Precision Hydrogen 1200cc (Colour Screen Model) - Installation Guide  

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Precision Hydrogen 1200cc (All Colour Screen Models)
Installation Guide

Copyright © Peak Scientific Instruments Ltd 2022 — Precision Hydrogen 1200cc (PCB) Installation Guide Rev 2 PN IG-0037 RSID 4446 EN —27/06/2022

Change History
Rev
1

Comment
Initial Release

Name
L. Couttie

Date
06/05/2022

2

Set-up Update

L. Couttie

27/06/2022

3
4
5

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 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 may be impaired.

WARNING

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Fittings Kit

x1

US Mains Cable C13 6-15 04-1029*

x2

Transit Plug 3301437

x1m

x1
US Mains Cable C13 5-15 04-1039*

x1**

Tygon Tubing 05-3131

Barbed Fitting 05-7029

x1m

x1
UK Mains Cable C13 04-1028

Teflon Tubing 00-4411

x1
***4L Water Bottle 10-9016

x1

EU Mains Cable C13 04-1038
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*

See Section 14, Regarding Connection Type

**

Additional Barbed Fitting with 4L Water Bottle

***

Optional Extra

1.
WARNING

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.
7.5 cm

7.5 cm

7.5 cm

Ensure that there is at least 7.5 cm of space, to the sides and rear of the generator.
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3.

3301437

Remove the two Transit Plugs from the H2 and O2 Vent ports located at the
rear of the generator.

4.

Copper /
Stainless
Steel only

Connect tubing, to the H2 Delivery port at the rear of the generator. Tubing must be
clean, laboratory grade, copper or stainless steel only.

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5.

00-4411

Fit appropriate tubing to H2 Exhaust output.
Flow from the exhaust is minimal during operation.

6.

05-7029

05-3131

The Tygon Tubing and Barbed Fitting supplied in the generator fittings kit should be
connected to the Fill port at the rear of the generator.

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7.

If using a Peak Water Bottle, connect the remaining Barbed Fitting, from the fittings
kit, to the other end of the Tygon Tubing.
If using an alternative water bottle, connect the Tygon Tubing to your High Grade
De-Ionised Water Supply (<1 µS/cm) and continue from step 13.

8.
CAUTION

Remove the lid from the bottle by unscrewing anticlockwise and rinse the bottle with
High Grade De-Ionised Water (<1 µS/cm).
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9.
CAUTION

After the bottle has been rinsed it should be filled with High Grade De-Ionised Water (<1 µS/cm).

10.

Once the bottle has been filled, replace the lid.

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11.
CAUTION

Ensure the lid is securely fastened by turning it clockwise, and that the air-holes on
the lid are free from obstruction.

12.

Connect the Barbed Fitting on the end of the Tygon Tubing to the connection on the
top of the filled Water Bottle, ensuring there is a secure connection.

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13.
CAUTION

Make sure the Water Bottle is on a level surface at the same height as the generator.

14.
CAUTION

04-1028
04-1029
04-1038
04-1039
Select the appropriate mains cable from the fittings kit and insert the IEC 60320/C13
plug into the mains input at the rear of the generator
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15.
UK

EU

US
110V

US
230V

CAUTION

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

16.

Turn the generator on, using the switch on the back of the unit.
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The HMI screen will illuminate and the Peak logo will be displayed.

18.

74%
Performing self-test.

The system will now run diagnostics and a leak detection test.
Note: In the unlikely event that diagnostics are unsuccessful, an alarm will sound
and a yellow failure screen will be displayed, complete with a mute button. The
user is prompted at this point to contact their Peak service provider.
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System State: Standby
Pressure:

Target

Current

Units

25.00

26.39

psi

Start

Menu

Upon successful completion of the diagnostic checks, the home screen will be
displayed. The user should now select MENU.

20.
System
Display units in

psi

Set pressure

25

Save
Back

Shutdown
Home

Next

The desired unit of measure and pressure value should now be selected by pressing
the unit or pressure value respectively.
Press the SAVE button to store the new value.
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System
Display units in

psi

Set pressure

25

Save
Back

Shutdown
Home

Next

Once the desired unit of measure and pressure have been selected, pressing HOME
will return the user to the home screen.

22.

System State: Standby
Pressure:

Start

Target

Current

Units

25.00

26.39

psi
Menu

Pressing START will start the supply to the application. The unit may take a few
minutes to adjust to the desired pressure.

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System State: Running
Pressure:

Target

Current

Units

25.00

25.00

psi

Stop

Menu

The unit will now maintain the desired pressure, while the application is supplied.

24.

System State: Running
Pressure:

Stop

Target

Current

Units

25.00

25.00

psi
Menu

The system can be stopped at any time by pressing STOP. This will return the
generator to Standby mode.

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25.

24
10

Hours
Minutes

Before connecting the generator to the application, it is recommended to purge the
generator to atmosphere for a maximum period of 10 minutes to evacuate any condensed
moisture from the gas outlet

26.

Connect the other end of the tubing from the generators hydrogen outlet to the
Application.

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Trace

Standard

24

24
3

Hours

Hours

It is recommended that the Trace unit is left to run for 24 hours, and the Standard
unit is left to run for 3 hours before utilisation.

28.

/
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
Ensure water supply bottle is not located above the height of the generator, and
that the supply is not pressurised.

×

×

Electrical requirements are 100-230V rms nominal. However, running continuously
at voltages outwith this is not recommended. Extended periods at extremes can
have a detrimental effect on the operation and life of the Generator.
Ensure that all pipework between generator and equipment is checked for leaks.
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.
It is very important to register your generator with PEAK SCIENTIFIC. This will
initiate your warranty entitlement. Please use the form on the next page to register
your generator. You will need the generators serial number which can be found on
the serial label on the rear of the generator.

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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 3 year 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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Copyright © Peak Scientific Instruments Ltd 2022 — Precision Hydrogen 1200cc (PCB) Installation Guide Rev 2 PN IG-0037 RSID 4446 EN —27/06/2022