Turning On The Instrument And Software - Agilent Technologies 700 Series User Manual

Operation
Align the torch
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Set operating conditions
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Create/open a worksheet
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Develop a method
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Run samples
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Print a report
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Turning On the Instrument and Software

Before starting the system, carefully read the Safety practices and hazards section
at the front of this manual and ensure that the laboratory is set up according to the
details specified in the Site Preparation Guide.
Turning On the Instrument for the First Time (or From Shutdown Mode)
To turn on the instrument for the first time or from Shutdown mode:
1 Check that all tubing on the torch, spraychamber, nebulizer and peristaltic
pump is correctly connected.
2 Close the torch compartment door, ensuring that the locking lever is fully
latched.
3 Switch on the computer, monitor and printer.
4 Switch on the water cooler.
5 Turn on the gas supply at the cylinder.
6 Plug the cable into the wall socket and set the switch to 'On'.
7 To turn on the spectrometer, set the RF supply circuit breaker located on the
right rear side of the instrument to the 'On' (up) position.
8 Set the instrument power switch, located at the front left of the instrument, to
'|' (the green power indicator should light).
NOTE Both the RF supply circuit breaker and instrument power switch must be switched
on for the instrument to work.
9 Switch on the laboratory exhaust system.
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