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Agilent 7820A Gas Chromatograph
Safety Manual

Agilent Technologies

Introduction

Important Safety Warnings    

4

Hydrogen Safety    

7

Uncombusted Hazardous Gases    

9

Micro-Electron Capture Detector (µECD)    

10

Fuses and Batteries    

12

Safety and Regulatory Certifications    

13

Intended Use    

17

Cleaning    

17

Recycling the Product    

17

Summary of Contents for 7820A

Page 1: ...Agilent Technologies Agilent 7820A Gas Chromatograph Safety Manual ...

Page 2: ... the separate agreement shall control Technology Licenses The hardware and or software described in this document are furnished under a license and may be used or copied only in accor dance with the terms of such license Restricted Rights If software is for use in the performance of a U S Government prime contract or subcon tract Software is delivered and licensed as Commercial computer software a...

Page 3: ...Technologies Introduction Important Safety Warnings 4 Hydrogen Safety 7 Uncombusted Hazardous Gases 9 Micro Electron Capture Detector µECD 10 Fuses and Batteries 12 Safety and Regulatory Certifications 13 Intended Use 17 Cleaning 17 Recycling the Product 17 ...

Page 4: ... heater oven detector inlet or valve box WARNING When handling using chemicals for preparation or use within the GC all applicable local and national laboratory safety practices must be followed This would include but is not limited to correct use of Personal Protective Equipment PPE correct use of storage vials and correct handling of chemicals as defined in the laboratory s internal safety analy...

Page 5: ...angerously hot Many parts of the GC operate at temperatures high enough to cause serious burns These parts include but are not limited to The inlets The oven and its contents The detectors The column nuts attaching the column to an inlet or detector The valve box You should always cool these areas of the GC to room temperature before working on them They will cool faster if you first set the tempe...

Page 6: ...of refractory ceramic fibers To avoid inhaling fiber particles we recommend the following safety procedures ventilate your work area wear long sleeves gloves safety glasses and a disposable dust mist respirator dispose of insulation in a sealed plastic bag wash your hands with mild soap and cold water after handling the insulation WARNING Objects passing through the oven door seal can cause therma...

Page 7: ...ns with a nonluminous flame which can be invisible under bright light Hydrogen shutdown Hydrogen gas may be used as a carrier or as fuel for some detectors When mixed with air hydrogen can form explosive mixtures WARNING When using hydrogen H2 as the carrier gas or fuel gas be aware that hydrogen gas can flow into the GC oven and create an explosion hazard Therefore be sure that the supply is turn...

Page 8: ...ous leak others Turn the instrument off then back on Measuring hydrogen gas flows When measuring gas flows on a detector using hydrogen for the detector flame or carrier gas measure the hydrogen flow separately Never allow an air stream to enter when hydrogen is present in the flow meter WARNING The GC cannot always detect leaks in inlet and or detector gas streams For this reason it is vital that...

Page 9: ...rrier gas and sample vents outside the instrument through the split vent septum purge vent and detector exhaust If any sample components are toxic or noxious or if hydrogen is used as the carrier gas these exhausts must be vented to a fume hood Place the GC in the hood or attach a large diameter venting tube to the outlet for proper ventilation ...

Page 10: ... be avoided These materials include oxidizing compounds acids wet halogens wet nitric acid ammonium hydroxide hydrogen sulfide PCPs and carbon monoxide This list is not exhaustive but indicates the kinds of compounds that may cause damage to 63Ni detectors WARNING In the extremely unlikely event that the oven or the detector heated zone should go into thermal runaway maximum uncontrolled heating i...

Page 11: ... latest revision of 10 CFR Part 20 including Appendix B or the applicable state regulation For other countries consult with the appropriate agency for equivalent requirements Agilent Technologies recommends a vent line internal diameter of 6 mm 1 4 inch or greater With a line of this diameter the length is not critical WARNING Do not use solvents to clean the µECD WARNING You may not open the µECD...

Page 12: ...g and type 100 120 V GC F1 F2 All 8 A 250 VAC IEC 127 type f non time delay glass body F3 F4 All 20 A 250 VAC IEC 127 type f non time delay ceramic body 200 220 230 240 V GC F1 F2 All 6 A 250 VAC IEC 127 type f non time delay glass body F3 F4 All 20 A 250 VAC IEC 127 type f non time delay ceramic body Table 2 Logic board battery Battery designation Battery rating and type BT1 3 volt lithium poly c...

Page 13: ...mpany standard Q YXFG27 This ISM device complies with Canadian ICES 001 Cet appareil ISM est conforme a la norme NMB 001 du Canada The Agilent 7820A GC is designed and manufactured under a quality system registered to ISO 9001 Declaration of Conformity available Instructions for Disposal of Waste Equipment by Users in the European Union This symbol on the product or its packaging indicates that th...

Page 14: ...820A Gas Chromatograph meets the following IEC International Electro technical Commission classifications Safety Class I Transient Overvoltage Category II Pollution Degree 2 This unit has been designed and tested in accordance with recognized safety standards and is designed for use indoors in non classified locations If the instrument is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer the prot...

Page 15: ...es assumes no liability for the customer s failure to comply with these requirements See accompanying instructions for more information Indicates a hot surface Indicates hazardous voltages Indicates earth ground terminal Indicates potential explosion hazard Indicates radioactivity hazard Indicates electrostatic discharge hazard Indicates a hazard See the Agilent 7820A GC user documentation for the...

Page 16: ...r antenna 2 Move the device away from the radio or television 3 Plug the device into a different electrical outlet so that the device and the radio or television are on separate electrical circuits 4 Make sure that all peripheral devices are also certified 5 Make sure that appropriate cables are used to connect the device to peripheral equipment 6 Consult your equipment dealer Agilent Technologies...

Page 17: ...any damages caused in whole or in part by improper use of the products unauthorized alterations adjustments or modifications to the products failure to comply with procedures in Agilent product user guides or use of the products in violation of applicable laws rules or regulations Cleaning To clean the unit disconnect the power and wipe down with a damp lint free cloth Recycling the Product For re...

Page 18: ... Agilent Technologies Inc Printed in USA August 2016 Agilent Technologies G4350 90010 G4350 90010 ...

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