Installation; Setting Up The Instrument; Packaging; Checks - Metrohm 930 Compact IC Flex Manual - Short Instructions

5.1 Setting up the instrument

5 Installation

5.1 Setting up the instrument
5.1.1

Packaging

5.1.2

Checks

5.1.3

Location

5.2

Capillary connections in the IC system

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The instrument is supplied in protective packaging together with the sepa-
rately packed accessories. Keep this packaging, as only this ensures safe
transportation of the instrument.
Immediately after receipt, check whether the shipment has arrived com-
plete and without damage by comparing it with the delivery note.
The instrument has been developed for operation indoors and may not be
used in explosive environments.
Place the instrument in a location of the laboratory which is suitable for
operation and free of vibrations and which provides protection against
corrosive atmosphere and contamination by chemicals.
The instrument should be protected against excessive temperature fluctua-
tions and direct sunlight.
Capillary connections
NOTICE
Sprays of chemicals caused by capillaries slipping out
If you work with an increased system pressure (> 15 MPa), capillaries
may slip out of the pressure screws. This can lead to sprays of chemi-
cals.
To avoid this, we recommend
degreasing the ends of the capillaries before installing them.
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Dampen a cloth with acetone and wipe off the ends of the capilla-
ries before connecting them with the pressure screws.
tightening the pressure screws firmly using a wrench (6.2739.000).
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In order to achieve optimum analysis results, capillary connections in an IC
system must be absolutely tight and free of dead volume. Dead volume
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930 Compact IC Flex Oven/Deg/MB (2.930.2180)