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Solaris XE
Installation Guide

Copyright © Peak Scientific Instruments Ltd 2022 — Solaris XE Installation Guide Rev 4 PN IG-0023 RSID 2301 EN —04/05/2022

Change History
Rev

Comment

Name

Date

1

Initial Release

L. Couttie

14/03/2018

2
3

Fittings Kit Update
Fittings Kit Update

L. Couttie
L. Couttie

26/03/2019
24/08/2021

4

Fittings Kit Update

David Lai

28/04/2022

How to use this Manual
This installation guide is intended to be used as a step by step, quick start guide, to
facilitate installation and configuration.

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 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 Solaris Nitrogen 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

x1

JP Mains Cable C13 100V 04-1006

US Mains Cable C13 6-15 04-1029

x1

2.5mm Hex Key 00-5483

x1

x1

6mm Push-Fit Tee Fitting 02-4325

US Mains Cable C13 5-15 04-1039

x1

3mm Hex Key 3301111

x1

UK Mains Cable C13 04-1030

x2

¼” – 6mm Push-Fit Elbow Fitting 02-4331

x4

Wall Plug 00-4076

x3m

x1

EU Mains Cable C13 04-1038
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6mm Teflon Tubing 00-1302

x4

No.8 Screw 00-4075

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 contitutes a two man lift. Safe lifting practices are advised.

2.

262.5 mm (10.3”)

406.4 mm (16”)

The generator can be wall mounted. If you do not wish to wall mount your generator
proceed to step 5.
The measurements for the 4 mounting holes are shown on the image above. Use the
measurements to drill holes to fit the wall plugs and screws provided.
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3.

00-5483

Remove the 6 feet from the generator before attaching to the wall.

4.

00-4076

00-4075

With the holes drilled in your desired location, fit the 4x No.8 Wall Plug 00-4076 and
4x No.8 Screw 00-4075 to the wall and mount your generator onto them.
Note: If mounting the generator on the wall, the generator must be mounted
horizontally.
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5.

02-4331

Select the ¼” – 6mm Push Fit Elbow Fitting 02-4331 and attach to the AIR IN and
NITROGEN ports.

6.

00-1302

00-1302

Attach the some of the supplied 6mm Teflon Tubing 00-1302 to the AIR IN port and connect
this to your house air.
Attach the remainder of the supplied 6mm Teflon Tubing 00-1302 to the NITROGEN port
and connect to your instruments gas input.
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7.
CAUTION

04-1028/04-1029/04-1038/04-1039/04-1006
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, select the correct
mains cable for your supply voltage.

8.
UK

US
110V
JP
100V

EU

CAUTION

US
230V

100-230VAC 50/60Hz
Plug the mains cable into the corresponding 100-230VAC 50/60Hz single phase
power supply.
CAUTION ensure the correct cable has been selected for your electrical supply
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9.

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

10.

YELLOW

The LEDs on the front of the generator should now illuminate YELLOW until the unit
reaches operating pressure.
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11.

GREEN

Turn the air supply to the generator on, the LEDs will illuminate GREEN to indicate
when the generator has reached an internal pressure of at least 80psi. The Generator
will provide Nitrogen almost instantaneously.

12.

/
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 100-230VAC 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.
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.

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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 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
throughout the globe 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/protected.
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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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.

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