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1. Helium is the gas used for PDD discharge and carrier supply Maximum delivery pressure 700 kPa 100 psi for carrier gas 420 kPa 60 psi for detector fuel gases 2 Oxygen trap should be installed in gas lines Table 1 8 lists the gas recommendations for packed column systems Table 1 8 Packed Column Gas Recommendations Detector Type Carrier Gases Fuel Gases MEL CRU CET m Nitrogen 16 Site Preparation and Installation Manual FID Helium Nitrogen Argon Chapter 1 Gas and Plumbing Requirements Laboratory Preparation Table 1 8 Packed Column Gas Recommendations Continued Detector Type Carrier Gases Fuel Gases MEL CST oR ert ECD Nitrogen None Same as carrier gas Argon 5 CH if necessary FPD Helium Hydrogen Air Not needed Nitrogen Argon TCD Helium Not needed Nitrogen Hydrogen Argon PDD Helium is the gas used for PDD discharge and carrier supply 1 Maximum delivery pressure 700 kPa 100 psi for carrier gas 420 kPa 60 psi for detector fuel gases 2 Oxygen trap should be installed in gas lines Gas Purity If possible you should use only instrument or chromatographic purity grade gases in your TRACE GC Traps UHP Ultra High Purity gases should not contain impurities above 1 ppm Impurities below 1 ppm generally do not require purification Gases with higher impurity levels may require oxygen and hydrocarbon traps A number of GC supply and accessory companies carry a vari
2. C 65 and 95 F and should remain consistent As the laboratory temperature increases system reliability decreases ye NOTE All electronic components generate heat while operating This heat must be dissipated to the surrounding air for the components to operate reliably Site Preparation and Installation Manual 11 Chapter 1 Laboratory Preparation A om 2 NOTE 12 Operating Environment Cooling Requirements There must be a good flow of air around the system and the air conditioning must be capable of maintaining a constant temperature within the operational limits Any costs for air conditioning are more than offset by good sample throughput and reduced repair costs Do not directly expose the GC system to any cooling duct outlets The air conditioning load for a basic TRACE system is approximately 2 650 W 9 100 Btu h Table 1 5 and Table 1 6 show the approximate heat output for a TRACE standard system and TRACE optional instruments Table 1 5 Heat Output TRACE Standard System Heat Output Instrument in BTU h TRACE GC 6 600 computer 1 650 monitor 850 Total 9 100 Table 1 6 Heat Output TRACE Optional Instruments Heat Output Instrument in BTU h AS 2000 550 HS 2000 820 ink jet printer plotter 200 laser printer 2 900 Other peripheral devices such as purge and trap units may be connected to the TRACE GC These peripheral devices may have additional cooling require
3. monitor Total Table 1 4 Maximum Current Requirements for TRACE Optional Instruments 120 V Current 230 V Current Requirement Requirement Instrument in amperes in amperes ink jet printer plotter laser printer Other peripheral devices such as purge and trap units may be connected to the TRACE GC These peripheral devices may have additional power requirements Consult your local ThermoFinnigan CSE for assistance Site Preparation and Installation Manual Chapter 1 Operating Environment Laboratory Preparation Technical Assistance Occasionally unacceptable quality in line power sources may adversely affect the operation of a TRACE system It is the user s responsibility to correct line voltage problems Specifying power conditioning equipment is a complex task that is best handled by a company or consultant specializing in that field Contact your ThermoFinnigan CSE for assistance in locating a power consultant Refer to Appendix B for a ThermoFinnigan office in your area Operating Environment The operating environment in your laboratory is affected by such factors as temperature humidity particulate matter and electrostatic discharge It is your responsibility to provide an acceptable operating environment for your TRACE system Attention to the operating environment will ensure continued high performance of your gas chromatograph Temperature The room temperature must be maintained between 18 and 35
4. 2 Hz e three duplex outlets single phase power with a minimum power rating of 20 A at each duplex outlet e earth ground hard wired to the main panel 230 V ac Power Requirements For TRACE GC systems installed in countries using 230 V ac power the minimum power requirements are as follows e 230V ac 10 e frequency of 50 60 Hz 2 Hz e three duplex outlets with a minimum power rating of 16 A at each duplex outlet e earth ground hardwired to the main panel Power Quality The quality of power supplied to your TRACE GC system must be stable and within the specifications listed in this guide The line voltage must be free of fluctuation due to slow changes in the average voltage surges sags transients and harmonics Site Preparation and Installation Manual Chapter 1 Laboratory Preparation Power Requirements The TRACE GC system operates in an Overvoltage Category II environment as defined in International Standard EN 61010 1 1993 Below are definitions for the most common voltage disturbances Slow average is a gradual long term change in average root mean square RMS voltage level with typical durations greater than 2 s Sags and surges are sudden changes in average RMS voltage level with typical durations between 50 us and 2 s Transients or impulses are brief voltage surges of up to several thousand volts with durations of less than 50 us Harmonic distortion is a high frequency disturbance that
5. 8 sags and surges 8 slow average 8 transients or impulses 8 Voltages 120 V ac 7 230 V ac 7 USA 7 Worldwide 7 78 GC connections 10 optional instruments 6 TRACE system 6 Wide bore columns Site Preparation and Installation Manual
6. GC is 47 kgs 105 Ibs Two people should lift the instrument onto the benchtop You should already have configured your laboratory according to the space requirements in Chapter 1 Laboratory Preparation and the gas and power supplies should be accessible Optional equipment should be placed near the GC so you can connect it easily After placing the TRACE on the bench open the oven door and remove any packing material or other debris Before continuing with the installation you should determine the following e the type of detector s installed on the GC e the type of injector port s installed on the GC e the type of carrier gas required for each detector e the type of makeup gas required for each detector Refer to Gas and Plumbing Requirements in Chapter 1 Laboratory Preparation for a list of detector and injector gas requirements 36 Site Preparation and Installation Manual Chapter 3 Gas Plumbing Basics Before You Begin Gas Plumbing Basics In order to perform the procedures in this section properly you must first have a working knowledge of a few basic gas plumbing operations During the gas plumbing process you will frequently perform the operations explained in the following sections How to Use a Tubing Cutter Use the following procedure to cut your gas supply tubing properly 1 Attach the tubing cutter where you want to cut the tubing and tighten the knob 2 Rotate the cutter around the tubing and tigh
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8. Swagelok fitting Follow this procedure for all traps you wish to add to your gas supply line Purging Gas Lines You must purge the lines any time you make a cut in the tubing during the gas line assembly process This will clear them of any debris from the cut You will also need to purge the completely assembled gas lines including any traps you plan to use before you connect the your gas supply to the TRACE 46 Use the following procedure to purge the gas lines l 2 3 Turn the gas supply on and set the pressure to 35 kPa 5 psi Allow the line to purge for 10 minutes Turn off the gas supply Site Preparation and Installation Manual Chapter 4 Connecting the Gas Supply to the Inlet Manifold Plumbing the Gas Supply to the GC Connecting the Gas Supply to the Inlet Manifold 2 NOTE per By now you should have done the following e completely built your gas line from your gas supply including any traps tees and extra tubing to allow about 40 cm 16 in of slack in the line e purged the gas line after every tube cut to remove any debris or contaminants Use the following procedure to connect the gas line to the GC inlet manifold 1 Make sure the gas supply is turned off 2 Connect the gas line to the carrier gas inlet with 1 8 in Swagelok fittings If the GC has been furnished with a 2x1 mm tube use the ferrule for 2x1mm 1 8 in provided in the start up kit Repeat the process if you are conne
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10. appears as distortion of the fundamental sine wave Total harmonic distortion should be less than 3 Effects of Voltage Disturbances Constant high line voltage or surges in voltage can cause overheating and component failures Constant low line voltage or sags in voltage can cause the system to function erratically Transients even of a few microseconds duration can cause electronic devices to fail catastrophically or to degrade shortening their lives significantly Harmonic distortion can cause noise in power supply lines and degrade the performance of the instrument Therefore it is important to establish the quality of the line power in your laboratory prior to the installation of your TRACE system ye NOTE The interconnected power outlets for the TRACE system require a common point to one ground connector If there are two such points with each connected to separate external grounds noise current will flow through the ground system via the ground loop that is formed Wall Outlets The power cable from the TRACE GC 1s approximately 3 m 9 ft long 2 NOTE Use an Uninterruptible Power Source UPS to protect your data system against possible loss due to power outages At this time we do not recommend using a UPS with the GC 6 Site Preparation and Installation Manual Chapter 1 Power Requirements Laboratory Preparation Most UPS systems are not designed to provide high quality distortion free power for scientific equipment T
11. purity 17 19 air 18 argon 5 Methane 19 helium 18 hydrogen 18 nitrogen 19 servo air 19 recommendations 16 regulators 19 secondary 20 supplies 15 17 traps 17 hydrocarbon 18 moisture 17 oxygen 18 water background 17 Ground 7 H Hardware 76 minimum requirements 26 Harmonics 8 Heat output autosamplers 12 computer 12 monitor 12 optional instruments 12 printers 12 TRACE GC 12 Helium purity 18 Humidity low high 13 static discharge 13 Hydrocarbon traps 18 Hydrogen exhaust 15 purity 18 sensor 15 warning 15 l Installation 31 Customer Service Engineer 31 equipment required 24 supplemental 25 purchase option 31 Installation kit replacement of consumables 25 Instrument arrival 29 freight insurance 30 L Laboratory entrance shipping container 4 Lighting 14 Liquid carbon dioxide 23 hazards 23 Liquid nitrogen 22 hazards 22 M Minimum dimensions entrance 4 Site Preparation and Installation Manual Minimum requirements hardware 26 Moisture traps 17 N Nitrogen purity 19 NPD gases capillary and wide bore columns 16 packed columns 16 O Operating environment user s responsibility 11 Optional instruments heat output 12 power requirements 10 Overvoltage category 8 Oxygen traps 18 P Packed columns gases 16 Particulate matter 14 PID gases capillary and wide bore columns 16 Plugs international 9 USA 9 Plumbing gases cutting tubing 37 Swagelok fittings 38 Swagelok tees and cr
12. should be within 2 m 6 ft of your system Required Tools The following tools are required for the installation and maintenance of your TRACE system Some of them are supplied with the instrument e twol6X 17 mm open ended wrenches two 12 X 14 mm open ended wrenches e two 8 X 10 mm open ended wrenches e two 7X 6mm open ended wrenches e two 7 16 X 3 8 in open ended wrenches e 1 and 2 cross recessed Phillips screwdrivers e small and large common screwdrivers e wire strippers e 6 in adjustable Crescent wrench e elbow Channelok pliers e apen light e steel rule tape Teflon tape e tweezers e 12 in adjustable Crescent wrench e 1 8 in tubing cutter 24 Site Preparation and Installation Manual Supplemental Equipment Chapter 1 Laboratory Preparation a gas flow meter Allen wrench set including 1 5 mm 2 mm 2 5 mm 3 mm 4 mm 5 mm and 6 mm wrenches Supplemental Equipment The following items are supplemental equipment necessary for the installation of your TRACE system Some of them are supplied with the instrument 2 NOTE carrier gas refer to Gas and Plumbing Requirements on page 15 for information about the carrier gas requirements for your gas chromatograph detector gas refer to Gas and Plumbing Requirements on page 15 for the detector gas requirements for your gas chromatograph dual stage gas cylinder pressure regulators with an output pressure range of 0 700 kPa 0 1
13. symbol indicates the user must wear protective shoes when performing the procedure This symbol indicates the user must wear protective clothing when performing the procedure This symbol indicates the user must wear gloves when performing the procedure Instrument Markings and Symbols The following table explains the symbols used on ThermoFinnigan instruments Only a few of them are used on the TRACE GC gas chromatograph Symbol Description E mn Alternating Current Nd Both direct and alternating current CN o Three phase alternating current oF Ne xii Site Preparation and Installation Manual Instrument Markings and Symbols About This Manual Description Earth ground terminal Protective conductor terminal Frame or chassis terminal Equipotentiality On Supply Equipment protected throughout by DOUBLE INSULATION or REINFORCED INSULATION Equivalent to Class II of IEC 536 Indicates that the user must refer to the manual for specific Warning or Caution information to avoid personal injury or damage to the product Caution risk of electric shock Caution hot surface Caution refer to accompanying documents Symbol Oo A Site Preparation and Installation Manual xiii About This Manual Instrument Markings and Symbols Description In position of a bistable push control Out position of a bistable push control xiv Site Preparation and Installation Manual Using the TRACE G
14. tighten the connection and retest it 3 Repeat this process until all Swagelok connections are leak free Do not use liquid soap leak detectors to check for leaks Liquid soap leak detectors may contaminate you system A mixture of 50 H 0 50 methanol or isopropyl alcohol may be used as a liquid leak detector WARNING Never use liquid leak detectors on or around electronic pneumatic circuits Site Preparation and Installation Manual 51 Getting Connected This chapter explains the TRACE power connections and helps you mount and configure peripheral devices and data systems Chapter at a Glance VPN Peripheral DIGI GSS eviscarnnonanen quide elo en eo Heu etus Php rk ax linia sa iiri 53 wu rela 4i m T 50 Mounting Peripheral Devices If you plan to use any peripheral devices with your GC such as an autosampler or data system you will need to unpack them and follow any setup instructions included with them Follow the instructions in the sections below to connect your peripheral devices to the GC Remove the TRACE Cover Before you can connect a data system or an autosampler you must first remove the top cover of the GC using the following procedure 1 Liftthe detector cover off the GC top cover 2 Open the oven door and unscrew the two top cover fastening screws 3 Push the top cover back about 1 cm and lift it up and off the GC Site Preparation and Installation Manual 53 Chapter 5 Getting Co
15. 00 psi stainless steel diaphragms and a 1 8 in Swagelok terminate nut sample syringe 5 or 10 ul columns a 7 m test column is supplied with each GC tubing and fittings for carrier and detector gases refer to Gas Tanks on page 20 for the tubing and fitting requirements for your gas chromatograph spare septa column ferrules Swagelok fittings leak detector 50 50 IPA water solution or an electronic leak detector data system or integrator refer to Hardware and Software Minimum Requirements on page 26 for the data system requirements It is the responsibility of the customer to replace any consumables used during installation Site Preparation and Installation Manual 25 Chapter 1 Laboratory Preparation Hardware and Software Minimum Requirements Hardware and Software Minimum Requirements Your TRACE GC produces analog and digital data output when you perform chromatographic analysis A computer with a data system or a computing integrator can be used to process the data from the GC The following topics provide the minimum requirements for computer hardware and operating systems depending on the data system you use to process the GC data ChromQuest Data System The ChromQuest data system has the following minimum computer requirements Hardware Requirements 133 MHz Pentium processor 48 MB RAM GB hard drive CD ROM mouse serial port O NOTE Computer compatibility should not be assumed The computer may
16. 2 material High concentrations of N in the air can cause asphyxiation hazard To avoid injury always follow the safety precautions and delivery system design recommended by your gas supplier Site Preparation and Installation Manual Chapter 1 Gas and Plumbing Requirements Laboratory Preparation Liquid Carbon Dioxide Liquid CO must be supplied by a high pressure cylinder with a dip tube It is your responsibility to ensure the liquid delivery connection from the CO cryogenic supply is adaptable to 1 8 in tubing The CO cryogenic valve on the TRACE GC is a 1 8 in Swagelok valve Figure 1 5 shows the proper CO tank configuration Dip tube Correct Incorrect Figure 1 5 CO Tank Configuration Aqua High pressures and extremely low temperatures make pressurized liquid CO a hazardous material High concentrations of CO are dangerous To avoid injury always follow the safety precautions and delivery system design recommended by your gas supplier Site Preparation and Installation Manual 23 Chapter 1 Laboratory Preparation Telephone Telephone We recommended you install a telephone near the instrument so if necessary you can conveniently operate the system while speaking with ThermoFinnigan Technical Support Refer to Appendix B Customer Communication for a list of ThermoFinnigan offices worldwide The telephone line should accept digital transmissions for direct connection to the TRACE The telephone outlet
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18. C Document Set About This Manual Using the TRACE GC Document Set The TRACE GC Document Set CD Rom PN 317 095 00 includes all manuals in electronic format and serves as your library for information about the TRACE hardware and software The TRACE GC Document Set PN 317 093 00 as paper copy is also available Furthermore ThermoFinnigan part numbers PN for the paper copy manuals are provided for each book title Site Preparation and Installation Manual PN 317 091 90 This manual and diskette describes how to set up a workspace for the TRACE GC and how to connect the TRACE GC to the gas supplies and peripheral devices Acceptance Package PN 317 092 20 This folder contains required shipping documents and quality report forms Getting Started PN 317 092 30 This guide contains procedures for checking configuration installing detectors and making a first analysis with the TRACE GC Operating Manual PN 317 091 70 This manual provides descriptions of the TRACE GC hardware and software and instructions for their use Quick Reference Card PN 317 092 40 This reference card contains guidelines for carrier gas use and injection procedures K Factor Quick Reference P N 317 092 41 This reference card contains information to interpretate results from a Column Evaluation Preventive Maintenance Schedule PN 317 092 80 This document provides a list of recommended scheduled maintenance and a year long log book to record maintenan
19. CE is a trademark of ThermoQuest Italia S p A Other brand and product names may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies Declaration Manufacturer ThermoQuest Italia S p A ThermoQuest Italia S p A 1s the manufacturer of the instrument described in this manual and as such 1s responsible for the instrument safety reliability and performance only if e installation e re calibration e changes and repairs have been carried out by authorized personnel and if e the local installation complies with local law regulations e the instrument is used according to the instructions provided and if its operation is only entrusted to qualified trained personnel ThermoQuest Italia S p A is not liable for any damages derived from the non compliance with the aforementioned recommendations ThermoQuest Italia S p A Strada Rivoltana 20090 Rodano MI ITALY Contents ADOULTNMIS IVI AN nnnm IX CON CTV dee ep T Pc 1X Conventions Used 1n Ens Manual etit erro Ene AS X Instrument Marikine sand VrnDOls eie cue ooi sa xii Usine the TRACE GC Document Debs endo tica XIV SECTION Site Preparation Chapter 1 Laboratory PreparalloD sitate me dni ct Rr AA 3 ENTONCES iii A T T AE 4 Space and Load Requirements zo A A sa A cua d esie Ded HUE 5 Power IReduireie ts consi tees etae etate ii 7 120 V ac Power Require me nS aice bibite ab piece Pme iste eiat ee eu ae 7 290 Vac POwer Require Mei iS seski
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21. TRACE GC Gas Chromatograph Site Preparation and Installation Manual TRACE GC Site Preparation and Installation Manual June 2001 Edition Part Number M31709190 2001 ThermoQuest Italia S p A All rights reserved Printed in Italy Published by ThermoQuest Italia S p A Strada Rivoltana 20090 Rodano Milan Italy Tel 39 02 95059355 Fax 39 02 95059388 Printing History First Edition released June 1998 Second Edition released November 1998 Third Edition released June 1999 Forth Edition released June 2001 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 ThermoFinnigan 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 ThermoFinnigan and the purchaser of a TRACE GC system In the event of any conflict between the provisions of this document and those contained in ThermoQuest 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 TRA
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23. ake cable The two conductor cables consist of a blue positive wire a white negative wire and a shield wire The handshake cable has a DIN connector on one end for connection to the rear panel of the GC and leads on the other for connection to the integrator The blue positive and white negative wires of the two conductor cable connect the detector output and the integrator Figure 5 2 shows the cable connections Integrator GC Detector Board Blue Positive Wire White Negative Wire Blue Positive Wire Two conductor cable Ennio Cut or insulate the shield wire connector when using an integrator or a data handling system If a recorder is used connect the shield wire to the recorder ground Figure 5 2 Integrator Cable Connections Refer to your integrator s operating manual for instructions on using the integrator to process information from the GC 58 Site Preparation and Installation Manual Chapter 5 System Power Up Getting Connected System Power Up By now your lab should be equipped with the proper power supply and outlets as described in Power Requirements in Chapter 1 Laboratory Preparation You also should have completed the gas supply plumbing procedure as described in Chapter 4 Plumbing the Gas Supply to the GC If you have not already done so connect the power cord to the GC Plug the power cord into the appropriate power outlet The power switch is located on the back side of
24. ank that has an outlet pressure of 400 700 kPa 60 100 psi Use a regulator with a CGA 580 connection or equivalent Use water oxygen and hydrocarbon traps When PDD is used helium must have a minimum purity of 99 999765 with lt 20 ppm Ne impurity Hydrogen For carrier or detector fuel gas 99 995956 high purity with less than 1 0 ppm of total hydrocarbons after purification One full size tank that has an outlet pressure of 400 700 kPa 60 100 psi Use a regulator with a CGA 350 connection or equivalent Use water oxygen and hydrocarbon traps Air For detector fuel gas 99 995906 high purity Use a regulator with a CGA 0590 connection or equivalent Air compressors are not acceptable because they do not meet pressure water and hydrocarbon requirements 18 99 995956 gas requires the use of appropriate traps Site Preparation and Installation Manual Chapter 1 Gas and Plumbing Requirements Laboratory Preparation Nitrogen For carrier or make up gas 99 995 high purity with less than 1 0 ppm of total hydrocarbons after purification Use a regulator with a CGA 0580 connection or equivalent Argon 5 Methane For ECD make up gas 99 995 high purity Use a regulator with a CGA 350 connection or equivalent Servo Air For valve actuation and secondary cooling Commercial grade or filtered air compressor Large volume delivery at 400 500 kPa 60 80 psi free of particles oils and water Gas Reg
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26. at the key operator receive training at the ThermoFinnigan Institute at your site or at one of the local ThermoFinnigan offices For information on courses or enrollment contact your local ThermoFinnigan office ThermoQuest Italia S p A Strada Rivoltana km 4 20090 Rodano MI ITALY 39 02 95059 355 ThermoQuest Austin 2215 Grand Avenue Parkway Austin Texas 78728 3812 USA 1 512 251 1400 32 Site Preparation and Installation Manual SECTION Installation If you have purchased the installation option for your system a ThermoFinnigan authorized CSE Customer Support Engineer will install your system If you have not purchased the installation option this section will help you set up your TRACE GC Included in this section are basic installation procedures you will need to be familiar with before you can install the GC 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 for your GC Chapter 5 Getting Connected explains the TRACE power connections and helps you mount and configure peripheral devices and data systems Before You Begin This chapter contains unpacking instructions and a brief tutorial of basic gas plumbing operations you must know before you can conti
27. ce observations supply lists and service records Site Preparation and Installation Manual XV Maintenance and Troubleshooting Guide PN 317 091 80 This manual contains instructions for diagnosing and resolving operational problems Standard Operating Procedures PN 317 092 00 This manual contains instructions operating procedures and test criteria for final testing of the TRACE GC Spare Parts Catalog PN 317 092 10 This catalog contains a list of spare parts for the TRACE GC SECTION Site Preparation The Site Preparation section contains the information you need to prepare for the arrival of your TRACE GC gas chromatograph In addition to laboratory and operating environment standards this section contains information about the shipping and delivery of your TRACE system Chapter 1 Laboratory Preparation gives you all the information you need to prepare your laboratory for your TRACE system Chapter 2 Instrument Arrival gives an overview of shipping and receiving procedures installation and training Laboratory Preparation This chapter gives you all the information you need to prepare your site for the arrival of your TRACE GC system It also includes a list of tools and supplies you need to install your gas chromatograph The information in this chapter will help you plan construct and fully equip your laboratory Your laboratory must meet the requirements for power exhaust systems and environmental co
28. cting the carrier gas supply to more than one inlet Be sure to finish all inlet connections before turning on the gas supply Inside each 1 8 in inlet manifold is a fritted filter If you connect a gas line smaller than 1 8 in to an inlet be sure the tubing does not touch the filter when inserted into the manifold To keep the gas line from touching and possibly damaging the filter extend the tubing only 5 mm past the front ferrule This will ensure the tubing does not touch the filter Refer to How to Use Swagelok Tube Fittings in Chapter 3 Before You Begin for more instructions on using Swagelok ferrules and fittings Connecting the Gas Supply to the Detector Manifold Before you connect the detector gas line you should have done the following e built and connected the gas supply lines for your inlet gas supply as described in Building the Gas Lines in this chapter Site Preparation and Installation Manual 47 Chapter 4 Plumbing the Gas Supply to the GC Connecting the Gas Supply to the Detector Manifold ye NOTE per 2 NOTE 48 e completely built your detector gas line from your gas supply including any traps tees and extra tubing to allow about 40 cm 16 in of slack in the line as described in Building the Gas Lines in this chapter e purged the gas line to remove any debris or contaminants as described in Purging Gas Lines in this chapter Use the following procedure to connect the gas line to the detecto
29. e to the fritted filter inside the inlet manifold Figure 3 1 shows the proper assembly order Swagelok Front nut ferrule Back ferrule Tubing Figure 3 1 Swagelok Ferrule and Nut Assembly 4 Push the Swagelok nut over the ferrules 5 Insert the tubing into the inlet body as far as it will go If you are using tubing smaller than 1 8 1n make sure the tubing extends only 5 mm past the front ferrule when you insert it into the inlet body 38 Site Preparation and Installation Manual Chapter 3 Gas Plumbing Basics Before You Begin 6 Slide the nut over the inlet body as shown in Figure 3 2 and tighten until finger tight Inlet body m Tubing ferrule and nut assembly Figure 3 2 Swagelok and Inlet Connection 7 While holding the inlet body tightly with a backup wrench tighten the nut about a 3 4 turn past finger tight as shown in Figure 3 3 Figure 3 3 Tightening Swagelok Fittings 2 NOTE You can mark the nut before tightening This will help you confirm that you have turned the nut a 3 4 turn Site Preparation and Installation Manual 39 Chapter 3 Before You Begin Gas Plumbing Basics How to Attach a Swagelok Tee or Cross To use a single gas source for more than one inlet or detector module use a Swagelok tee or cross to split the gas flow Use the following procedure to connect a Swagelok tee or cross 40 l Use a tubing cutter to cut gas supply tubing where you want to
30. ermoFinnigan 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 Site Preparation and Installation Manual IX About This Manual Conventions Used in This Manual 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 ndex 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 Italic Monospace Monospace Bold KEY NAME pen NOTE Bold text indicates names of windows menus dialog boxes buttons and fields Italic text indicates cross references first references to important terms defined in the glossary and special emphasis Monospace or Courier indicates filenames and filepaths or text the user should enter with the keyboard 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 Bold uppercase sans serif font indicates the name of a key on a keyboard or keypad such as ENTER This symbol alerts you to an action or procedure that if performed improperly could damage the instrume
31. ety of traps for gases See Figure 4 1 Gas Trap Configuration on page 45 for the correct trap installation sequence For more information on gas purification contact your local ThermoFinnigan CSE Moisture Traps Water in the carrier or fuel gas may damage the gas chromatograph column and contaminate the TRACE system Water content should be less than 1 ppm in all cases If you are using multiple traps install the moisture trap closest the gas supply before the hydrocarbon and the oxygen trap Site Preparation and Installation Manual 17 Chapter 1 Laboratory Preparation Gas and Plumbing Requirements Hydrocarbon Traps Hydrocarbon traps remove organic materials from gases If you are using multiple traps install the hydrocarbon trap after the moisture trap but before the oxygen trap Oxygen Traps Oxygen content in the carrier and gas lines should be less than 1 ppm To achieve a level of oxygen of less than 1 ppm install an oxygen removing trap in the carrier gas line between the gas tank and the GC If you are using multiple traps the oxygen trap should be the last trap in the series Purity Requirements The following sections describe the minimum requirements for gases used in your gas chromatograph system Always consider using UHP 99 999 pure gases when available Helium For carrier gas 99 995906 high purity with less than 1 0 ppm each of water oxygen and total hydrocarbons after purification One full size t
32. gases 16 ammonia 19 CGA fittings 19 ChromCard minimum requirements hardware 27 operating system 27 ChromQuest minimum requirements hardware 26 operating system 26 Cold on column injectors gas lines 21 Computer heat output 12 power 10 weight 6 Coolant 21 liquid carbon dioxide 23 hazards 23 liquid nitrogen 22 hazards 22 Cryogenic cooling 21 liquid carbon dioxide 23 hazards 23 Site Preparation and Installation Manual liquid nitrogen 22 hazards 22 CSE installation 31 Customer service 63 D Data System ChromCard 27 ChromQuest 26 minimum requirements 26 Detectors gases 16 Doorways 4 Dust 14 E ECD gases capillary and wide bore columns 16 packed columns 17 Electrostatic discharge 14 Elevators entrance 4 Entrance 4 Equipment required 24 supplemental 25 Exhaust system 15 Ex works See Shipping origin F FID gases capillary and wide bore columns 16 packed columns 16 Floors vibration 14 Flushing gas lines 20 FPD gases capillary and wide bore columns 16 packed columns 17 Freight insurance 30 Frequency 19 Index power 7 Fuel gases 16 G Gas lines 20 cold on column injectors 21 fitings 21 requirements 21 Gases carrier 16 detectors 16 fuel 16 gas lines 20 cold on column injectors 21 pre cleaned tubing 20 requirements 21 gas tanks 20 storage 20 make up 16 packed columns 16 plumbing basics 37 38 40 cutting tubing 37 Swagelok fittings 38 Swagelok tees and crosses 40 Teflon tape 37
33. he 120 V ac systems are fitted with U S standard National Electronics Manufacturers Association NEMA 5 20P power plugs A NEMA 5 20P power plug and its corresponding outlet are rated at 20 A and 125 V ac The power cables from the personal computer monitor and printer are approximately 2 m 6 ft long The 120 V ac systems are fitted with NEMA 5 15P plugs For optional instruments the plug requirements may vary Refer to your product s user manual for specifications Figure 1 1 shows the NEMA power plugs and outlets Outlet Plug Outlet Plug NEMA 5 20P NEMA 5 15P Figure 1 1 NEMA 5 20P and 5 15P Power Plugs and Outlets 120 V ac The 230 V ac systems are fitted with Shuco German type power plugs Plug requirements are dictated by country Figure 1 2 shows the Shuco power plug and outlet Outlet Plug Shuco Plug Figure 1 2 Shuco 230 V ac Power Plugs and Outlets Site Preparation and Installation Manual 9 Chapter 1 Laboratory Preparation CAUTION JP NOTE 10 Power Requirements You should never connect the TRACE GC and its peripheral devices to the same electrical wall outlet You will run the risk of overloading the circuit Tables 1 3 and 1 4 show maximum current requirements for the TRACE GC system and optional instruments Table 1 3 Maximum Current Requirements for the TRACE Standard System 120 V Current 230 V Current Requirement Requirement Instrument in amperes in amperes 4 computer
34. he Gas Supply to the Detector Manifold Plumbing the Gas Supply to the GC Table 4 1 Detector Gas Connections Connect Connect Connect Installed Connect Connect Air Make up Sheath Reference Detector Module Hydrogen to to Gas to Gas to Gas to For ECD detectors the makeup gas is N or 5 Ar CH For PID detectors the sheath gas is N or He FPD applications typically do not require Make up gas d For PDD detector requires Helium must have a minimum purity of 99 999 with lt 20 ppm Ne impurity For trace analysis of fixed gases it is strongly recommended 99 9999 purity helium with lt 0 5 ppm Ne The discharge and the carrier gases must always flow through the helium purifier Site Preparation and Installation Manual 49 Chapter 4 Plumbing the Gas Supply to the GC Connecting Coolant to the Cryogenic System Connecting Coolant to the Cryogenic System The column oven and PTV Programmable Temperature Vaporizing injector cryogenic systems allow you to operate the GC at sub ambient temperatures The cryogenic systems can reach the following temperatures e The column oven cryo system can reach 55 C with Liquid Nitrogen or 99 C with carbon dioxide e The PTV cryo system can reach 50 C with liquid nitrogen Use the following procedure to connect the coolant to your cyrogenic system Column Oven Cryo System 1 Connect the supply tubing to the CO or LN tank Refer to Figures 1 4 and 1 5 in Chapter 1 for mo
35. heets if necessary Fax or mail this form to ThermoQuest Italia S p A Strada Rivoltana km 4 20090 Rodano MI ITALY Fax 39 02 95059388 A A ac ADC B b B baud rate C C CIP cm CPU CSE DAC dc DS Site Preparation and Installation Manual Glossary This glossary lists and defines terms used in this guide and the Site Preparation Help File Included are abbreviations acronyms metric prefixes and symbols ampere alternating current analog to digital converter bit byte 8 b data transmission speed in events per second Celsius Carriage and Insurance Paid To centimeter central processing unit of a computer Customer Service Engineer depth digital to analog converter direct current data system 69 Glossary 70 ECD EMC ESD TE FID FOB FPD ft GC GND H h h harmonic distortion HV Hz Electron Capture Detector electromagnetic compatibility electrostatic discharge Fahrenheit Flame Ionization Detector Free on Board Flame Photometric Detector foot gram gas chromatograph electrical ground height hour A high frequency disturbance that appears as distortion of the fundamental sine wave high voltage hertz cycles per second Site Preparation and Installation Manual IEC impulse in I O lb LED min mL Site Preparation and Installation Manual Glossary International Electrotechnical Commission See transient
36. hreshold to 1 in volume which is 25 of the hydrogen lower limit of explosion 446 in volume In cases where the connections begin to leak or the column breaks the sensor alerts the operator Then it automatically cuts off the gas supply and heating to the active zones and sweeps the column oven with forced air ventilation If the sensor detects anomalies or leaks during GC operation due to instrument malfunction the operator must immediately e close the hydrogen supply e switch off the gas chromatograph e air out the room The reliability of the sensor depends on careful maintenance After the sensor is in use you must periodically check its operating performance and calibration as recommended by the manufacturer Refer to your hydrogen sensor s instruction manual for maintenance guidelines Never use hydrogen in your TRACE system unless your GC oven has a hydrogen sensor installed ThermoFinnigan CSEs are not authorized to install or repair any instrument using hydrogen as a carrier gas unless the instrument is equipped with the appropriate sensor 1 IEC 1010 1 First Edition September 1990 IEC 1010 1 Amendment 1 September 1992 IEC 1010 1 Amendment 2 June 1995 Site Preparation and Installation Manual 43 Chapter 4 Plumbing the Gas Supply to the GC Building the Gas Lines Building the Gas Lines Building the gas supply lines from the supply cylinders to the GC includes connecting the gas lines to the supply cyl
37. idth of all hallways elevators and doorways should be at least 92 cm 37 in However you should allow additional room for maneuvering the system around corners into elevators or through doorways The TRACE GC and accessories are shipped in a container with the following dimensions 92 cm 37 in w 76 cm 30 in A 88 cm 35 in The container and its contents weigh approximately 65 kg 145 Ibs Other modules such as the computer monitor and options are shipped in their own containers Their dimensions and weights are less than those of the TRACE container 1 Your instrument is shipped in a container the smallest dimension of which is 92 cm 37 in If the entrance to your laboratory will not accommodate a 92 cm 37 in container you can remove the individual modules from the container before moving them into the room If the instrument is removed from its shipping container before it is delivered to the lab site be sure that all the contents of the container remain with the instrument Site Preparation and Installation Manual Chapter 1 Space and Load Requirements Laboratory Preparation Space and Load Requirements We recommend the following space allowances for the area around the gas chromatograph e The working area should be at least 1 5 m 5 ft wide e The working area should be 1 5 m 5 ft deep The depth includes a 75 cm 30 in bench for the gas chromatograph e The area behind the instru
38. inch input output kilo 10 or 1024 Kelvin kilogram kilopascal length liter pound light emitting diode meter or milli 1077 mega 109 micro 109 minute milliliter millimeter mass to charge ratio 1 Glossary 12 NPD Pa PCB PID PN psi RAM RF ROM RS 232 nano 107 Nitrogen Phosphorous Detector ohm pico 10712 pascal printed circuit board Photo Ionization Detector part number pounds per square inch random access memory radio frequency read only memory industry standard for serial communications Site Preparation and Installation Manual S S sag slow average surge T TCD transient V V V ac V dc VGA Site Preparation and Installation Manual Glossary second See surge A gradual long term change in average RMS voltage level with typical durations greater than 2 s A sudden change in average RMS voltage level with typical duration between 50 us and 2 s Thermal Conductivity Detector A brief voltage surge of up to several thousand volts with a duration of less than 50 us volt volts alternating current volts direct current Video Graphics Array width Watt 73 A Air purity 18 Air conditioning humidity 13 particulate matter 14 temperature 12 user s responsibility 11 Altitude 13 Ammonia carrier gases 19 Argon 5 Methane purity 19 Autosamplers heat output 12 weight 6 C Capillary columns gases 16 Carrier
39. inders and adding any traps or filters to the line Connecting the Gas Supply Cylinders To properly connect the gas lines to the gas tanks you will need the following materials e 1 8 in copper tubing e atubing cutter e 1 8 in Swagelok nuts and front and back ferrules e two 7 16 in X 3 8 in open ended wrenches Teflon tape Y Was Secure gas cylinders to an immovable structure or wall Handle and secure all gases according to local safety regulations Use the following procedure to connect regulators and tubing to the gas supply tanks 1 Make sure the initial supply valves are turned off 2 Connect the regulator to the gas supply tank Fuel gas regulators have reverse threads Use an open ended wrench or adjustable Crescent wrench to tighten the regulator connection 3 Determine the length of tubing you need Use only enough tubing to connect the instrument to the gas supplies but allow enough slack to allow the GC to be moved at least 40 cm 16 in from other equipment This allows enough room to perform column connections and system maintenance Also be sure to account for tee connections 4 Useatubing cutter to cut the tubing 44 Site Preparation and Installation Manual Chapter 4 Building the Gas Lines Plumbing the Gas Supply to the GC 5 Use a Swagelok tube fitting to attach the tubing to the gas outlet Refer to How to Use Swagelok Tube Fittings 1n Chapter 3 Before You Begin for instructions
40. install the tee Or Cross Connect the tubing to the tee or cross with a Swagelok fitting as described in How to Use Swagelok Tube Fittings on page 38 Measure the distance from the tee or cross to the inlets or detectors and cut tubing in the appropriate lengths Connect the tubing to the tee or cross ends with Swagelok fittings Install Swagelok caps on any open ends of the tee or cross that you do not plan to connect with tubing Site Preparation and Installation Manual Plumbing the Gas Supply to the GC per This chapter explains the proper gas supply connections and configuration information for your GC Use the information in this chapter to connect your inlet and detector gas supplies Chapter at a Glance ea AA PP o UE A 42 Connecting the Gas Supply Cylinders cccccccccooooonncnnoncnnnnnnnonononocnnncncnnnnnonanonos 44 Adding Traps to the Gas Supply edetevsteedereezoskuu ra dieran 45 guru A NIETO UU T 46 Connecting the Gas Supply to the Inlet Manifold eeessssssss 47 Connecting the Gas Supply to the Detector Manifold sss 47 Connecting Coolant to tlie Cryogenic SYSTEM cosa lince 50 ii un aD de o1 Before you begin plumbing gas to the GC locate the main power cable and position it near the appropriate outlet Do not plug in the power cable at this time Follow the procedures in thi
41. lowing 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 TRACE GC gas chromatograph system In addition to laboratory and operating environment standards this section contains information about the shipping and delivery of your TRACE system Chapter 1 Laboratory Preparation gives you all the information you need to prepare your laboratory for the arrival of your TRACE GC system Chapter 2 nstrument 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 TRACE 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 TRACE 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 TRACE system arrives Appendix B Customer Communication contains contact information for Th
42. ment in kgs lbs TRACE GCamcwemaogaph S1 20 0020 66 20 48003 eomme TT wwf aa wwa O ON EC A E 2 NOTE The total load on the workbench is 75 kg 164 Ibs Use Table 1 2 to determine the space and weight requirements for optional instruments for your TRACE system Table 1 2 Space and Weight Requirements TRACE Optional Instruments Height Width Depth Weight Instrument cm in cm in cm in kgs Ibs Autosamplers LAS 2000 Como Mode 5 33 8 7 amp 24 6 1 ris 2000 Come as 33 wr 7 6b 3 85 4 LAS 2000 Tareas 59 20 30 8 e m Printers 0000000 Printers ro IN eme 3 9 v 9 5 5 xx O NOTE Other peripheral devices such as purge and trap units may be connected to the TRACE 2000 These peripheral devices may have additional bench space requirements Consult your local ThermoFinnigan Customer Support Engineer CSE for assistance 6 Site Preparation and Installation Manual Chapter 1 Power Requirements Laboratory Preparation Power Requirements It is your responsibility to provide an acceptable source of power You should provide a dedicated power line with a circuit breaker capable of withstanding the power ratings listed in the following sections 120 V ac Power Requirements For TRACE GC systems installed in the US and other countries using 120 V ac power the minimum power requirements are as follows e 120 V ac 6 10 e frequency of 50 60 Hz
43. ment should be a minimum of 30 cm 12 in Provide enough space around the instrument for operators to work beside it and in front of it Keep in mind that the GC oven vents to the rear Any material exposed to the oven exhaust must withstand repeated exposure to temperatures of up to 400 C 750 F The space requirements and weights for the standard system components are given in Table 1 1 Similar information for TRACE optional instruments is provided in Table 1 2 The TRACE system should be placed on a workbench that has minimum dimensions of 0 75 x 2 m 2 5 x 6 ft The workbench must also be capable of supporting the weight of the data system computer or computing integrator 27 kg 60 Ib plus the weight of any options Be sure there 1s at least 16 cm 6 in of space behind the workbench for connections In addition there must be at least 92 cm 36 in of vertical clearance from the top of the TRACE system Therefore you should avoid placing the instrument below cabinets or shelves O NOTE To keep the data system computer or integrator close to the electrical connections we recommend placing it on the right side of the GC Site Preparation and Installation Manual 5 Chapter 1 Laboratory Preparation Space and Load Requirements Use Table 1 1 to determine the minimum space and weight requirements for a standard TRACE system Table 1 1 Minimum Space and Weight Requirements TRACE Standard System Bed Width _ Weight Instru
44. ments Consult your local ThermoFinnigan CSE for assistance Site Preparation and Installation Manual Operating Environment A rm Altitude Humidity Chapter 1 Laboratory Preparation Oven Exhaust The GC oven exhaust vents are in the rear of the instrument Hot air 400 C 750 F exits through these vents during GC operation As stated under Space and Load Requirements in this chapter there should be at least 30 cm 12 in free space behind the instrument to allow the exhaust to dissipate Any material exposed to the oven exhaust must be able to withstand repeated exposure to temperatures of up to 400 C 750 F Oven exhaust can cause severe burns Avoid working behind the instrument when the oven vents during cooling down cycles Do not expose gas tanks or bottles chemicals regulators electrical cords or other temperature sensitive items to oven exhaust The maximum operating altitude for the TRACE GC is 2 000 meters above sea level The relative humidity of the operating environment must be between 40 and 80 with no condensation Operating your TRACE GC system in low humidity will cause the accumulation and discharge of static electricity which shortens the life of electronic components Operating your GC system in high humidity causes condensation which can lead to short circuits High humidity also blocks traps on cooling fans We recommended you equip your laboratory with temperature and humidity mo
45. nditions explained in this chapter before your gas chromatograph can be installed Your laboratory preparations should be completed before the TRACE GC is unpacked Complete any work that creates dust high humidity or corrosive vapors before you begin unpacking the instruments Chapter at a Glance 1233 14 10 M E 4 Space and AMA ei ea Ufa ctp eaei an eiai 5 Power Pegue dli T uta 7 diseno en o AMA e UT vU PE Unc UE Une disi EE 11 S dari cie A e eo naa yeseassounessesane ies 15 Gas and Plumbing Reguiremenis C 15 A E ecu tedeneetetwese 24 A e 24 ato li OTT 23 Hardware and Software Minimum Requirements eese 26 Site Preparation and Installation Manual 3 Chapter 1 Laboratory Preparation 2 NOTE Entrance Entrance TRACE GC systems operate reliably under controlled environment conditions Operating or maintaining a system outside the specifications outlined in this guide may cause many different types of system failures The repair of such failures is specifically excluded from the standard warranty and service contract coverage Use this chapter to ensure that your site meets all the criteria of the Preinstallation Checklist in Appendix A In addition to the information in this chapter you must also obey the building and safety rules and regulations for construction that apply in your area The entrance to your facility and the w
46. ng manual for instructions on configuring your data system and using it to control GC functions and process information from the GC Connect the Autosampler Cable You can connect an AS 2000 or HS 2000 autosampler to the TRACE GC Use the following procedure to connect the autosampler cable to the GC 1 Connect the RS232 cable the DIN handshake cable and the power cable supplied with the autosampler to the autosampler control module 2 With the top cover removed connect the RS232 cable to the port on the top of the GC labeled AUTOSAMPLER 56 Site Preparation and Installation Manual Chapter 5 Mounting Peripheral Devices Getting Connected 3 Snap the cable securing ring into one of the cable slots on the GC 4 Connectthe handshake cable to the AUTOSAMPLER DIN port on the rear of the GC 5 Replace the top cover If the GC and autosampler are on the GC will automatically recognize the autosampler Refer to the autosampler operating manual for instructions on mounting the autosampler turret and tray on top of the GC and for configuration instructions Site Preparation and Installation Manual 97 Chapter 5 Getting Connected Mounting Peripheral Devices Computing Integrators Setup your integrator and connect it to a power supply according to the manufacturer s instructions Each TRACE GC comes with shielded two conductor cables for each detector analog output and a remote ready inhibit start and stop cable handsh
47. nitors to ensure your laboratory is always within the required temperature and humidity specifications Particulate Matter The air in your laboratory must not have excessive dust smoke or other particulate matter The air should contain fewer than 1 000 000 particles per cubic meter 100 000 particles per cubic foot larger than 5 um Site Preparation and Installation Manual 13 Chapter 1 Laboratory Preparation Operating Environment Dust can clog the air traps causing a reduction in air flow around electronic components Dust will also form a layer on electronic components that will act as an insulating blanket reducing the transfer of heat from the components to the surrounding air Electrostatic Discharge Vibration Lighting 14 The TRACE GC with all its covers in place is not susceptible to static discharge However laboratory conditions that expose instrumentation and laboratory personnel to repeated high levels of static discharge should be considered a safety hazard Therefore we recommend you take the following precautions especially if you are operating your system at the lower end of the relative humidity specification listed above e Use a static dissipating floor covering such as tile or conductive linoleum in the room housing your instrument e Use laboratory chairs covered with natural fibers or other static dissipating material e Wear laboratory coats and clothing made from natural fibers or othe
48. nnected Mounting Peripheral Devices Figure 5 1 illustrates this procedure Figure 5 1 Removing the Top Cover Connect the Data System Computer There are two types of information transfer techniques between the TRACE GC 2000 and the computer digital and analog Use the following procedure to connect your data system computer to the GC for digital transfer 1 Connect the computer monitor keyboard mouse printer if applicable and network connection if applicable according to the instructions in the accompanying documentation 2 Plugin the computer monitor and printer power cables 3 Connect the RS232 cable supplied with the data system to one of the COM ports of you computer taking note of which port you use You will need this information for software configuration 54 Site Preparation and Installation Manual Chapter 5 Mounting Peripheral Devices Getting Connected 4 Connect the other end of the cable to the port on the top of the GC labeled COMPUTER Computer Port 5 snap the cable securing ring into one of the cable slots on the GC Site Preparation and Installation Manual 55 Chapter 5 Getting Connected Mounting Peripheral Devices 6 Turn on the GC if it 1s not already on the computer the monitor and the printer Check the time date and monitor settings 7 Testthe printer and network connections and install drivers as necessary Refer to your data system s operati
49. not be included with the TRACE GC ChromQuest data system Operating System Requirements 26 Windows NT 4 0 with Service Pack 3 Site Preparation and Installation Manual Chapter 1 Hardware and Software Minimum Requirements Laboratory Preparation Chrom Card Data System The Chrom Card data system has the following minimum computer requirements Hardware Requirements e 133 MHz Pentium processor e 24 MB of RAM e GB hard drive e CDROM Operating System Requirements e Windows 95 98 2000 NT Site Preparation and Installation Manual 2 Instrument Arrival This chapter gives an overview of shipping and receiving procedures installation and training The information in this chapter will give you an idea of what to expect when your TRACE system arrives Telephone and fax numbers for the ThermoFinnigan offices are listed in Appendix B Customer Communication Chapter at a Glance o AAA A 29 A ee ee eee ae eee eee ee ere 31 pi MERE UU um 32 Shipping Information Instruments are shipped in the manner agreed upon at the time of sale There are two categories of shipping Origin FOB and Destination FOB CIP or CIF Origin For instruments shipped Ex Works also known as FOB Free On Board Origin damages incurred in shipment are the responsibility of the purchaser and the carrier However ThermoFinnigan will assist with filing claims and billable repairs if necessary Site Preparation and Installation Ma
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51. nual 29 Chapter 2 Instrument Arrival Shipping Information Destination There are two types of Destination shipping CIP Carriage and Insurance Paid to Destination and CIF Carriage Insurance and Freight paid to Destination These are also known as FOB Destination For all types of Destination shipping ThermoFinnigan will file claims against the carrier for any damages incurred in shipment Note however that ThermoFinnigan will not accept liability for damage not recorded on the receiving documents Receiving Instruments 2 NOTE 30 ThermoFinnigan instruments are shipped by electronic equipment carriers who specialize in the handling of delicate equipment Occasionally however equipment inadvertently gets damaged in transit Please take the following precautions when receiving the instruments e Check carefully for obvious damage or evidence of rough handling including triggering of Shockwatch and Tiltwatch labels e If external damage is apparent note this fact on all copies of the receiving documents and describe briefly the extent of the damage The driver should sign or initial next to your comments to signify agreement with your observations It may be necessary to photograph damaged areas for claims purposes Contact the appropriate ThermoFinnigan office to report the damage e Move the cartons to a protected location preferably to the installation site e Leave the boxes as complete as possible and do n
52. nue the installation process Chapter at a Glance TENTE Se MM 35 a Mnn esaa MS 35 ACE Lo di AMAS IA 37 Verify Site Preparation Before the TRACE system can be installed your laboratory must be in compliance with the guidelines and requirements in the Site Preparation section of this manual Use the Preinstallation Checklist in Appendix A to verify your laboratory conditions conform to the guidelines in Chapter 1 Laboratory Preparation before you unpack your GC and begin the installation process Unpacking the Instrument You should have already inspected the exterior of the shipping container for damage as described in Chapter 2 nstrument Arrival Carefully unpack the instrument and do the following 1 Check the contents of each box or crate against the packing list to verify the shipment is complete Site Preparation and Installation Manual 35 Chapter 3 Before You Begin Unpacking the Instrument 2 Inspect each item for damage e If equipment is damaged keep boxes and their equipment in their existing condition and immediately notify the carrier e Submit a damage claim directly to the carrier and send a copy including any shortage claims to your authorized ThermoFinnigan sales representative e Do not return any equipment to the dealer or the factory without prior factory authorization 3 Place the TRACE GC on your bench allowing space to the rear of the instrument for venting f eme The TRACE
53. o plan for gas cylinder storage when preparing your laboratory Do not place gas tanks in the path of the GC oven exhaust Gas lines should e be refrigeration grade precleaned copper or new stainless steel e be 1 8 in or I 4 in diameter gas lines longer than 3 m 10 ft and supplying more than one GC should be 1 4 in e be free of oil e be free of moisture e run to the back or side of the TRACE system e be spliced with Swagelok fittings Precleaned tubing Properly cleaned tubing is solvent flushed and purge dried with an inert gas such as nitrogen or helium Flush gas lines using acetone or hexane Never use a Site Preparation and Installation Manual Chapter 1 Gas and Plumbing Requirements Laboratory Preparation chlorinated solvent When flushing gas lines collect the solvent passing through the gas line and inspect it for discoloration or residue Continue to flush gas lines until all waste solvent is free of discoloration and residue Purge the gas line for several minutes to make sure the gas line is free of all traces of solvent DO NOT e use any tubing other than new clean metal tubing of the specified size e allow any brazed or soldered plumbing joints to be made in the gas delivery system without precleaning e allow pipe threaded joints without PTFE tape as a sealant no other thread sealant is acceptable e use PTFE tape on compression fitting joints Swagelok fittings or equivalent e mix component
54. ogen e Ensure that all hydrogen cylinders comply with the safety requirements for proper use and storage All hydrogen cylinders must be equipped with safety valves and automatic safety systems e Make sure the gas supply is turned completely off when connecting hydrogen lines e Perform a bubble test to ensure that the hydrogen lines are leak tight before using the instrument Perform this test after the pressure test described in the Testing for Leaks portion of this chapter Repeat this test to eliminate all leaks e Ensure your GC column oven has a ThermoFinnigan hydrogen sensor A hydrogen sensor continuously monitors the hydrogen level in the GC column oven If your GC oven does not have a hydrogen sensor already installed contact your ThermoFinnigan sales representative To comply with instrument safety 42 Site Preparation and Installation Manual Using Hydrogen Chapter 4 Plumbing the Gas Supply to the GC requirements a ThermoFinnigan CSE or authorized service technician should install the sensor If you plan to use a sensor other than the recommended ThermoFinnigan sensor you must verify its ability to perform the functions listed above before installing it It must comply with your local safety regulations or with the IEC 1010 regulations if local regulations do not exist Using the Hydrogen Sensor WARNING NOTE The lower limit of the hydrogen sensor is 0 5 in volume You should adjust the detection t
55. on using Swagelok fittings Adding Traps to the Gas Supply You may wish to use traps such as moisture or oxygen traps in your gas supply line Traps are especially necessary if you are unsure of the purity of your gas supplies Refer to Gas and Plumbing Requirements 1n Chapter 1 Laboratory Preparation for more information about gas purity requirements and appropriate traps for your GC Figure 4 1 shows the proper order of traps in a gas supply line Refer to your trap s instruction manual for specific purging and installation requirements Moisture E Hydrocarbon trap trap Figure 4 1 Gas Trap Configuration Site Preparation and Installation Manual 45 Chapter 4 Plumbing the Gas Supply to the GC Purging Gas Lines Use the following procedure to attach traps to your gas line l ve 8 Determine the location for the trap in your supply line Figure 4 1 shows the recommended trap order Use a tubing cutter to cut the tubing to the desired length Turn the gas regulator supply handle counterclockwise to reduce line pressure then turn the gas supply on and increase the pressure to 35 kPa 5 psi for about 15 seconds to purge the line of any unwanted debris Turn the gas supply off Use a 1 8 Swagelok fitting to connect the trap inlet to the gas supply tubing coming from the tank Turn the gas supply on to 35 kPa 5 psi for about 30 seconds Turn the gas supply off Connect tubing to the trap outlet with a 1 8
56. osses 40 Teflon tape 37 Pollution 15 Power 120 V ac 7 230 V ac 7 current requirements optional instruments 10 printers 10 standard system 10 frequency 7 Site Preparation and Installation Manual Index harmonics 8 quality of 7 sags and surges 8 slow average 8 technical assistance 11 transients or impulses 8 voltage disturbances 7 wall outlets 8 Power supply UPS 9 Printers heat output 12 power 10 weights 6 R Regulators 19 Required tools 24 S Sags 8 Secondary gas regulators 20 Servo air purity 19 Setting up the instrument 36 Shipping 29 container 4 damage 30 destination 30 origin 29 Site preparation preinstallation checklist 35 user s responsibility 4 verifying 35 Slow average 8 Solvent in gas lines 20 Static discharge See Electrostatic discharge Sub ambient operation 21 Supplemental equipment 25 Surges 8 Swagelok fittings 38 Swagelok tees and crosses 40 7 Index T TCD gases capillary and wide bore columns 16 packed columns 17 Technical assistance line power problems 11 See also Customer service Teflon tape 37 Telephone 24 support 24 Temperature air conditioning 12 laboratory optimum 11 See also Heat output system reliability 11 Tools 24 Training 32 Transients or impulses 8 Tubing cutter 37 U unpacking 35 UPS power supply 9 User s responsibilities air conditioning 11 operating environment 11 quality of power 11 spares 25 V Vibration 14 Voltage disturbances harmonics
57. ot unpack the components unless absolutely necessary The Customer Support Engineer CSE will also check for damage and verify the completeness of shipment This will protect you in the event of missing or damaged components Freight insurance requires that obvious damage be noted on the receiving documents Site Preparation and Installation Manual Chapter 2 Installation Instrument Arrival Installation If you have purchased the installation option you must submit a completed Preinstallation Checklist Appendix A to us before a ThermoFinnigan CSE will install your system The CSE will unpack and completely install the system including optional instruments The CSE will also initialize settings verify that the system is operating according to specifications and familiarize you with the system Contact your local ThermoFinnigan office for details If you have not purchased the installation option refer to Section II nstallation for installation instructions Site Preparation and Installation Manual 31 Chapter 2 Instrument Arrival Training Training Valuable training on ThermoFinnigan instruments and software is offered worldwide Experience has shown that maximum value can be derived from a scientific instrument if there 1s one person who has a major responsibility for the instrument We recommend that you designate a key operator to manage the operation and maintenance of the TRACE system We also recommend th
58. quirements uei i it 26 Chromi ard J9dtd 5 VSEelTle udo eios ta d Dos pic t a t upiidveselu ice 24 Hardware Requirements 27 Operating System Reguttetme ls cta r 27 Chapter 2 ue AIVAN Bet 29 Shipping Iniormati ON t 29 OM eta thet oath cae aad M ELI cea castes E 29 IBI SPIRI 30 RECI SUM datada 30 An tren tuae T en Cea o Cina foot dpa eee P e eee Eu 31 br me ICT Sota Arena stACe eeiaed olaneecti tea comssen hon ea 22 SECTION II Installation Chapter 3 Before You BOOM uiii dete oa Pn bei a a Roe CE Ett A Rl p M eee 35 MEDIE Se Pre Dalal OD EE E EE P M REM EM PU 35 Unpackine thie ns tru lle DE oi uni D ipee EUR D Eee Inh vot dac focos li doris doe O 35 Gas Plumbi Basics NS 37 Howto Used Tobino CUR moratur alicia cin 37 How to Use Teflon Tape on Pipe Threads icri naa 37 How to Use Swagelok Tube Fittings esses 38 vi Site Preparation and Installation Manual Contents How to Attach a Swagelok Tee or Cross ccccccccssssssescecccceccanesececececesauaaeeseeeeees 40 Chapter 4 Plumbing the Gas Supply to the GC eese esee ener nennen nnn nnne nnns 41 MSHS TY CROC DL ano iiieeu atento ici d 42 Usine the Hydrogen SeDSOE coi rode A do tea EE e as eee 43 Buildin the Gas LINE Second oe tasd nitent t io Poele idad 44 Connecting the Gras Supply C y Imdefs eot ice oto o Eo eee eb cromo Lo e reb e opes 44 Adding Eraps to the Cras SUPRA iii 45 P reino Cras Eie Socios ci Rute dieto ip dT DN
59. r laboratory is between 18 and 35 C 65 and ISE Ensure that the relative humidity level in your laboratory is between 40 and 80 with no condensation El El Elle EJE Bb p Ensure that the air in your laboratory 1s free of excessive dust smoke or other particulate matter Site Preparation and Installation Manual 61 Appendix A Preinstallation Checklist Ensure that your system is free of electrostatic discharge Provide an adequate exhaust system Ensure that you meet appropriate gas line requirements O O O L Install a telephone near your system Fax or mail the TRACE Preinstallation Checklist to the appropriate ThermoFinnigan office You can refer to Appendix B Customer Communication to select the ThermoFinnigan office nearest you 62 Site Preparation and Installation Manual Customer Communication This appendix contains contact information for ThermoFinnigan offices worldwide This appendix also contains a one page Reader Survey Use this survey to give us feedback on this manual and help us improve the quality of our documentation How To Contact Us ThermoFinnigan provides comprehensive technical assistance worldwide and is dedicated to the quality of our customer relationships and services Use this list to contact your local ThermoFinnigan office or affiliate Europe AUSTRIA BELGIUM ThermoQuest Austria wissenschaftliche Ger te GmbH Interscience SPRL Wehlistrasse 27 b A 1200 Wien Scientific P
60. r manifold 1 Make sure the gas supply is turned off 2 Connect each detector gas line to the appropriate detector gas bulkhead with 1 8 in Swagelok fittings If the GC has been furnished with a 2x1 mm tube use the ferrule for 2x1mm 1 8 in provided in the start up kit Different detector modules have different gas plumbing requirements It is important that you connect the right gases to the right inlet fittings The inlet fittings on the detector modules are labeled Consult Table 4 1 on page 49 for the proper gas connections of the detector modules installed Repeat the process if you are connecting the detector gas supply to more than one bulkhead Be sure to finish all detector connections before turning on the gas supply Inside each 1 8 in detector manifold is a fritted filter If you connect a gas line smaller than 1 8 in to an detector manifold be sure the tubing does not touch the filter when inserted into the manifold To keep the gas line from touching and possibly damaging the filter extend the tubing only 5 mm past the front ferrule This will ensure the tubing does not touch the filter Refer to How to Use Swagelok Tube Fittings in Chapter 3 Before You Begin for more instructions on using Swagelok ferrules and fittings Refer to Gas and Plumbing Requirements in Chapter 1 Laboratory Preparation for the type of gas appropriate for each detector Site Preparation and Installation Manual Chapter 4 Connecting t
61. r static dissipating material e Do not place polystyrene foam cups or packing materials on the instrument Place your instruments on surfaces that are free of vibration Be aware of vibrations caused by equipment in adjoining locations Overhead lighting is recommended to light your work area Site Preparation and Installation Manual Exhaust System Chapter 1 Laboratory Preparation Other Environmental Factors The TRACE GC operates in an environment where normally only non conductive pollution occurs but in which temporary conductivity due to condensation must be expected This is a Pollution Degree 2 environment as specified in International Standard EN 61010 1 1993 Exhaust System Specialized exhaust systems generally are not required for GC detector systems However it is your responsibility to see that local exhaust codes are followed You should be aware that certain detectors require the use of hydrogen for fuel gas Be sure to read Using Hydrogen in Chapter 4 Plumbing the Gas Supply to the GC if you plan to use hydrogen with your TRACE system Testing for Leaks also in Chapter 4 contains information about leak testing to ensure that excessive amounts of flammable gases are not released into the lab atmosphere The TRACE Operating Manual also discusses leak testing in detail Laboratories meeting the heating and cooling requirements specified in this manual will sufficiently circulate lab air to prevent accumula
62. re 3 1 Swaselok Ferrule and Nut ASsembly 22 5 nt Ee i eo evan ed 38 Figure 2 2 Swaeselok and Inlet onne con saepe esie baee o hebt e um eee ptit esta abd aret 39 Lioure 5 Wiehtenine Swacclok FINOS ica 39 Piouredel Gas Trap CONSUL ON ocio dn eo e daten tais ta sea et Edu SeR Los 45 Lisureosl Removing the Top COV er arias ri 54 Pistire 9 2 Juteerator Cable C OnnectiOTS ias 58 Tables Table 1 1 Minimum Space and Weight Requirements TRACE Standard System 6 Table 1 2 Space and Weight Requirements TRACE Optional Instruments 6 Table 1 3 Maximum Current Requirements for the TRACE Standard System 10 Table 1 4 Maximum Current Requirements for TRACE Optional Instruments 10 Table 1 5 Heat Output TRACE Standard System uti bao tosta Ue RE Ee To eo te EE VET 12 Table 1 6 Heat Output TRACE Optional Instruments ccccooconocncnnnnnnnnnnonnnnnnnnnnnnnnnonanacinnnnnnnnnnos 12 Table 1 7 Capillary and Wide Bore Column Gas Recommendations s eeeeessse 16 Table 1 8 Packed Column Gas Recommendations nennt 16 Table 4 1 Detector Gras Connections iia 49 vill Site Preparation and Installation Manual About This Manual Overview The Site Preparation and Installation Manual along with the TRACE Preinstallation Help File will help you prepare for the arrival and installation of your TRACE GC gas chromatograph Fol
63. re information about cryo supply tanks 2 Connect the other end of the supply tube to the 1 8 inch connector on the column oven cryo solenoid valve The connector protrudes from the hole on the GC rear panel labeled Sub Ambient Coolant PTV Injector Cryo System If your GC has a PTV injector use the following procedure to connect the cryo supply 1 Connect the supply tubing to the CO or LN tank Refer to Figures 1 4 and 1 5 in Chapter 1 for more information about cryo supply tanks 2 Connect the other end of the supply tube to the 1 8 inch connector on the PTV cryo solenoid valve on the upper left corner of the GC rear panel 50 Site Preparation and Installation Manual Testing for Leaks Chapter 4 Plumbing the Gas Supply to the GC Testing for Leaks CAUTION Once you have connected your gas supplies to the GC inlets and detectors you need to test the supply lines for leaks Turn on your gas supply and use the following information to set the gas pressures for the leak test e Set the carrier gas pressure to approximately 50 kPa 7 psi higher than the maximum pressure of the GC regulator e Set the detector gas pressures to approximately 350 kPa 50 psi Next you need to check all Swagelok fittings for leaks Use the following procedure to check the fittings for leaks 1 Use a handheld electronic leak detector Sciences Inc Model LD 228 or equivalent to check each fitting for leaks 2 If you detect a leak
64. s of one fitting brand with those of another brand for example Swagelok ferrules with Tylok body etc Gas Lines for Cold On Column Injectors Gas chromatographs equipped with a cold on column injector require secondary cooling performed by an extra air line with a high flow rate This line should have an inside diameter of at least 2 mm 5 64 in Cryogenic Cooling If you have purchased a cryogenic cooling option for your TRACE GC you will need to provide a coolant supply Your TRACE GC 1s already configured for either liquid nitrogen or liquid carbon dioxide Be sure to identify which cryogenic cooling option your GC is configured for before you order cryogenic coolant Site Preparation and Installation Manual 21 Chapter 1 Laboratory Preparation Gas and Plumbing Requirements Liquid Nitrogen Liquid N must be supplied at pressures below 400 kPa 60 psi Plumbing to the GC should be 1 4 in copper or stainless steel tubing with insulation It is your responsibility to ensure the liquid delivery connection from the liquid N cryogenic supply is adaptable to 1 4 in tubing The liquid N cryogenic valve on the TRACE GC is a 1 4 in Swagelok fitting Subambient operation of the PTV requires liquid N cooling Figure 1 4 shows the proper configuration for an N tank Cylinder Valve Insulated 1 4 tubing Figure 1 4 N Tank Configuration f eme High pressures and extremely low temperatures make liquid N a hazardous 2
65. s section to build your gas supply lines for carrier make up and detector gases DO NOT loosen or remove caps from the GC until you have purged your gas lines and are ready to connect them Loosening or removing caps early will contaminate instruments and filters Site Preparation and Installation Manual 41 Chapter 4 Plumbing the Gas Supply to the GC Using Hydrogen mixture The use of hydrogen as a carrier gas requires the operator s extreme caution Special precautions must be taken because of the risk of explosion The gas chromatograph must be equipped with a hydrogen sensor if you use hydrogen as a carrier gas Refer to Using Hydrogen on page 42 for more information i WARNING Hydrogen is a dangerous gas that when mixed with air may create an explosive Using Hydrogen The use of hydrogen as a carrier gas or as fuel for certain flame detectors requires the operator s strict attention and compliance with special precautions due to the hazards involved Hydrogen is a dangerous gas particularly in an enclosed area when it reaches a concentration corresponding to its lower explosion level 4 in volume When mixed with air it can create an explosive mixture An explosion hazard could develop in the GC oven when hydrogen is used as a carrier gas if oven elements are not perfectly connected to each other or if the connection materials are worn out broken or otherwise faulty Use the following safety precautions when using hydr
66. ten the knob Continue rotating and tightening the knob until you deeply score the tubing 3 Remove the cutter and snap the tubing in two How to Use Teflon Tape on Pipe Threads To ensure an inert seal around all tank and regulator pipe fittings use the following procedure 1 Wrap the tape around the pipe threads in a clockwise direction about three times You should be able to tear the tape easily to separate it from the roll 2 Make sure the tape does not extend past the threads or obstruct the pipe opening 3 Make sure the tape does not twist or bunch up when you connect the pipe 2 NOTE Do not use Teflon tape on Swagelok type compression fittings Site Preparation and Installation Manual 37 Chapter 3 Before You Begin Gas Plumbing Basics How to Use Swagelok Tube Fittings The Swagelok fitting consists of four components a Swagelok nut a back ferrule a front ferrule and an inlet body It becomes a five piece connection when affixed to the tubing The two ferrules merge when the nut is tightened forming a safe and leak free seal between the tubing and body Use the following procedure to connect tubing using Swagelok fittings 1 Place a Swagelok nut over the end of the tubing 2 Place a back ferrule over the end of the tubing 3 Place a front ferrule over the end of the tubing If you are using tubing smaller than 1 8 in make sure the tubing extends only 5 mm past the front ferrule This will prevent damag
67. the GC Flip the switch to the ON position If the detectors are not already installed on your TRACE GC you will need to install them now Refer to the TRACE Operating Manual for more information about installing detectors You will need to install a column in the GC Refer to the TRACE Operating Manual for more information about installing columns For system test information refer to the TRACE Standard Operating Procedures Manual and to the user manuals of any accessories you have connected to your TRACE GC system Site Preparation and Installation Manual 59 Preinstallation Checklist This appendix contains a step by step list of items you should complete before your TRACE GC arrives Please complete the checklist after reading the Site Preparation section This will ensure that your site 1s suitable for the installation of your new TRACE GC Please contact a ThermoFinnigan Customer Support Engineer CSE if you encounter any difficulties preparing your site for installation Ensure that entrances and hallways are at least 92 cm 37 in across Ensure that your workbench space is at least 1 5 m 4 5 ft across and can support a 75 kg 170 Ib load Ensure that the instruments can be placed on surfaces that do not vibrate Ensure that your work area has proper lighting Provide an acceptable power source for your TRACE system Provide a wall outlet configuration that meets specifications Ensure that the temperature in you
68. tion of gases and fumes vented during normal GC use Extensive leaks in plumbing lines to the GC may present hazards Be sure to follow all local codes regulating plumbing of gases Gas and Plumbing Requirements y Vois You must provide the gas supplies for your gas chromatograph Be sure to order your gases and regulators far enough ahead of time to have them ready for the GC installation process All ThermoFinnigan gas chromatographs are designed to use an inert gas as the carrier gas If you wish to use hydrogen as a carrier gas you must install a hydrogen sensor Contact a ThermoFinnigan sales representative if you plan to use hydrogen as the carrier gas in your new TRACE GC If you don t have the hydrogen sensor you must use an inert carrier gas Site Preparation and Installation Manual 15 Chapter 1 Laboratory Preparation Gas and Plumbing Requirements Table 1 7 lists the gas recommendations for capillary column systems Detector Type Table 1 7 Capillary and Wide Bore Column Gas Recommendations FID Helium Nitrogen Hydrogen NPD Helium Nitrogen Hydrogen PID Helium Nitrogen Hydrogen ECD Helium Nitrogen Argon FPD Helium Nitrogen Hydrogen TCD Helium Nitrogen Hydrogen Argon 1 Carrier Gases Fuel Gases None Make Up Gas Helium Nitrogen if necessary Helium Nitrogen Helium Nitrogen Nitrogen Argon 5 Methane Helium Nitrogen if necessary Same as carrier PDD
69. ulators and Fittings Gas tanks may be equipped with either single or dual stage regulators that contain stainless steel diaphragms The regulator output pressure should be adjustable from 300 to 700 kPa 45 100 psi Each regulator should be equipped with a 1 8 in Swagelok compression fitting or equivalent Figure 1 3 shows a dual stage gas regulator with 1 8 in fittings Figure 1 3 Dual Stage Gas Regulator Verify with your gas supplier the type of CGA fitting on the gas bottles you order Be sure these fittings match the regulators described in Purity Requirements in Site Preparation and Installation Manual 19 Chapter 1 Laboratory Preparation Gas Tanks y Vois Gas Lines 20 Gas and Plumbing Requirements this chapter If not contact your gas supplier or your area ThermoFinnigan sales representative to make the appropriate changes Secondary Gas Regulators Because secondary regulation of carrier fuel and make up gases may be provided downstream of the cylinder regulator a single or dual stage regulator is acceptable but it must use a stainless steel diaphragm Gas tanks should be placed where they cannot damage cables or gas lines Use standard safety practices for securing gas tanks and bottles Gas supply lines should terminate with 1 8 in female Swagelok connectors Stored gases should be placed in an area where a wide temperature variation will not occur Don t forget t

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