60 Operating Guide
5 Operating the 7693A Automatic Sampler
7693A ALS Prerun Checklist
Use this checklist before running analyses to make sure that
the sample vials and sampler are ready.
Sample vials are at least half full.
Vial cap is centered, with no wrinkles, and the septum is
flat.
Sample vial positions match the run parameters.
Each solvent bottle contains 4.5 mL of fresh solvent.
Waste bottles are empty.
Syringe door is closed.
Sufficient solvent and waste capacity is available for
sample vials.
Syringe is new or clean.
Syringe design and size are correct.
Plunger is secure in plunger carrier loop.
Needle is aligned with septum retainer nut.
Syringe is rinsed with solvent.
GC inlet liner is clean and deactivated.
GC inlet liner or insert is correct type for injection
technique.
GC inlet septum type is correct.
GC inlet septum has sufficient life remaining.
Correct septum nut is installed in GC inlet.