8 Operating Guide
1 Introduction
Where to Find Information
In addition to this document, Agilent provides several
learning products that document how to install, operate,
maintain, and troubleshoot the Agilent 7890A GC.
Before operating your GC, be sure to read the safety and
regulatory information included on the Agilent GC and
GC/MS Hardware User Information & Utilities DVD. The
most common safety hazards when working on the GC are:
• Burns caused by touching heated areas on or in the GC
• Release of pressurized gas containing hazardous chemical
compounds caused by opening inlets
• Glass cuts or puncture wounds caused by sharp capillary
column ends
• Use of hydrogen as a GC carrier gas
Online User Documentation
Now your Agilent instrument documentation is in one place,
at your fingertips.
The Agilent GC and GC/MS Hardware User Information &
Utilities DVD that ships with your instrument provides an
extensive collection of online help, videos, and books for
current Agilent gas chromatographs, mass selective detectors,
and GC samplers. Included are localized versions of the
information you need most, such as:
• Getting Familiar documentation
• Safety and Regulatory guide
• Site Preparation information
• Installation information
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