3 Startup and Shutdown
50 Operation Manual
To Shut Down the GC for More Than a Week
1 Put the GC into general maintenance mode by selecting Maintenance > Instrument >
Perform Maintenance > Start Maintenance, and wait for the GC to become ready.
2 Turn off the main power switch.
Be careful! The oven, inlet, and/or detector may be hot enough to cause burns. If they are hot,
wear heat-resistant gloves to protect your hands.