Thermo Scientific iCAP Qnova Series User manual

iCAP Qnova Series ICP-MS
Pre-Installation Requirements Guide
BRE0006946 Revision B April 2018

BRE0006946 Revision B April 2018
iCAP Qnova Series ICP-MS
Pre-Installation Requirements Guide

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Contents
Chapter 1 Using this Manual .................................................................1-1
About this Manual ......................................................... 1-1
Typographical Conventions ........................................... 1-2
Signal Words............................................................... 1-2
Safety Symbols ............................................................ 1-2
Viewpoint Orientation................................................ 1-2
Data Input .................................................................. 1-3
Topic Headings........................................................... 1-3
Contacting Us................................................................ 1-4
Chapter 2 Site Preparation.....................................................................2-1
Entrance Requirements .................................................. 2-2
Dimensions and Weights ............................................... 2-2
Moving the Instrument.................................................. 2-3
Dismounting the Lifting Device and Securing the
Handles....................................................................... 2-7
Placing the System ......................................................... 2-9
Workbench for Instrument ......................................... 2-9
Floor Space for the System ........................................ 2-10
Placing the Fore Vacuum Pump................................ 2-10
Placing the Data System............................................ 2-12
Chapter 3 Operating Environment.........................................................3-1
Temperature .................................................................. 3-2
Exhaust System .............................................................. 3-3
Heat Generation and Dissipation of System................... 3-5
Air Conditioning ........................................................... 3-6
Humidity....................................................................... 3-6
Altitude.......................................................................... 3-6
Vibration ....................................................................... 3-7
Airborne Noise Emission ............................................... 3-7
Radio Frequencies.......................................................... 3-7
Magnetic Fields.............................................................. 3-7
Solvent Waste ................................................................ 3-8
Chapter 4 Line Power..............................................................................4-1
Electrical Power Requirements....................................... 4-2
Power Connections ........................................................ 4-2
Auxiliary Wall Outlets ................................................... 4-8
Fore Vacuum Pump.................................................... 4-8
Quality of Power............................................................ 4-8

Contents
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Chapter 5 Consumables.......................................................................... 5-1
Cooling Water ............................................................... 5-2
Technical Data of Recirculating Chiller ...................... 5-4
Gas Supply iCAP RQ ICP-MS ...................................... 5-5
Gas Supply Connections ............................................. 5-5
Plasma and Cooling Gas ............................................. 5-7
Additional Gas ............................................................ 5-8
CCT Gas .................................................................... 5-9
Two-Stage Gas Pressure Regulators........................... 5-12
Additional Gas .......................................................... 5-13
Gas Supply iCAP TQ/TQs ICP-MS............................ 5-16
Gas Supply Connections ........................................... 5-16
Plasma and Cooling Gas ........................................... 5-18
Additional Gas .......................................................... 5-19
CR Gas ..................................................................... 5-20
Two-Stage Gas Pressure Regulators........................... 5-23
Additional Gas .......................................................... 5-24
Permitted Materials...................................................... 5-27
Cleaning Agents........................................................ 5-29
Chapter 6 General Preinstallation Information.................................. 6-1
Instrument Arrival.......................................................... 6-2
Transportation Risk .................................................... 6-2
Installation..................................................................... 6-3
Installing the System ................................................... 6-3
Key Operator .............................................................. 6-3
Advanced Training Courses ........................................ 6-4
Preventive Maintenance .............................................. 6-4
Operating Environment................................................. 6-5
Lighting ...................................................................... 6-5
Particulate Matter ....................................................... 6-5
Quality of Power......................................................... 6-5
Electrostatic Discharge ................................................ 6-9
Index....................................................................................................................I-1

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Technical Data iCAP RQ 1-Channel Instrument
The table summarizes the most important technical data of the
iCAP RQ 1-channel systems. See the respective chapters of the manual
for details and additional instrument properties.
Tip If the torque plate of your system (see Figure 5-4) does not state
“suitable for Hydrogen use,” the following information is applicable
for your system.
Parameter Specification Value
Instrument Dimensions
iCAP RQ ICP-MS Length × width × height 772 mm × 665 mm × 1102 mm
Weight 142 kg
Power Requirements
iCAP RQ ICP-MS Nominal voltage 200-240 V AC (50/60 Hz), single phase
Power apparent power: 3000 VA;
effective power: 2200 W
Wire Single-phase, 2-pole, 3-wire grounding
Fuse 15/16 A (Europe)
20 A (North America, Japan)
Protection type (acc. IEC 60529)) IP 20
Fore vacuum pump Voltage 200-240 V (50 Hz/60 Hz)
Power 1.6 kW (50 Hz)
1.9 kW (60 Hz)
Operating Environment
Temperature Laboratory temperature 15 to 35 °C
Optimum operation temperature 18 to 21 °C
Exhaust Exhaust velocity (plasma) 6 to 8 m/s
Exhaust flow (plasma) 67 to 90 m³/h
Exhaust velocity (heat) 4 to 6 m/s
Exhaust flow (heat) 45 to 67m³/h
Heat generation Instrument 350 W-520 W (50 Hz)
350 W-520 W (60 Hz)
Fore vacuum pump 900 W (50 Hz)
1100 W (60 Hz)
Humidity 20-80%, non-condensing and non-corrosive atmosphere
Cooling Water Requirements
Cooling water Supply rate > 5.5 L/min
Temperature 20 to 30 °C, optimum at 21 °C
Pressure 0.25 to 0.6 MPa (2.5 to 6 bar)
pH 6-8
Recommended conductivity < 1000 μS/cm
Solid residual < 50 μm particle size

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Plasma and Cooling Gas
Argon Purity 99.996% or better
Max. water content 5 ppmv
Supply rate max. 24 L/min
Pressure min. 0.55 MPa (5.5 bar)/max. 0.6 MPa (6 bar)
CCT Gas
Helium (for QCell) Purity 99.999% or better
Max. water content 2 ppmv
Supply rate max. 10 mL/min per channel
Pressure min. 0.05 MPa (0.5 bar)/max. 0.15 MPa (1.5 bar)
Hydrogen mixtures with helium
(for QCell)a
Max. content of hydrogen 4.5%
Purity 99.999% or better
Max. water content 2 ppmv
Supply rate max. 10 mL/min per channel
Pressure min. 0.05 MPa (0.5 bar)/max. 0.15 MPa (1.5 bar)
Oxygen or mixtures with helium
(for QCell)
Purity 99.999% or better
Max. water content 2 ppmv
Supply rate max. 10 mL/min per channel
Pressure min. 0.05 MPa (0.5 bar)/max. 0.15 MPa (1.5 bar)
Ammonia or mixtures with helium
(for QCell)
Max. content of ammonia 1%b
Purity 99.999% or better
Max. water content 2 ppmv
Supply rate max. 10 mL/min per channel
Pressure min. 0.05 MPa (0.5 bar)/max. 0.15 MPa (1.5 bar)
Additional Gas
Argon Purity 99.996% or better
Max. water content 5 ppmv
Supply rate max. 1 L/min per channel
Pressure max. 0.1 MPa (1 bar)
Pure helium or mixtures with
argon
Purity 99.996% or better
Max. water content 5 ppmv
Supply rate max. 1 L/min per channel
Pressure max. 0.1 MPa (1 bar)
Pure oxygen or mixtures with
helium and/or argon
Purity 99.996% or better
Max. water content 5 ppmv
Supply rate max. 1 L/min per channel
Pressure max. 0.1 MPa (1 bar)
Pure nitrogen or mixtures with
helium and/or argon
Purity 99.996% or better
Max. water content 5 ppmv
Supply rate max. 1 L/min per channel
Pressure max. 0.1 MPa (1 bar)
Methane mixtures with argon Max. content of methane 4.5%
Purity 99.996% or better
Max. water content 5 ppmv
Supply rate max. 1 L/min per channel
Pressure max. 0.1 MPa (1 bar)
aAlso see “Gas Supply iCAP RQ ICP-MS” on page 5-5 and “Permitted Materials” on page 5-27 for more information.
bIf an ammonia sensor is installed in the lab, the max. content of ammonia is 35%.

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Technical Data iCAP RQ 2-Channel Instrument
The table summarizes the most important technical data of the
iCAP RQ 2-channel systems. See the respective chapters of the manual
for details and additional instrument properties.
Tip If the torque plate of your instrument (see Figure 5-5) states
“suitable for Hydrogen use,” the following information is applicable
for your system.
Parameter Specification Value
Instrument Dimensions
iCAP RQ ICP-MS Length × width × height 772 mm × 665 mm × 1102 mm
Weight 142 kg
Power Requirements
iCAP RQ ICP-MS Nominal Voltage 200-240 V AC (50/60 Hz), single phase
Power apparent power: 3000 VA;
effective power: 2200 W
Wire Single-phase, 2-pole, 3-wire grounding
Fuse 15/16 A (Europe)
20 A (North America, Japan)
Protection type (acc. IEC 60529)) IP 20
Fore vacuum pump Voltage 200-240 V (50 Hz/60 Hz)
Power 1.6 kW (50 Hz)
1.9 kW (60 Hz)
Operating Environment
Temperature Laboratory temperature 15 to 35 °C
Optimum operation temperature 18 to 21 °C
Exhaust Exhaust velocity (plasma) 6 to 8 m/s
Exhaust flow (plasma) 67 to 90 m³/h
Exhaust velocity (heat) 4 to 6 m/s
Exhaust flow (heat) 45 to 67m³/h
Heat generation Instrument 350 W-520 W (50 Hz)
350 W-520 W (60 Hz)
Fore vacuum pump 900 W (50 Hz)
1100 W (60 Hz)
Humidity 20-80%, non-condensing and non-corrosive atmosphere
Cooling Water Requirements
Cooling water Supply rate > 5.5 L/min
Temperature 20 to 30 °C, optimum at 21 °C
Pressure 0.25 to 0.6 MPa (2.5 to 6 bar)
pH 6-8
Recommended conductivity < 1000 μS/cm
Solid residual < 50 μm particle size

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Plasma and Cooling Gas
Argon Purity 99.996% or better
Max. water content 5 ppmv
Supply rate max. 24 L/min
Pressure min. 0.55 MPa (5.5 bar)/max. 0.6 MPa (6 bar)
CCT Gas
Helium (for QCell) Purity 99.999% or better
Max. water content 2 ppmv
Supply rate max. 10 mL/min per channel
Pressure min. 0.05 MPa (0.5 bar)/max. 0.15 MPa (1.5 bar)
Hydrogen or mixtures with helium
(for QCell)a
Purity 99.999% or better
Max. water content 2 ppmv
Supply rate max. 10 mL/min per channel
Pressure min. 0.05 MPa (0.5 bar)/max. 0.15 MPa (1.5 bar)
Oxygen or mixtures with helium
(for QCell)
Purity 99.999% or better
Max. water content 2 ppmv
Supply rate max. 10 mL/min per channel
Pressure min. 0.05 MPa (0.5 bar)/max. 0.15 MPa (1.5 bar)
Ammonia or mixtures with helium
(for QCell)
Max. content of ammonia 1%b
Purity 99.999% or better
Max. water content 2 ppmv
Supply rate max. 10 mL/min per channel
Pressure min. 0.05 MPa (0.5 bar)/max. 0.15 MPa (1.5 bar)
Additional Gas
Argon Purity 99.996% or better
Max. water content 5 ppmv
Supply rate max. 1 L/min per channel
Pressure max. 0.1 MPa (1 bar)
Pure helium or mixtures with
argon
Purity 99.996% or better
Max. water content 5 ppmv
Supply rate max. 1 L/min per channel
Pressure max. 0.1 MPa (1 bar)
Pure oxygen or mixtures with
helium and/or argon
Purity 99.996% or better
Max. water content 5 ppmv
Supply rate max. 1 L/min per channel
Pressure max. 0.1 MPa (1 bar)
Pure nitrogen or mixtures with
helium and/or argon
Purity 99.996% or better
Max. water content 5 ppmv
Supply rate max. 1 L/min per channel
Pressure max. 0.1 MPa (1 bar)
Methane mixtures with argon Max. content of methane 4.5%
Purity 99.996% or better
Max. water content 5 ppmv
Supply rate max. 1 L/min per channel
Pressure max. 0.1 MPa (1 bar)
aAlso see “Gas Supply iCAP RQ ICP-MS” on page 5-5 and “Permitted Materials” on page 5-27 for more information.
bIf an ammonia sensor is installed in the lab, the max. content of ammonia is 35%.

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Technical Data iCAP TQ/TQs ICP-MS
The table summarizes the most important technical data of the iCAP
TQ/TQs ICP-MS systems. See the respective chapters of the manual
and “Permitted Materials” on page 5-27 for details and additional
instrument properties.
Parameter Specification Value
Instrument Dimensions
iCAP TQ/TQs ICP-MS Length × width × height 772 mm × 665 mm × 1102 mm
Weight 151 kg
Power Requirements
iCAP TQ/TQs ICP-MS Nominal Voltage 200-240 V AC (50/60 Hz), single phase
Power apparent power: 3000 VA;
effective power: 2200 W
Wire Single-phase, 2-pole, 3-wire grounding
Fuse 15/16 A (Europe)
20 A (North America, Japan)
Protection type (acc. IEC 60529) IP 20
Fore vacuum pump iCAP TQ
Sogevac™ SV40Bi
Voltage 200-240 V (50 Hz/60 Hz)
Power 1.6 kW (50 Hz)
1.9 kW (60 Hz)
Fore vacuum pump iCAP TQs
ECODRY 65 plus
Voltage 200-240 V (50 Hz/60 Hz)
Power 1.2 kW
Operating Environment
Temperature Laboratory temperature 15 to 35 °C
Optimum operation temperature 18 to 21 °C
Exhaust Exhaust velocity (plasma) 6 to 8 m/s
Exhaust flow (plasma) 67 to 90 m³/h
Exhaust velocity (heat) 4 to 6 m/s
Exhaust flow (heat) 45 to 67 m³/h
Heat generation Instrument 350 W-520 W (50 Hz)
350 W-520 W (60 Hz)
Fore vacuum pump 900 W (50 Hz)
1100 W (60 Hz)
Humidity 20-80%, non-condensing and non-corrosive atmosphere
Cooling Water Requirements
Cooling water Supply rate > 5.5 L/min
Temperature 20 to 30 °C, optimum at 21 °C
Pressure 0.25 to 0.6 MPa (2.5 to 6 bar)
pH 6-8
Recommended conductivity < 1000 μS/cm
Solid residual < 50 μm particle size
Plasma and Cooling Gas
Argon Purity 99.996% or better
Max. water content 5 ppmv
Supply rate max. 24 L/min
Pressure min. 0.55 MPa (5.5 bar)/max. 0.6 MPa (6 bar)

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CR Gas
Helium (for QCell) Purity 99.999% or better
Max. water content 2 ppmv
Supply rate max. 12 mL/min
Pressure min. 0.05 MPa (0.5 bar)/max. 0.15 MPa (1.5 bar)
Argon or mixtures with helium
(for QCell)
Purity 99.999% or better
Max. water content 2 ppmv
Supply rate max. 12 mL/min
Pressure min. 0.05 MPa (0.5 bar)/max. 0.15 MPa (1.5 bar)
Hydrogen or mixtures with
helium
(for QCell)
Purity 99.999% or better
Max. water content 2 ppmv
Supply rate max. 15 mL/min
Pressure min. 0.05 MPa (0.5 bar)/max. 0.15 MPa (1.5 bar)
Oxygen or mixtures with
helium
(for QCell)
Purity 99.999% or better
Max. water content 2 ppmv
Supply rate max. 2 mL/min for pure gas
Pressure min. 0.05 MPa (0.5 bar)/max. 0.15 MPa (1.5 bar)
Ammonia or mixtures with
helium
(for QCell)
Purity 99.999% or better
Max. water content 2 ppmv
Supply rate max. 2 mL/min for pure gas
Pressure min. 0.05 MPa (0.5 bar)/max. 0.15 MPa (1.5 bar)
Additional Gas
Argon Purity 99.996% or better
Max. water content 5 ppmv
Supply rate max. 1 L/min
Pressure max. 0.1 MPa (1 bar)
Helium Purity 99.996% or better
Max. water content 5 ppmv
Supply rate max. 1 L/min
Pressure max. 0.1 MPa (1 bar)
Oxygen Purity 99.995% or better
Max. water content 5 ppmv
Supply rate max. 1 L/min
Pressure max. 0.1 MPa (1 bar)
Nitrogen or mixtures with
helium and/or argon
Purity 99.996% or better
Max. water content 5 ppmv
Supply rate max. 1 L/min
Pressure max. 0.1 MPa (1 bar)
Argon and mixtures with
helium and/or argon
Purity 99.996% or better
Max. water content 5 ppmv
Supply rate max. 1 L/min
Pressure max. 0.1 MPa (1 bar)
Methane mixtures with argon Max. content of methane 4.5%
Purity 99.996% or better
Max. water content 5 ppmv
Supply rate max. 1 L/min
Pressure max. 0.1 MPa (1 bar)

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Chapter 1 Using this Manual
Welcome to the Thermo Scientific™ iCAP™ Qnova Series ICP-MS
system! The iCAP RQ ICP-MS, iCAP TQ ICP-MS, and the iCAP TQs
ICP-MS systems are members of the Thermo Scientific family of
inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometers (ICP-MS).
Contents
•About this Manual on page 1-1
•Typographical Conventions on page 1-2
•Contacting Us on page 1-4
About this Manual
This iCAP Qnova Series ICP-MS Pre-Installation Requirements Guide is
intended primarily for those who are responsible for the site planning of
a laboratory in preparation for the installation of a new iCAP Qnova
Series ICP-MS. This guide should be retained for future guidance in
case your instrument needs to be relocated.
The operator is responsible for providing a suitable location, a suitable
operating environment, a source of power of acceptable quality, correct
gas and solvent supplies, and proper waste and exhaust systems.
This iCAP Qnova Series ICP-MS Pre-Installation Requirements Guide
provides information to assist in planning and preparing your lab site for
the system prior to delivery and installation. Read each section carefully
to be sure that your laboratory is ready for the installation of your
system. For additional information, request specific pre-installation
support directly through your local Thermo Fisher Scientific office.
Thermo Scientific mass spectrometers are designed to operate reliably
under carefully controlled environmental conditions. Operating a
system or maintaining it in a condition outside the power and operating
environment specifications described in this guide might cause failures
of many types. The repair of such failures is specifically excluded from
the standard warranty and service contract coverage.

Using this Manual
Typographical Conventions
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Typographical Conventions
This section describes typographical conventions that have been
established for Thermo Fisher Scientific manuals.
Signal Words
Make sure that you follow the precautionary statements presented in
this manual. The special notices appear different from the main flow of
text:
Safety Symbols
Notices that concern the safety of the personnel who operate the iCAP
Qnova Series ICP-MS mass spectrometer appear different from the
main flow of text:
Viewpoint Orientation
Left and right used in this manual always refer to the viewpoint of a
person facing the front side of the instrument.
NOTICE
Points out possible material damage, data loss, impaired data quality
and other important information in connection with the instrument.
Tip Highlights helpful information that can make a task easier.
Always be aware of what to do with and the effect of safety
information.
CAUTION
Points out a hazardous situation that can lead to minor or medium
injury if it is not avoided.
WARNING
Points out a hazardous situation that can lead to severe injury or death
if it is not avoided.
DANGER
Points out a hazardous situation that will lead to severe injury or death
if it is not avoided.

Using this Manual
Typographical Conventions
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Data Input
Throughout this manual, the following conventions indicate data input
and output via the computer:
•Messages displayed on the screen are represented by capitalizing the
initial letter of each word and by italicizing each word.
•Input that you enter by keyboard is identified by quotation marks:
single quotes for single characters, double quotes for strings.
•For brevity, expressions such as “choose File > Directories” are used
rather than “pull down the File menu and choose Directories.”
•Any command enclosed in angle brackets < > represents a single
keystroke. For example, “press <F1>” means press the key labeled
F1.
•Any command that requires pressing two or more keys
simultaneously is shown with a plus sign connecting the keys. For
example, “press <Shift> +<F1>” means press and hold the <Shift>
key and then press the <F1> key.
•Any button that you click on the screen is represented in bold face
letters. For example, “click Close”.
Topic Headings
The following headings are used to show the organization of topics
within a chapter:
Chapter 1 Chapter Name
Second Level Topics
Third Level Topics
Fourth Level Topics

Using this Manual
Contacting Us
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Contacting Us
There are several ways to contact Thermo Fisher Scientific. You can use
your smartphone to scan a QR Code, which opens your email
application or browser.
Contact Link / Remarks QR Code
Brochures and Ordering
Information www.thermofisher.com/icp-ms
Service Contact www.unitylabservices.com
Technical Documentation
SharePoint
❖To get user manuals for your product
1. With the serial number (S/N) of your instrument, request
access on our customer SharePoint as a customer at
www.thermoscientific.com/Technicaldocumentation
2. For the first login, you have to create an account. Follow the
instructions given on screen. Accept the invitation within six
days and log in with your created Microsoft™ password.
3. Download current revisions of user manuals and other
customer-oriented documents for your product. Translations
into other languages may be available there as well.
Customer Feedback ❖To suggest changes to this manual
You are encouraged to report errors or omissions in the text or
index. Send an email message to the Technical Editor at
[e-mail].

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Chapter 2 Site Preparation
Before your instrument can be installed by the Thermo Fisher Scientific
field service engineer, the site must be prepared. The hallways and doors
must be wide enough to allow passage of the instrument.
Contents
•Entrance Requirements on page 2-2
•Dimensions and Weights on page 2-2
•Moving the Instrument on page 2-3
•Placing the System on page 2-9
NOTICE
It is your responsibility as the operator to provide a suitable location, a
source of power of acceptable quality, a suitable operating
environment, and a proper exhaust system.

Site Preparation
Entrance Requirements
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Entrance Requirements
To allow moving a packed iCAP Qnova Series instrument, the entrance
to your facility and the width of all hallways, elevators, etc., should have
a minimum width of 89 cm (35.1 in.).
Thermo Fisher Scientific recommends checking whether the container
with the instrument fits through the laboratory entrance. Also allow
additional room for maneuvering the system around corners, into
elevators, or through doorways. Note that it is necessary to use a means
of transport (a pallet jack, for example).
Dimensions and Weights
The iCAP Qnova Series instrument is shipped in a container. Other
modules such as the fore vacuum pump are shipped in separate
containers. For dimensions and weights, see Table 2-1.
Additional weights and the dimensions of auxiliary boxes might be
added, depending on the equipment ordered.
The floor of your laboratory must be able to accommodate the weight of
the instrument including all components and any options that are added
to the system. See also “Placing the System” on page 2-9.
NOTICE
Do not remove the instrument from its shipping container unless
authorized by Thermo Fisher Scientific personnel. Be sure that all the
contents of the container remain with the instrument.
Table 2-1. Packing information of a typical instrument
Module Weight Gross/Net
[kg]
DimensionsL × W × H
[cm]
Basic Unit
(iCAP RQ ICP-MS)
(1-Channel, 2-Channel)
195/142 133 x 90 x 160
Basic Unit
(iCAP TQ/TQs ICP-MS)
204/151 133 x 90 x 160
Palette with 8 containers
(fore vacuum pump,
installation kit, computer,
pump oil, etc.)
103/89 120 x 80 x 82
Storage Space 2.3 m³
NOTICE
Owing to the climate conditions in some tropic regions, some boxes
may be replaced by special packings. As a result, the dimensions will
differ from those given in Table 2-1.

Site Preparation
Dimensions and Weights
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Figure 2-1 shows the external dimensions of the system. All values are
given in millimeter.
Ensure that the Thermo Fisher Scientific field service engineer has access
to the left and right side of the instrument.
Moving the Instrument
Figure 2-1. Dimensions of iCAP RQ ICP-MS
1102
1020
665
772
Front View Left View Right View
Top View
946
665
748
136 63
NOTICE
After arrival, the instrument must be stored as packed by Thermo
Fisher Scientific for at least 24 hours at an environmental condition of
15 to 35 °C and a relative humidity of 20 to 80% before connecting it
to the power supply.

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Dimensions and Weights
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The instrument is provided with four retractable handles. Each
instrument is shipped on a pallet with the handles pulled out and fixed
on the pallet, see Figure 2-2. Safety catches prevent the handles from
unintentionally being retracted after they have been pulled out.
The instrument is shipped with two lifting devices, each providing
sufficient space for three persons that are standing side by side to carry
the instrument.
An instrument with mounted lifting devices does not fit through a door
with a width of 80 cm (32 in.), in contrast to the unpacked instrument
alone. Furthermore, the persons that carry the instrument require
considerable space for maneuvering. Therefore, Thermo Fisher
Scientific recommends using a pallet jack when moving the instrument
into another room.
The following instructions assume that the instrument has been moved
to the installation site with a pallet jack and the top cover of the
transport crate has been removed.
❖To mount the lifting device and move the instrument onto the bench
1. Gather four to six people trained in lifting heavy loads and appoint
one person that takes command and gives instructions.
2. With a pallet jack, lift the instrument to the height of the working
bench.
Figure 2-2. Retractable handles for transport, fixed on the transport pallet
CAUTION
Heavy Load. Because of its weight of about 142 kg (iCAP RQ) or
151 kg (iCAP TQ/TQs ICP-MS), handling the instrument alone
might cause muscle strain and back injury. Lifting and moving the
iCAP Qnova Series instrument requires the effort of at least four
persons to keep the individual load within acceptable limits (maximum
40 kg for men or 15 kg for women for a duration of 5 seconds). The
carriers must be trained in how to carry loads properly (for example,
by rising from the knees with a straight back). Thermo Fisher
Scientific recommends using a pallet jack to lift the mass spectrometer
onto the workbench.