This information applies to: Agilent 8890 GC system.
Issue
Turning on the 8800 GC safely.
Requirements
A dedicated power line to the GC is required.
Caution: Users need to make sure the oven voltage requirements match the power socket voltage, otherwise they will run the risk of damaging the instrument.
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Warning: Do not touch the power source at the back of the GC if the cable is plugged in and power is going through. If for any reason there are exposed wires on the power cable, do not touch the cable. Get assistance from either Agilent personnel, or a local electrician.
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Steps to Follow
Tip: The recommended starting pressures can be found on the Agilent 8890 Gas Chromatograph Site Preparation Guide manual on Agilent.com.
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Caution: If users deliver 130 psi of pressure to an EPC that is rated 0-120 psi, they may damage the valves of the EPC. This will only be fixed by replacing the EPC altogether.
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Tip: The column installation procedures can be found in the Agilent 8890 Gas Chromatograph Maintaining Your Gas Chromatograph (GC) manual on Agilent.com.
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Detector Type | Typical detector stabilization time starting from a reduced temperature (hours) | Typical detector stabilization time starting from detector off (hours) |
FID | 2 | 4 |
TCD | 2 | 4 |
ECD | 4 | 18 to 24 |
FPD+ | 2 | 12 |
NPD | 4 | 18 to 24 |
Table 1. Detector stabilization times
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