Specifications

Revision 06/24/98
Argonaut Technologies
Safety is everyone's concern. Your laboratory has specific practices and policies designed to protect
personnel from potential hazards, both obvious and hidden. When working with a Quest
2 10 with the
Automated Solvent Wash Option we recommend that the following safety equipment be readily
available: Fire extinguisher, eye wash station, safety shower, eye protection, lab coat, and hand
protection. Adherence to these recommendations, as well as the other requirements presented in this
manual, will help to ensure both the successful installation and safe use of our equipment.
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WARNING:
If the equipment is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer, the
protection provided by the equipment may be impaired.
2.1 Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
The MSDS associated with each chemical used with this instrument must be kept at your facility for
easy reference by employees.
3 STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
This manual will assist in installation and use of the Quest 210 Automated Solvent Wash Option.
This manual was designed to be used in conjunction with the standard Quest Manual. When used in
this manner, this addendum will help to simplify installation and ensure that the Automated Solvent
Wash Option operates as designed.
WARNING: The Quest 210 Organic Synthesizer with Automated Solvent Wash is designed to
be used for chemical synthesis including potentially hazardous chemical reactions. The
potential hazards of chemical synthesis include but are not limited to burns, explosions, and
exposure to toxic chemicals and carcinogens. Always wear eye protection, protective clothing
and suitable gloves. Operate the instrument in a fume hood.
In addition to the features of the standard Quest, the Auto Solvent Wash Option provides the benefit
of programmable wash cycles using up to four solvents. The Automated Solvent Wash Option
consists of two main assemblies:
ASW Controller Unit - The Controller Unit for a Quest 210 with the Automated Solvent Wash
Option contains additional software to allow programming of wash cycles. Additional hardware
in the ASW Controller Unit includes dual inlet gas connections, a new distribution manifold,
additional solenoid valves to control the valves in the Automated Solvent Wash Module (ASWM)
and a connection for the Automated Solvent Wash Module harness. Refer to section 9.1 for a
plumbing schematic for the Controller Unit.
Automated Solvent Wash Module (ASWM) - The ASWM can hold up to four solvent bottles
with Bottles Cap Assemblies. These solvent Bottle Cap Assemblies are identical to the one used
on the standard Quest. The ASWM also contains the tubing and valves that control the
automated delivery of the four solvents to the Reactor Unit. Four Toggle switches on the front
panel allow for manual delivery of solvents with a fifth toggle switch for purge gas (inert gas used
to clear lines after solvent delivery). A harness connects the ASWM to the Controller Unit and
provides the operating gas pressures for the ASWM valves. Refer to section
9.2 for a plumbing
schematic for the ASWM.
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