Chemical Analysis Group Agilent 6890 Gas Chromatograph

1 Chemical Analysis GroupAgilent 6890 Gas Chromatograph6890 Site Prep and InstallationDocument A15283 Site Preparation andInstallation ManualHP 6890 SeriesGas ChromatographLittle Falls OperationHewlett-Packard Company2850 Centerville RoadWilmington, DE 1996 All Rights , adaptation,or translation withoutpermission is prohibited,except as allowed underthe copyright part numberG1530-90300 First Edition, Nov 1994 Second Edition, Oct 1996 Printed in USAW arrantyThe information containedin this document is subjectto change without makes nowarranty of any kind withregard to this material,including, but not limitedto, the implied warrantiesof merchantability andfitness for a particularpurpose.

2 Hewlett-Packardshall not be liable for errorscontained herein or forincidental or consequentialdamages in connection withthe furnishing,performance, or use of InformationThe HP 6890 GasChromatograph meets thefollowing IEC(InternationalElectrotechnicalCommiss ion) classifications:Safety Class 1, TransientOvervoltage Category II,and Pollution Degree unit has beendesigned and tested inaccordance with recognizedsafety standards anddesigned for use indoors. Ifthe instrument is used in amanner not specified by themanufacturer, theprotection provided by theinstrument may beimpaired.

3 Whenever thesafety protection of the HP6890 has beencompromised, disconnectthe unit from all powersources and secure the unitagainst servicing to qualifiedservice parts orperforming anyunauthorized modificationto the instrument mayresult in a safety the AC powercord before removingcovers. The customershould not attempt toreplace the battery or fusesin this instrument. Thebattery contained in thisinstrument is SymbolsWarnings in the manual oron the instrument must beobserved during all phasesof operation, service.

4 Andrepair of this to comply withthese precautions violatessafety standards of designand the intended use of Companyassumes no liability for thecustomer s failure tocomply with warning calls attentionto a condition or possiblesituation that could causeinjury to the caution calls attention toa condition or possiblesituation that coulddamage or destroy theproduct or the user s accompanyinginstructions formore a earth(ground) radio-activity UserInformation for In VitroDiagnostic ApplicationsThis is a multipurposeproduct that may be usedfor qualitative orquantitative analyses inmany applications.

5 If usedin conjunction with provenprocedures (methodology)by qualified operator, oneof these applications maybe In Vitro instrumentperformance characteristicsand instructions areincluded in this In Vitro Diagnosticprocedures andmethodology remain thechoice and theresponsibility of the user,and are not EmissionCertification for FederalRepublic of GermanySound pressure Lp< 65 dB(A)During normal operationAt the operator positionAccording to ISO 7779(Type Test)When operating the HP6890 with cryo valveoption, the sound dB(A) during cryovalve operation for shortburst LP< 65 dB(A)Am ArbeitsplatzNormaler BetriebNach DIN 45635 T.

6 19(Typpr fung)Bei Betrieb des HP 6890mit Cryo Ventil Optiontreten beim Oeffnen desVentils impulsfoermigSchalldrucke Lp bis dB(A) 1. Site PreparationTemperature and humidity oven toxic or noxious space for packed for capillary gas tubing for carrier and detector pressure regulatorgas supply tubing cooling a carbon liquid valve actuator 2. InstallationStep 1. Unpacking the 2. Placing the GC system on the 3. Turning the power 4. Connecting tubing to the gas supply 5.

7 Attaching traps to the gas supply 6. Attaching a SWAGELOK tee to 7. Attaching tubing to the inlet 8. Attaching tubing to detector 9. Checking for 10. Attaching cryogenic liquid 11. Attaching valve actuator 12. Setting source 13. Connecting cable, general start/stop decimal event 14. Setting the GC Automatic Liquid Sampler 15. Configuring the for the HP for the HP INET for remote Making SWAGELOK PreparationHow to prepare your laboratory forinstallation and use of the and humidity ranges, 3 Ventilation requirements, 4 Benchtop space requirements, 5 Electrical requirements, 8 Gas requirements, 10 Gases for packed columns, 10 Gases for capillary columns, 11 Gas purity, 12 The gas plumbing, 13 Supply tubing for carrier and detector gases, 14 Two-stage pressure regulators, 15 Traps, 16 Cryogenic cooling requirements.

8 17 Choosing a coolant, 17 Using carbon dioxide, 18 Using liquid nitrogen, 20 Supplying valve actuator air, 212 Site preparation at a glanceBefore the GC arrives, make sure yourlaboratory meets the following environ-mental, weight, power, and gas require-ments. You should also refer to thischecklist forsupplies that you need to operate yourGC, such as traps and tubing. You canfind more site preparation information inthis Preparation Checklist The site is well ventilated and free of corrosive materials and overhanging obstacles.

9 Site temperature is within the recommended range of 20 to 27EC. Site humidity is within the recommended range of 50 to 60%. Bench space is adequate for the GC with EPC: 50 cm x cm x 50 cm (21 in. x 23 in. x 21 in.)Bench space is adequate for the GC without EPC: 50 cm x 68 cm x 50 cm (21 in. x in. x 21 in.) Bench can support the weight of the HP 6890 system. Power receptacle is earth grounded. Electrical supply meets allGC s power requirements; see page 10. Voltage supply is adequate for oven oven:2,250 oven:2,950 VA.

10 Gas supplies meet the requirements of your columns and detectors; see page 12. Gases meet purity requirements. All should be chromatographic-grade pure or should be zero-grade or better. Obtained precleaned, 1/8-inch copper tubing for inlet and detector gas supplies: Inlet and detector gas supplies have two-stage pressure regulators installed (optional). Obtained traps for inlet and detector gas supplies molecular sieve trap, hydrocarbon trap, and/or oxygentrap. Obtained liquid N2or liquid CO2(depending on requirements) for cryogenic cooling.