Safety Information Safety symbols Safety and regulatory information General safety precautions Shipping Instructions Cleaning Instructions Disposal Instructions 2 Installation and Use Unpacking Specifications Installation Tools required for Micro Gasifier installation Operation Troubleshooting Agilent 990 Micro GC Micro Gasifier User Manual...
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If this manual is not in your native language, or if you have problems understanding the text, contact your Agilent office for assistance. Agilent cannot accept responsibility for any damage or injury caused by misunderstanding of the information in this manual. Agilent 990 Micro GC Micro Gasifier User Manual...
Warnings in the manual or on the instrument must be observed during all phases of operation, service, and repair of this instrument. Failure to comply with these precautions violates safety standards of design and the intended use of the instrument. Agilent Technologies assumes no liability for the customer’s failure to comply with these requirements.
When it is necessary to use a nonoriginal, power cord plug, ensure the replacement cord adheres to the color-coding and polarity described in the manual and all local building safety codes. • Replace faulty or frayed power cords immediately with the same type and rating. Agilent 990 Micro GC Micro Gasifier User Manual...
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If the Power Supply is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer, the protection provided by the Power Supply may be impaired. • Substituting parts or performing any unauthorized modification to the Power Supply may result in a safety hazard. Agilent 990 Micro GC Micro Gasifier User Manual...
Do not get water on the electronics components. • Do not use compressed air to clean. Disposal Instructions Disposal of the Micro Gasifier must be carried out in accordance with all (environmental) regulations applicable in your country. Agilent 990 Micro GC Micro Gasifier User Manual...
The Micro Gasifier's specifications have been described in detail in the various Micro GC related data-sheets. This Micro Gasifier must only be used in combination with the 990 Micro GC. It is advised to configure injectors to heat the sample gas in order to prevent condensation.
Stainless nut 1/16 in 1 EA CP741107 Cable Gasifier power supply 490 Micro GC 1 EA G3588-60590 Sample line assembly with nut short 1 EA G3588-60591 Sample line assembly with nut long 1 EA Agilent 990 Micro GC Micro Gasifier User Manual...
C AU T I O N user manual. 1 Remove the Torx T-10 screw at the top of the front cover, and gently pull forward from the top edge to remove the cover. Agilent 990 Micro GC Micro Gasifier User Manual...
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Using an adjustable wrench, grip the breakaway tab in the middle and torque until the tab breaks free. 3 Attach four Torx T-20 screws to the left side of the GC leaving them loose enough that the accessory bracket can be installed. Agilent 990 Micro GC Micro Gasifier User Manual...
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4 Slide the accessory bracket onto the Micro GC. Tighten the four Torx T-20 screws to secure the accessory bracket. 5 Attach two Torx T-20 screws onto the bracket leaving them loose enough that the gasifier rack can be installed. Agilent 990 Micro GC Micro Gasifier User Manual...
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7 Remove the two Torx T-10 screws to uninstall the original sample inlet manifold on the cabinet. The sample line nuts may need to be removed beforehand. See the Sample Line Replacement on Page 90 in the Agilent 990 Micro GC User Manual (p/n G3588-90010). Agilent 990 Micro GC Micro Gasifier User Manual...
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9 Use a 3/16 in wrench to screw the sample line nuts to the inlet manifold. Install the inlet manifold onto the channel by tightening the two Torx T-10 screws. Use a 3/16 in wrench to screw the sample line nuts to the front of the channel. Agilent 990 Micro GC Micro Gasifier User Manual...
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Swagelok connector. All other connections should be made using 1/16 in (pretreated) stainless steel (CP4008) tubing. 13 To safely guide hazardous fumes to a fume hood or other appropriate vent, it is possible to connect a long vent line to the VENT outlet. Agilent 990 Micro GC Micro Gasifier User Manual...
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Micro GC. The vent control needle valve allows flushing of the regulator under increased flow conditions. The various flows can be measured using a flow meter. Agilent 990 Micro GC Micro Gasifier User Manual...
In case of a high-pressure gas, the same procedure applies. Isolated housing Pressure regulator/ Liquid Vent Evaporator 1/16" 1/16" Connection Connection 1/16" Connection 12 Volt Connection to GC for heating Figure 1. Product diagram Agilent 990 Micro GC Micro Gasifier User Manual...
Alternatively, a more expensive solution is the use of a moving piston cylinder. • Correct the adjustment of the needle valves. • Check that the cylinder or sample bomb is filled with liquid-gas. Agilent 990 Micro GC Micro Gasifier User Manual...
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Agilent Technologies, Inc. 2019 First edition, August 2019 *G3588-90025* G3588-90025...