Turning On The Instrument And Software; Turning On The Instrument For The First Time (Or From Long Term Shutdown) - Agilent Technologies 5800 User Manual

Operation
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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 long term shutdown)

To turn on the instrument for the first time or from shutdown:
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10 Check that the Ethernet LAN cable is connected to the computer or Local Area
11 Switch on the computer, monitor and printer.
12 Plug the ICP-OES cable into the wall socket and set the mains power switch on
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Develop a method
Run samples
Print a report
Check that the exhaust and External Inlet Duct Adapter (if used) lines are
secured to the ICP-OES instrument, and that the air filter is not blocked.
Turn on the laboratory exhaust system.
Ensure the gas and water lines are connected to the ICP-OES instrument
Turn on the gas supply.
Switch on the water chiller.
Ensure that the gas and water supplies are turned on and set to the correct
pressures, and that the water chilleris set to the correct temperature.
Check that the torch is clean and in good condition and installed with the torch
handle fully closed.
Check that all tubing on the spray chamber, nebulizer and peristaltic pump is
installed and correctly connected.
Check that the plasma compartment door is fully closed.
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the left side of the instrument to 'On'.
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