4INM MTL 130-0200 Rev 43 INSTALLATION3.1 Unpacking and visual checkingTake all normal precautions when opening packages. In particular, avoid the use of long bladedcutters. Check for any sign of damage. Check that all pipe connections have captive seal nuts -search packing if any are missing.3.2 Calibration overviewThe instrument should be installed where free air ventilation around the whole case isprovided. The ambient temperature should not exceed 45°C. Dust and dirt should be kept to aminimum. Ambient air must contain a normal Oxygen level.WARNINGThe case should not be exposed to water jets or drips.Figure 1 - Instrument dimensions – 19” rack mounting 3U high3.3 SampleWARNINGIT IS IMPORTANT THAT NO FLAMMABLE MIXTURES ARE ALLOWED TOCOME INTO CONTACT WITH THE MEASURING CELL AS THIS MAY CAUSEIGNITION OF THE GAS. GASES CONTAINING HALOGENS, SULPHUR ORSILICON, MUST BE AVOIDED. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE USERTO ENSURE THAT ANY ADVICE OFFERRED CAN BE SAFELY APPLIED TOTHEIR PARTICULAR SITUATIONCAUTIONTHE DEW POINT OF THE SAMPLE MUST ALWAYS BE LESS THAN THE AMBIENTTEMPERATURE TO AVOID THE RISK OF LIQUID DROPLETS FORMING IN THEMEASURING CELL3.3.1 Key requirements• The sample must not contain halogens, sulphur or silicon (any silicones) as these willpoison the sensor.• The sample must be non-condensing, non-corrosive and particle free.• The sample exhaust must be at or near atmospheric pressure in all cases.• When applied to heat-treatment atmospheres containing combustible gases, careshould be taken to ensure that the sample exhaust (sample out) is taken to a safe ventwhere there is no risk of ignition.