Operating Manual Instruction Manual

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PN 074-519-P1C
3000 Micro GC Operating Manual
Chapter 4
Installation
4.1 Site Preparation
Before installation, make sure that the installation site is fully prepared. Contact
INFICON with any question regarding site preparation.
4.1.1 List of Required Tools
 Adjustable wrench (small)
 Adjustable wrench (large)
 Two 7/16 in. open-ended wrenches
 9/16 in. open-ended wrench
 5/16 in. open-ended wrench
 1/4 in. open-ended wrench
 Tubing cutter
 Teflo n
®
tape
4.1.2 Tubing and Fitting Requirements
 Use pre-cleaned copper or stainless steel tubing, 1/8 in. OD, for carrier gas
connections between the tank regulator and 3000 Micro GC.
 3000 Micro GC has a 1/8 in. Swagelok male carrier gas connection.
 Pre-cleaned, GC grade copper tubing in 50 ft. lengths can be purchased
from various chromatography vendors. It is also included in the optional
Install Kit for Micro GC (PN G2860A).
 Do not clean the tubing with a solvent prior to use.
 Do not use Teflon or Tygon
®
tubing for the carrier gas.
 Swagelok 1/8 in. nuts, front ferrules, and back ferrules.