Thermo Scientific FOCUS GC, Instruction Manual

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Chapter 11
Getting Started
Instrument Start-Up
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Instrument Start-Up
This start-up sequence contains the instructions, which combines the analytical
procedure with the use of the FOCUS GC program.
OPERATING SEQUENCE
How to Start Up the Instrument
The sequence of instructions begins with the assumption that all the instruments
of the system are ON, set and ready to initiate the analyses.
Preliminary Check
Before starting the GC, verify that the following operations have been already
carried out:
• The carrier gas supply line is correctly connected to the DPFC module and the
inlet pressure is set at the required value as described in Chapter 1.
• The FOCUS GC is properly electrically connected and configured.
• The carrier gas type is correctly set.
• The analytical column is correctly installed and conditioned.
• The correct liner is in the SSL injector.
• The system is free of leak.
• The automatic leak check and column evaluation has been carried out.
• Check the oven temperature and detector temperature.
• Program the carrier gas flow.
• The detector gases inlet pressures are properly set.
• Verify that you have the proper syringe for the technique you are using.
• Program Run time events if required.