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Section 3
InstallatIon
Pinnacle Operators Manual
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Unpack the instrument and place it on the bench. Place it so there is enough clearance between the Pinnacle
PCX and the HPLC, detector, and the edge of the bench.
Ensure that there is enough room to open the column oven door and the fluidics door.
Ensure that there is at least 3 inches clearance between the outlet vent at the back of the Pinnacle PCX and any
walls or other instruments. This is very important for proper cooling of the column oven.
PREPARATION AND INSPECTION
Place the Pinnacle PCX on the bench.
Examine the external chassis for damage.
Open the column oven door. Check that it is straight. Check that the latch is tight and undamaged.
Open the Fluidics chamber door. Check that it is straight.
Examine the connections on the face of the fluidics panel. Check that there are no broken, bent, or loose
tubings.
Remove the right side panel. Check that the pump/s is/are firmly attached to the chassis. Uncoil the 1/4" C-flex
tubing. This tube is for the piston wash. Place the tubing on top of the instrument in the Reservoir tray.
Check that the piston wash tubing is firmly connected to the Y fitting, see figure 2-11.
Replace the right side panel.
Connect the power cord to the outlet in the back of the Pinnacle PCX, just above the power switch.
Gas Connections to Back Panel of Pinnacle PCX
Connect the Inlet Gas line to the back of the Pinnacle PCX.
[Set the regulator on the inert gas supply to between 45-75 psi] Using either 1/8" OD Air Barrier tubing, or
1/8" copper tubing, connect the gas supply to the Gas Inlet fitting on the back panel of the Pinnacle PCX with
the 1/4-28-1/8" nuts and ferrules (PN 1452-0181 and 1452-0180).
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