12
03-914647-00:4
GC Installation
Inspection
The 3800 Gas Chromatograph will arrive packed in one large palletized box
and one or more smaller cartons. Inspect the cartons carefully for damage
or signs of rough handling. Report damage to the carrier and to your local
Varian office.
Unpacking
Unpack the GC and accessories carefully and transfer to the work area,
using proper handling techniques. The GC should be lifted from the bottom.
Inspect the GC and accessories and immediately report any damage to the
carrier and your local Varian office.
WA R N IN G
Avoid back strain or injury by following
all safety precautions when lifting heavy
objects.
Remove
Protective
Devices
The instrument has been protected during shipment by various caps, plugs
and restraints. Prior to operating, remove:
•
Shipping dowel for oven fan motor from hole in GC rear panel
•
Detector tower plugs under detector cover
•
Gas bulkhead fitting plugs on rear panel
•
Any plastic plugs inside the column oven
Connect Data
Handling
Peripherals
Workstations, integrators and other data handling devices are connected to
the cable connectors on the back panel or the top of the instrument.
•
If the Varian Star Chromatography Workstation with 3800 control is being
installed follow the installation instructions in the communications section
of the 3800 Operator’s manual. This installation simply involves making a
connection to the Ethernet® connector on the rear panel of the GC.
Additional information on 3800 Workstation control is provided in the Star
Workstation documentation.
•
If an analog output signal is being used, follow the specific installation
instructions provided with the analog interface kit.
