Q150T Sample Preparation System10473 - Issue 5 10 Q150T - Instruction Manual2 InstallationIt is important that this equipment is installed by skilled personnel in accordance withthese instructions. Failure to do so may result in damage or injury. 'If in doubt - ASK'.2.1 Pre-installationIdentify a suitable location for the unit: Mount the unit on a bench or the recommended trolley. The total weight of the systemis 33.4 kg. The environment should have an ambient temperature range of 15ºC to 25ºC in anon-condensing relative humidity of not more than 75%. Sufficient ventilation is required, and positioning should be out of direct sunlight.The system is rated for continuous operation.2.1.1 Required ServicesArgonSupply for sputtering should be N4.8 (Zero Grade) 99.998% purity capable of supplying3 litres/min at 4 psi. The regulator should be set at 4 psi.The system is supplied with 3m plastic tubing 3mm I.D. x 6mm O.D. from a quickrelease connector on the rear of the unit. It is the customer’s responsibility to connectthis tube to the pressure regulator from the gas bottle or plant supply. Typically a systemwill use approx. 0.2 litres of Argon for a 4 minute sputter cycle (plus up to 4 litres if argonis also used for purging and venting).If bottle supply is adjacent it can be isolated locally, if not or plant supply,local isolation valves should be fitted.NitrogenSupply for purging should be N4.8 (Zero Grade) 99.998% purity capable of supplying 3litres/min at 4 psi. The regulator should be set at 4 psi.The system is supplied with 3m plastic tubing 3mm I.D. x 6mm O.D. from a quickrelease connector on the rear of the unit. It is the customer’s responsibility to connectthis tube to the pressure regulator from the gas bottle or plant supply. Typically a systemwill use up to 4 litres when Nitrogen is used for purging and venting.If bottle supply is adjacent it can be isolated locally if not or plant supply,local isolation valves should be fitted.Pressure Regulators are Customer Supply, Nitrogen is recommended forPurging for Economy, Argon must be provided for Sputtering, it can also beused for Purging in the event of Nitrogen purge gas not readily available.Typical regulators suitable for Argon and Nitrogen are the C106X/2 series availablefrom BOChttp://www.boconline.co.uk/en/products-and-supply/speciality-equipment/regulators/two-stage-regulators/c106x2-series/c106x-2-series.htmlElectrical supply90-240V, 50/60Hz, 1350VA, including pump.Vacuum PumpPump No 3 complete with Vac. Hose & Oil Mist Filter 35 litre/min 2m³/hr.