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® ISPLACEMENT YCNOMETER INSTALLATION NSTRUCTIONS AND HECKLIST 135-42870-01 Nov 2023 (Rev -)
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RADEMARKS AccuPyc is a registered trademark of Micromeritics Instrument Corporation. Micromeritics is a registered trademark of Micromeritics Instrument Corporation. T.A.P. is a trademark of Micromeritics Instrument Corporation. 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.
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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 and prestigious government and academic institutions.
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4356 Communications Drive Norcross, GA 30093-2901 USA Phone: 1-770-662-3636 Fax: 1-770-662-3696 www.Micromeritics.com Instrument Service or Repair Phone: 1-770-662-3636 International: Contact your local distributor or call 1-770-662-3636 Service.Helpdesk@Micromeritics.com Micromeritics Application Support Support@Micromeritics.com AccuPyc III Pre-installation Instructions and Checklist 135-42870-01 (Rev -) — Nov 2023...
CAUTION — Cautions contain information to help prevent actions that may damage the analyzer or components. WARNING — Warnings contain information to help prevent actions that may cause personal injury. AccuPyc III Pre-installation Instructions and Checklist 135-42870-01 (Rev -) — Nov 2023...
When inspecting the instrument, ensure that the safety labels have not become worn or damaged. The AccuPyc III sound level is <65dBA from the operator's normal position, and approximately 75dBA at 20 cm from the back of the instrument. Hearing protection is optional.
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All personnel operating, inspecting, servicing, or cleaning this instrument must be properly trained in operation and machine safety before operating this instrument. AccuPyc III Pre-installation Instructions and Checklist 135-42870-01 (Rev -) — Nov 2023...
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EFUP (for example, battery modules) and 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. AccuPyc III Pre-installation Instructions and Checklist 135-42870-01 (Rev -) — Nov 2023...
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General Safety YMBOLS THAT APPEAR ON THIS INSTRUMENT When this symbol is displayed, refer to this manual for additional information. AccuPyc III Pre-installation Instructions and Checklist viii 135-42870-01 (Rev -) — Nov 2023...
Laboratory Equipment and Supplies Checklist 3 - 4 Application Related Issues Checklist 3 - 4 Personnel Security Clearance Checklist 3 - 4 AccuPyc III EU Declaration of Conformity DoC - 1 AccuPyc III Pre-installation Instructions and Checklist 135-42870-01 (Rev -) — Nov 2023...
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General Safety AccuPyc III UK Declaration of Conformity DoC - 1 AccuPyc III Pre-installation Instructions and Checklist 135-42870-01 (Rev -) — Nov 2023...
1 Pre-installation Document Overview INSTALLATION OCUMENT VERVIEW If a Micromeritics Service Technician performs this installation, additional charges apply. Please see Contact Us on page iii for information on how to contact Micromeritics. AccuPyc III Pre-installation Instructions and Checklist 1 - 1...
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).
Dates and Signatures ATES AND IGNATURES 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.
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.
6 ft (2 m) of the analyzer. There may be additional costs associated with a nonstandard installation. Please contact the Micromeritics Service Department at 1-770-662-3636 to discuss a nonstandard installation.
ACTORS OWER The AccuPyc III uses a 24 V, 11.7 amp power supply with an input range of 100-240 VAC (±10%), 280 VA, 50-60 Hz. Noise-free power of the correct voltage and frequency, with a safety earth ground, should be available through a standard wall receptacle. There should also be sufficient outlets and easy access to those outlets for all devices.
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If extremely dirty, wash and dry overnight, especially if in a dirty environment. AccuPyc III Pre-installation Instructions and Checklist 2 - 4 135-42870-01 (Rev -) — Nov 2023...
YLINDERS AND UPPLY INES Gas lines not supplied by Micromeritics will not be installed by Micromeritics Service Personnel. Do not use gas cylinders with less than 500 psig (3549 kPag) pressure. Do not use any other gas lines to connect the gas supply to the analyzer except those supplied in the accessories kit.
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Micromeritics. The regulators Micromeritics provides have been carefully evaluated and tested to provide superior performance. 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.
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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.
Helium or nitrogen (99.995%) is recommended. Other inert, dry gases can also be used for different applications. NALYSIS QUIPMENT AND UPPLIES To clean the equipment and verification standards, isopropyl alcohol is recommended. AccuPyc III Pre-installation Instructions and Checklist 2 - 8 135-42870-01 (Rev -) — Nov 2023...
For each question, circle Y if the condition applies to your laboratory or N if it does not. When this Pre-installation Checklist has been completed, see Dates and Signatures on page 1 - 3. Sign and date the form, then send it along with all completed checklists to Micromeritics. NPACKING AND NSPECTION HECKLIST...
Are temperature and humidity controlled within specifications? Are hazards present or precautions necessary in area of installation? If Yes, please explain: Are safety measures required? If Yes, please explain: AccuPyc III Pre-installation Instructions and Checklist 3 - 2 135-42870-01 (Rev -) — Nov 2023...
Are gas cylinders located within 6 ft (2 m) of where the instrument will be installed? Were gas regulators purchased from Micromeritics? If No, do your gas regulators meet Micromeritics' specifications? Y Initial / Date Required Gases Is one of the following required gases available? The installation will not be scheduled until ths...
HECKLIST Initial / Date Application Related Issues What types of samples will be tested? Initial / Date: Will these samples require pretreatment? Will any application assistance from Micromeritics Particle Test- ing Authority be required? ERSONNEL ECURITY LEARANCE HECKLIST Security Clearance...
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