Thermo Scientific FOCUS GC, Instruction Manual

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Chapter 12
SOP number: P0407/05/E - 31 May 2006
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SOP number: P0407/05/E - 31 May 2006
Scope
The Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) described in this chapter are a series of
instructions, operations and test criteria derived from our quality policy
procedures used for final testing of the FOCUS GC.
The SOP has been developed to test and verify instrument complete analytical
performance after the installation has been completed. This will help you as a
guideline, to check if your FOCUS GC continues to perform according to the
original checkout testing specifications carried out in the factory premises.
However, these tests alone cannot define if the instrument is not performing
according to the original specifications.
The checkout is carried out injecting a standard solution into a test column under
analytical conditions set according to the injector and detector hardware provided
with the GC. Before starting the test checkout, refer to the Parts Referenced and
the Analytical Condition required.
NOTE Each SOP has a proper Registration and Revision Number (e.g. PO407/01/E - 27 March
2002), according to our Quality Management policy.
Preliminary Operations
Before starting checkout, perform the following preliminary operations
sequentially:
1. Gas Supply Connections
Connect the gas supplies following the instructions reported in Chapter 4 of
the
FOCUS GC Site Preparation and Installation Manual
2. Data Handling Connections
Connect your data handling following the instructions reported in Chapter 5
of the
FOCUS GC Site Preparation and Installation Manual
3. Glass Liner and Septum Installation
Install the glass liner following the following the instructions reported in the
Installing a Liner and a Septum
operating sequence.