Installation; Preparation - Teledyne FALCON GC Operation And Maintenance Manual

Falcon GC

Installation

3.1 Preparation

Installation of the Falcon GC will require:
•
Carrier Gas
o
Typically H
circumstances.
Note: Hydrogen and air must be supplied if the instrument is
equipped with an FID (Flame Ionization Detector) or FPD
(Flame Photometric Detector).
o All gases should be ultra high purity (99.9995% pure) or
better.
o Hydrogen carrier gas is typically supplied from a
hydrogen generator or gas cylinders.
o Carrier gas must be regulated down to 60-80 psi before
entering the GC.
•
Zero Air
o
Must be hydrocarbon and moisture free.
o Air is typically supplied from a zero air generator and
compressor or gas cylinders.
o Zero air must be regulated down to 80-90 psi before
entering the GC.
•
Tubing, Nuts, and Ferrules
o Connections and tubing are supplied with the Falcon
Startup Kit.
Gas connections to the GC require 1/16" stainless steel
o
tubing.
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Teledyne Analytical Instruments
, but may also be He or N
2
1/16" Valco internal nuts and ferrules for carrier
gas and FID fuel.
1/16" Swagelock external nut and ferrule for air
input.
Installation
in special
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