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Operating Environment
Technical Assistance
Occasionally, unacceptable quality in line power sources may adversely affect the
operation of a FOCUS GC system. It is the user's responsibility to correct line
voltage problems.
Specifying power conditioning equipment is a complex task that is best handled
by a company or consultant specializing in that field.
Contact your Thermo Fisher Scientific CSE for assistance in locating a power
consultant. Refer to Appendix B
Scientific office in your area.
Operating Environment
The operating environment in your laboratory is affected by such factors as
temperature, humidity, particulate matter, and electrostatic discharge. It is your
responsibility to provide an acceptable operating environment for your FOCUS
GC system.
Attention to the operating environment will ensure continued high performance of
your gas chromatograph.
Temperature
The room temperature must be maintained between 18 and 35 °C (65 and 95 °F),
and should remain consistent. As the laboratory temperature increases, system
reliability decreases.
NOTE
All electronic components generate heat while operating. This heat must be dissipated to
the surrounding air for the components to operate reliably.
Cooling Requirements
There must be a good flow of air around the system, and the air conditioning must
be capable of maintaining a constant temperature (within the operational limits).
Any costs for air conditioning are more than offset by good sample throughput
and reduced repair costs.
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