Shimadzu GC-2014 Operation Manual

XI
After-Sales Service and Availability of Replacement
After-Sales Service and Availability of Replacement
Maintenance, Inspection, and Servicing
The instrument has a service life of 10 years by design.
In order to maintain long-term instrument performance and obtain accurate measurement data, daily inspections
and periodic inspections are necessary.
• For details on daily maintenance, inspections, and replacement parts, see " Maintenance and inspection" P.
79.
• Contact your Shimadzu representative regarding periodic inspections.
• The replacement frequencies for periodic replacement parts are merely for guidance.
The replacement frequency may be shorter depending on the environment and frequency of usage.
Disposal Precautions
Dispose of the GC unit using a qualified industrial waste management company, in compliance with the
applicable laws in the country where it is used.
After-Sales Service
If any problem occurs with this product, perform an inspection and take
appropriate corrective action as described in this manual's troubleshooting
section. If the problem persists, or the symptoms are not covered in the
troubleshooting section, contact your Shimadzu representative.
Replacement Parts Availability
Replacement parts for this product will be available for a period of seven (7)
years after the product is discontinued. Thereafter, such parts may cease to
be available.
Note, however, that the availability of units or parts not manufactured by
Shimadzu shall be determined by the relevant manufacturers. If Shimadzu
receives notice of the discontinuation of units or parts, the necessary
quantity for the above period is immediately calculated and secured.
However, such units or parts may cease to be available within seven years
after the discontinuation of the product, depending on individual
manufacturer conditions and on changes in the quantity required.
CAUTION
For California, USA Only
• This product contains a battery that contains perchlorate material.
• Perchlorate Material - special handling may apply.
• See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate

Shimadzu GC-2014 Specifications

General

Type	Gas Chromatograph
Display	LCD
Maximum Heating Rate	120°C/min
Data Acquisition	Digital
Maximum Number of Detectors	4
Weight	Approx. 45 kg
Carrier Gas	Helium, Nitrogen, Hydrogen
Detector Options	FID, TCD, ECD, FPD
Injection Port	Split/Splitless, On-column
Gas Control	Electronic Flow Control (EFC)
Temperature Programming Rate	0.1 to 120 °C/min
Power Requirements	230 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Detector Temperature Range	Up to 400°C (depending on detector type)