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Operation
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10 Calibrate the system as described on Page 89.
11 Proceed with your analysis.
Starting the System
The power switch is a rocker type, located on the front of the
instrument on the left side. Switch this to 'I' to start the system. The
green indicator light should come on.
When you switch on your instrument, the startup screen will appear
in the display area while the instrument performs its initialization
tests. When the initialization setup is complete the Load Method page
is displayed.
For instructions on how to start any accessories, refer to the manuals
supplied with the accessories.
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Check the gas supplies to make sure you have enough gas to
complete your analysis. You must also check that the acetylene
cylinder pressure is above 700 kPa (about 100 psi) to ensure that
acetone is not drawn into the instrument.
Set the delivery pressure of the gases to the following:
Acetylene
Air
Nitrous oxide
Inspect the gas hoses for damage, replacing any damaged hoses.
Turn on the gas supplies to your instrument and test all hoses
and connections for leaks. If a leak is found, turn off the gas
supplies immediately and rectify the problem.
Develop or load a method as described on Page 77.
Optimize the system as described on Page 81.
Set the nebulizer uptake rate as described on Page 86.
Recommended
kPa
PSI
75
11
350
50
350
50
Agilent 55B AA Spectrometer User's Guide
Permissible
kPa
PSI
65-100
9.5-14.5
245-455
35-65
245-455
35-65
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