28 Hardware Installation
2 Installation
Configuring the GC
1 If there is an ALS, install it now.
Follow the instructions provided with the ALS.
2 Install the Merlin Microseal (optional). Follow the instructions provided
with the Merlin Microseal.
3 Connect the GC power cord to the appropriate electrical outlet.
4 Turn on the GC and verify that the GC passes self-test.
Keep the GC oven turned off.
5 Configure the column parameters for the MSD column that is installed in
the GC.
On the GC keypad, select [Config] [Col 1] and set the following checkout
column (HP-5MS, part number 19091S-433) parameters:
6 Increase the supply pressure of the carrier gas to 60 to 80 psi.
7 Set the column flow rate to 5 mL/min and split flow to 200 mL/min.
CAUTION
Do not use syringes with tapered needles with a Microseal.
Length (m): 30
Diameter (µ): 250
Film thickness 0.25
Inlet <Set the inlet location>
Detector MSD
Vacuum correct On
Pres correct Off