Specifications

Revision 06/23/98 Argonaut Technologies
5.3 Gas Requirements
The ASW Controller Unit can be configured to operate on either a single inert gas source or a
combination of inert gas and compressed air. On the rear panel of the ASW Controller Unit are two
gas inlet ports. One port requires a regulated
40-60 PSI source of high-purity (>99.98%) inert gas.
This gas is used for delivering solvents and creating the inert reaction environment in the Reactor
Unit. The second port requires
a regulated 55-60 PSI source of clean, dry compressed air. This gas is
used to operate the agitation system in the reactor and control valves in the ASWM. When
compressed air is used it is recommended that a dryer be installed on the compressed air line to
prevent water from entering the system plumbing. Each source should be able to connect to
!4 inch
OD tubing. Included, as part of the Automated Solvent Wash Option, is a Gas Supply Assembly to
allow connection of the ASW Controller Unit to the gas
source(s).
Note: Powering the agitation and control valves with compressed air will significantly reduce
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the amount of inert gas consumed bv the Quest.
5.4 Waste Requirements
A Quest 210 with the Automated Solvent Wash Option uses the same Glass Waste Tank for waste
collection as the standard Quest. Depending on the automated wash program it may be necessary to
attach a line from the Glass Waste Tank valve to a larger waste container. Refer to State and Local
regulations on the handling and disposal of hazardous waste.
5.5 Ventilation Requirements
Depending on the chemistry, a Quest 2 10 Organic Synthesizer with the Automated Solvent Wash
Option can generate volatile waste. The ASWM must be placed directly in a fume hood before use.
This allows for the proper venting of any hazardous vapors providing optimal laboratory safety. If a
Quest
2 10 with the Automated Solvent Wash Option is installed outside a fume hood a method to
evacuate any hazardous vapors created during operation is required (i.e. snorkels, adjustable hood).
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