Shimadzu GCMS-QP2010 Series Manual
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- Page 1 225-35068A Jun. 2016 GCMS-QP2010 Series GCMS-QP2020 GCMS-TQ Series Hydrogen Carrier Gas Safety Read this manual thoroughly before you use the product. Keep this manual for future reference.
- Page 2 Notices • The copyright of this manual is owned by Shimadzu Corporation. Reproduction and duplication of whole or part of the content without permission of the company are strictly prohibited. • The content of this manual is subject, without notice, to modifications for the sake of improvement.
- Page 3 • When mixed with a halogen gas such as chlorine, it explodes on direct exposure to sunlight. Read these safety precautions thoroughly before using the GCMS-QP2010 Series, GCMS-QP2020, GCMS-TQ Series, and use the product correctly. Be sure to observe the precautions described here. They are important for ensuring safety.
- Page 4 Safety Precautions Precautions in Installation ! WARNING Ventilate the room where the instrument is installed. Leakage of significant amounts of hydrogen gas into a poorly ventilated room could result in explosion. Make sure that the ventilation system is operating properly through daily inspections.
- Page 5 GCMS-TQ Series Vacuum Restart Mode is set to OFF at all times. If the Vacuum Restart Mode is set to ON, the GCMS-QP2010 Series, GCMS- QP2020, GCMS-TQ Series will automatically start up following recovery of a power outage. At this time, an explosion could occur if hydrogen gas has accumulated.
- Page 6 Safety Precautions Stop the supply of hydrogen gas in the following situations. • When the GCMS-QP2010 Series, GCMS-QP2020, and GCMS-TQ Series are shut down • When there is a vacuum leak • When there is a power outage "Accumulation of Hydrogen Gas Inside the MS" P.xi Failure to do this can cause serious accidents, such as fires or explosions.
- Page 7 Safety Precautions Do not place any ignition source, such as a source of fire, electric discharge, or static electricity, in the room where the equipment is installed. Remove dust and other particles on the power outlet. Check for proper ventilation. ...
- Page 8 Inspect the pressure gauge at least once every three months. Warning signs (adhesive aluminium plates) are available to indicate hydrogen gas use. Ask your Shimadzu representative for more details about the attachment. Signs are supplied free of charge to sites in which they are mandatory.
- Page 9 Dangers Associated with GCMS-QP2010 Series, GCMS-QP2020, GCMS-TQ Series during Operation The following dangers could occur when operating the GCMS-QP2010 Series, GCMS- QP2020, GCMS-TQ Series using a hydrogen carrier gas. • If hydrogen gas accumulates in the GC oven, it could potentially ignite.
- Page 10 Breakdown or mis-operation could potentially cause hydrogen gas to accumulate inside the MS. Check for small leaks according to the procedure described in "Vacuum Leak Check Using Peak Monitor" of the GCMS-QP2010 Series, GCMS- QP2020, GCMS-TQ Series User's Guide. Especially, perform this check after reconnecting the column.
- Page 11 Safety Precautions Accumulation of Hydrogen Gas Inside the MS The GCMS-QP2010 Series, GCMS-QP2020, and GCMS-TQ Series are designed so that when the GC power is turned OFF, the flow of carrier gas is also stopped. When Vacuum Auto Shutdown is Used Hydrogen gas continues to flow into the MS until the leak valve closes automatically.
- Page 12 Confirm that there is no ignition source in the room that could ignite the hydrogen gas. Wait until the temperature of all GCMS-QP2010 Series, GCMS-QP2020, GCMS-TQ Series components has fallen to the ambient temperature (approximately 1 hour).
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