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Precision Nitrogen (All Models)
Installation Guide

Copyright © Peak Scientific Instruments Ltd 2024 — Precision Nitrogen Installation Guide Rev 5 RSID 1143 PN IG-PREC-N2 EN —13/03/2024

Change History
Rev

Comment

Name

Date

3

Cleaning Information Update

Liam Couttie

28/02/2018

4

Product Update

David Lai

20/11/2020

5

Branding Update

Liam Couttie

07/03/2024

How to use this Installation Guide
This document is intended to be used only as a Quick Start Guide, to facilitate safe and
correct installation and initial configuration of your Peak Scientific gas generator.
For more extensive user operation directions, we recommend you download the User
Manual from the website.

Please visit www.peakscientific.com/downloads to
download the full User Manual for your gas generator.
Thank you for selecting Peak Scientific to meet your laboratory 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.

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Safety Notices
Peak Scientific Instruments cannot anticipate every possible circumstance which may
represent a potential hazard. The warnings detailed within this document detail the
most known potential hazards, but by definition cannot be all inclusive. If the user
employs an operating procedure, item of equipment or a method of working which
is not specifically recommended by Peak Scientific, the user must ensure that the
equipment will not be damaged or become hazardous to persons or property.

Symbols
This document uses the following symbols to highlight specific areas important to the
safe and proper use of the Generator

WARNING

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.

CAUTION

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, risk of electric shock. Ensure power to the Generator has been removed
before proceeding.

Safety Notice to Users

WARNING

WARNING

These instructions must be read thoroughly and understood before
installation and operation of your Peak 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 may be impaired.

WARNING

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Fittings Kit

x1

US Mains Cable C13 6-15 04-1029

x3m

1/4” Teflon Tubing 00-1266

x1

US Mains Cable C13 5-15 04-1039

x1

1/4” x 1/4” Compression Fitting 02-4421

x1

UK Mains Cable C13 04-1028

x1

EU Mains Cable C13 04-1038
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x1

1/4” x 1/8” Compression Fitting 02-1000

1.
WARNING

0°
0°
Unpack the generator from the shipping crate and position on a flat surface, in
desired area.
WARNING the weight of the unit constitutes a two man lift. Safe lifting practices are
advised.

2.

02-4421

02-1000

Select the ¼” x ¼” and ¼” x ⅛” Compression Fittings and attach to the AIR IN and
NITROGEN/ZERO NITROGEN ports respectively.

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3.

00-1266

Copper /
Stainless Steel
tubing only
Connect the supplied ¼” Teflon Tubing to the AIR IN port. Connect appropriate ⅛”
tubing, greater than 1m in length, to the generators NITROGEN/ZERO NITROGEN
port.
Please note: Only Copper or Stainless Steel tubing should be connected to the
NITROGEN/ZERO NITROGEN port.

4.
CAUTION

04-1028/04-1029/04-1038/04-1039

Select the appropriate mains cable from the fittings kit and plug the IEC 60320/C13
cable into the mains input at the rear of the generator.
Please note both 110V and 230V US cables have been supplied, ensure correct
mains cable is used to match the rating on the generators serial plate.
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5.
UK

EU

US
110V

US
230V

CAUTION

110VAC 50/60Hz OR 230VAC 50/60Hz
Plug the mains cable into the corresponding 110VAC 50/60Hz OR 230VAC 50/60Hz
single phase power supply.
CAUTION ensure the correct cable has been selected for your electrical supply

6.

Press the POWER switch located at the rear of the generator.

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7.

YELLOW for 90 Minutes**

The LEDs on the front of the generator should now illuminate YELLOW as the unit
starts up.

8.

GREEN / BLUE

After approximately 90 minutes** the LEDs will illuminate GREEN or BLUE (71-**** &
72-**** Part Numbers Only) to indicate that the generator is now ready to use.

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9.

/
CONGRATULATIONS

Your Peak Scientific gas generator is now fully installed. operational and ready to
supply gas on demand to your instrument.

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General Notes
* Electrical requirements are 110 or 230VAC nominal +/- 10% depending on chosen
model. However, running continuoulsy at voltages outwith this is not recommended.
Extended periods at extremes can have a detrimental effect on the operation and life
of the Generator.
** Start-Up Time for purity on Precision Nitrogen Headspace is 3-3.5 Hours
Chlorine-based bleaches/cleaning solutions should not be used on the generator, nor
should they be contained within the vicinity of the generator or its compressed air
supply as these can facilitate internal and external corrosion of the generator
Please familiarise yourself with the full User Manual available at www.peakscientific.
com/downloads. This includes all other technical specifications, operating
instructions, service requirements, contact details and trouble shooting.
If you are using the Precision Air Compressor as your air supply, please refer to the
Precision Air Compressor Installation Guide, available at www.peakscientific.com/
downloads.

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Go Online or Complete and Return
We know that registering any of your recently purchased products is not the
first thing on your mind- but it is very important to both of us. Not all warranties
are alike and Peak Scientific stand out against other gas suppliers as we offer a
comprehensive, quick response, on-site warranty. This means that in the very
unlikely case that your gas generator develops a fault we have rapid support
teams on-hand around the world who are able to come to your lab and get you
back up and running in no time.
Register for your comprehensive 12 month on-site warranty with ease online at
www.peakscientific.com/register.
Alternatively, you can send the completed form to Peak Scientific by post or
email at warranty@peakscientific.com.

Go Online or Complete and Return
You can register for your FREE 12 month Warranty with ease online at
www.peakscientific/protected.
Alternatively, you can send the completed form to Peak Scientific by post or
email at warranty@peakscientific.com.

Product Warranty Registration
Contact name
Email address
Company
Address
City/town
Postcode
Country
Telephone
Generator serial #
Model type
Installation date
Do you still use an
alternative gas solution i.e.
cylinders or bulk liquid?

Yes

What gas requirements do
you have in your lab?

Hydrogen

No

Nitrogen

Zero Air

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Peak [Protected] aftercare support can guarantee an on-site response within
72 hours*, genuine parts from our ISO9001 approved factory and a 95% first-time
fix rate. See our enclosed Peak [Protected] leaflet for further information.
Important!
You have 1 month to register your Peak Scientific product from the date of installation. Once registered
the warranty will be honoured for a period of 12 months. If you wish to defer the installation of your
generator, you must notify Peak Scientific immediately by emailing warranty@peakscientific.com.
For generators that remain unregistered after 1 month from the shipment date, the warranty will be
considered active from the date of factory dispatch.
* Complete Plan only

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Important!
You have 1 month to register your Peak Scientific product from the date of
installation. Once registered the warranty will be honoured for a period of 12
months. If you wish to defer the installation of your generator, you must notify
Peak Scientific immediately by emailing warranty@peakscientific.com. For
generators that remain unregistered after 1 month from the shipment date, the
warranty will be considered active from the date of factory dispatch.
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Please visit www.peakscientific.com/downloads to
download the full User Manual for your gas generator.

Peak Scientific has highly trained, fully certified Field Service Engineers located in over 20 countries
across every continent around the world. This allows us to provide an industry-leading rapid response
service to our customers. With [Peak Protected], your laboratory’s productivity becomes our top
priority.
To discuss Peak Protected generator cover and payment options speak to your local Peak
Representative or for further information contact: protected@peakscientific.com.

Peak Scientific
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Inchinnan Business Park
Inchinnan
PA4 9RE
Scotland, UK
Tel: +44 141 812 8100
Fax: +44 141 812 8200
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generator products please contact
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Copyright © Peak Scientific Instruments Ltd 2024 — Precision Nitrogen Installation Guide Rev 5 RSID 1143 PN IG-PREC-N2 EN —13/03/2024