PerkinElmer CLARUS 590 GC, User Manual

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172 . Clarus 590 GC User’s Guide
4. Use the up and down arrow or keypad buttons to enter a setpoint of at least 100
° C (this is the minimum entry for a FPD) in the temp field , or enter a temperature
that is 50 ° C higher than the highest temperature of your oven program.
5. Close the oven door. Wait for the FPD 1 temperature to become READY.
6. Position the ignitor assembly on the FPD outlet (see the following figure).
7. You may hear a slight "POP.” This indicates that the flame is lit.
NOTE: If you find it difficult to light the flame, rotate the FPD cap so that the FPD outlet faces the front or left side
of the instrument.
8. Remove the ignitor assembly from the FPD outlet.
If the flame is lit, the signal on the Autozero screen should increase and remain greater than the
noted amount.
Confirm that the flame is lit by holding a shiny object (such as a mirror or small wrench) over the
FPD outlet. Condensation will appear on the object if ignition has occurred.
WARNING
ADVERTISSEMENT
The FPD outlet is hot! To prevent injury, never place your hand
over the FPD outlet.
La sortie FPD est chaude! Pour éviter les blessures, ne placez
jamais votre main sur la prise FPD.
NOTE: To prevent condensation on the FPD, always turn off the flame (hydrogen and air gases) before cooling the
detector or turning off the Clarus GC.