Site selection and power requirements 2-5
Power requirements
The detector requires
• grounded alternating current (ac) power source.
• minimal power transients and fluctuations.
• a line voltage of 100 to 240 Vac. (Power consumption is 185 volt amps.)
• operation in nominal voltage range of 100 to 240 Vac.
• a 3.15-A 250-V fast-blo fuse
Unpacking and inspecting
The detector is packed and shipped in one carton that contains the following
items:
• Waters 2489 UV/Visible Detector Startup Kit, which includes this guide
• Power cord
•Release notes
Warning: To avoid electric shock,
• use the SVT-type power cord in the United States and HAR-type
(or better) cord in Europe.
• power-off and unplug the detector before performing any
maintenance procedures on the instrument.
• connect all HPLC system components to a common ground.
Warning: To avoid electric shock, power-off the detector and unplug
the power cord before you replace the fuse.
Warning: To reduce the risk of fire hazard, always replace the fuse
with the same type and rating.