Agilent Technologies 6820 Getting Started page 4

3 Installing the GC
4 Preparing for Operation
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Two-Stage Pressure Regulators
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Valve Actuator Air
Gas Plumbing 36
Step 1. Place the GC on the Bench and Open the Oven Door
Step 2. Connect Carrier, Detector and Valve Actuator Gases and
Check for External Leaks
Install traps in the gas supply tubing
Attach tubing to the inlet and detector fittings
Check the gas fittings for leaks
Attach valve actuator air (optional)
Attach ECD vent tubing (if ECDs present)
Step 3. Set the Gas Pressures and Purge the System
Set source pressures
Set internal regulator pressures
Purge the gas supply systems
Step 4. Install the Column Hanger and the Checkout Column
Step 5. Prepare the Checkout Column
Step 6. Connect the Checkout Column to the Inlet
Step 6a. Connect the column to a split/splitless inlet
Step 6b. Connect the column to a purged packed inlet
Step 7. Connect Power and Turn On the GC
Step 8. Condition the Column
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