Agilent Technologies 7890 Series User manual

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7890 Series GC Installation Checklist
Issued: 09-Feb-2013, Revision: 1.7 Copyright
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2011 Agilent Technologies
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Thank you for purchasing an Agilent Instrument solution. This checklist is used by the installing
engineer to ensure that the instrument and associated systems are correctly installed, upgraded and
functioning as designed in your facility. This checklist will be completed at the end of the service and
provided to you as a record of the installation.
Customer Information
•Customers should provide all necessary operating supplies upon request of the engineer.
Service Engineer’s Responsibilities
•Only complete/printout pages that relate to the system being installed.
•Complete empty fields with the relevant information
•Complete the relevant checkboxes in the checklist using a “X” or tick mark “” in the checkbox.
•Complete Not Applicable check boxes to indicate services not delivered, as needed
•Complete the Service Review section together with the customer.
Additional Instruction Notes
•There are separate checklists similar to this one for each major system component installed with the
GC. Make sure that all checklists for the system are available prior to beginning the installation.
•Refer to the " Installation and First Startup " Manual from "GC and GC/MS User Manuals and
Tools" before proceeding with this procedure.
•GC, ALS, MSD and accessory user manuals, the GC Firmware/PID Update Tool, Parts Finder and
other tools are included on the " GC and GC/MS User Manuals and Tools" DVD set. These will be
installed as part of this GC Installation Procedure.
•Refer to the following 7890B User Manuals as you go through this checklist procedure.
Installation and First Startup -
http://www.chem.agilent.com/Library/usermanuals/Public/7890B_Installation.pdf
Operation Manual -
http://www.chem.agilent.com/Library/usermanuals/Public/7890B_Operation.pdf
Maintaining Your GC -
http://www.chem.agilent.com/Library/usermanuals/Public/7890B_Maintaining.pdf
These, and the complete set of 7890 Manuals are available on the Agilent Technical Support Site at:
http://www.chem.agilent.com/en-US/Technical-Support/Instruments-Systems/Gas-
Chromatography/Pages/default.aspx

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7890 Series GC Installation Checklist
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System Information
Guidance
Check this box if an instrument configuration report is attached instead of completing the table.
Instrument system name and ID
Instrument system site and location
List system component product numbers List the serial numbers of each component
1. 1.
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4. 4.
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10. 10.
Compare power configuration of GC with the actual voltage at customer site
Voltage range from label
Customer line voltage

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7890 Series GC Installation Checklist
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General Preparation
Unpack/verify the condition and completeness of shipment. For discrepancies, use the table below.
Product or part description Observation Action
Discuss any specific questions or issues with the customer prior to starting.
Discuss any configuration options with the customer prior to starting
Check for required service note applicability and firmware updates if connecting to instruments.
Upgrades only – Ensure with customer that instrument control settings, data, methods etc. have been
properly saved or archived prior to starting any installation procedures.
Connect cables and plumb gases
For all of the following steps refer to the 7890 "Installation and First Startup" Manual
Place the GC on the bench.
Verify line voltage (Dedicated Circuit), GC Line power configuration, and power cord match.
Compare GC Configuration voltage range from label on the unit with actual voltage at customer site.
Record the numbers in the table on page 2.
Plug in power cable and power ON the GC. Confirm Power ON successful.
Configure the GC IP address, Subnet Mask and Gateway from the front panel –
“Options/Communication”
If a 7890B is being installed with a 5977 MSD, configure the MS. Refer to the GC-MS Features section
in the 7890B Operation Manual for instruction.
Connect the external cables, including LAN, signal output, and/or remote cables.
Install Tank Regulators and purge out the air as required
Install the pre-assembled TEE’s provided with your GC to the GC EPC modules.
Connect tubing to the tank regulators or house gas supply
Install gas traps - purge each with carrier before connecting the next trap or the fitting to the GC
Connect supply gases to the GC and Leak check/Pressure Test all gas connections.
If GC includes Electron Capture Detector, connect the exhaust tubing to a proper vent or fume hood.
If GC includes cryogenic cooling, connect cryogenic coolant: For LN2 use ¼” Swagelok and insulated
copper tubing @ 25-40 PSI; For CO2 use 1/8” Swagelok and Stainless Steel tubing @ 800-1000 PSI.
If GC includes valves, connect valve actuator air using 1/4" plastic/PTFE - 50 PSI clean/dry Air.
If included, install the Automatic Liquid Sampler, Headspace, or other sampler per the specific
Installation Checklist.

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7890 Series GC Installation Checklist
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Install User Manuals and update Instrument firmware
From the "GC and GCMS User Manuals and Tools" DVD set, install the following:
“Instrument Manuals” for all modules installed on the GC system - i.e. 7890 GC, 7693 ALS, 7697
Headspace Sampler etc.
"GC Firmware Update Tool" - Update the Firmware on all instrument modules as required -
Before performing the updates, check with the customer and check that firmware is compatible
with all components in the system
"Parts Finder" - Demonstrate how to find and order parts for maintaining the customer's system
Install the "Method Developer Tools" as applicable to the System configuration.
Update Aux Pressure Channel PID Constants using the GC Firmware Update Tool
If the system includes an AUX Pressure Control module or PCM for Quick Swap, Deans switch,
purged union, or headspace application; update the AUX module PID constants according to the
instructions.
If the system includes a PCM module for controlling the backpressure to the headspace sampling
loop, update the PCM module PID constants according to the instructions.
If the G3520A side inlet accessory for headspace is installed and the customer plans on running
Splitless methods with their ALS, update the inlet PCM PID Constants.

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Column connection, conditioning and detector bakeout
User Manual Reference will be (in parenthesis)
Configure the pressure units used by the customer. (Installation and First Startup)
Configure the Carrier and Makeup Gas types for all inlets and detectors.
(Installation and First Startup)
Configure the GC time setting to the correct date and time. (Installation and First Startup)
Confirm the correct inlet liner is installed for the detector chemical test.
(Operation Manual - "Prepare for Chromatographic Checkout")
Explain that the 7890 ships with "Ultra Inert Liners". These are included with the Split/Splitless
or Multimode Inlet system. They come with a certificate of performance sticker that can be in the
laboratory notebook for record keeping.
If the customer has purchased the optional bar code reader for the 7890B, scan the bar code of
the liner - this will load the liner configuration information into the GC.
Perform the bar code scan only while the data system is connected to the GC.
Configure the Agilent checkout column to the inlet/detector to be tested – use the GC front panel
(Operation Manual - "To Configure a Single Column")
If the customer has purchased the optional bar code reader for the 7890B, scan the bar code of
the column box - this will load the column configuration information into the GC.
Perform the bar code scan only while the data system is connected to the GC.
Install HP-5 or other Agilent checkout column to the inlet, confirm column flow, and purge with
carrier at ambient temperature for 5 minutes. (Maintaining Your GC)
Perform the Inlet Leak Check from the GC Front Panel – “Service Mode” key menu (Troubleshooting)
Install the column into the detector per instructions in the manual (Maintaining Your GC).
•Note: If you are installing an older or unknown column - bake it out before connecting to the
detector.
Set the gas flows to the Detector and Set to Operating Temperature. Light the Flame or Turn on the
TCD Filament etc.
Bake out inlet, column, and detector. (Maintaining Your GC)
Install Agilent Data System Software if included
Install any Agilent Data System PC and Software if included with the GC system
Launch and Configure the Agilent Data system Software to the GC system

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7890 Series GC Installation Checklist
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System checkout
Locate the inlet/detector checkout method. (Operation Manual).
Install the syringe in the Auto-sampler and configure as required. (ALS User Manual)
Transfer the Agilent checkout sample for the detector being tested into a screw cap vial or other
sampler vial.
Load solvent and waste vials into the Auto-sampler turret. (ALS User Manual)
Use the Agilent Data System, Instrument Utilities, or GC Keyboard to enter the checkout conditions.
Save the "Checkout Method"
Create and Save a "Maintenance Method" (Maintaining Your GC Manual)
Create and Save a System "Bakeout Method" - Bakeout the entire system for 15 minutes
- Split Vent flow > 100 ml/min
- Inlet/Detector 20-50 degrees above the Checkout Method Temps,
- Oven 20-50 degrees hotter than Method Final Temp
Reload the "Checkout Method"
When the temperatures and detector output is stable, perform one injection of checkout sample.
Compare the resulting chromatogram with the typical results documented in the 7890 “Operation
Manual”.
Repeat for other Inlet/Detector Combination(s)
Review the results with the customer.
Service Review
Attach available chromatogram/reports/printouts to this documentation.
Record the time/date of installation or upgrade completion in the customer’s records/logbook.
Complete the Service Review Comments section below if there are additional comments.
Review the installation/upgrade with the customer.
Explain Agilent warranty for instruments.
Explain how to use manuals, guides, online help.
Explain how to get self-help, FAQs from the web.
Explain how to log an instrument service call, support services available.
Advise the customer of additional instrument training options.
If the Instrument firmware was updated, record the details of the change in the Service Engineer’s
Comments box below or if necessary, in the customer’s IQ records.

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7890 Series GC Installation Checklist
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Service Engineer Comments (optional)
If there are any specific points you wish to note as part of performing the installation or other items of
interest for the customer, please write in this box.
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Other Important Customer Web Links
How to get information on your product: Literature Library - http://www.agilent.com/chem/library
Need to know more? - www.agilent.com/chem/education
Need technical support, FAQs? - http://www.chem.agilent.com/en-US/Technical-
Support/Instruments-Systems/Gas-Chromatography/Pages/default.aspx
Link to Columns and Supplies Catalog: www.agilent.com/chem/catalog
Need supplies? - www.agilent.com/chem/supplies
Service Completion
Service request number __________________ Date service completed ________________________
Agilent signature __________________ Customer signature ________________________
Number of pages in this document __________
Document part number: G3430-90002

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7890 Series GC Installation Checklist
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Do not include this section in the PDF version.
Print only the checklist for the PDF. Do not include this page. This page is NOT intended for customer
viewing. See the guidance instructions at the end of the template for more information.
Document Control Logs
Revision Log
Revision Date Reason For Update
1.5 2-May-2011 Content of version A.01.04 moved into the new template. Revision numbering
scheme simplified. Reviewed by subject matter expert Dave Park.
1.6 24-Jan-2013 Updates for 7890B and "GC and GCMS User Manuals and Tools" introduction
- updated web-links
1.7 01-Feb-2013 Updates for 7890B introduction, User Manuals and Tools, New Manual
References and Web-Links
Approval Log
Revision Approver Title of Approver
1.5 Don Gage Product support manager