Agilent Technologies 5973N, Hardware Installation

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28 Hardware Installation
Installation
Configuring the GC
1 If there is an ALS, install it now.
Follow the instructions provided with the ALS.
2 Install the Merlin Microseal (optional). Follow the
instructions provided with the Merlin Microseal.
3 Connect the GC power cord to the appropriate electrical
outlet.
4 Turn on the GC and verify that the GC passes self-test.
Keep the GC oven turned off.
5
Configure the column parameters for the MSD column that is
installed in the GC.
On the GC keypad, select [Config ] [Col 1] and set the following
column parameters.
6 Increase the supply pressure of the carrier gas to
60 to 80 psi.
7 Set the column flow rate to 5 mL/min and split flow to
200 mL/min.
C A U T I O N
Do not use syringes with tapered needles with a Microseal.
Length: 30 M
ID: 0.25
Type: HP-5 MS
Part number: 19091S-433