Installation 3
Site Preparation
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Site Preparation
NOTE
It is recommended that the capacity of the sampling gas cylinder be less than
500 cc. Choose a suitable capacity of 100 to 500 cc.
• Leave enough space on the left side of the GC to place the cylinder version
selector (40 cm).
• Installation requires 1 power outlet.
Other materials required (not provided):
• 1/8-inch tubing, terminating in a 1/8-inch male Swagelok fitting, that is long
enough to connect the Selector sample exhaust vent to the laboratory exhaust
system or fume hood.
• Compressed air supply, terminating in a 1/8-inch male Swagelok connector
(for valve actuation) at 380 kPa (55 psi).
• Purge gas supply, nitrogen, air, or helium, terminating in a 1/8-inch male
Swagelok connector.
• Sample cylinders must use a 1/4-inch Male NPT fitting. (The Selector includes
female 1/4-inch NPT fittings.)
Tools required
• 7/16-inch wrench
• 1/4-inch wrench
• Adjustable wrench
• PTFE tape
• Swagelok male connectors (8 sets) matched with 1/4-inch Swagelok NPT
female fittings.
NOTE
For the Swagelok quick connectors, the following are recommended:
• 1/4-inch Swagelok NPT female connector,
Swagelok part number SS-400-71-4
• Swagelok part number SS-QTM2A-B-4PM (Male)
• Swagelok part number SS-QTM2-D-4PM (Male)
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