Teledyne OT-3 operating instructions Installation, Unpacking the Analyzer

Trace Oxygen Analyzer Installation

Installation

Installation of the analyzer includes:

∙Unpacking the system.

∙Installing the Micro-fuel Cell

∙Making the electrical connections.

∙Making the gas connections.

∙Testing the installation.

CAUTION: READ THIS ENTIRE CHAPTER BEFORE INSTALLING THE UNITS.

SAMPLE MUST BE FREE OF ENTRAINED SOLIDS

OR WATER. HOWEVER, A HIGH HUMIDITY (NON–

CONDENSING) SAMPLE IS IDEAL, SINCE IT WILL

PREVENT WATER LOSS FROM THE CELL

ELECTROLYTE.

THE MICRO-FUEL CELL SENSOR ELECTROLYTE IS CAUSTIC. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO OPEN IT. LEAKING OR EXHAUSTED CELLS SHOULD BE DISPOSED OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL REGULATIONS.

REFER TO THE MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET IN THE APPENDIX.

ANY DAMAGE OR SCARRING OF THE DELICATE PERMEABLE MEMBRANE ON THE SENSING END OF THE CELL WILL REQUIRE CELL REPLACEMENT. PREVENT CONTACT WITH MEMBRANE BY ANY SOLID OBJECT.

3.1Unpacking the Analyzer

As soon as you receive the instrument, carefully unpack and inspect the Unit, and any included accessories for damage. Immediately report any damage to the shipping agent. The analyzer is shipped with all the materials you need to install and prepare the system for operation.

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