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Chapter 1
Laboratory Preparation
FOCUS GC systems operate reliably under controlled environment conditions.
Operating or maintaining a system outside the specifications outlined in this guide
may cause many different types of system failures. The repair of such failures is
specifically excluded from the standard warranty and service contract coverage.
Use this chapter to ensure that your site meets all the criteria of the
Checklist
NOTE
In addition to the information in this chapter, you must also obey the building and safety
rules and regulations for construction that apply in your area.
Entrance
The entrance to your facility and the width of all hallways, elevators, and
doorways should be at least 92 cm (37 in.).
additional room for maneuvering the system around corners, into elevators, or
through doorways.
The FOCUS GC and accessories are shipped in a container with the following
dimensions:
The container and its contents weigh approximately 65 kg (145 lbs). Other
modules, such as the computer, monitor, and options, are shipped in their own
containers. Their dimensions and weights are less than those of the FOCUS GC
container.
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in Appendix A.
l—92 cm (37 in.), w—76 cm (30 in.), h—88 cm (35 in.)
Your instrument is shipped in a container, the smallest dimension of which is 92 cm (37 in.). If the entrance
to your laboratory will not accommodate a 92 cm (37 in.) container, you can remove the individual
modules from the container before moving them into the room. If the instrument is removed from its
shipping container before it is delivered to the lab site, be sure that all the contents of the container remain
with the instrument.
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However, you should allow
Site Preparation and Installation Manual
Entrance
Preinstallation
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