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Contents
Chapter 1 Setting Up
The modules of the automatic liquid sampler ....................................................... 3
Preparing the site ...................................................................................................... 5
Environmental considerations ......................................................................... 5
Space considerations ........................................................................................ 5
Electrical power requirements ........................................................................6
Connecting the controller power cord ........................................................... 7
Installing the injectors .............................................................................................. 7
Behind the door to the control switches ........................................................ 9
Before you start ............................................................................................... 10
Mounting the injectors .................................................................................... 11
Checking your work ........................................................................................ 13
Installing the tray ..................................................................................................... 13
Before you start ............................................................................................... 14
Mounting the tray ............................................................................................ 15
Checking your work ........................................................................................ 16
Installing the controller .......................................................................................... 17
Connecting cables to other instruments ...................................................... 18
Setting the configuration switches ................................................................ 19
Configuration switch definitions ................................................................... 19
Connecting the injector cables ...................................................................... 21
Connecting the tray cable ............................................................................... 22
Connecting the controller power cord ......................................................... 22
Checking your work ........................................................................................ 23
Chapter 2 Preparing for Operation
Preparing sample vials ............................................................................................ 26
Selecting and labeling sample vials ............................................................... 26
Specifications ................................................................................................... 27
Sample caps and septum ................................................................................ 28
Filling sample vials .......................................................................................... 29
Crimp capping sample vials ........................................................................... 30
Placing sample vials in the standard injector turret ................................... 32
Placing sample vials in a tray ......................................................................... 33
Using the injector fan .............................................................................................. 34
Turning the fan off ........................................................................................... 34
Preparing the solvent and waste bottles .............................................................. 36
Selecting the bottles ........................................................................................ 36