Series 580 TCD Gas Chromatograph
September 2017, Rev. 5
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Section 3
Installation
A. General
The customer should read and become familiar with this section before proceeding with the
installation of the Series 580 GC.
B. Additional Equipment Required
1. Carrier Gas Cylinder: cylinder should be equipped with a two-stage quality regulator for
control of the carrier gas. The fi rst gauge indicates the tank pressure and the second
(adjustable) gauge indicates the delivery pressure to the chromatograph, (0-75 psig).
2. Potentiometric recorder with 1 mV span, 1 sec. response, or 10 mV span. mV INPUT
MUST NOT BE GROUNDED. A computing integrator or chromatography software may
also be used.
3. Stopwatch and a 10 mL soap bubble fl owmeter for gas fl ow measurements. A “rotameter” or
digital fl owmeter may be used for direct reading if it is properly calibrated.
4. AC power source:
Series 580: 1100 W at 115 V, 60 Hz
Series 582: 550 W at 230 V, 50 Hz
CAUTION
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR BOTH MODELS ARE THE SAME,
EXCEPT FOR LINE VOLTAGE REQUIREMENTS. TO PREVENT
DAMAGE TO THE INSTRUMENT, MAKE SURE THAT THE AC
ELECTRICAL OUTLET IS THE CORRECT VOLTAGE FOR YOUR
INSTRUMENT BEFORE PLUGGING IT INTO THE OUTLET.
5. GOW-MAC Installation Kit (Part no. 59-400) or 1/8” o.d. copper tubing and Swagelok
®
fi ttings.
6. Columns suitable to your application.
C. Unpacking-Inspection
1. When unpacking the instrument, check it carefully for evidence of shipping damage or rough
handling. Check to ensure that all components ordered have either been supplied or
back-ordered. Notify the Company of any discrepancies. The packing box should be retained
for use if the instrument needs to be returned to the factory for repair or modifi cation.
GOW-MAC does not supply fi eld service. ALL repairs are made at Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
USA or by an authorized representative.
2. Remove all plastic and/or paper shipping caps and restraints before operating.
Swagelok® - trademark of Crawford Fitting Co.
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