System Checkout - Agilent Technologies 7890 Series Installation Checklist

7890 Series GC Installation Checklist

System checkout

Locate the inlet/detector checkout method. (Operation Manual).
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Install the syringe in the Auto-sampler and configure as required. (ALS User Manual)
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Transfer the Agilent checkout sample for the detector being tested into a screw cap vial or other
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sampler vial.
Load solvent and waste vials into the Auto-sampler turret. (ALS User Manual)
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Use the Agilent Data System, Instrument Utilities, or GC Keyboard to enter the checkout conditions.
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Save the "Checkout Method"
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Create and Save a "Maintenance Method" (Maintaining Your GC Manual)
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Create and Save a System "Bakeout Method" - Bakeout the entire system for 15 minutes
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- Split Vent flow > 100 ml/min
- Inlet/Detector 20-50 degrees above the Checkout Method Temps,
- Oven 20-50 degrees hotter than Method Final Temp
Reload the "Checkout Method"
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When the temperatures and detector output is stable, perform one injection of checkout sample.
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Compare the resulting chromatogram with the typical results documented in the 7890 "Operation
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Manual".
Repeat for other Inlet/Detector Combination(s)
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Review the results with the customer.
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Service Review
Attach available chromatogram/reports/printouts to this documentation.
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Record the time/date of installation or upgrade completion in the customer's records/logbook.
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Complete the Service Review Comments section below if there are additional comments.
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Review the installation/upgrade with the customer.
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Explain Agilent warranty for instruments.
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Explain how to use manuals, guides, online help.
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Explain how to get self-help, FAQs from the web.
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Explain how to log an instrument service call, support services available.
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Advise the customer of additional instrument training options.
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If the Instrument firmware was updated, record the details of the change in the Service Engineer's
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Comments box below or if necessary, in the customer's IQ records.
Issued: 09-Feb-2013, Revision: 1.7
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