Operator`s Manual
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1. repair without charge to the original purchaser any part which is defective Pressure Injection Cells Two years The warranty is void if the Product is defective due to product accident product modification exposure to radiation other than for sterilization connection to an improper electrical BE SAFE ALWAYS MAKE SURE THAT THERE IS NO PRESSURE IN THE CELL BEFORE LOOSENING THE BOLTS AND THAT THE BOLTS ARE SECURELY FASTENED BEFORE APPLYING PRESSURE TO THE CELL USERS MUST ALWAYS WEAR PROTECTIVE APPAREL INCLUDING EYEWEAR AND MUST BE TRAINED IN WORKING WITH HIGH PRESSURE NEXT gt gt 6 ADVANCE Operator s Manual for the Pressure Injection Cell supply lack of proper maintenance contamination improper installation or misuse If the product is used in a manner not specified by _ the manufacturer the protection provided by the equipment may be impaired The warranty shall also not apply to defects arising from fire flood lightning or other conditions unrelated to correct operation of the Product Next Advance s liability is limited at the company s election to 1 refund of the original purchaser s purchase price for the Product 2 repair of the Product or 3 replacement of the Product or defective parts Evidence of purchase by the original purchaser is required Next Advance may also request documentation of proper maintenance if applicable Next Advance makes no other warranty express or implied wit2. E SURE THAT THERE IS NO PRESSURE IN THE CELL BEFORE LOOSENING THE BOLTS AND THAT THE BOLTS ARE SECURELY FASTENED BEFORE APPLYING PRESSURE TO THE CELL USERS MUST ALWAYS WEAR PROTECTIVE APPAREL INCLUDING EYEWEAR AND MUST BE TRAINED IN WORKING WITH HIGH PRESSURE NEXT DD 4 ADVANCE Operator s Manual for the Pressure Injection Cell SSS HINGE TUBING a Photograph of a I ml tube with a hinged cap left and of a I ml tube with the hinge cut off and the bottom placed in an adapter composed of soft tubing right The central hole in the base of the pressure injection cell is sized so that 1 5 or 2 ml sample tubes will protrude above the surface making placement and retrieval easy A surprisingly simple adapter will enable 1 ml microcentrifuge tubes to protrude too The adapter is a piece of soft tubing 1 4 inch inside diameter 3 8 inch outside diameter As with any tube with a hinged cap first cut off the hinge so that the top of the tube will fit in the recess in the top of the pressure injection cell Next slide the adapter onto the bottom of the ml sample tube as shown in the figure below STIRPLATE OPERATION PC1000 MAG model only Operation of the stirplate is straightforward The power supply should be plugged in to the jack at the rear The speed control knob is on the left Clockwise rotation increases the speed The power switch is on the right MAINTENANCE Periodically the Teflon fer
3. ING EYEWEAR AND MUST BE TRAINED IN WORKING WITH HIGH PRESSURE NEXT 22 gt 3 ADVANCE Operator s Manual for the Pressure Injection Cell Use a hex wrench to tighten the three bolts INSERTING A CAPILLARY Loosen the nut covering the white ferrule using a wrench Slide the capillary through the small hole in the ferrule until it reaches the bottom of the sample tube Tighten the nut thereby squeezing the ferrule tightly around the capillary To remove the capillary loosen the nut and slide the capillary out INJECTING A SAMPLE First point the knob on the 3 way valve towards the stainless steel tubing connected to the gas tank Then while looking away from the gas tank gages and with your hand covering them in case they explode when the pressure is turned on open the gas tank valve Adjust the pressure regulator to the desired pressure When the injection is_ finished close the gas tank valve Then turn the knob on the 3 way valve so that it points toward the vent This depressurizes the injection cell Now you can loosen the nut over the ferrule and remove the capillary loosen the three bolts remove the top and remove your sample tube Use a wrench to tighten the nut forcing the ferrule to squeeze tightly around the capillary USE OF ADAPTER FOR 1 ML TUBES We supply one adapter with the pressure injection cell so that 1 ml tubes are as easy to work with as taller tubes BE SAFE ALWAYS MAK
4. Operator s Manual Pressure Injection Cell Model PC1000 Congratulations Contents Congratulations on your purchase of Parts of the Pressure Injection Cell 2 a Next Advance Pressure Injection Cell Setting Up Your Pressure Injection Please read this operator s manual which Cel cece ceecccesesseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 3 explains proper operation of the Using Your Pressure Injection Cell 3 instrument This manual can also be Stirplate Operation 0 00ee 5 viewed on the web at IVI SIMIC NANCE oresereciesceessconteeaesaseasgecaacias 5 http www nextadvance com public f Disconnecting and Reconnecting the ile Press_Inject_Cell PC1000_manual pd Unlit cece cece eee ee es 5 f Troubleshooting cccccceceeceeeeeeeees 6 Enjoy using your Pressure Injection EUNE ELO a A E E E E 6 Cell We re sure that it will work well for Specifications ceeeeecceeeeeeees 6 you and wish you good luck with your MATAI eona 6 work Safety Warning Always close the valves on the pressure source and release any pressure from inside the pressure injection cell before opening the cell removing the top or connecting or disconnecting tubing to the cell Never open the valves or try to pressurize the pressure injection cell without all connections properly tightened and the top securely bolted to the base of the cell Wear protective eyewear and apparel Users must be trained in working with high pressure systems and follow p
5. h respect to its Products NEXT ADVANCE MAKES NO WARRANTY RESPECTING THE MERCHANTABILITY OF THE PRODUCTS OR THEIR SUITABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR USE Next Advance shall not be liable for indirect special incidental or consequential damages of any nature Any recovery for any claim shall be limited to the original purchase price for the product WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS Read the user s manual before operating For indoor use only Pollution Degree 2 per EN 61010 1 Overvoltage Category II per EN 61010 1 OPERATOR S RESPONSIBILITY Provide proof of purchase and provide normal care and maintenance CONTACT INFO Next Advance Inc Averill Park NY USA Telephone 518 674 3510 www nextadvance com Email info nextadvance com support nextadvance com sales nextadvance com BE SAFE ALWAYS MAKE SURE THAT THERE IS NO PRESSURE IN THE CELL BEFORE LOOSENING THE BOLTS AND THAT THE BOLTS ARE SECURELY FASTENED BEFORE APPLYING PRESSURE TO THE CELL USERS MUST ALWAYS WEAR PROTECTIVE APPAREL INCLUDING EYEWEAR AND MUST BE TRAINED IN WORKING WITH HIGH PRESSURE NEXT gt gt 7 ADVANCE
6. roper safety procedures and regulations NEXT gt gt ADVANCE Operator s Manual for the Pressure Injection Cell PARTS OF THE PC1000 MAG PRESSURE INJECTION CELL Knob Vent Nut Bolt Inlet Base Top Magnetic Stirplate in PC1000 MAG models only SYMBOLS USED ON THE PC1000 MAG MODEL WITH STIRPLATE ON position of the Power Switch OFF position of the Power Switch A Caution Follow the Instructions in the Operator s Manual This product complies with the European Low Voltage and EMC Directives BH Please dispose the test tubes capillary and the Pressure Cell in accordance with me local regulations BE SAFE ALWAYS MAKE SURE THAT THERE IS NO PRESSURE IN THE CELL BEFORE LOOSENING THE BOLTS AND THAT THE BOLTS ARE SECURELY FASTENED BEFORE APPLYING PRESSURE TO THE CELL USERS MUST ALWAYS WEAR PROTECTIVE APPAREL INCLUDING EYEWEAR AND MUST BE TRAINED IN WORKING WITH HIGH PRESSURE NEAT gt gt ADVANCE Operator s Manual for the Pressure Injection Cell SETTING UP YOUR PRESSURE INJECTION CELL Setting up the Pressure Injection Cell consists of attaching it to 1 8 inch outside diameter thick walled stainless steel tubing not supplied with the PC1000 Pressure Injection Cell First Slide the tubing through the inlet nut until it hits a stop Finger tighten the nut and then tighten it with a wrench for 1 1 4 turns Connect the other end of the tubing to a pressurized gas tank It is now Set
7. rough the top base interface of the pressure injection cell the three bolts might not be fully tightened or the O ring might be nicked or dirty or missing If the O ring is dirty wash it off with a soap and water and return it to its groove Contact us for a replacement O ring If gas leaks around the capillary the ferrule should be replaced If you do not see sample traveling through the capillary after a few minutes check that the gas tank is supplying the desired pressure typically on the order of several hundred psi and that the 3 way valve knob is pointing toward the pressurized gas line SUPPORT A thorough list of FAQs is at http www nextadvance com api index cfm products info c 427 Pressure Injection Cell Capillary Loader FAQ If you cannot find a good answer there please contact customer service by email at support nextadvance com or by telephone SPECIFICATIONS Max Pressure 6 8 MPa 1000 psi Size 6 5 in 16 cm long x 3 in 8 cm wide x 4 in 10 cm high Weight 2 1 2 Ibs 1 kg Relative Humidity 5 90 non condensing Operating Temperature 4 40 C Altitude lt 2000m Storage Temperature 40 to 50 C Meets requirements Power Requirement PC1000 MAG model 24V DC 0 8 A WARRANTY Next Advance warrants its Products against defects in materials and workmanship for time periods which vary according to the Product Within these time periods Next Advance will replace or
8. rule should be replaced Simply remove the nut covering the ferrule remove the ferrule place a new ferrule tapered side down into the fitting and replace the nut Your pressure injection cell comes with 10 ferrules plus one installed in the top Additional ferrules can be purchased directly from Chromatography Research Supplies part number 214204 1 8 to 0 4mm PTFE ferrules at www chromres com DISCONNECTING AND RECONNECTING THE UNIT Before you disconnect the pressure injection cell mark lines on the nut and the valve close the valves by the pressure source and release any pressure inside the cell by opening the 3 way valve When you reconnect the unit you can use the same ferrule and tubing Simply tighten the nut slightly more than last time You should feel the wrench get very hard to turn once you go beyond the nut s previous position BE SAFE ALWAYS MAKE SURE THAT THERE IS NO PRESSURE IN THE CELL BEFORE LOOSENING THE BOLTS AND THAT THE BOLTS ARE SECURELY FASTENED BEFORE APPLYING PRESSURE TO THE CELL USERS MUST ALWAYS WEAR PROTECTIVE APPAREL INCLUDING EYEWEAR AND MUST BE TRAINED IN WORKING WITH HIGH PRESSURE NEXT gt gt 5 ADVANCE Operator s Manual for the Pressure Injection Cell TROUBLESHOOTING In addition to the tips given below a thorough list of troubleshooting tips is at http www nextadvance com api index cfm cms page 1 5063 pressure injection cell troubleshooting If gas leaks th
9. up USING YOUR PRESSURE INJECTION CELL OVERVIEW Using the pressure injection cell requires removing the top inserting your sample replacing the top and then inserting a capillary Next inject the sample using pressurized gas to force the sample through the capillary After the injection close the gas tank valve and open the 3 way valve to release the pressure REMOVING THE TOP With the valves at the pressure source turned off and the 3 way valve opened to release any pressure inside the cell loosen the three bolts securing the top 2 turns each Rotate the top counterclockwise by 60 degrees so that the hexagonal sides are even Then lift off the top INSERTING THE SAMPLE Place the sample tube in the main hole of the base The tube should not be capped If the cap is hinged you must cut off the hinge with scissors There is a recess in the top so the tube can protrude from the base but a hinged cap will not fit in the recess The sample tube protrudes from the base for easy insertion and removal REPLACING THE TOP Confirm that the black O ring is seated in its groove Slip the top onto the base rotate the top 60 degrees clockwise and then tighten the three bolts using a hex wrench BE SAFE ALWAYS MAKE SURE THAT THERE IS NO PRESSURE IN THE CELL BEFORE LOOSENING THE BOLTS AND THAT THE BOLTS ARE SECURELY FASTENED BEFORE APPLYING PRESSURE TO THE CELL USERS MUST ALWAYS WEAR PROTECTIVE APPAREL INCLUD
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