Markes International U-RACK02 User manual

QUI-1081
Version 3
August 2019
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Canister Rack for
CIA Advantage-xr™
Instruction for use
Product reference:
Canister rack U-RACK02

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Contents
1. Introduction .............................................................3
1.1 Important safety warnings ......................................3
1.2 Dimensions and weight ............................................3
2. Components.............................................................4
2.1 Assembly kit contents ..............................................4
2.2 Required items not supplied ....................................5
3. Assembly ..................................................................5
3.1 Prepare the support legs..........................................5
3.2 Fit the support legs...................................................6
3.3 Fit the canister support bars ...................................8
4. Connecting to a CIA Advantage-xr.........................10
4.1 Standard....................................................................10
4.2 Heated sample lines.................................................12
5. Connecting to a canister ........................................13
6. Spare parts and connection kits............................15
7. Contact details ........................................................15

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1. Introduction
The canister rack for CIA Advantage-xr (part no. U-RACK02) is a space saving
support for canisters attached to the CIA Advantage-xr. It is oor mounted and holds
up to 15 canisters (1 L to 6 L): 14 samples and 1 internal standard.
This manual contains assembly instructions for the rack and advice on connecting
to the CIA Advantage-xr and canisters.
1.1 Important safety warnings
Make sure you follow the precautionary notices presented in this manual. Safety and
other special notices appear in boxes and include the following.
WARNING This is the general warning safety symbol and safety alert word to
prevent actions that could cause personal injury.
CAUTION Highlights actions that may cause product damage. We use it to
highlight information necessary to prevent damage to hardware,
software, invalid test results, or to information that is critical for optimal
system performance.
NOTES Emphasises important information about a specic task.
1.2 Dimensions and weight
Select the laboratory space before your product arrives. Pay attention to the total
height requirements and ensure the product sits <1 m from the bulkhead plate on
the CIA Advantage-xr.
Physical properties
Height 1393 mm
Width 1038 mm
Depth 670 mm

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Top view
670 mm
1393 mm
1038 mm 200 mm
Front view Side view
WARNING Due to the dimensions and weight of the rack, care must be taken to
observe proper handling procedures to prevent injury.
2. Components
Take care when unpacking the canister rack and ensure all parts are present prior
to assembly.
2.1 Assembly kit contents
■1 × ASX-5008, part built assembly
■2 × ASX-5503, short support leg (~480 mm)
■1 × ASX-5504, long support leg (~665 mm)
■4 × TOF-1248, base adjustment screw
■6 × Z-SM820CSS, hex M8 x 20 mm socket cap screw
■6 × Z-WM8PSS, M8 washer
■6 × Z-NM8FSS, M8 nut
■1 × Z-7286, M8 (6 mm) hex key
■15 × ASX-1066, canister support bar

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■30 × Z-SM512HXSS, hex M5 x 12 mm set screw
■30 × Z-WM5ETSS, M5 shakeproof washer
■30 × Z-WM5PSS, M5 washer
■15.24 × Z-0412I, inert tubing
1/6
” o.d.
■15 × Z-0040, ⅛” ×
1/16
” ferrule
■15 × Z-1132, ¼” ×
1/16
” ferrule
2.2 Required items not supplied
■An 8 mm open jaw spanner, to tighten the M5 Hex Head Screws
■A 13 mm open jaw spanner, to tighten the M8 Nuts
■A tube cutting tool/deburrer to cut tubing lengths, or heated sample lines
■Ferrules and tubing to connect the canisters to the canister rack. See section 5
for further information.
3. Assembly
3.1 Prepare the support legs
3.1.1 Required items
■2 × ASX-5503, short support leg (~480 mm)
■1 × ASX-5504, long support leg (~665 mm)
■4 × TOF-1248, base adjustment screw
3.1.2 Instruction
TOF-1248 are the adjustable feet of the canister rack, they need to be placed into
the short and long support legs as shown below. Screw in the feet until they contact
the wall of the leg.

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ASX-5503, short support leg ASX-5504, long support leg
3.2 Fit the support legs
3.2.1. Required items
■1 × ASX-5008, part built assembly
■6 × Z-SM820CSS, hex M8 x 20 mm socket cap screw
■6 × Z-WM8PSS, M8 washer
■6 × Z-NM8FSS, M8 nut
■1 × Z-7286, M8 (6 mm) hex key
■A 13 mm open jaw spanner [not supplied]

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3.2.2 Instruction
Fit the prepared support legs to the part built assembly (ASX-5008) as shown below,
using the 6 × Z-SM820CSS, 6 × Z-WM8PSS and 6 × Z-NM8FSS.
Use the nut & washer on the inside of the part built assembly and screw the socket
cap screws through the support leg, before fully securing with the M8 hex key and
13 mm open jaw spanner.
Underside of ASX-5008, with prepared support legs
NOTES The long support leg should be positioned in the middle with the two
short support legs either side. The adjustable feet should not be on the
underside of the part built assembly.

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Inside of ASX-5008
3.3 Fit the canister support bars
3.3.1. Required items
■15 × ASX-1066, canister support bar
■30 × Z-SM512HXSS, hex M5 × 12 mm set screw
■30 × Z-WM5ETSS, M5 shakeproof washer
■30 × Z-WM5PSS, M5 washer
■An 8 mm open jaw spanner [not supplied]
3.3.2. Instruction
ASX-1066 are the canister support bars on the canister rack, there are 15 of them in
total and they can be tted in two positions:
Upper – to accommodate 1 L to 3 L canisters
Lower – to accommodate 3 L to 6 L canisters

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Canister support bar positions
Upper position
Lower position
NOTES If varying size canisters are to be used, it may be advisable to t half of
the support bars in the upper position and half in the lower position.
Fit the canister support bars in place using 30 × Z-SM512HXSS, 30 × Z-WM5PSS
and 30 × Z-WM5ETSS (two of each are required for each support bar).
Use the washers and screws on the inside of the part built assembly: screw the hex
screws through the body and into the canister support bars, before fully securing
with an 8 mm open jaw spanner.

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Inside of ASX-5008
NOTES Z-WM5PSS should be positioned closest to the inside wall, then
Z-WM5ETSS and then Z-SM512HXSS.
4. Connecting to a CIA Advantage-xr
4.1 Standard
Tubing:
1/16
” o.d. × 0.040” i.d.
CIA Advantage-xr: ⅛”
sample channel unions
Canister rack:
⅛” outlets on back