Infinity 1046
User Manual

Copyright © Peak Scientific Instruments Ltd 2021 — Infinity 1046 User Manual Rev 4 RSID 2690 EN —12/10/2021

Contents
Change History

3

How to use this Manual

3

Introduction

4

Warranties and Liabilities

5

Warranty & Liability Coverage

5

Safety Notices

7

Certificate of Compliance

8Technical Specification

9

Unpacking10

Fittings Kit Contents

11

Installation

12

Generator Overview

13

Air Connection		

14

Commissioning

15

Service Requirements

16

Peak Protected

17

Cleaning

18

Safely Isolated Condition

18

Troubleshooting

19

Notes

21

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Change History
Rev

Comment

Name

Date

1

Initial Release

L. Couttie

31/08/2018

2

Inlet Conditions Update

L. Couttie

24/10/2018

3

Technical Specs Update

L. Couttie

11/12/2018

4

Declarations

D.Lai

12/10/2021

How to use this ManualThis manual is intended for end users and has been written as a reference document
where you can skip to the relevant information.
Users can refer to the contents page to find the relevant information.
Please review each of the following sections carefully.
Thank you for selecting Peak Scientific to meet your gas generation needs, and should
you require any further assistance or support please do not hesitate to contact Peak
Scientific or the Peak Partner from which you purchased your generator.

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Introduction
Generating up to 20 L/min nitrogen and 70 L/min dry air, the Infinity 1046 has been
specifically designed to support the Perkin Elmer QSight Triple Quad, whether single/
dual source configuration.
The Infinity Series are compressor-free gas generators which require a clean source of
in-house air to operate effectively. With very few moving parts, these generators are
effectively silent in operation and need only minimal care to ensure continued highperformance and extended product life.

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Warranties and Liabilities
Warranty & Liability Coverage
1.

Peak warrants that, subject to the provisions in this statement, purchased Peak generators, whether
purchased directly from Peak or indirectly via an approved, certified and trained distributor or partner(referred to hereafter as a “Peak Partner”) will comply in all material respects with any specifications
referred to in your customer order confirmation and, subject to installation and operational guidelines
being followed as described in applicable product manuals, shall be free from any defects in qualityof materials or workmanship for a period of one year from the date of installation, provided this takes
place within 3 months of factory dispatch.

2. Where the purchased generator is from the Precision Hydrogen series, Peak further warrants that,
subject to installation and operational guidelines being followed as described in applicable productmanuals, the hydrogen cell shall be free from any defects in quality of materials or workmanship for a
total period of three years (inclusive of warranty period specified in clause 1) from date of installation,
provided this takes place within 3 months of factory dispatch.
3. Where the purchased generator is from the i-Flow 6000 series, Peak further warrants that, subject
to installation and operational guidelines being followed as described in applicable product manuals,
the generator shall be free from any defects in quality of materials or workmanship for a total periodof two years (inclusive of warranty period specified in clause 1) from the date of installation, provided
this takes place within 3 months of factory dispatch and the following provisions have also been met:a. you must purchase a service plan, ensuring the generator is serviced by Peak or a Peak Partner onor before the end of the first 12 months of your ownership, and serviced at least once during eachsubsequent 12 month period thereafter;b. the generator (and any associated equipment)
must have been commissioned by Peak or a Peak Partner;c. the feed air or inlet air supply to the generator must comply with ISO 8573-1:2010 Class 1.4.1 at all
times;
d. your air compressor, dryer, filtration and oil removal systems must be deemed suitable for use
by Peak or a Peak Partner, and must be changed and serviced regularly, in line with the equipment
manufacturer’s recommended guidelines; ande. any generator failure or fault that is deemed to have been caused by the failure of any upstream
equipment, component, part or system (such as air compressor, air treatment or filtration) will be
excluded from the warranty described herein.
4. Peak also warrants that any replacement parts whether purchased (directly from Peak, or via a PeakPartner) or supplied as part of any remedial action undertaken in line with the provisions of clauses 12
and 13, shall be free from any defects in quality of materials or workmanship for a period of 180 days
from the date of factory dispatch, provided its installation is performed by Peak or a Peak Partner.
5. This warranty does not exclude Peak’s liability in respect of any claim for death or personal injury
to any person, in so far as such can be attributed to negligence or breach of duty of care directly
resulting from failure of Peak to comply with the provisions in clauses 1, 2, 3 & 4.

Exclusions & Limitations
6. This warranty does not cover:a. damage, deterioration or malfunction resulting from an alteration or modification to a generator
which has not been carried out by Peak or a Peak Partner;b. damage, deterioration or malfunction resulting from what Peak reasonably believes to be abuse, or
misuse of a generator by you or any third party;c. liability for accident or neglect (other than pursuant to clause 5);d. maintenance or repairs which have not been carried out by Peak or a Peak Partner;e. operation of a generator or exposure of a generator to environmental conditions that fall out-with
operational guidelines as specified in the applicable product user manual; andf. lightning, power surges or any other acts of God or nature.
7.

This warranty is non-transferrable. Only the original owner of the generator may benefit from theterms within this statement.

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8. Peak shall not be liable in respect of any claim made for costs, damages, losses or expenses (whether
consequential, direct, indirect or otherwise) or in any respect howsoever arising including, but notlimited to, liability from accident or negligence (other than pursuant to clause 5) that may be sufferedby you or any third party.
9. No person or entity is authorised to change the terms and conditions outlined in this warranty
statement in any respect, or to create any additional obligations or liabilities for any party involved.
10. This warranty statement supersedes any and all prior warranty agreements between the parties andconstitutes the complete, final and exclusive understanding of the parties with respect to the subject
matter. All prior negotiations, representations, or promises, whether oral or written, of either party
shall be deemed to have been merged herein.
11. If any part of this warranty statement is invalidated, for whatever reason, such part will be deleted
and the rest shall remain unaffected, continuing to be in full force and effect.

Delivery of Warranty Service
12. Subject to clause 13, and:a. Peak being notified by you, within the duration of the applicable warranty period, of any defectthat you think is subject to any warranty valid under clauses 1, 2, 3 or 4; andb. Peak being permitted to inspect the generators, parts and their installation (along with any relevant
packaging)
Peak shall at its option repair or replace defective generators or parts (including, if necessary, any
moving parts and irrespective of runtime). No additional charges will apply, for parts or delivery and,
where applicable, labour or travel. Peak will endeavour to deliver this service within 3 working days ofyour notification.
13. Where, in Peak’s reasonable opinion, a defect is subject to an exclusion described in clause 6, Peakreserves the right to charge for parts or delivery and, where applicable, you may also be charged by
Peak for call out, labour or travel in respect of any repair or replacement which you authorize Peak tocarry out.

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Safety Notices
Peak Scientific Instruments cannot anticipate every possible circumstance which may
represent a potential hazard. The warnings detailed within this manual refer to the most
likely potential hazards, but by definition cannot be all inclusive. If the user employs
an operating procedure, item of equipment or a method of working which is not
specifically recommended by Peak Scientific, the user must ensure that the equipment
will not be damaged or become hazardous to persons or property.

Symbols
This manual uses the following symbols to highlight specific areas important to the safeand proper use of the generator.

WARNINGA WARNING notice denotes a hazard. It calls attention to an operating procedure,
process or similar, which if not correctly performed or adhered to, could cause
personal injury or in the worst case death. Do not proceed beyond a WARNING
notice until the indicated conditions are fully understood or met.

CAUTIONA CAUTION notice denotes a hazard. It calls attention to an operating procedure,
process or similar, which if not correctly performed or adhered to, could cause
damage to the generator or the application. Do not proceed beyond a CAUTION
notice until the indicated conditions are fully understood or met.
Caution, risk of electric shock. Ensure power to the generator has been removed
before proceeding.

Safety Notice to Users

WARNINGWARNING

These instructions must be read thoroughly and understood before
installation and operation of your Peak Generator. Use of the generator
in a manner not specified by Peak Scientific MAY impair the SAFETY
provided by the equipment.
When handling, operating or carrying out any maintenance, personnel
must employ safe engineering practices and observe all relevant local
health and safety requirements and regulations. The attention of UK
users is drawn to the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, and theInstitute of Electrical Engineers regulations.
If the equipment is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer,
the protection provided by the equipment maybe impaired.

WARNING

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UK Declaration of Conformity
We			

Peak Scientific Instruments Ltd.

Of			

Fountain Crescent, Inchinnan, Renfrewshire, PA4 9RE

Hereby declare that, this declaration of conformity is issued under the sole
responsibility of the manufacturer.
Equipment:		

Nitrogen & Air Generator

Models:		Infinity 1046
To which this declaration relates, is in conformity with the following applicable UK
Statutory Instruments, Standards and other normative requirements.
•

The Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 (SI 2016 / 1101) as amended.
BS61010-1:2010 Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for Measurement
Control and Laboratory Use.

•

The Electromagnetic Compatibility Regulations 2016 (SI 2016 / 1091) as amended.
BS61326-1:2013 Electrical Equipment for Measurement , Control and Laboratory Use– EMC Requirements.

•

The Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical andElectronic Equipment Regulations 2012 (SI 2012 / 3032) as amended.

Signed for and on behalf of Peak Scientific by		
Signed:				
Name:

Fraser Dunn

Position:

Design Engineering Manager

		Peak Scientific Instruments ltd,		Inchinnan, Renfrew, Scotland, PA4 9RE, UK.

Date:		

10th August 2021

WEEE Compliance Statement
The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Regulations SI 2013 No 3113
and or the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive 2012/19/EU
apply to all electrical and electronic equipment placed on the market in the UK and EU
covered by the scope of regulations which can be found in the Government GuidanceNotes (PDF) produced by the Department for Business Innovation and skills for the UK
and here for Europe.
All PEAK products that are subject to the WEEE directive are compliant with the
WEEE marking requirement. Such products are marked with the “crossed-out wheeliebin” symbol (shown below) in accordance with European standard EN50419. All
old electrical equipment can be recycled. Please do not dispose of any electricalequipment (including those marked with this symbol) in general rubbish bins. Pleasecontact your dealer or distributor for clarity.

Technical Specification
Infinity 1046
Environment
Infinity 1046

Minimum Operating Ambient Temperature
Maximum Operating Ambient Temperature
Maximum Relative Humidity

5°C (41°F)
30°C (86°F)
70% Non-Condensing

Inlet Conditions
Minimum Air Inlet Pressure
Maximum Air Inlet Pressure
Minimum Air Inlet Flow
Minimum Air Quality

8.3 bar (120 psi)
10 bar (145 psi)
180 L/min
ISO8573 - 1:2010 Class 1.4.1

Generator Outlets
Maximum Pressure Drop (Inlet-Outlet)
Maximum Outlet Flow (Nitrogen)Maximum Outlet Flow (Dry Air)Max Gas Outlet Pressure (Nitrogen)
Max Gas Outlet Pressure (Dry Air)Start-Up Time
Particles
Pressure Gauges

8 psi
20 L/min 0.71 cfm
70 L/min
80 psi
110 psi
60 minutes<0.01μm
2

GeneralDimensions WxDxH
Generator Weight Kg (lbs)
Shipping Weight Kg (lbs)

Page 10730 x 421.6 x 250 mm (28.8 x 16.6 x 9.9''
23 kg (50.8 lb)
25 kg (55.2 lb)

Unpacking
Although Peak Scientific takes every precaution with safe transit and packaging, it isadvisable to fully inspect the unit for any sign of transit damage.
Check ‘SHOCKWATCH’ and ‘TIP-N-TELL’ labels for signs of rough handling prior to
unpackingAny damage should be reported immediately to the carrier and Peak Scientific or thePeak Partner from where the unit was purchased.
Follow the unpacking instructions posted on the side of the crate. It will require two
people to remove the unit from the shipping crate and to manoeuvre the generator to
the desired location.
Please save the product packaging for storage or future shipment of the generator.
Note: Included with the generator is a “Fittings Kit” containing mains power leads for
UK, EU & US and also all the required fittings and warranty registration card. Be careful
not to discard these with the packaging.

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Fittings Kit Contents
Supplied in the Fittings Kit are all the fittings required to connect the generator to theapplication. The contents of the Fittings Kit are as follows:
1. ¼” Compression Fittings 				

x22. ¼” Teflon Tubing					x 8m
3. Screw N8 x 1 ½ Supa Counter Sunk		

x3

4. Raw-Plug for N8 Screw (521-3087)		

x3

5. Installation Guide–Infinity 1046			

x1

6. User Manual CD– Infinity 1046			

x1

All of the generators output ports are located on the output panel at the rear of theunit.

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Installation
Generator Environment
The generator is designed for indoor use only. It should be installed adjacent tothe application(s) it is supplying. If this is not convenient then the unit can be sitedelsewhere, however, consideration should be made of the lengths of pipe runs aspressure drops can result from extended runs of pipe.
Performance of the generator is affected by ambient conditions. Note should also betaken to the proximity of Air Conditioning outlets. These can sometimes give rise to“pockets” of air with high relative humidity. Operation of the unit within such a pocket
could adversely affect its performance. Consideration should also be given to the
air flow around the unit. It is recommended that an air gap of 75mm (3”) should bemaintained down both sides and at the rear of the unit. Please refer to the drawing
below for the general dimensions of the unit.
Minimum Operating Ambient Temperature:

5 °C (41 °F)

Maximum Operating Ambient Temperature:

30 °C (86 °F)

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Generator Overview
General Dimensions

250.00 mm

330.00 mm

730.00 mm
The generator must always be placed on a flat, level surface. Failure to
do so will affect the performance of the generator.
WARNING

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Air Connection
Infinity 1046 Generator should be connected to a clean, dry, OIL - FREE source ofcompressed air. A minimum inlet pressure of 120 psig (8.3 barg) is required. Any doubts
as to the suitability of your compressed air supply should be referred to Peak Scientificor any of their authorised partners.
The generator has a Breathing Air Filter with ¼” BSPT connection to the left sideof the unit. The Compressed Air supply should be connected here. This filter willdrain moisture and is equipped with an automatic drain. The drain should be led to aconvenient place. There are 2-off ¼” BSPT Female bulkhead connections to the rightof the unit. Fittings are provided to connect these ports to the gas connections of theMass Spectrometer.
LC/MS with 2-off Connections (e.g. LC-TQ)
Connect the 2-off gas ports at the right side of the generator to their respective portson the Mass Spectrometer using the 2-off ¼” BSPT x ¼” Swagelok fittings. Use ¼”
tubing throughout.

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Commissioning
With the Generator installed (as described earlier), connect compressed air to the unit
and open the air supply to the Unit. Disconnect the Outlet connections to allow thegenerator to vent to atmosphere until the unit is stabilised. The Generator has been preset in the factory to give the specified output flow-rate and pressure in line with known
requirements. Once the Membranes reach the design pressures the Generator willstabilise and produce Nitrogen. Maximum purity will be achieved after approximately 1
hour. The generator can then be re-connected to the application.
The design of the generator is such that it can deliver up to the supplies specified in
the Pressure & Flow Settings table below. Should the demand for gasses be less than
the rated output flow at any time, the demand will be determined by the consuming
equipment. In circumstances of no demand, the Generator remains operational and will
provide Nitrogen immediately as demand resumes.

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Service Requirements
Service Schedule
Purchase Interval

Component

Visit

12 Months

Infinity 1045/1046 Annual Maintenance Kit

www.peakscientific.com/ordering

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Cleaning
Clean the outside of the generator only using warm soapy water and a clean damp
cloth. Ensure all excess fluid is thoroughly removed from the cloth prior to use.

CAUTION

Under no circumstances should any solvents or abrasive cleaning
solutions be used as these can contain fumes that could be harmful tothe generator.
Care should be taken with Leak Detections Liquids.

CAUTION

Safely Isolated Condition
The unit is in a safely isolated condition when it is disconnected from its application andfully de-pressurised. Directions for isolating the Generator are shown below.

WARNING

Failure to place the Generator in a safely isolated condition when
instructed to do so may lead to personal injury or injury to others andeven death.

1. Disconnect from air supply.
2. Ensure the output pressure gauge reads zero. (If gauge does not fall to zero, open
the manual ball valve at the outlet port, to allow trapped gas to escape.)
3. Disconnect from the application.

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Troubleshooting
Problem

The output pressure has dropped below its
original set point.

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Possible Solution•

Check the pressure regulator at the backof the unit has not been adjusted.

•

Check to see if the inlet pressure gauge
has dropped below the set air supply
pressure.

•

If so, check your air supply does not havea pressure drop over the length of tubing
and has no leaks.

•

Contact your service provider.

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We know that registering any of your recently purchased products is not thefirst thing on your mind- but it is very important to both of us. Not all warranties
are alike and Peak Scientific stand out against other gas suppliers as we offer acomprehensive, quick response, on-site warranty. This means that in the very
unlikely case that your gas generator develops a fault we have rapid support
teams on-hand around the world who are able to come to your lab and get you
back up and running in no time.
Register for your comprehensive 12 month on-site warranty with ease online atwww.peakscientific.com/protected.
Alternatively, you can send the completed form to Peak Scientific by post or
email at warranty@peakscientific.com.

Go Online or Complete and Return
You can register for your FREE 12 month Warranty with ease online atwww.peakscientific/protected.
Alternatively, you can send the completed form to Peak Scientific by post or
email at warranty@peakscientific.com.

Product Warranty Registration
Contact name
Email addressCompany
Address
City/town
PostcodeCountry
Telephone
Generator serial #Model typeInstallation date
Do you still use analternative gas solution i.e.
cylinders or bulk liquid?

Yes

What gas requirements do
you have in your lab?

HydrogenNo

NitrogenZero Air

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