Peak Scientific Genius AB-3G User manual

GeniusAB-3G Installation Guide Rev 1 PN 3300042 21/12/16
Genius AB-3G
Installation Guide

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How to use this Installation Guide
This document is intended to be used only as a Quick Start Guide, to facilitate safe and
correct installation and initial configuration of your Peak Scientific gas generator.
For more extensive user operation directions, we recommend you download the User
Manual from the website.
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 laboratory 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
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.
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
These instructions must be read thoroughly and understood before
installation and operation of your Peak 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
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
CAUTION
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Fittings Kit
x1
UK Mains Cable C19 04-1025
x1
US Mains Cable C19 6-15 04-1024
x1
EU Mains Cable C19 04-1026
4x3m
1/4” Teflon Tubing 00-1266
x3m
6mm OD x 4mm ID PE 00-1282
x1
8mm Hex Key 00-0007
x3
1/4” Compression Fitting
02-4421
x1
1/4” - 6mm Push Fit Fitting
02-4600

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Unpack the generator from the shipping crate and position on a flat surface, in
desired area.
1.
2.
First remove the compressor transit brackets.
These can be accessed by removing the generator top panel. Using a Pozidrive #1
screwdriver turn each screw shown 90° to the right. The screws are spring loaded
and will pop up when open.
CLOSED OPEN
0°
0°

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3.
An earth lead is connected to the inside of the panel. This can be disconnected by
pulling it off the spade connector on the panel.
4.
Remove the 8 mounting screws, circled, then lift the transit brackets out, starting
with the two on the centre compressor.
Do not discard the transit brackets or screws as these will be needed again if the
unit is to be transported from its current location.

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6.
5.
Select the ¼”- 6mm Push Fit Fitting 02-4600 and attach to the Drain port at the rear
of the generator.
02-4600
Re-attach the top panel. Ensuring the earth lead is re-connected.

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8.
7.
Unlock the generator right side panel, use the 8mm Hex Key 00-0007,and turn the
lock 90° to the right.
00-0007
Connect the 6mm PE Tubing 00-1282 to the ¼”- 6mm Push Fit Fitting 02-4600.
Fit the other end of the tubing to a suitable drain connection or container. The
container MUST NOT have an airtight seal as water and air will be expelled
periodically under pressure.
00-1282

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Once unlocked remove the right hand side panel, ensuring you disconnect the earth
lead from the panel.
10.
9.
Select the appropriate mains cable from the fittings kit and plug the IEC 60320/C19
cable into the mains input at the rear of the generator.
04-1024/04-1025/04-1026

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12.
11.
Switch the generator ON using the switch on the front panel.
230VAC 50/60Hz
Plug the mains cable into the corresponding 230VAC 50/60Hz single phase power
supply.
CAUTION ensure the correct cable has been selected for your electrical supply
UK EU
US
230V
CAUTION

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Check the Generators internal voltmeter. This will measure and display the mains
voltage that is being supplied to the generator. Not the displayed voltage. If the
voltage is 219V or less, we would highly reccomend fitting a transformer. This can be
ordered directly from Peak. 06-3200 Dual Tap Transformer 200-230V
14.
13.
Switch the generator OFF using the switch on the front panel.

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14.
13.
Remove the mains cable completely from the power supply.
CAUTION
Re-attach the right side panel to the generator, ensuring the earth lead is
re-connected and the lock is secured.

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16.
15.
With the side panels securely re-attached, the mains power
supply can be re-connected.
CAUTION
Switch the generator ON using the switch on the front panel.

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18.
17.
The Generator will then ask you to confirm the removal of the transit brackets. The
unit will not start until the user has pressed the confirm button.
The unit will now begin an Installation Diagnostics Sequence. This will take approx.
20 mins to complete.
PLEASE CONFIRM THAT ALL TRANSIT
BRACKETS HAVE BEEN REMOVED,
PLEASE REFER TO USER MANUAL FOR
MORE INFORMATION.
Confirm
Peak Scientific
AB-3G
DIAGNOSTICS RUNNING

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20.
19.
During diagnostics the user will be asked to confirm correct drainage connection.
The diagnostics will be paused until confirm has been pressed.
Once diagnostics have been completed the unit will take a couple
of minutes to be ready for use.
Please ensure that any tubing
connected to the drain port is
secure and that the drain
bottle is empty. Confirm
!WARNING, AIR WILL BE
EXPELLED AT HIGH PRESSURE
Peak Scientific
AB-3G
DIAGNOSTICS COMPLETE
PLEASE WAIT

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18.
17.
Once pressure is within the normal operating limits the buzzer will sound two shorts
beeps to signify the unit is ready for use, and a reminder to register the unit will be
displayed.
When an option has been selected, the unit will display ‘NORMAL OPERATION’.
Peak Scientific
AB-3G
NORMAL OPERATION
Menu
Please register your generator at
www.peakscientific.com
Remind me later Acknowledge

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20.
19.
Leave the generator switched on for a period of 30 minutes to purge the system.
30
minutes
After 30 minutes of running, the generator can be turned OFF.
Allow the stored gas in the internal tanks to dissipate.

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22.
21.
The purge is now complete. Once the pressure gauges on the front of the generator
read 0, the fittings can be connected to the generators gas outlets.
Select the ¼” Compression Fittings 02-4421 and connect to the CURTAIN, SOURCE
& EXHAUST ports.
Attach the ¼” Teflon tubing 00-1266 to the fittings attached to the CURTAIN,
SOURCE & EXHAUST and connect to the corresponding gas inlets of your
instrument.
02-4421

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24.
23.
Switch the generator power ON using the switch on the front panel.
The unit will now display ‘PLEASE WAIT’ while sufficient operating pressures are
reached. This may take up to 20 minutes.
Peak Scientific
AB-3G
PLEASE WAIT
Menu

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26.
25.
The pressure gauges will again gradually increase to the factory set pressures.
Once the output and tank pressures are up to operating conditions the unit will
display ‘NORMAL OPERATION’.
Peak Scientific
AB-3G
NORMAL OPERATION
Menu