Teledyne OT-3 - Manual (Page 21)

Trace Oxygen Analyzer Installation
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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.
3.1 Unpacking 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.