Benchtop Space Requirements - Agilent Technologies 6820 Getting Started

Benchtop Space Requirements

For proper cooling and general safety, always operate the instrument with cover panels
C A U T I O N
properly installed.
Do not place temperature-sensitive items (for example, gas cylinders, chemicals,
WA R N I N G
regulators, and plastic tubing) in the path of the heated exhaust. These items will be
damaged and plastic tubing will melt. Be careful when working behind the
instrument during cool-down cycles to avoid burns from the hot exhaust.
Getting Started
The GC is 68 cm (27 inches) wide, 50 cm (20 inches) high and
52 cm (21 inches) deep. You may need additional space for
other instruments used with your GC.
The GC is cooled by convection. Air enters vents in the side
panels and underneath the instrument. Warmed air exits
through slots in the top, rear, and side panels. Do not obstruct
air flow around the instrument.
The area above the GC must be clear, with no shelves or other
obstructions that limit access to the top of the instrument and
interfere with cooling.
Hot air (up to 425 °C) from the oven exits through a vent in the
rear. Allow at least 25 cm (10 inches) clearance behind the
instrument to dissipate this air.
Table 1 presents the dimensions, power requirements, heat
production, and weight of the GC and other Agilent instruments
often used with it. Use this table to insure that you have
adequate space and power for the entire system. Allow at least
10 cm (4 inches) space between instruments for ventilation.
The 200 V version dissipates 10,071 (maximum) BTU/hour
when all heated zones are set at their maximum temperatures.
All other versions dissipate 7681 (maximum) BTU/hour.
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