Chapter 1 Installation
GC-2014 Service Manual
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Chapter 1 Installation
1.1 Installation Space
WARNING
Hot Air
Hot air is discharged from the opening. Do not expose flammable objects
directly to the hot air.
1.1.1 Rear Space
Hot air is blown out of the exhaust holes at the back of the instrument when the column
oven is cooled. Observe the following points when installing the instrument.
Do not place flammable objects directly behind the instrument.
Leave a space of at least 40 cm between the back cover and the wall.
In addition to the space mentioned above, give consideration to the space required
for maintenance and inspection.
1.1.2 Side Space
Leave a space of at least 5 cm on the left of the instrument.
Leave a space of at least 10 cm on the right of the instrument to enable opening and
closing of the oven door.
1.2 Installation Environment
In order to ensure safe, correct use of the instrument, observe the following points when
selecting an installation site.
1.2.1 Ambient Temperature and Humidity
In order to maintain performance specifications, use the instrument within the specified
temperature and humidity ranges given below.
Recommended temperature range: 18 C to 28 C
Recommended humidity range: 50 % to 60 %
Operating temperature range: 5 C to 40 C
Operating humidity range: 5 % to 90 % (without condensation)
400 mm min.