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5975 Series Site Prep.book Page 1 Thursday, January 31, 2008 9:47 AM
5975 Series
Mass Selective
Detectors
Site Preparation Guide
Agilent Technologies
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5975 Series Site Prep.book Page 2 Thursday, January 31, 2008 9:47 AM Notices © Agilent Technologies, Inc. 2008 Warranty Safety Notices No part of this manual may be reproduced in The material contained in this docu- any form or by any means (including elec- ment is provided “as is,” and is sub- tronic storage and retrieval or translation CAUTION ject to being changed, without notice, into a foreign language) without prior agree- in future editions. Further, to the max- ment and written cons
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5975 Series Site Prep.book Page 3 Thursday, January 31, 2008 9:47 AM 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 Chemical Safety 10 Safety and Regulatory Certifications 11 Information 11 Symbols 12 Electromagnetic
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5975 Series Site Prep.book Page 4 Thursday, January 31, 2008 9:47 AM 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 (exhaust) hood 30 Carrier and Reagent Gas Requirements 31 Regulators, tubing, and fittings 32
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5975 Series Site Prep.book Page 5 Thursday, January 31, 2008 9:47 AM 5975 Series Mass Selective Detectors Site Preparation Guide 1 General 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 information on how to identify specifically what type of MSD you are working with as well as how to properly clean and dispose of th
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5975 Series Site Prep.book Page 6 Thursday, January 31, 2008 9:47 AM 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 serial number is located on the flow module. When corresponding with Agilent Technologies about your instrument, be sure to include the model number and b
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5975 Series Site Prep.book Page 7 Thursday, January 31, 2008 9:47 AM General Information 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 to a power source, even if the power switch is off, potentially dangerous voltages exist on: • The wiring between the MSD power cord and the AC power
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5975 Series Site Prep.book Page 8 Thursday, January 31, 2008 9:47 AM 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 fluctuations in the line voltage can create a shock hazard and can damage the instrument. Make sure the supply voltage does not fluctuate more than +5% or -10% from the rated
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5975 Series Site Prep.book Page 9 Thursday, January 31, 2008 9:47 AM General Information 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 Troubleshooting and Maintenance Manual. Read this material before using hydrogen with the MSD. When using hydrogen (H ) as the carrier gas or fuel gas, be aware t
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5975 Series Site Prep.book Page 10 Thursday, January 31, 2008 9:47 AM General Information Chemical Safety The foreline pump exhaust and split vent exhaust will contain traces of the WARNING chemicals you are analyzing. These could potentially be toxic. Vent the foreline pump exhaust and split vent exhaust outside your laboratory or into a fume hood. Be sure to comply with all local environmental regulations. 10 Site Preparation Guide
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5975 Series Site Prep.book Page 11 Thursday, January 31, 2008 9:47 AM General Information 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 Electrotechnical Commission (IEC): 61010–1 � EuroNorm (EN): 61010–1 The 5975 Series MSD conforms to the following regulations on Electromagnetic Compatibilit
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5975 Series Site Prep.book Page 12 Thursday, January 31, 2008 9:47 AM 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 instrument. Agilent Technologies assumes no liability for the customer’s failure to comply with these requirements. See accompanying instructions for more
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5975 Series Site Prep.book Page 13 Thursday, January 31, 2008 9:47 AM General Information 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 interference that may cause undesired operation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be deter
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5975 Series Site Prep.book Page 14 Thursday, January 31, 2008 9:47 AM 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. 14 Site Preparation Guide
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5975 Series Site Prep.book Page 15 Thursday, January 31, 2008 9:47 AM 5975 Series Mass Selective Detectors Site Preparation Guide 2 Site Preparation Overview 16 Space and Weight Requirements 20 Communications Requirements 22 Electrical Requirements 23 Air Conditioning and Environmental Requirements 28 Carrier and Reagent Gas Requirements 31 Laboratory Supply Requirements 33 Receiving the System 37 Installation and Verification 39 This section describes how to proper
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5975 Series Site Prep.book Page 16 Thursday, January 31, 2008 9:47 AM 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 available for the MSD system. � A suitable supporting bench is available. � Adequate electrical power is available at the correct voltages and frequencies. �
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5975 Series Site Prep.book Page 17 Thursday, January 31, 2008 9:47 AM Site Preparation � 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 adequate to unload the system from the delivery vehicle and transport it to the site where it will be installed � Providing someone to help lift the MS
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5975 Series Site Prep.book Page 18 Thursday, January 31, 2008 9:47 AM Site Preparation Agilent Technologies is not responsible for: � Any task not listed in the 5975 Series MSD Troubleshooting and Maintenance Manual or the installation guides for the GC, data system, and other accessories � Installing helium carrier gas or reagent gas tanks and regulators � Connecting or verifying the performance of hardware and software not provided by Agilent Technologies Items that do not include instal
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5975 Series Site Prep.book Page 19 Thursday, January 31, 2008 9:47 AM Site Preparation 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 � G1701EA MSD Productivity ChemStation software manuals and online help � The appropriate sensitivity specifications for your instrument. See the Agilent Techn
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5975 Series Site Prep.book Page 20 Thursday, January 31, 2008 9:47 AM 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 around the system for ventilation and maintenance access. At least 30 cm (12 inches) to the left of the MSD and at least 20 cm (8 1/4 inches) behind the
