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Agilent Technologies 2000
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Part No. G1530-90447
First edition, Jan 2000
Replaces Part No.G1530-
90440 Operating Manual
Volume 1
Printed in USA
Safety Information
The 6890 Gas
Chromatograph meets the
following IEC
(International
Electrotechnical
Commission)
classifications: Safety Class
1, Transient Overvoltage
Category II, and Pollution
Degree 2.
This unit has been designed
and tested in accordance
with recognized safety
standards and designed for
use indoors. If the
instrument is used in a
manner not specified by the
manufacturer, the
protection provided by the
instrument may be
impaired. Whenever the
safety protection of the
6890 has been
compromised, disconnect
the unit from all power
sources and secure the unit
against unintended
operation.
Refer servicing to qualified
service personnel.
Substituting parts or
performing any
unauthorized modification
to the instrument may
result in a safety hazard.
Disconnect the AC power
cord before removing
covers. The customer
should not attempt to
replace the battery or fuses
in this instrument. The
battery contained in this
instrument is recyclable.
Safety Symbols
Warnings in the manual or
on the instrument must be
observed during all phases
of operation, service, and
repair of this instrument.
Failure to comply with
these precautions violates
safety standards of design
and the intended use of the
instrument.
Agilent Technologies
assumes no liability for the
customer’s failure to
comply with these
requirements.
WARNING
A warning calls attention to
a condition or possible
situation that could cause
injury to the user.
CAUTION
A caution calls attention to
a condition or possible
situation that could damage
or destroy the product or
the user’s work.
See accompanying
instructions for
more information.
Indicates a hot
surface.
Indicates
hazardous
voltages.
Indicates earth
(ground) terminal.
Indicates radio-
active hazard.
Indicates
explosion hazard.
Electromagnetic
compatibility
This device complies with
the requirements of
CISPRII. Operation is
subject to the following two
conditions:
1. This device may not
cause harmful
interference.
2. This device must accept
any interference
received, including
interference that may
cause undesired
operation.
If this equipment does
cause harmful interference
to radio or television
reception, which can be
determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try
one or more of the
following measures:
1. Relocate the radio or
television antenna.
2. Move the device away
from the radio or
television.
3. Plug the device into a
different electrical outlet,
so that the device and the
radio or television are on
separate electrical
circuits.
4. Make sure that all
peripheral devices are
also certified.
5. Make sure that
appropriate cables are
used to connect the
device to peripheral
equipment.
6. Consult your equipment
dealer, Agilent
Technologies, or an
experienced technician
for assistance.
7. Changes or modifications
not expressly approved
by Agilent Technologies
could void the user’s
authority to operate the
equipment.
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trademark of Hewlett-
Packard Co.
Microsoft®, Windows®,
and Windows NT® are
registered trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation.
Sound Emission
Certification for
Federal Republic of
Germany
Sound pressure Lp
< 65 dB(A)
During normal operation
At the operator position
According to ISO 7779
(Type Test)
When operating the 6890
with cryo valve option, the
sound pressure 74.6 dB(A)
during cryo valve operation
for short burst pulses.
Schallemission
Schalldruckpegel LP < 65
dB(A)
Am Arbeitsplatz
Normaler Betrieb
Nach DIN 45635 T. 19
(Typprüfung)
Bei Betrieb des 6890 mit
Cryo Ventil Option treten
beim Oeffnen des Ventils
impulsfoermig
Schalldrucke Lp bis ca. 74.6
dB(A) auf.