: Pre-Installation Instructions
If equipment is damaged or lost in transit, you are required to make note of the damage or loss on the freight bill. The freight carrier, not Micromeritics, is responsible for all damage or loss occurring during shipment. If damage or loss of equipment is discovered during shipment, report the condition to the carrier immediately. -
Page 14: Analyzer Space
15 cm (6 in.) Approx. Depth 31 cm (12 in.) Approx. Degas Unit (optional accessory) Width 50 cm (20 in.) Approx. Depth 40 cm (16 in.) Approx. Chemisorption Flex Series Pre-installation Instructions and Checklist 2 - 2 350-42870-01 (Rev H) — Apr 2021... -
Page 15: Installation Configuration
We recommend purchasing the computer system from Micromeritics. Micromeritics thoroughly tests operating systems with the Micromeritics applications and offer technical support and maintenance for the computers we provide. For analyzers not installed by Micromeritics, please note: The labor and expense costs associated with delays traceable to a computer sys- tem not purchased from Micromeritics are not part of a standard installation. - Page 16 For 21 CFR Part 11 environments, permission may be limited to the installation directory. Drives USB port Due to continuous improvements, specifications are subject to change without notice. Flex Series Pre-installation Instructions and Checklist 2 - 4 350-42870-01 (Rev H) — Apr 2021...
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Page 17: Environmental Factors
Allow room temperature or humidity to exceed limits. Install the analyzer where it is exposed to direct sunlight. Locate the analyzer near air conditioning or heating vents. Flex Series Pre-installation Instructions and Checklist 2 - 5 350-42870-01 (Rev H) — Apr 2021... -
Page 18: Gas Supply
The filter assembly must be mounted as shown to work properly. The black drain plugs on the bottom of the bowls must be pointed toward the floor. Flex Series Pre-installation Instructions and Checklist 2 - 6 350-42870-01 (Rev H) — Apr 2021... - Page 19 It is required that the 1/8 in. × 6 ft (2 m) single piece copper gas line in the analyzer accessories kit is used. Stainless steel gas lines are available from Micromeritics for use with gases that are not compatible with copper.
- Page 20 The vacuum line must exhaust to a vent hood or to the outside of the building. If purchased from a source other than Micromeritics, please keep in mind that many commercially available gas regulators lack key features which are required for gas adsorption measurements.
- Page 21 Any time this is done, it is critically important that there be a means of isolating, or shutting-off, each device attached to the gas supply regulator. Micromeritics recommends the use of a vacuum rated shutoff/isolation valve for this purpose.
- Page 22 Isopropyl alcohol Balance for weighing sample Sink Brush Small plastic tub for detergent solution Clean, dry compressed air or dry nitrogen Ultrasonic bath Drying oven Flex Series Pre-installation Instructions and Checklist 2 - 10 350-42870-01 (Rev H) — Apr 2021...
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Page 23: Laboratory Equipment And Supplies
The following gases are required in order to analyze the reference materials. If these gases are not available, Micromeritics representatives will only be able to perform a limited number of analyzer tests during installation and operator training. -
Page 25: Pre-Installation Checklists
Have the shipping cartons been unpacked and their contents inspected? Was there any shipping damage? If Yes, has a claim been filed with the freight carrier? Were all items on the packing list received? If No, has has Micromeritics been notified? NALYZER PACE HECKLIST Initial / Date... -
Page 26: Installation Configuration Checklist
Are hazards present or precautions necessary in area of installation? If Yes, please explain: Are safety measures required? If Yes, please explain: For chemisorption units, are exhaust lines available? Flex Series Pre-installation Instructions and Checklist 3 - 2 350-42870-01 (Rev H) — Apr 2021... -
Page 27: Gas Supply Checklist
Pre-mix 10% CO in helium (required for Dynamic Chemisorption units and TCD units only) Additional Gases Additional gases for use after installation can be connected by the Micromeritics service rep- resentative. Please list any gases that will be available for connection during installation. Initial / Date... -
Page 28: Computer System Checklist
Will the computer be connected to the local network? If Yes, will two Ethernet ports be available during the install- ation? Will there be more than one Micromeritics Ethernet based ana- lyzers connected to this computer? If Yes, will an Ethernet switch be available during the install-... -
Page 29: Laboratory Equipment And Supplies Checklist
Application Related Issues What types of samples will be tested? Initial / Date: Will these samples require pretreatment? Is a vacuum oven available to pretreat samples? Will any application assistance from Micromeritics Particle Test- ing Authority be required? ERSONNEL ECURITY LEARANCE... - Page 31 The Confirm application uses Windows Users and Groups to control access to the Micromeritics Confirm application. When the Micromeritics Confirm application is installed, two Confirm groups are created. Confirm users must be assigned to only one group.
- Page 32 Developer Group mic_[analyzer model number]_developer. Members of the Developer group: have rights to all functions of the Micromeritics application - includ- ing Advanced option presentation which allows the creation and modification of methods, sample files, and parameter files. can run an analysis.
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Page 33: Pre-Installation Instructions - 21Cfr11 Environments
Can change system units and gas selections ü Browse outside of the Confirm installation location ü ü* Can add log entries * With administrative privileges only. Flex Series Pre-installation Instructions and Checklist 4 - 3 350-42870-01 (Rev H) — Apr 2021... -
Page 35: Pre-Installation Checklist - 21Cfr11 Environments
For each question, circle Yes if the condition applies to your laboratory or No if it does not. When this Pre-installation Checklist has been completed, see Dates and Signatures — All Environments on page 6 - 1. Sign and date the form, then send it to Micromeritics. ERSONNEL EQUIREMENTS Initial / Date Network Administrator Name: _________________________________________________________... -
Page 36: User Information Requirements
NFORMATION EQUIREMENTS Initial / Date Function Has the Users and Groups Worksheet for 21CFR11 on the facing page been completed? Flex Series Pre-installation Instructions and Checklist 5 - 2 350-42870-01 (Rev H) — Apr 2021... -
Page 37: Users And Groups Worksheet For 21Cfr11
Full Name _______________________________________________ User Name □ □ _______________________________________________ Full Name _______________________________________________ User Name □ □ _______________________________________________ Full Name _______________________________________________ User Name □ □ _______________________________________________ Full Name Flex Series Pre-installation Instructions and Checklist 5 - 3 350-42870-01 (Rev H) — Apr 2021... -
Page 39: Dates And Signatures - All Environments
— A ATES AND IGNATURES NVIRONMENTS All checklists and this completed form should be returned only if Micromeritics will be performing this installation. ROJECTED NSTALLATION This is not a commitment for a specific installation date. After reading the site preparation requirements in this document, enter a date your site will be prepared and a preferred date for installation.
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