Thermo Scientific TSQ Quantum XLS User manual

TSQ Series
TSQ Quantum XLS
and TSQ Quantum GC
Preinstallation Requirements Guide
70111-97221 Revision A March 2010

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Regulatory Compliance
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applicable domestic and international regulations. When the system is delivered to you, it meets all pertinent
electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) and safety standards as described in the next section or sections by product name.
Changes that you make to your system may void compliance with one or more of these EMC and safety standards.
Changes to your system include replacing a part or adding components, options, or peripherals not specifically
authorized and qualified by Thermo Fisher Scientific. To ensure continued compliance with EMC and safety standards,
replacement parts and additional components, options, and peripherals must be ordered from Thermo Fisher Scientific
or one of its authorized representatives.
TSQ Quantum XLS
USA and European Union Regulatory Compliance requirements concerning product safety and electromagnetic
compliance of this product are clearly stated in the hard copy of the Declaration of Conformity included with
this system.
TSQ Quantum GC
EMC Directive 2004/108/EC
EMC compliance has been evaluated by TUV Rheinland of North America Inc.
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Compliance with safety issues is declared under Thermo Fisher Scientific sole responsibility.
This device complies with Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC and harmonized standard EN 61010-1:2001.
Changes that you make to your system may void compliance with one or more of these EMC and safety standards.
Changes to your system include replacing a part or adding components, options, or peripherals not specifically
authorized and qualified by Thermo Fisher Scientific. To ensure continued compliance with EMC and safety standards,
EN 55011 1998, 1999, 2002 EN 61000-4-3 2002
EN 61000-3-2 1995, A1; 1998, A2; 1998, A14; 2000 EN 61000-4-4 1995, A1; 2000, A2; 2001
EN 61000-3-3 1998, 2001 EN 61000-4-5 1995, A1; 2001
EN 61326-1 1998, 2001, 2003 EN 61000-4-6 1996, A1; 2003
EN 61000-4-2 2001 EN 61000-4-11 1994, A1; 2001
CISPR 11 1998; 1999; 2002
FCC Class A, CFR 47 Part 15: 2007

replacement parts and additional components, options, and peripherals must be ordered from Thermo Fisher Scientific
or one of its authorized representatives.
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Scientific San Jose could impair any protection provided by the instrument.
Notice on the Susceptibility
to Electromagnetic Transmissions
Your instrument is designed to work in a controlled electromagnetic environment. Do not use radio frequency
transmitters, such as mobile phones, in close proximity to the instrument.
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THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS: (1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL
INTErfERENCE, AND (2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTErfERENCE RECEIVED,
INCLUDING INTErfERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION.
CAUTION Read and understand the various precautionary notes, signs, and symbols contained inside
this manual pertaining to the safe use and operation of this product before using the device.

TSQ Quantum XLS and TSQ Quantum GC Installation
Request Form
Dear User:
Read the TSQ Quantum XLS and TSQ Quantum GC Preinstallation Requirements Guide, and then print and
complete the following installation request form. After all items on the form are fulfilled, sign and date the form.
Then, mail or fax this form to your local Thermo Fisher Scientific sales/service office. The address and fax
number for your local office are located on the following pages.
IMPORTANT PREINSTALLATION INFORMATION... PLEASE READ
Print your name, company name, and company address clearly below:
Name _______________________________________________________
Company _____________________________________________________ Telephone ___________________
Address ___________________________________________________________________________________
Address ___________________________________________________________________________________
City ______________________________________ State _____________ Country _____________________
Signature _____________________________________________________ Date _______________________
Have any special acceptance specifications been agreed to in the contract? Yes No 
If YES, attach full details of specifications.
Is there any additional equipment that needs to be interfaced to the system? Yes No 
If YES, attach full details of additional equipment.
Note: We reserve the right to invoice against the engineer’s time if the installation requirements are not met on the
date of the installation.
1. All laboratory remodeling has been completed.
2. TSQ Quantum XLS or TSQ Quantum GC
system is on site.
3. Principal operator will be available during the
installation / certification period.
4. Doorways, hallways, and so on are a minimum
width of 94 cm (37 in.).
5. Available floor area is sufficient and flooring will
support the load.
6. Sufficient bench space is available for all of the
equipment. List the following:
Width: ____________________________
Depth: ____________________________
Height: ____________________________
7. Workbench can support the load of the system
[191 kg (420 lbs)] and is free from vibration.
8. Lighting is adequate.
9. Main power is installed and is in compliance with
local electrical codes.
10. Power for test and cleaning equipment is
installed.
12. Voltage of power outlet has been measured.
Note measured voltage: ______________
13. Power is free from fluctuations due to slow
changes in the average voltage or changes due
to surges, sags, or transients.
14. Air conditioning is adequate for temperature,
humidity, and particulate matter control. The
laboratory can be maintained at a constant
temperature, between 15 and 27 °C (59 and
81 °F).
15. Relative humidity is between 40% and 80% with
no condensation.
16. System work area is free from magnetic
disruption and electrostatic discharge.
17. All required gases (argon, helium, and chemical
ionization reagent gas) are on site and the
appropriate gas regulators and fittings to the
regulators are available.
List gases and their purity: ______________
18. There is a suitable exhaust system.
19. One voice telephone line is installed near the
system.
20. All relevant safety regulations are complied with.

North America
Northeastern Region
265 Davidson Avenue, Suite 101
Somerset, NJ 08873
Phone.........................[1] [phone]
Fax .............................[1] [phone]
Southern Region
665 Molly Lane, Suite 140
Woodstock, GA 30189
Phone ........................[1] [phone]
Fax .............................[1] [phone]
Central Region
1201 E. Wiley Road, Suite 160
Schaumburg, IL 60173
Phone.........................[1] [phone]
Fax .............................[1] [phone]
Western Region
355 River Oaks Parkway
San Jose, CA 95134
Phone.........................[1] [phone]
Fax .............................[1] [phone]
Canada
5716 Coopers Avenue, Unit 1
Mississauga, Ontario, L4Z 2E8
Phone.........................[1] [phone]
Fax .............................[1] [phone]
Europe
Austria
Wehlistrasse 27b
A-1200 Wien
Phone.........................[43] (01) 333 50 34-0
Fax .............................[43] (01) 333 50 34-26
Belgium
Technologiestraat 47
B-1082 Brussels
Phone.........................[32] (02) 482 30 30
Fax .............................[32] (02) 482 30 31
France
(also representing French speaking N. Africa, Algeria,
Morocco, and Tunisia)
16 Avenue du Québec
Silic 765
Z.A. de Courtaboeuf
F-91963 Les Ulis Cédex
Phone.........................[33] (01) 60 92 48 00
Fax .............................[33] (01) 60 92 49 00
Germany
Im Steingrund 4-6
D-63303 Dreieich
Phone.........................[49] (06103) 408 0
Fax .............................[49] [phone]
Italy
Strada Rivoltana
I-20090 Rodano (Milano)
Phone.........................[39] (02) 95059 226
Fax .............................[39] (02) 95320 370
Netherlands
Takkebijsters 1
NL-4817 BL Breda
Phone.........................[31] [phone]
Fax .............................[31] [phone]
Spain
Sepulveda 7 A
ES-28108 Alcobendas (Madrid)
Phone.........................[34] [phone]
Fax .............................[34] [phone]
Offices for Thermo Fisher Scientific San Jose Products
Notes: The country code is enclosed in square brackets [ ]. The city code or area code is enclosed in parenthesis ( ). For countries other than the U.S.A., when you
are dialing from within the specified country, dial the 0 of the city code. For countries other than Italy, when you are dialing from outside the country, do not dial the 0
of the city code.

Europe - Continued
Spain
Acer 30-32
Edificio Sertram – Planta 2, Modulo 3
ES-08038 Barcelona
Phone.........................[34] [phone]
Fax .............................[34] [phone]
Sweden
Pyramidbacken 3
S-141 75 Kungens Kurva (Stockholm)
Phone.........................[46] [phone] 00
Fax .............................[46] [phone] 08
United Kingdom
Stafford House
1 Boundary Park
Boundary Way
Hemel Hempstead
Hertfordshire HP2 7GE
Phone ........................[44] [phone]
Fax .............................[44] [phone]
Australasia and Asia
Australia
P.O. Box 239 Rydalmere
Unit 14, 38 - 46 South Street
Rydalmere, N.S.W. 2116
Phone.........................[61] [phone]
Fax .............................[61] [phone]
Japan
C-2F
3-9 Moriya-cho, Kanagawa-ku
Yokohama, Kanagawa 221-0022
Phone.........................[81] (45) 453-9100
Fax .............................[81] [phone]
Japan
Esaka Grand Building
2-3-1 Esaka-cho, Suita City
Osaka 564 - 0063
Phone.........................[81] [phone]
Fax .............................[81] [phone]
P.R. China
Room 901, Ping-an Mansion
No. 23, Jin Rong Street
Xi Cheng District
Beijing 100032
Phone.........................[86] [phone]
Fax .............................[86] [phone]
P.R. China
23/F Peregrine Plaza
1325 Middle Huaihai Rd.
Shanghai 200031, P.R.China
Phone.........................[86] (21) 5465-7588 ext 212
Fax .............................[86] (21) 6445-7830
Offices for Thermo Fisher Scientific San Jose Products - Continued

WEEE Compliance
This product is required to comply with the European Union’s Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (WEEE)
Directive 2002/96/EC. It is marked with the following symbol:
Thermo Fisher Scientific has contracted with one or more recycling or disposal companies in each European Union
(EU) Member State, and these companies should dispose of or recycle this product. See www.thermo.com/
WEEERoHS for further information on Thermo Fisher Scientific’s compliance with these Directives and the
recyclers in your country.
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Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xiii
Related Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xiii
Safety and Special Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xiv
Contacting Us . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xiv
Chapter 1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Chapter 2 Site Preparation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Entrance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Space and Load Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Telephone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Chapter 3 Operating Environment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Humidity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Vibration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Lighting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Particulate Matter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Electrostatic Discharge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Chapter 4 Line Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Quality of Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Power Monitoring Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Power Conditioning Devices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Available Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Connecting the TSQ Quantum XLS or TSQ Quantum GC Mass
Spectrometer, GC, and Other Modules to Wall Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Uninterruptible Power Supply. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Technical Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Chapter 5 Waste and Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Exhaust System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Solvent Waste . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Chapter 6 Gas and Plumbing Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Gases. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
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Plumbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Chapter 7 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Preinstallation Survey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Installation Kits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Preventive Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Chapter 8 Instrument Arrival . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

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Preface
The Thermo Scientific TSQ Quantum XLS™ and TSQ Quantum GC™ systems are member
of the TSQ™ Quantum family of mass spectrometers.
This Preinstallation Requirements Guide provides information to assist in planning and
preparing your lab site for the system prior to delivery and installation. Read each section
carefully to be sure that your laboratory is ready for the system installation.
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• Help that is included with the software
Contents
•Related Documentation
•Safety and Special Notices
•Contacting Us

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Introduction
The TSQ™ Quantum XLS and TSQ Quantum GC systems are designed to operate under
carefully controlled environmental conditions.
As the purchaser, you are responsible for providing a suitable location, a suitable operating
environment, a source of power of acceptable quality, correct gas and solvent supplies, and
proper waste and exhaust systems.
For additional information, request specific preinstallation support directly through your local
Thermo Fisher Scientific office.
CAUTION Operating a system or maintaining it outside the power and operating
environment specifications described in this guide might cause failures of many types. The
repair of such failures is specifically excluded from the standard warranty and service
contract coverage.

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Site Preparation
Before your instrument can be installed by a Thermo Fisher Scientific service engineer, you
must prepare the site. Transport of the equipment to the site requires wide entrances and
hallways. Supporting the weight of the mass spectrometer, computer, and gas chromatography
(GC) system requires large and strong workbenches. You must install a telephone within reach
of the workbench. Table 1 summarizes the site preparation requirements and indicates where
you will find additional information.
You are responsible for providing an acceptable installation site.
Table 1. Site preparation requirements
Requirement Page
Entrance
Verify that your entrances and hallways are a minimum of 94 cm (37 in.) wide
to provide clearance for the instrument.
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Space and Load Requirements
Use two workbenches:
(1) The workbench for the GC/MS must have minimum dimensions of
1×1.75 m (3 ×5.7 ft) and be capable of supporting the weight of the TSQ
Quantum XLS or TSQ Quantum GC mass spectrometer [118 kg (258 lbs)]
and the weight of the TRACE™ GC Ultra gas chromatograph [48 kg (105 lbs)]
with the (optional) TriPlus™ autosampler [25 kg (56 lbs)].
(2) The workbench for the data system must have minimum dimensions of
1×1.22 m (3 ×4 ft) and be capable of supporting the weight of the data
system computer, monitor, and optional printer [26 kg (57 lbs)].
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Telephone
Install a telephone line near the workbench.
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Entrance
The entrance to your facility and the width of all hallways, elevators, and so on must be a
minimum of 84 cm (33 in.).1However, allow additional room for maneuvering the system
around corners, into elevators, or through doorways.
The TSQ Quantum XLS and TSQ Quantum GC mass spectrometers and accessories are
shipped in a container with the following dimensions: l102cm(40in.),w92 cm (36 in.),
h117 cm (46 in.). The container and its contents weigh approximately 160 kg (350 lb).
Other modules—such as the GC (container dimensions: l79 cm [31 in.], w79 cm [31 in.],
h79 cm [31 in.], weight: 73 kg [160 lb]), optional autosampler (container dimensions:
l102 cm [40 in.], w81 cm [32 in.], h43 cm [17 in.], weight: 46 kg [100 lb]), computer,
forepump, monitor, and other options—are shipped in their own containers. Their
dimensions and weights are less than that of the container for the TSQ Quantum XLS mass
spectrometer.
Space and Load Requirements
If the instrument shipping container, Shock Watch, or other indicator shows any evidence of
damage or mishandling during shipment, do not open the container. Call your Thermo
Fisher Scientific representative for instructions on what to do. If there is no evidence of
shipping damage or mishandling, then you can proceed with the instructions to place the
TSQ Quantum XLS or TSQ Quantum GC modules on workbenches or on the floor
(forepump).
To place the TSQ Quantum XLS or TSQ Quantum GC modules
1. Place the TSQ Quantum XLS or TSQ Quantum GC system on two separate
workbenches next to each other. See Figure 1 and Figure 2.
• Workbench 1 holds the mass spectrometer, the GC, and any other options and must
have minimum dimensions of 1 ×1.75 m (3 ×5.7 ft). This workbench must also be
capable of supporting the weight of the mass spectrometer [118 kg (258 lbs)],
TRACE GC Ultra GC [48 kg (105 lbs)], and (optional) TriPlus autosampler [25 kg
(56 lbs)].
• Workbench 2 holds the data system computer, monitor, and printer, and must have
minimum dimensions of 1 ×1.22 m (3 ×4 ft). This second workbench must be
capable of supporting the weight of the data system and printer [26 kg (57 lbs)].
2. Allow about 8 cm (3 in.) of clear space behind the system for proper air circulation and
for clearance of the gas lines and electrical connections. In addition, allow at least 92 cm
(36 in.) of vertical clearance between the top of the TSQ Quantum XLS or TSQ
Quantum GC system and any shelves above it.
1Your instrument is shipped in a shipping container with the smallest dimension of 92 cm (36 in.). If the entrance
to your laboratory does not accommodate a 92 cm container, you can remove the individual modules from the
container before moving them into the room. If you remove the instrument from its shipping container before it
is delivered to the lab site, be sure that all the contents of the container remain with the instrument.