Before You Begin; Overview - Agilent Technologies QuickSwap G3185B Installation And Setup

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Before You Begin

Before You Begin
The MSD ChemStation must be turned ON.
The MSD must be vented and turned OFF.
The GC must be turned ON.
Ensure that the following temperature zones are off and cool:
• The oven heater
• The inlet heater
• The MSD transfer line heater
Turn off the inlet and Aux gas flows.
The oven, inlet, and transfer line may be hot enough to cause burns.
WA R N I N G

Overview

These are the steps needed to install the QuickSwap accessory. Detailed
descriptions of each step follow the list.
1 Confirm that the GC and the MSD are ready to accept QuickSwap.
Hydrogen is both a fire and explosion hazard when mixed with air. For this reason,
WA R N I N G
hydrogen must not be used as the purge gas.
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a Both instruments are installed and performance has been verified.
b A pressure-controlled inert purge gas supply is available. Do not use
hydrogen or other flammable gas for the purge supply.
QuickSwap Installation and Startup

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