Page 2 - Site Preparation Guide; Notices; Manual Part Number; Acknowledgements; C A U T I O N; CAUTION; W A R N I N G
Site Preparation Guide Notices © Agilent Technologies, Inc. 2008 No part of this manual may be reproduced in any form or by any means (including elec-tronic storage and retrieval or translation into a foreign language) without prior agree-ment and written consent from Agilent Technologies, Inc. as g...
Page 3 - Contents; General Information
Site Preparation Guide 3 Contents 1 General Information Instrument Identification 6 5975 MSD versions 6 Important Safety Warnings 7 Many internal parts of the MSD carry dangerous voltages 7 Electrostatic discharge is a threat to MSD electronics 8 Many parts are dangerously hot 8 Hydrogen Safety 9 Ch...
Page 4 - Power Cords
4 Site Preparation Guide Voltage ranges of major components 23 Power configurations 24 Power requirements 25 Power plugs and cord 26 Other electrical considerations 27 Air Conditioning and Environmental Requirements 28 Temperature, humidity, and altitude 28 Airborne dust 29 Exhaust venting 29 Fume (...
Page 5 - Agilent Technologies
5 5975 Series Mass Selective DetectorsSite Preparation Guide Agilent Technologies 1General Information Instrument Identification 6 Important Safety Warnings 7 Hydrogen Safety 9 Chemical Safety 10 Safety and Regulatory Certifications 11 Cleaning 14 Recycling the Product 14 This section provides infor...
Page 6 - Instrument Identification; Table 1
6 Site Preparation Guide General Information Instrument Identification Each 5975 Series Mass Selective Detector (MSD) is identified by a unique 10-character serial number. This serial number is located on a label on the lower left side near the front of the instrument. On CI upgrades, a second seria...
Page 7 - Important Safety Warnings; Many internal parts of the MSD carry dangerous voltages
General Information Site Preparation Guide 7 Important Safety Warnings Before moving on, there are several important safety notices that you should always keep in mind when using the 5975 Series Mass Selective Detector. Many internal parts of the MSD carry dangerous voltages If the MSD is connected ...
Page 8 - Electrostatic discharge is a threat to MSD electronics
8 Site Preparation Guide General Information The use of incorrect or makeshift fuses or the short-circuiting of fuse holders creates a shock hazard for the operator and can damage the instrument. Replace fuses only with fuses of identical current rating and type. Excessive f luctuations in the line ...
Page 9 - Hydrogen Safety; When using hydrogen (H
General Information Site Preparation Guide 9 Hydrogen Safety Hydrogen gas may be used as carrier gas, and/or as fuel for certain GC detectors. When mixed with air, hydrogen can form explosive mixtures. A detailed discussion of hydrogen safety appears in Chapter 1 of the Agilent 5975 MSD Troubleshoot...
Page 10 - Chemical Safety
10 Site Preparation Guide General Information Chemical Safety W A R N I N G The foreline pump exhaust and split vent exhaust will contain traces of the chemicals you are analyzing. These could potentially be toxic. Vent the foreline pump exhaust and split vent exhaust outside your laboratory or into...
Page 11 - Safety and Regulatory Certifications; Information
General Information Site Preparation Guide 11 Safety and Regulatory Certifications The 5975 Series MSD conforms to the following safety standards: • Canadian Standards Association (CSA): CAN/CSA–C22.2 No. 61010–1–04 • CSA/Nationally Recognized Test Laboratory (NRTL): UL 61010–1 • International Elect...
Page 12 - Symbols
12 Site Preparation Guide General Information Symbols Warnings in the manual or on the instrument must be observed during all phases of operation, service, and repair of this instrument. Failure to comply with these precautions violates safety standards of design and the intended use of the instrume...
Page 13 - Electromagnetic compatibility; Sound emission declaration; Sound pressure
General Information Site Preparation Guide 13 Electromagnetic compatibility This device complies with the requirements of CISPR 11. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference. • This device must accept any interference received, including i...
Page 14 - Cleaning
14 Site Preparation Guide General Information Cleaning To clean the unit, disconnect the power and wipe down with a damp, lint-free cloth. Recycling the Product For recycling, contact your local Agilent sales office. 5975 Series Site Prep.book Page 14 Thursday, January 31, 2008 9:47 AM
Page 16 - Overview; Customer responsibility; N O T E; only
16 Site Preparation Guide Site Preparation Overview Before the 5975 Series MSD system can be installed, the site must be properly prepared. Site preparation includes, but is not limited to, ensuring that adequate facilities are available. Among the site requirements are: • Adequate space is availabl...
Page 17 - Agilent responsibility; basic
Site Preparation Site Preparation Guide 17 • Complying with all local laws (codes, ordinances, and regulations) for mechanical, building, and electrical distribution systems, hazardous waste disposal, and chemical storage. Compliance must exist prior to installation. • Providing lifting equipment ad...
Page 19 - Other documentation
Site Preparation Site Preparation Guide 19 Other documentation Additional information is contained in the following documentation: • 5975 Series MSD Troubleshooting and Maintenance Manual • 5975 Series MSD Operation manual • 6890 Series GC manuals • GC accessories (autosampler, etc.) manuals • G1701...
Page 20 - Space and Weight Requirements; Figure 1
20 Site Preparation Guide Site Preparation Space and Weight Requirements Table 2 lists dimension and weight information for the MSD and related components. Your site must have enough bench space for the MSD, GC, data system, and accessories (Figure 1). In addition, there must be sufficient space aro...
Page 22 - Communications Requirements; Telephone; fixed
22 Site Preparation Guide Site Preparation Communications Requirements Telephone A telephone with a cord long enough to be used at the computer will allow the MSD operator to communicate with Agilent Technologies support personnel. Site LAN network If you intend to connect your MSD system to your si...
Page 23 - Electrical Requirements; Voltage ranges of major components
Site Preparation Site Preparation Guide 23 Electrical Requirements You are responsible for providing appropriate electrical power and power outlets for all of the components in your 5975 Series MSD system. Power considerations include: • Voltage ranges of major components • Power configurations • Po...
Page 24 - cannot; Table 3
24 Site Preparation Guide Site Preparation Power configurations Electrical power for the MSD must be single-phase. The neutral wire cannot be used for safety grounding. The ground wire should carry zero current except for ground-fault current or static electric discharge. The entire system should sh...
Page 25 - must; Table 4
Site Preparation Site Preparation Guide 25 Power requirements Table 4 lists the power requirements for the 5975 Series MSD and related equipment. Extra power capacity for future additions is recommended. Each product listed requires a dedicated circuit. The gauge controller is powered by the MSD. Th...
Page 26 - Power plugs and cord
26 Site Preparation Guide Site Preparation Power plugs and cord The MSD is supplied with a power cord and plug appropriate for the country from which the order originates. For example, if an order originates from a Agilent Technologies sales office in Germany, the power cord and plug supplied will b...
Page 27 - Other electrical considerations; not
Site Preparation Site Preparation Guide 27 Other electrical considerations Additional electrical considerations include: • Electromagnetic interference (EMI), such as is generated by NMRs, radio transmitters, and microwave links, may interfere with system performance. • Protect the system from stati...
Page 28 - Air Conditioning and Environmental Requirements; Table 5
28 Site Preparation Guide Site Preparation Air Conditioning and Environmental Requirements Air conditioning considerations include temperature, humidity, airborne dust, and exhaust venting. Each of these is considered in more detail in the following material. Temperature, humidity, and altitude The ...
Page 29 - Airborne dust; trap or filter out toxic
Site Preparation Site Preparation Guide 29 Airborne dust Agilent Technologies recommends a maximum airborne particle density of 55 μ g/m 3 . If you suspect your site exceeds this limit, contact your local Agilent Technologies Customer Service Organization. Customer Engineers with special training an...
Page 31 - Carrier and Reagent Gas Requirements; Table 6
Site Preparation Site Preparation Guide 31 Carrier and Reagent Gas Requirements Table 6 lists the specifications for the carrier and reagent gases. Pressures and f lows are as measured at the bulkhead fittings on the back of the instrument, not at the gas supply. We recommend that additional shut-of...
Page 33 - Laboratory Supply Requirements; Cleaning solvents; Do not use carbon disulfide
Site Preparation Site Preparation Guide 33 Laboratory Supply Requirements Laboratory supply requirements vary with applications. Cleaning solvents Cleaning tasks for the MSD require the following HPLC-grade (or better) solvents: • Methylene chloride • Isopropyl alcohol • Methanol • Acetone • Water P...
Page 34 - Spare parts and consumables; Table 7
34 Site Preparation Guide Site Preparation Spare parts and consumables The supplies and parts listed in Table 7 are used in the operation and maintenance of a 5975 Series MSD system. Keeping these parts on hand can reduce system downtime related to instrument maintenance and repair. Table 7 Maintena...
Page 37 - Receiving the System; Delivery and unloading; external; Opening any of the containers without an Agilent
Site Preparation Site Preparation Guide 37 Receiving the System When your MSD system is delivered, it is your responsibility to provide for removal of the shipping containers from the truck and their storage until installation. Contact your Agilent Technologies service representative as soon as your...
Page 38 - Storage
38 Site Preparation Guide Site Preparation Storage It is your responsibility to store the containers until installation. If your site does not have adequate storage space, the containers may be stored at your expense in a bonded warehouse. Allow space for data system and accessory containers too. Th...
Page 39 - Installation and Verification; Installation
Site Preparation Site Preparation Guide 39 Installation and Verification Installation Once the installation has begun, it should progress in a timely manner to completion. Delays due to inadequate site preparation could cause loss of instrument use during the warranty period. In extreme cases, Agile...
Page 40 - Sensitivity specifications
40 Site Preparation Guide Site Preparation Sensitivity specifications See the appropriate sensitivity specifications for your instrument type. See the Agilent Technologies Web site at http://www.agilent.com/chem. N O T E SIM performance verification is not performed at installation and must be purch...
