PerkinElmer CLARUS 600 GC User manual

Clarus 600 GC Installation
Guide

Release History
Part Number Release Publication Date
09936779 A November 2006
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Table of Contents
Introduction .................................................................................................. 5
About This Manual......................................................................................... 7
Conventions Used in this Manual................................................................... 8
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)........................................................... 9
Warning Labels on the Instrument ............................................................... 11
Safety Practices ........................................................................................... 17
Precautions.................................................................................................... 21
Environmental Conditions ............................................................................ 22
Electrical Safety............................................................................................ 24
Moving the Clarus 600 GC........................................................................... 27
ECD Radioactive Hazards ............................................................................ 27
Safe Handling of Gases ................................................................................ 31
Hazardous Chemicals ................................................................................... 34
Definitions in Warning for Hazardous Chemicals........................................ 35
Preparing Your Laboratory ...................................................................... 37
Critical Checks Prior to Installation ............................................................. 39
Connect the Electrical Supply ...................................................................... 40
Checking Heater Selection ........................................................................... 51
Preparing the Laboratory .............................................................................. 52
Clarus 600 GC Requirements ....................................................................... 56
Installing the Clarus GC ............................................................................ 61
Install the Autosampler................................................................................. 63
Remove the Encoder Protector Block........................................................... 63
Install the Autosampler Tower ..................................................................... 64
Install the Autosampler Tower Cover........................................................... 69
Install the Syringe Cover .............................................................................. 72
Connecting the Gas Supply........................................................................ 75
Connect the Gases ........................................................................................ 77
Clarus 600 GC Gas Connections .................................................................. 81
Common Injector/Detector Gas Connections............................................... 84
Connecting the Accessories........................................................................ 93
Install the NPD Bead Assembly ................................................................... 95
PPC Restrictor Information .................................................................... 101
Index .......................................................................................................... 107

Introduction 1

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About This Manual
This quick installation guide is divided into following chapters:
Chapter 1 - Introduction
This chapter contains a brief introduction of the instrument, the conventions and
warnings used in the manual.
Chapter 2 - Safety Practices
Important safety information for the Clarus GC is provided in this chapter.
Chapter 3 - Preparing Your Laboratory
The preparation of your laboratory needed for the Clarus GC laboratory
requirements for the instrument are reviewed in this chapter.
Chapter 4 - Installing the Clarus GC
Information on connecting the Clarus GC is provided.
Chapter 5 - Connecting the Gases
Information on connecting the gases and electrical supply to the system is provided.
Chapter 6 - Connecting the Accessories
Information on installing accessories such as the NPD Bead Assembly, recorder,
integrator and the printer is provided.
Chapter 7 - PPC Restrictor Information
PPC restrictor information is provided in this chapter.

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Conventions Used in this Manual
¾Normal text is used to provide information and instructions.
¾Bold text refers to button or tab page that is displayed on the touch screen.
¾All eight digit numbers are PerkinElmer part numbers unless stated otherwise.
About Notes, Cautions and Warnings
Three terms, in the following standard formats, are also used to highlight special
circumstances and warnings.
NOTE: A note indicates additional, significant information that is provided with some
procedures.
CAUTION
We use the term CAUTION to inform you about situations that
could result in serious damage to the instrument or other
equipment. Details about these circumstances are in a box like
this one.
WARNING
We use the term WARNING to inform you about situations that
could result in personal injury to yourself or other persons.
Details about these circumstances are in a box like this one.
Customer Service
PerkinElmer, Inc.
710 Bridgeport Avenue
Shelton, CT 06484-4794 U.S.A
Tel: [phone] or [phone]
Internet: http://www.perkinelmer.com

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Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)
United States (FCC)
This product is classified as a digital device used exclusively as industrial,
commercial, or medical test equipment. It is exempt from the technical standards
specified in Part 15 of the FCC Rules and Regulations, based on Section 15.103 (c).
European Union
All information concerning EMC standards will be in the Declaration of Conformity
and these standards will change as the European Union adds new requirements.
European Union Industrial Environment
The 220/230/240 V/50 Hz. Clarus GC has been manufactured for use in the
European Union and is intended for the industrial environment. The instrument is to
be connected to a mains power network supplied from a high or medium-voltage
transformer dedicated for the supply of an installation feeding a manufacturing or
similar plant.
Industrial environments are characterized by the existence of one or more of the
following conditions:
- industrial, scientific and medical (ISM) apparatus are present
- heavy inductive or capacitive loads are frequently switched
- currents and associated magnetic fields are high
These are the major contributors to the industrial electromagnetic environment and
as such distinguish the industrial from other environments. The instrument is not
intended for connection to a public mains network supplying residential, commercial
and light-industrial locations.
Susceptibility to RF Interference
With the exception of the Flame Ionization Detector (FID), a RF field strength of 10
V/m between 80 MHz. and 1000 MHz. with 80% modulation at 1 kHz. may cause a
deflection on the chromatographic detector baseline that exceeds its normal pattern.
This implies that if a transmitting device, such as a walkie-talkie carried by a security

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guard, is use near the detector, a spike or peak on the chromatographic baseline may
occur. If you are concerned that such an event may occur, PerkinElmer recommends
that walkie-talkie restriction notices be posted in the vicinity. Cell phones, beepers,
and other similar devices operate in a much higher frequency range and do not cause
interference.

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Warning Labels on the Instrument
Alternating current.
Protective conductor terminal.
Off position of the main power source.
On position of the main power source.

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WARNING
Warning, hot surface
WARNING
Warning, risk of electric shock.
WARNING
Warning, Risk of Danger.
Documentation must be consulted to
determine the nature of the potential hazard
and any actions which have to be taken.
WARNING
Warning, Consult the manual for allowable
gases and maximum permitted pressure .

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Label locations on instrument
Sh ut o f f hy dr og e n a n d c ap un u s ed
flame detector fittings to prevent
accumulation of hydrogen in oven
and possible explosion.
War ni ng
Warning
Hot Surface
Do not depress
the ove n safety
switches.
Wa rnin g
Do not touch the
oven fan while it
is moving.
Wa rni ng
If the instrument top is o pened,
the alignment of Autosampler
tower must be verified. Refer
to your Clarus 600 Manual.
Caution
Do not touch the
hot metal surface
of the oven.
Wa rnin g
Disconne ct supply cord and turn
off inlet gases before opening top.
Recheck integrity of rear gas
connections aft er cl os ing.
Warning
DETECTOR CONTAINS
RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL
(SEE TAG ON DETECTOR)
CAUTION
ECD
Certificate
Label

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Caution
Chimney Vent Power Cord
Do not restrictair intake or exhaust.
Caution
230 VAC ~50/60Hz
M AX POW ER 240 0 VA
EN 5 5011- Cla ss A, Gro up 1
PerkinElmer
Nx xx xxx x
Xxxxx xx
precisely.
Shelto n, CT 06484 USA
Part No.
Serial No.
Clarus 600
Gas Chromatograph
Do not install closer than 6mm
to a wall o f co mb ustible material.
Caution
Warning
Hot Surface
Cau tio n
Grounding circuit continuity is vital
for safe operation of equipment.
Never oper ate equipment with
grounding conductor disconnected
Warning
This unit contains protective circuitry.
Contact PerkinElmer qualified service
p er son ne l be for e pe rfo rm in g a ny AC
line t ests.
Cau tio n
Disc onnect AC power cord from outlet
before removing any cover or parts.
Do not operate the instrument with any
cover or parts removed.
Warni ng
Consult the proper section in
the manual for the allowable
gases and maximum
permitted pressures

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Warning
Hot Surface

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Safety Practices 2

Safety Practices
18

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Chapter Overview
This chapter describes the general safety practices and precautions that must be
observed when operating the Clarus 600 GC.
This advice is intended to supplement, not supersede, the normal safety codes in the
user's country. It is also a supplement to the PerkinElmer standard Safety and Health
Policy. The information provided does not cover every safety procedure that should
be practiced. Ultimately, maintenance of a safe laboratory environment is the
responsibility of the analyst and the analyst's organization.
Please read and understand the information in all manuals supplied with the Clarus
GC and corresponding accessories before you start working with the instrument.
Carefully read the safety information in this chapter and in the other manuals
supplied. When setting up the instrument or performing analyses or maintenance
procedures, strictly follow the instructions provided. The Clarus GC should be used
in accordance with the instructions provided in this manual. If used otherwise, the
protection provided by the instrument may be impaired.
Generic Warnings
Before installing or operating the Clarus 600 GC, read the following information
concerning hazards and potential hazards. You should ensure that anyone involved
with installation and/or operation of the GC is knowledgeable in both general safety
practices for the laboratory and safety practices for the GC. Get advice from your
safety engineer, industrial hygienist, environmental engineer, or safety manager
before you install or use this instrument.
Heated Zones
Heated zones should be treated with caution, for example, injector caps and
detectors. Avoid physical contact with the injector caps. The detector cover may get
hot, especially if flame ionization detectors are operated at high temperatures. As a
general rule, allow heated zones to cool before attempting to work in the oven,
injector, or detector areas.

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CAUTION
THERMAL RUNAWAY PROTECTION: The Clarus 600
GC software shuts down the instrument if any heated zone
exceeds 470 °C. Should this occur, the following error
message is displayed:
INSTRUMENT SHUTDOWN
xxx THERM RUNAWAY where xxx is the heated zone
Call your PerkinElmer Representative.
Instrument shutdown also occurs if there is a PRT (Platinum
Resistance Thermometer) or MPU (Micro Processor Unit) failure.
In these cases the following error message is displayed:
INSTRUMENT SHUTDOWN
xxx PRT ERROR where xxx is the failed zone.
Call your PerkinElmer Representative.