User`s guide

Introduction
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NOTE: The term Note indicates any significant information that
can help you avoid false analytical results or deterioration
in instrument performance.
All eight-digit part numbers listed in this manual are PerkinElmer
part numbers unless stated otherwise.
Other Manuals and Reference Material
Before you install or use your thermal desorber, to get the best
results, you should be familiar with all the instruments in the system
and know how to operate them. You must also be aware of the safety
procedures that are in effect in your laboratory.
Details of gas chromatography are not covered in this manual, but a
working knowledge of your gas chromatograph and the theory of gas
chromatography are required to operate this instrument. Refer to the
documentation supplied with your GC.
Some accessories are supplied with separate installation guides and
user’s manuals. If you have any of these accessories installed, please
refer to the associated manual for detailed information on operation,
troubleshooting and maintenance of the accessory.
For information on the control software, refer to the Control
Software User’s Guide.
Lists of reference materials covering the theory of thermal
desorption and various applications are provided in this manual.
Refer to the Appendices.
Unpacking the Instrument
Keep the original packing materials for storage or future reshipment.
Observe the following information when unpacking the instrument:
1. Open the carton at the top, folding the flaps outward. On
top of the instrument is a foam insert containing various
accessories.
2. Lift out the insert and accessories using the hand grips at