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GC Main Frame Advanced Maintenance
Removing/Replacing the Electronic Module
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8. Power on the GC.
a.
Plug the power cable to the AC Input connector into the back of the GC and to the
wall outlet.
b. Flip up the power switch (breaker) to the position I.
9. Set the normal injector, detector, and GC working conditions.
Removing/Replacing the Electronic Module
The Electronic Module contains power and electronic circuits for the control of the
instrument. A proper module is installed according to 120 Vac or 230 Vac power supply.
To remove/replace the electronic module
1. Put the GC in standby condition.
2. Cool the oven, injectors and detectors to room temperature.
3. Power off the GC.
a.
Push down the power switch (breaker), located at the back of the instrument, to the
position O.
b. Unplug the power cable from the AC Input connector into the back of the GC and
from the wall outlet.
4. If external modules are present, unplug the power cable from the AC Input connector of
each external module, and from the wall outlet.
5. Unplug the cables connected to the external interface of the Electronic Module.
6. Remove the autosampler if present.
7. Remove the top cover.
a.
Use a T20 Torxhead screwdriver to remove the screws at the sides of the top cover.
See
WARNING
This operation must be carried out only by authorized and trained Thermo
Fisher Scientific technical personnel.
Note
By pressing the
Maintenance
button, the GC cool down is automatically
carried out.
