Thermo Scientific FOCUS GC Operating instructions

Thermo Scientific

FOCUS GC

Gas Chromatograph

Site Preparation and 

Installation Manual

PN 317 094 11, Revision May 2010

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FOCUS™ GC Site Preparation and Installation Manual

May 2010 Edition

Part Number 317 094 11

Printed in Italy

Published by Thermo Fisher Scientific S.p.A., Strada Rivoltana, 20090 Rodano - Milan - Italy

Tel: +39 02 95059355 Fax: +39 02 95059388

Printing History: First Edition, released June 2002

Second Edition, released May 2003

Third Edition, released April 2004

Fourth Edition, released November 2004

Fifth Edition, released January 2005

Sixth Edition, released September 2005

Seventh Edition, released June 2006

Eighth Edition, released May 2007

Ninth Edition, released July 2007

Tenth Edition, released April 2009

Eleventh Edition, released September 2009

Twelfth Edition, released May 2010

Disclaimer

Technical Information contained in this publication is for reference purposes only and is subject to change without notice. Every effort has

been made to supply complete and accurate information; however, Thermo Fisher Scientific assumes no responsibility and will not be liable

for any errors, omissions, damage, or loss that might result from any use of this manual or the information contained therein (even if this

information is properly followed and problems still arise).

This publication is not part of the Agreement of Sale between Thermo Fisher Scientific and the purchaser of a FOCUS™ GC system. In the

event of any conflict between the provisions of this document and those contained in Thermo Fisher Scientific’s Terms and Conditions, the

provisions of the Terms and Conditions shall govern.

Reference to System Configurations and Specifications supercede all previous information and are subject to change without notice.

Trademarks

FOCUS™ GC is a trademark of Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., and its subsidiaries. Other brand and product names may be trademarks or

registered trademarks of their respective companies.

Declaration

Manufacturer: Thermo Fisher Scientific

Thermo Fisher Scientific is the manufacturer of the instrument described in this

manual and, as such, is responsible for the instrument safety, reliability and

performance only if:

• installation

• re-calibration

• changes and repairs

have been carried out by authorized personnel and if:

• the local installation complies with local law regulations

•the instrument is used according to the instructions provided, and if its

operation is only entrusted to qualified, trained personnel

Thermo Fisher Scientific is not liable for any damages derived from the non-

compliance with the aforementioned recommendations.

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Contents

About This Manual.................................................................................................................................ix

Overview...................................................................................................................................ix

Conventions Used in This Manual.............................................................................................x

Instrument Markings and Symbols ..........................................................................................xii

Using the FOCUS GC Document Set ......................................................................................xv

SECTION I

Site Preparation

Chapter 1

Laboratory Preparation..................................................................................................................... 19

Entrance.................................................................................................................................... 20

Space and Load Requirements ................................................................................................. 21

Power Requirements ................................................................................................................ 23

120 V ac Power Requirements.................................................................................... 23

230 V ac Power Requirements.................................................................................... 23

Power Quality ............................................................................................................. 23

Effects of Voltage Disturbances .................................................................... 24

Wall Outlets ................................................................................................................ 24

Technical Assistance................................................................................................... 27

Operating Environment............................................................................................................ 27

Temperature ................................................................................................................ 27

Cooling Requirements ................................................................................... 27

Oven Exhaust ................................................................................................. 29

Altitude........................................................................................................................29

Humidity ..................................................................................................................... 29

Particulate Matter........................................................................................................ 29

Electrostatic Discharge ............................................................................................... 30

Vibration ..................................................................................................................... 30

Lighting.......................................................................................................................30

Other Environmental Factors...................................................................................... 31

Exhaust System ........................................................................................................................ 31

Gas and Plumbing Requirements............................................................................................. 32

Gas Purity.................................................................................................................... 33

Traps .............................................................................................................. 33

Purity Requirements....................................................................................... 33

Gas Regulators and Fittings ........................................................................................ 34

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Secondary Gas Regulators............................................................................. 35

Gas Tanks ................................................................................................................... 35

Gas Lines .................................................................................................................... 36

Telephone ................................................................................................................................ 37

Required Tools......................................................................................................................... 37

Supplemental Equipment......................................................................................................... 38

Hardware and Software Minimum Requirements ................................................................... 39

ChromQuest Data System .......................................................................................... 39

Hardware Requirements ................................................................................ 39

Operating System Requirements ................................................................... 39

Chrom-Card Data System........................................................................................... 40

Hardware Requirements ................................................................................ 40

Operating System Requirements ................................................................... 40

Chapter 2

Instrument Arrival ..............................................................................................................................41

Shipping Information............................................................................................................... 41

Origin............................................................................................................. 41

Destination..................................................................................................... 42

Receiving Instruments ................................................................................................ 42

Installation ............................................................................................................................... 43

Training.................................................................................................................................... 44

SECTION II

Installation

Chapter 3

Before You Begin…............................................................................................................................47

Verify Site Preparation ............................................................................................................ 47

Unpacking the Instrument........................................................................................................47

Gas Plumbing Basics ............................................................................................................... 49

How to Use a Tubing Cutter....................................................................................... 49

How to Use Teflon Tape on Pipe Threads ................................................................. 49

How to Use Swagelok Tube Fittings.......................................................................... 50

How to Attach a Swagelok Tee or Cross.................................................................... 52

Contents

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Chapter 4

Plumbing the Gas Supply to the GC ................................................................................................ 53

Using Hydrogen ....................................................................................................................... 54

Using the Hydrogen Sensor ........................................................................................ 55

Building the Gas Lines............................................................................................................. 56

Connecting the Gas Supplies ...................................................................................... 56

Adding Traps to the Gas Supply................................................................................. 57

Purging Gas Lines.................................................................................................................... 58

Connecting the Gas Supply to the GC ..................................................................................... 59

Connection to the Inlet Manifold ................................................................................ 59

Connection to the Detector Manifold......................................................................... 60

Connecting the Servo Air for the Gas Sampling Valve ........................................................... 63

Testing for Leaks...................................................................................................................... 64

Chapter 5

Getting Connected............................................................................................................................. 65

Mounting Peripheral Devices................................................................................................... 66

Connect the Data System Computer ........................................................................... 66

Connect the Autosampler Cable ................................................................................. 67

Computing Integrators ................................................................................................ 68

System Power Up..................................................................................................................... 69

Appendix A

Preinstallation Checklist .................................................................................................................. 71

Appendix B

Customer Communication ............................................................................................................... 73

How To Contact Us.................................................................................................................. 73

Reader Survey ............................................................................................................. 74

Glossary ................................................................................................................................................75

Index ......................................................................................................................................................81

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About This Manual

Overview

The Site Preparation and Installation Manual will help you prepare for the arrival

and installation of your FOCUS GC gas chromatograph. Following the

procedures and guidelines in this manual will help the installation process go

smoothly.

This manual is organized as follows:

Section I, Site Preparation,contains the information you need to prepare for the

arrival of your FOCUS GC gas chromatograph system. In addition to laboratory

and operating environment standards, this section contains information about the

shipping and delivery of your FOCUS GC system.

Chapter 1, Laboratory Preparation, gives you all the information you need to

prepare your laboratory for the arrival of your FOCUS GC system.

Chapter 2, Instrument Arrival, gives an overview of shipping and receiving

procedures, installation, and training.

Section II, Installation, contains information to help you set up and install your

FOCUS GC gas chromatograph.

Chapter 3, Before You Begin…, contains unpacking instructions and provides

a brief tutorial of basic gas plumbing operations you must know before you

can continue the installation process.

Chapter 4, Plumbing the Gas Supply to the GC, explains the proper gas supply

connections and configuration information for your GC.

Chapter 5, Getting Connected, explains the FOCUS GC power connections,

and helps you mount and configure peripheral devices and data systems.

Appendix A, Preinstallation Checklist, contains a step-by-step list of items you

should complete before your FOCUS GC system arrives.

Appendix B, Customer Communication, contains contact information for Thermo

Fisher Scientific offices worldwide. Use the Reader Survey in this section to give

us feedback on this manual and help us improve the quality of our documentation.

About This Manual Conventions Used in This Manual

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The Glossary lists and defines terms used in this guide and the Site Preparation

Help File. This includes are abbreviations, acronyms, metric prefixes, and

symbols.

The Index contains an alphabetical list of key terms and topics in this guide with

cross references and the corresponding page numbers.

Conventions Used in This Manual

The following symbols and typographical conventions are used throughout this

manual.

Bold Bold text indicates names of windows, menus, dialog boxes,

buttons, and fields.

Italic Italic text indicates cross references, first references to

important terms defined in the glossary, and special

emphasis.

Monospace Monospace, or Courier, indicates filenames and filepaths, or

text the user should enter with the keyboard.

Monospace

Bold

Monospace Bold indicates messages or prompts displayed on

the computer screen or on a digital display.

»This symbol illustrates menu paths to select, such as

File»Open…

KEY NAME Bold, uppercase sans serif font indicates the name of a key on

a keyboard or keypad, such as ENTER.

CAUTION This symbol alerts you to an action or procedure that, if

performed improperly, could damage the instrument.

NOTE This symbol alerts you to important information related to the

text in the previous paragraph.

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