Precision Hydrogen Generator user manual
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1. comply with the provisions of sub clause 2 hereof 7 Save as provided in sub clause 2 hereof the Company shall not be liable in respect of any claim by the Customer for costs damages loss or expenses whether direct indirect consequential or otherwise or indemnity in any respect howsoever arising including but not by way of limitation liability arising in negligence other than pursuant to clause 6 above that may be suffered by the Customer or any third party img Supplied by IMA Ltd Parkwell House Otley Road Guiseley West Yorkshire LS20 8BH England Tel 44 0 1943 878877 Email info ima co uk Website www ima co uk peakscientific com Precision Hydrogen Safety Notices Symbols This manual uses the following symbols to highlight specific areas important to the safe and proper use of the Generator A WARNING notice denotes a hazard It calls attention to an operating procedure process or similar which if not correctly performed or adhered to could cause personal injury or in the worst case death Do not proceed beyond a WARNING notice until the indicated conditions are fully understood or met A CAUTION notice denotes a hazard It calls attention to an operating procedure process or similar which if not correctly performed or adhered to could cause damage to the Generator or the Application Do not proceed beyond a CAUTION notice until the indicated conditions are fully understood or met Caution ri2. 2F Fuji Building 28 Kita Aoyama Minato Ku Tokyo Japan 107 0061 Tel 81 3 6864 0468 Peak Scientific Africa PO Box 478 Somerset Mall 7137 South Africa Tel 27 0 2185 16542 Fax 27 0 8654 64473 Peak Scientific Australia PO Box 65 Belmont Victoria 3216 Australia Tel 61 1300 965 352 Peak Scientific Singapore 3 Science Park Drive 03 14 The Franklin Science Park Drive 1 Singapore 118223 Tel 65 6777 1966 Fax 65 6777 1978 peakscientific com
3. the membrane Failure to use this grade of deionised water will invalidate the warranty of your generator The water is automatically loaded either at power up or periodically during operation and the rate at which the water is consumed depends on the amount of hydrogen used 1cc of water produces 1244cc of hydrogen Some electrical energy is lost as heat which is removed from the generator by the ventilation system Hydrogen is generated on demand By maintaining the user s pre set pressure and using this as a reference value the generator will produce the exact amount of hydrogen required As soon as the demand from the consuming application stops then no gas is generated and the generator will maintain the supply lines at the pre set pressure ima Supplied by IMA Ltd Parkwell House Otley Road Guiseley West Yorkshire LS20 8BH England Tel 44 0 1943 878877 Email info ima co uk Website www ima co uk peakscientific com Precision Hydrogen General Safety The construction of the Precision Hydrogen generator conforms to CEI OSHA regulations as they do not store any appreciable amount of hydrogen internally The generator only produces gas when the application places a demand on the unit The unit also meets the European Electromagnetic Compatibility and Low Voltage Directives The Generator is CE approved and has the CE mark attached The maximum quantity of hydrogen stored in the generator at any one time i
4. 4 0 1943 878877 Email info ima co uk Website www ima co uk peakscientific com Precision Hydrogen Installation Location The generator should be located on a flat level surface for operation this will ensure that the water level sensors within the unit operate correctly Some components in the generator produce heat during operation and therefore an adequate airflow must be maintained around the generator to allow the ventilation system to perform efficiently The rear of the generator will become warm to the touch during operation a minimum clearance of 15 cm 6 from other bodies is recommended Do not locate the generator in a sealed or unventilated room or in close proximity to any ignition sources Caution Remove Transport Plugs Before installation remove the blanking plugs fitted to the vents at the rear of the generator Do not obstruct or connect the vents to any application Failing to observe this could lead to permanent damage of the generator Please ensure that the Transport plugs are retained for future transportation Do not expose the unit to freezing conditions Please adhere to the operating temperatures below Minimum Operating Ambient Temperature 10 C 50 F Maximum Operating Ambient Temperature 20 C 77 F Note It is recommended that the unit is left to run for 12 hours before utilisation ima Supplied by IMA Ltd Parkwell House Otley Road Guiseley West Yorkshire LS20 8BH En
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6. Data sheet is required to ensure that all personnel handling using or likely to come into contact with the material are made aware of the Health amp Safety information contained herein General Description Bag containing ion exchange resin 60 Cation and 40 Anion by mass Chemical Components Polystyrene divinylbenzene cation and ion exchange resin Form Flash Point Colour Ignition Temperature Odour Explosion Limits Decomposition Temperature Vapour Pressure 25 C Viscosity 25 C Solubility in Water Specific Gravity 25 C pH 25 C Eye Protection Storage Fire amp Explosion Hazards Disposal MUR Tel 44 0 1943 878877 Solid beads N A Tan 427 C Estimated None N A Over 220 C 17mm CFH 20 C Water N A Negligible 1 1 1 3 7 9 5 in aqueous slurry Safety Glasses BS2092C Store in a cool place above 0 C out of direct sunlight Toxic combustion products may include sulphur dioxide and sulphur trioxide This product can be disposed as ordinary waste if local regulations permit Supplied by IMA Ltd Parkwell House Otley Road Guiseley West Yorkshire LS20 8BH England Email info ima co uk Website www ima co uk peakscientific com Precision Hydrogen Emergency amp First Aid Procedures Spillages Floor may be slippery Use care to avoid falls Wear protective glasses Sweep up and transfer to containers for recovery and disposal Extinguishing Media C
7. E Precision Hydrogen PEAK A SCIENTIFIC User Manual Supplied by IMA Ltd Parkwell House Otley Road Guiseley West Yorkshire LS20 8BH England Tel 44 0 1943 878877 Email info ima co uk Website www ima co uk ima peakscientific com Precision Hydrogen Contents Change History 4 How to use this Manual 4 Introduction 5 Warranties and Liabilities 6 Safety Notices 7 Symbols 7 Safety Notice to Users 7 Technical Specification 9 Environment 9 Generator Outlets 9 Electrical Requirements 9 General 9 Principle of Operation 10 General Safety 11 Generator Safety Features 12 Unpacking 13 Contents 14 Unpacking Instructions 14 Installation 15 Location 15 General Dimensions 16 Unit Controls 17 Rear Connections 17 Tubing 18 H2 Ventilation 18 Fittings Kit 18 Automatic Filling 19 Electrical Connection 20 Start up Sequence 21 Liquid Leak Detectors 21 Gas Traps 22 Switching the unit off 23 Cleaning 23 Replacement of Deioniser Resin Column 24 ima Supplied by IMA Ltd Parkwell House Otley Road Guiseley West Yorkshire LS20 8BH England Tel 44 0 1943 878877 Email info ima co uk Website www ima co uk peakscientific com Precision Hydrogen Replacement of Desiccant Column 25 Health and Safety Data Deioniser Resin 26 IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS 28 Service Requirements 29 Service Schedule 29 Service Plans 29 Trouble Shooting 30 ima Supplied by IMA Ltd Parkwell House Otley Road Gui
8. Peak Scientific by Email warranty peakscientific com Online http Awww peakscientific com Service and support warranty registration e Phone 44 0 141 530 4185 Fax 44 0 141 812 8200 PRODUCT WARRANTY REGISTRATION COMPANY CONTACT NAME CITY TOWN GENERATOR SERIAL NUMBER COUNTRY MODEL TYPE TELEPHONE INSTALLATION DATE DD MM YYYY Important Please Note You have 1 month to register your Peak Scientific product from the date of shipment If you wish to defer installation of your generator you must notify Peak Scientific within 1 month of the shipment date This can be done by emailing warranty peakscientific com Once registered the warranty will be honoured for a period of 12 months after the installation date For any generators that remain unregistered the warranty will begin from date of shipment Thank you on behalf of Peak Scientific Supplied by IMA Ltd Parkwell House Otley Road Guiseley West Yorkshire LS20 8BH England Tel 44 0 1943 878877 Email info ima co uk Website www ima co uk peakscientific com Precision Hydrogen Service Requirements Service Schedule 12 months Precision Hydrogen Annual Service Kit 08 3609 Table 1 Service Schedule Annual Service Kit Contents 2 x Deioniser Resin Cartridges 1 x 0 5kg Desiccant 2 x Small O ring 2 x Large O ring Service Plans Peak Scientific offer two service plans The Complete Service Plan specifically designed for G
9. The HMI screen will display Change DI Column This screen has 3 options Later will postpone the change Continue will take the user to the next screen where pressing Change will stop H2 production 2 Remove the Fascia by first pulling it forwards and then sliding it up 3 The Deioniser Column is held in place by two Velcro straps these must be unfastened 4 Next disconnect the fittings at the top and bottom of the Deioniser Column The top is released by pushing the column upwards and rotating it anticlockwise The bottom is released by pushing downwards and rotating the column clockwise 5 Remove the used column by pulling it towards you 6 Fit anew Deioniser Column 05 1047 into the generator and reconnect the tubing 7 Replace the front fascia 8 Push confirm on the HMI screen 05 1047 i Supplied by IMA Ltd Parkwell House Otley Road Guiseley West Yorkshire LS20 8BH England ima Tel 44 0 1943 878877 Email info ima co uk Website www ima co uk peakscientific com Precision Hydrogen Replacement of Desiccant Column The silica gel in the Desiccant Column must be removed and either regenerated or replaced once it becomes saturated The silica gel can be regenerated by tipping the gel into a suitable container and placed into an oven in accordance with the guidelines on the next page The HMI screen prompts the user to do this Instructions are
10. application Upon selection the unit will take a few moments to adjust to the desired delivery pressure If the unit has been used previously the Start button will initiate the supply of hydrogen to the application at the last used pressure Note If leak test is unsuccessful and alarm will sound and a red failure screen will be displayed complete with a mute button The user is prompted at this point to contact their Peak service provider Liquid Leak Detectors Liquid leak detectors should not be used on the Precision Hydrogen These solutions are easily drawn into the high purity hydrogen gas system and can cause irreparable damage to a GC column If a liquid solution has to be used then it should be IPA based or a portable hydrogen detector should be used img Supplied by IMA Ltd Parkwell House Otley Road Guiseley West Yorkshire LS20 8BH England i Tel 44 0 1943 878877 Email info ima co uk Website www ima co uk peakscientific com Precision Hydrogen Gas Traps It is recommended that Moisture Oxygen and Hydrocarbon traps are used on the gas supply line between the Peak generator and the instrument to provide back up contaminant protection for your instrument The hydrogen gas produced by the Precision Hydrogen will be sufficiently pure for these contaminant traps to last a long time but should a leak ever occur on the gas line the traps will ensure that any harmful contaminants are caught therewith prevent
11. arbon Dioxide CO2 Water Fog and Dry Powder Fire Fighting and Protection Wear HSE approved pressure demand self contained breathing apparatus or equivalent First Aid Skin Contact Wash effected areas with soap and water Consult doctor if irritation persists Eye Contact Product can cause severe eye irritation Flush eyes with large amounts of water for at least 15 minutes Consult a doctor if irritation persists Inhalation This product should present no hazard if operated under normal conditions If irritation persists move patient to fresh air Ingestion If resin has been confined to the mouth administer 250 ml of water as a mouthwash Avoid swallowing This product is considered non hazardous if ingested in small amounts however it is advisable to seek medical advice Toxicological Data No toxicity data available on this product Occupation exposure limits STEL TLV None established Incompatible Materials to avoid hazardous reactions Avoid contact with concentrated nitric acid and any other strong oxidising agents at all times ima Supplied by IMA Ltd Parkwell House Otley Road Guiseley West Yorkshire LS20 8BH England Tel 44 0 1943 878877 Email info ima co uk Website www ima co uk peakscientific com Precision Hydrogen IMPORTANT ES a DOCUMENTS i EAK O SCIENTIFIC Warranty Entitlement To register your generator for your warranty entitlement send the completed form to
12. ed and controlled electronically by a pressure sensor b A mechanical pressure switch Fail Safe will electrically isolate the hydrogen cell should the internal pressure reach 7 5 bar 110psi 5 When the generator is in alarm status the following occurs a The current to the cell is stopped so no hydrogen is generated therefore preventing a hazardous situation b The over pressure relief valve opens allowing the unit to depressurise c An audible and visual alarm relevant to the fault condition is displayed The generator can sense for internal and external leaks excessive gas demand and lack of water Supplied by IMA Ltd Parkwell House Otley Road Guiseley West Yorkshire LS20 8BH England ima Tel 44 0 1943 878877 Email info ima co uk Website www ima co uk peakscientific com Precision Hydrogen Unpacking Although Peak Scientific takes every precaution with safe transit and packaging it is advisable to fully inspect the unit for any sign of transit damage Check SHOCKWATCH label for signs of rough handling prior to un packing Any damage should be reported immediately to the carrier and Peak Scientific or the Peak Partner from where the unit was purchased Follow the unpacking instructions posted on the side of the crate It will require two people to remove the unit from the shipping crate and to manoeuvre the Generator onto the bench Please save the product packaging for storage or fu
13. enerator 1 For your own personal safety and to prevent accidental damage to your generator please ensure that you read and understand our Directions for Use Manual 2 Donot store away the generator when not in operation The generator should be powered up at least twice a month and a small flow taken for 1 hour It is recommended that you replace the water weekly to prevent biological growth developing in the tank and tubing Failure to do this will greatly reduce the life of the generator and render the warranty void 3 Do not place the external water bottle above the height of the generator The bottle may be placed at the same level or below the generator External water bottles must be made of a dark coloured glass in order to prevent biological growth 4 Use only high grade de ionised water 1uS cm or better Do not attempt to connect pressurised water to the generator 5 It is recommended that you operate the generator at the lowest pressure permissible for your particular application Do not automatically set the pressure to maximum if not required 6 Failure to maintain the Deioniser Column as recommended will reduce the operational life of your generator and render its warranty void 7 Donot attach any additional tanks or gas cylinders to your generator without first consulting Peak Scientific 8 Ensure your entire installation both pipe work and analysers are completely gas tight Even minor leaks will affect the op
14. enerators operated in critical environments also includes full breakdown cover guaranteed response times and Generator upgrades if available Our Standard Service Plan covering the basic needs of our Generators features special deals on spare parts and breakdowns If you want to Know more about our Service Plan options and how we ensure that your instrument can run with the maximum uptime and performance please contact us at maintenance peakscientific com ima Supplied by IMA Ltd Parkwell House Otley Road Guiseley West Yorkshire LS20 8BH England Tel 44 0 1943 878877 Email info ima co uk Website www ima co uk peakscientific com Precision Hydrogen Trouble Shooting e Ensure power cord is plugged into the Generator and that the power The Generator will not switch on and socket is turned on A the power switch does not illuminate e Check the fuse in the power cord plug e Contact your service provider Diagnostics Failed Alarm e Contact your service provider e Check Water Supply level and fill if necessary Low Water Supply Alarm e Contact your service provider Over Pressure Alarm e Contact your service provider e Check external pipework for leaks Capacity Excess Alarm e Contact your service provider Water Level Fault e Contact your service provider Email info ima co uk Website www ima co uk ima Supplied by IMA Ltd Parkwell House Otley Road Guiseley West Yorkshire LS20 8
15. eration of your generator and generally reduce its operational life 9 Has your generator been correctly sized for your application If in doubt consult your dealer or Peak Scientific 10 Ensure the ambient temperature inside your laboratory does not rise above 25 C 77 F Extremes of operating temperature will reduce cell life ima Supplied by IMA Ltd Parkwell House Otley Road Guiseley West Yorkshire LS20 8BH England Tel 44 0 1943 878877 Email info ima co uk Website www ima co uk peakscientific com Precision Hydrogen Technical Specification Environment NOTE When taken out of storage the Generator should be allowed to acclimatize at room temperature for a minimum of 3 hours before operation Generator Outlets Puriy Electrical Requirements General Generator dimensions in cm W x D x H 38 0 14 9 x 54 0 21 2 x 40 6 15 9 Generator weight 29 kg 64 Ibs Shipping crate dimensions in cm WxDxH 54 0 21 2 x 70 0 27 5 x 49 0 19 2 Shipping weight 34 kg 75 Ibs Water purity requirement lt 1 0u Siemens cm OR gt 1 Mohm cm Supplied by IMA Ltd Parkwell House Otley Road Guiseley West Yorkshire LS20 8BH England Tel 44 0 1943 878877 Email info ima co uk Website www ima co uk peakscientific com Precision Hydrogen Principle of Operation The Peak Scientific Hydrogen Generator uses a proton exchange membrane PEM that is extensively used in indust
16. gland Tel 44 0 1943 878877 Email info ima co uk Website www ima co uk peakscientific com Precision Hydrogen General Dimensions 40 6cm 15 9 21 2 54 0cm The Generator must always be placed on a flat level surface Failure to do so will affect the performance of the Generator y CAUTION ima Supplied by IMA Ltd Parkwell House Otley Road Guiseley West Yorkshire LS20 8BH England Tel 44 0 1943 878877 Email info ima co uk Website www ima co uk peakscientific com Precision Hydrogen Unit Controls Touch Screen Figure 1 Unit controls Rear Connections H2 Exhaust O2Vent H2 Vent Power Switch H2 Output Water Supply Fill Power Inlet Borer Figure 2 Rear Connections ima Supplied by IMA Ltd Parkwell House Otley Road Guiseley West Yorkshire LS20 8BH England Tel 44 0 1943 878877 Email info ima co uk Website www ima co uk peakscientific com Precision Hydrogen Tubing For the hydrogen supply line it is recommended that only clean grade copper or stainless steel tubing should be used Plastic tubing material such as Teflon polyvinyl chloride or Tygon should not be used when plumbing GCs since these materials will allow air and water to diffuse into the gas lines In addition plastic tubing can give off organic impurities which can cause ghost peaks and baseline in
17. ing potential damage to the instrument ima Supplied by IMA Ltd Parkwell House Otley Road Guiseley West Yorkshire LS20 8BH England Tel 44 0 1943 878877 Email info ima co uk Website www ima co uk peakscientific com Precision Hydrogen Switching the unit off The unit can be switched off at any time using the following procedure Firstly press the Stop button on the Touch screen then press Menu and finally select Shut Down The unit will take a few moments to depressurize after which the power switch at the rear of the generator can be switched off Cleaning Clean the outside of the Generator only using warm soapy water and a clean damp cloth Ensure the cloth is thoroughly rung out to remove excess fluid prior to use Cleaning should only be undertaken with the power switched off and the power cord removed from the rear of the Generator Under no circumstances should any solvents or abrasive cleaning solutions be used as these can contain fumes that could be harmful to the Generator CAUTION im Supplied by IMA Ltd Parkwell House Otley Road Guiseley West Yorkshire LS20 8BH England Tel 44 0 1943 878877 Email info ima co uk Website www ima co uk peakscientific com Precision Hydrogen Replacement of Deioniser Resin Column The resin in the Deioniser column in the unit should be replaced every 6 months Listed below are the instructions for replacing the Deioniser column 1
18. listed below on how to do this 1 The HMI screen will display CHANGE GEL COLUMN press CHANGE 2 The screen will then warn the user that the system will WARNING SYSTEM SE depressurise press CONTINUE WILL DEPRESSURI 3 Now that the unit is depressurised remove the front _ __ eee fascia and disconnect the tubing connected to the Desiccant Column 4 Next unscrew the column by turning to the left this should be handtight 5 Remove the column from the generator and unscrew the cap The gel inside should now be removed and replaced with new gel OR regenerated 6 The column should now be reassembled and then screwed back into the generator again this must only be hand tight 7 Next reconnect the tubing to the push fit fitting on the cap of the column 8 Now replace the fascia of the Hydrogen generator 9 Finally press CONFIRM on the HMI screen which will display a GEL COLUMN CHANGED screen This will bring the generator back up to pressure GEL COLUMN CHANGED CONFIRM img Supplied by IMA Ltd Parkwell House Otley Road Guiseley West Yorkshire LS20 8BH England Tel 44 0 1943 878877 Email info ima co uk Website www ima co uk peakscientific com Precision Hydrogen Health and Safety Data Deioniser Resin This sheet to be retained by the Health amp Safety Officer The recipient of this Health amp Safety
19. m This then refills the tank using a rear connection to an external DI water supply The unit should be connected to the Water supply as shown below Using the length of Tygon tubing and the hose barb fitting from the fittings kit attach the barb to the tubing Then connect one end to the water supply and the other to the Fill port at the rear of the Precision Hydrogen Supplied by IMA Ltd Parkwell House Otley Road Guiseley West Yorkshire LS20 8BH England ima Tel 44 0 1943 878877 Email info ima co uk Website www ima co uk peakscientific com Precision Hydrogen Electrical Connection Connect the generator into an appropriate voltage supply between 100 240V rms refer to the generator serial plate for input specification and ensure your supply matches the requirements If the appropriate power cord is not supplied a new plug rated to at least 10 amps can be fitted by a qualified electrician This unit is classified as SAFETY CLASS 1 THIS UNIT MUST BE EARTHED Before connecting the unit to the mains supply please check the information on the serial plate The mains supply must be WARNING of the stated AC voltage and frequency EARTH GROUND E Green amp Yellow or Green LIVE L Brown or Black Neutral N Blue or White Electrical requirements are 110 240V rms nominal However running continuously at voltages outwith this is not recommended Extended periods at extremes can have a detri
20. may not be lawfully excluded When the Goods are sold to a consumer within the meaning of the Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977 their statutory rights are not affected by the provisions of this clause 4 Inthe event of the Customer making a claim in respect of any defect in terms of clause 2 hereof the Customer must 1 Reasonably satisfy the Company that the Goods have been properly installed commissioned stored serviced and used and without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing that any defect is not the direct or indirect result of lack of repair and or servicing incorrect repair and or servicing use of wrong materials and or incorrect spare parts 2 Allow the company to inspect the Goods and or any installation and any relevant packaging as and when reasonably required by the Company 5 Subject to the Company being notified of any defect as is referred to in sub clause 2 hereof within a reasonable time of it becoming apparent and subject always to the terms of sub clause 4 hereof the Company shall in its option replace or repair the defective Goods or refund a proportionate part of the Price The Company shall have no further liability to the Customer save as mentioned in sub clause 6 hereof 6 The Company shall be liable to indemnify the Customer in respect of any claim for death or personal injury to any person in so far as such is attributable to the negligence or breach of duty of the Company or any failure by the Company to
21. mental effect on the operation and life of the Generator Email info ima co uk Website www ima co uk im Supplied by IMA Ltd Parkwell House Otley Road Guiseley West Yorkshire LS20 8BH England Tel 44 0 1943 878877 peakscientific com Precision Hydrogen Start up Sequence CHECK 1 Transport plugs have been removed 2 H2 Outlet is connected to application 3 Mains power is connected Turn the power switch ON The digital display will light up the cooling fans will rotate and the internal pumps may automatically run to load water if the internal tanks are not full On power up the generator performs a diagnostic check including a leak test this should take approximately six minutes Upon successful completion of the leak test the operator is presented with the main screen and the generator is ready to deliver hydrogen The next screen displayed to the user will be the Home screen where two options will be available Start and Menu The first time the unit is switched on the user should select the Menu option which allows the desired Unit of measure and delivery pressure to be selected Also displayed on this screen are the Shutdown and Back options Shutdown will depressurize the generator This should be selected before turning the unit off using the Power switch at the rear of the unit Finally the Back option returns the user to the home screen where the Start option will allow the flow of hydrogen to the
22. rial and laboratory applications The reliability of this type of membrane is assured as it was originally developed for NASA To produce the highest purity of hydrogen that an analytical laboratory requires Peak Scientific employs the services of a platinum catalyst in the electrode area Electrolysis of water is the best method of producing high purity hydrogen on demand The most important element of the generator is the electrolyser cell where the electrolysis reaction takes place This consists of two electrodes an anode and a cathode which are separated by the ion exchange membrane When a continuous voltage is applied to the electrodes on the electrolyser cell the following reactions take place At the anode the positively charged electrode the water molecules loose two electrons forming an oxygen molecule and four hydrogen ions Anode 2 H20 4e O2 4 H The oxygen that is produced in this half of the reaction is safely vented to atmosphere at the back of the generator The four hydrogen ions that have been produced then pass through the ion exchange membrane attracted by the negatively charged cathode and collect four electrons reducing them to two hydrogen molecules Cathode 4 H 4e 2H2 The hydrogen produced is separated from the oxygen by the ion exchange membrane which is impervious to molecular oxygen Deionised water is the raw material of the system and must have a purity of 1us cm or better to prevent damage to
23. rity e Robust dryer technology With the Precision Hydrogen based on proven technology it produces Hydrogen by electrolysis using a Proton exchange membrane PEM cell Moisture removal is achieved by a desiccant drying process To ensure this Generator model meets our high expectations with regards to reliability and performance we have tested this model extensively at our manufacturing plant to ensure reliability and longevity of the system Email info ima co uk Website www ima co uk im Supplied by IMA Ltd Parkwell House Otley Road Guiseley West Yorkshire LS20 8BH England Tel 44 0 1943 878877 peakscientific com Precision Hydrogen Warranties and Liabilities 1 The Company warrants that it has title to the Goods 2 Subject to the provisions of this clause the Company warrants that the Goods shall comply in all material respects with any specification referred to in the Order Confirmation as the same may be amended and shall subject thereto be free from defects in material and workmanship for the lesser of a period of twelve months from the date of delivery or thirteen months from the date of dispatch from the factory 3 Save as provided in this clause and except where the Goods are sold to a person dealing as a consumer within the meaning of the Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977 all warranties conditions or other terms implied by statute or common law are hereby expressly excluded save to the extent they
24. s 400cc ata pressure of 6 9bar 100psi This means that the Hydrogen Generator can be safely installed in your laboratory and does not classify the surrounding area as dangerous All the Precision Hydrogen generators have the necessary control circuitry both electrical and mechanical to ensure the shutdown of the instrument in the event of a fault or faults occurring Email info ima co uk Website www ima co uk im Supplied by IMA Ltd Parkwell House Otley Road Guiseley West Yorkshire LS20 8BH England i Tel 44 0 1943 878877 peakscientific com Precision Hydrogen Generator Safety Features The Precision Hydrogen generator has the following safety features to ensure safe and reliable operation 1 To avoid any build up of hydrogen from leaks inside the unit the generator features forced air ventilation This ensures that a hydrogen oxygen mixture cannot form inside the generator 2 On power up the generator self checks for internal leaks and if required it will shutdown at the end of the System Check informing the operator with a visual alarm 3 The generator will detect any hydrogen leaks that occur within the generator the user s application and gas lines In the event of a major leak the generator will automatically shut down within 20 minutes 4 The hydrogen pressure inside the generator should only reach a maximum of 7 5 bar 110psi and this is controlled in two ways a Gas pressure is monitor
25. seley West Yorkshire LS20 8BH England Tel 44 0 1943 878877 Email info ima co uk Website www ima co uk peakscientific com Precision Hydrogen Change History How to use this Manual This manual is intended for end users and has been written so that it can either be read as a Step by step guide to installation and usage or as a reference document where you can skip to the relevant information Users of a hard copy version can refer to the contents page to find the relevant information Users of the soft copy version can use the hyperlinks from the contents page as well as the hyperlinks between sections Please review each of the following sections carefully Thank you for selecting Peak Scientific to meet your Gas Generation needs and should you require any further assistance or support please do not hesitate to contact Peak Scientific or Peak Partner from which you purchased your Generator ima Supplied by IMA Ltd Parkwell House Otley Road Guiseley West Yorkshire LS20 8BH England Tel 44 0 1943 878877 Email info ima co uk Website www ima co uk peakscientific com Precision Hydrogen Introduction The Precision Hydrogen has been developed to cater for the requirements of GCMS instruments This model provides a source of High Purity Hydrogen gas suitable for carrier gas and flame gas at non trace detection limits Other features include e Touch screen interface e gt 99 9995 pu
26. sk of electric shock Ensure power to the Generator has been removed before proceeding Safety Notice to Users A These instructions must be read thoroughly and understood before installation and operation of your Peak Precision Hydrogen Generator Use of the Generator in a manner not specified by Peak Scientific MAY impair the SAFETY provided by the equipment When handling operating or carrying out any maintenance personnel must employ safe engineering practices and observe all relevant local health and safety requirements and regulations The attention of UK users is drawn to the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and the Institute of Electrical Engineers regulations If the equipment is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer the protection provided by the equipment maybe impaired Supplied by IMA Ltd Parkwell House Otley Road Guiseley West Yorkshire LS20 8BH England Tel 44 0 1943 878877 Email info ima co uk Website www ima co uk peakscientific com Precision Hydrogen ATTENTION IMPORTANT NOTICE TO ALL USERS These instructions must be read thoroughly section by section and understood before installation and operation of your Peak Scientific Hydrogen Generator Please follow the appropriate safety standards for handling hydrogen gas and other gases as determined by the laws and regulations of your country Please save the product packaging for storage or future shipment of the g
27. stability Furthermore Peak Scientific recommend that Swagelok fittings are used and that the fittings are free from Teflon tape H Ventilation Peak Scientific recommends that both the H Exhaust and Hz Vent ports at the rear of the unit should be connected to an exhaust hood or other ventilation system to ensure safe disposal of vented gasses Tubing sizes for the vent ports are 1 8 OD for the H2 Exhaust and 3 8 OD for the H2Vent Fittings Kit Supplied in the Fittings Kit are all the fittings required to connect the Precision Hydrogen Generator to the application The contents of the Fittings Kit are as follows 1 Tygon Tubing use as Water Feed Hose x 1m 2 Deioniser Column Resin Refill x 1 3 Barbed Hose Fitting x1 4 W amp 3 Transport Plugs x 1 5 UK Mains Power Cable x1 6 EU Mains Power Cable x1 7 US Mains Power Cable x1 8 Installation Guide Precision Hydrogen x1 9 User Manual CD Precision Hydrogen x 1 All of the Generator output ports are located on the output panel at the rear of the Generator img Supplied by IMA Ltd Parkwell House Otley Road Guiseley West Yorkshire LS20 8BH England i Tel 44 0 1943 878877 Email info ima co uk Website www ima co uk peakscientific com Precision Hydrogen Automatic Filling The Precision Hydrogen generator uses an automatic water filling system whereby sensors in the unit s internal water tanks detect when the water level reaches a minimu
28. ture shipment of the Generator Note Included with the Generator is a Fittings Kit containing mains power leads for UK EU amp US and also all the required fittings Be careful not to discard these with the packaging Email info ima co uk Website www ima co uk img Supplied by IMA Ltd Parkwell House Otley Road Guiseley West Yorkshire LS20 8BH England Tel 44 0 1943 878877 peakscientific com Precision Hydrogen Contents Each shipping box should contain the following Hydrogen Generator Tygon Tubing use as Water Feed Hose Deioniser Column Resin Refill Barbed Hose Fitting Ys amp Transport Plugs UK Mains Cable EU Mains Cable US Mains Cable Installation Guide Precision Hydrogen User Manual CD Precision Hydrogen Unpacking Instructions The Precision Hydrogen generator weights approximately 29Kg and as such should only be lifted by two people do not attempt to lift on your own as you will significantly increase the chance of injury amp damage to yourself and other around you 1 Remove the screws encircled in red around the bottom of the crate lid and lift upwards 2 Next with someone on either side of the unit position your hands underneath the unit ready to lift 3 Ensuring your knees are bent and your back is straight lift the unit to the desired location im Supplied by IMA Ltd Parkwell House Otley Road Guiseley West Yorkshire LS20 8BH England Tel 4
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