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Contributed by

Derek Rennie

Updated date

24 April 18

Review date

01 May 24

Title

SCTOCA - Site Preparation Guide

Revision Number

1

Revision Details

Review Date Updated - LC

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Language

UK English

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Peak Scientific

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SCTOCA Site Preparation Guide

2010 © Peak Scientific - Rev. 0 – 5/11/11

SC-TOC-A Site Preparation Guide
Contents
Customer Responsibilities Change History Related Manuals Safety Notices Safety Notice to Users Technical Specification Environment Generator Outlets Electrical Requirements General Site preparation Environmental control Space provision Electrical requirements Unpacking Space Required Unpacking Tubing lengths Copper Tubing Drainage 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 6 6 6 7 7 8 9 12 12 12 13 13 14

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Customer Responsibilities
To ensure a successful and timely installation of your Peak generator, please refer to this set of requirements. Correct site preparation is the first key step in ensuring that your generator and systems operate reliably over an extended lifetime. This document is an information guide and checklist that outlines the requirements for your site. It is essential your site meets the following specification prior to the installation date. For details, see specific sections within this document

    

The necessary spatial requirements are met. The correct environment is provided for the generator. Electrical outlet locations and quantities are planned. Adequate exhaust ventilation is provided. The correct tubing lengths and diameters are used in relation to the distance from the instrument.

Failure to meet the Site requirements of your Peak generator as stated above and detailed in this document could result in the unit underperforming and possible loss of warranty. Please sign below to confirm your compliance with the aforementioned requirements. Once complete please return to Peak Scientific, or whomever the unit was purchased from. Return addresses can be found on the back page of this document.

Name:

Company:

Signed:

Date:

Model:

Cust. Sales Order No.:

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Change History

Rev. 1 2 3 4

Comment

Name

Date

Related Manuals
Document number
UM-SCTOCA IG-SCTOCA

Manual name
SCTOCA User Manual SCTOCA Installation Guide

Description

Describes the operation of the generator and all service requirements . Supplied with the generator. Details the installation process of the generator. Supplied with the generator.

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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.

Safety Notice to Users
This site preparation guide must be read thoroughly and understood before installation and operation of your Peak SCTOCA Generator. Incorrect preparation or use of the Generator in a manner not specified by Peak Scientific MAY impair the SAFETY provided by the equipment. When handling, operating or preparing for installation, personnel must employ safe 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.

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Technical Specification
Environment
Minimum operating ambient temperature Maximum operating ambient temperature Maximum relative humidity Maximum altitude Minimum storage temperature* Maximum storage temperature* 5°C (41°F) 30°C (86°F) 70% 2000 meters -20 C (-4 F) 60oC (140oF)
o o

*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
Maximum gas Outlet Flow For Hydrocarbons Purge Flow Rate Maximum Output Pressure Pressure Dew Point Particles Outlet Pressure gauges Phthalates Suspended liquids 500CC/Min 2600CC/Min 80psig -70° (94F) <0.01µm 1 x ¼” BSPP 1 NONE NONE

Electrical Requirements
@230 VAC ± 10% (50/60 Hz) Fuse Electrical Connection Noise level 4 Amps 6.3 Amps Single Phase Power Chord 57 dBA @ 1m

General
Generator dimensions in cm (inches) W x D x H Generator weight Shipping crate dimensions in cm W x D x H Shipping weight 361.5 x 570 x 714.5 (14.2 x 22.4 x 28.1) 55 kg (121 lbs) 529 x 734 x 931 (20.8 x 28.8 x 36.6) 80kg (176.3)

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Site preparation
Environmental control
If the generator is stored in an enclosed space the environment must be controlled via an air conditioner or extraction fan.

Max Temp; <30 C
o

<70%R H

30 oC Max Relative Humidity;

>5 oC

70% Non-Condensing

Generator MUST NOT be stored or installed outside.

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Space provision
The minimum space should be provided as follows.... 511.5mm

789.5mm

75mm

75mm 75mm 645mm

75mm

Failing to provide adequate cooling space around the generator may cause damage to the membranes and cause the compressors to run continually. This will reduce service life and invalidate warranty.

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Electrical requirements
The below power cables are supplied with the generator.

Euro Cable

US Cable

UK Cable

For cables pertaining to countries not displayed above, it is the responsibility of the end user to provide an appropriate power cable which meets the requirements defined in the Technical Specification section on page 6.

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 of the stated AC voltage and frequency.

If the mains power at your location is less than 220V then a transformer can be supplied with the generator to boost the mains power to an acceptable level. Details as follows:-

Product Description Dual Tap Transformer 200V – 230V

Part Number 06-3200

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The power cable supplied with the generator is 2.5m long. A mains socket providing the power should be located adjacent to the generator and within a 2m radius to the generator.

2m

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On-Site Transit
When moving the generator in its shipping crate, doorways and other openings such as elevators must fit with the sizes in the figure below.

>80cm

>110cm

80kg

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Unpacking
Space Required
The image below shows the minimum space required to unpack the generator from its shipping crate.

2m

1m

Top of Shipping Crate

1m

2m

Tools
Required : Recommended :

Pozidrive #2 Screwdriver

Drill with Pozidrive #2 Bit

Unpacking
Remove all screws encircled in red, use Drill or Pozidrive #2 screwdriver. Once the screws have been removed, lift the upper half of the crate.

Top

Front

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Tubing lengths
Tubing sizes should be chosen with accordance to the diagram below.

ZONE 1 ZONE 2 ZONE 3

10m

40m

>40m

Zone 1 2 3

Distance from Instrument Up to 10m Up to 40m Over 40m

Tubing Thickness OD/ID mm (Inches) 6mm/4mm (1/4” 3/16”) 10mm/8mm (3/8” 5/16”) Consult Peak Scientific

The diameter of the tubing which will be connected to the gas outlet is important and is determined by the length of tubing required. Failure to follow these recommendations could lead to accelerated compressor wear.

Copper Tubing

Soldering may lead to contamination. Compression fittings recommended.

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Drainage

6mm Nylon Tubing

Container

Drain

Connect the 2m Nylon tube to the drain outlet, ensure the tube is pushed fully in and gripped securely by the fitting. Fit the other end of the drain line to a suitable drain connection or container. Ensure that the container is emptied regularly, before full. Containers must not be airtight.

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