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Agilent 8860 Gas Chromatograph

Site Preparation Checklist

Thank you for purchasing an instrument from Agilent Technologies. CrossLab Start-Up is focused on
helping customers shorten the time it takes to start realizing the full value of their instrument investment.
Installation, Introduction, and First Run Assist are service engagements to get your new instrument and
lab productive. Success starts here.

Correct site preparation is the key first step in ensuring that your instruments and software systems
operate reliably over an extended lifetime. This document is an information guide and checklist prepared
for you and outlines the supplies, space, and utility requirements for your equipment.
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Introduction

Customer Responsibilities
Ensure that your site meets the following specifications before the installation date. For details, see specific
sections within this checklist, including:

 The necessary laboratory or bench space is available.

 The environmental conditions for the site as well as laboratory gases, plumbing and extraction.
 The power requirements related to the product (e.g. number and location of electrical outlets).
 The required operating supplies necessary for the product and installation.
 If Agilent is delivering Installation and Introduction services, users of the instrument should be present
throughout these services. Otherwise, they will miss important operational, maintenance, and safety
information.
 For more detailed Site Preparation information Consult the
Agilent 8860 Gas Chromatograph Site Preparation Guide.
 Please consult the Special Requirements section for other product-specific information.
 When using hydrogen (H2) as the carrier gas or fuel gas, be aware that hydrogen gas can flow into the GC oven
and create an explosion hazard. Therefore, be sure that the supply is turned off until all connections are made
and ensure that the inlet and detector column fittings are always either connected to a column or capped when
hydrogen gas is supplied to the instrument.

Hydrogen is flammable. Leaks, when confined in an enclosed space, may create a fire or explosion hazard. In any
application using hydrogen, leak test all connections, lines, and valves before operating the instrument. Always turn
off the hydrogen supply at its source before working on the instrument.
Please refer to the Hydrogen Safety Guide which is shipped with the Instrument.

Customer Information
 If you have questions or problems in providing anything described as a Customer Responsibility, please
contact your local Agilent or partner support service organization for assistance before the scheduled
installation. In addition, Agilent and/or its partners reserve the right to reschedule the installation
dependent upon the readiness of your site.
 Should your site not be ready for whatever reasons, please contact Agilent as soon as possible to re-
arrange any services that have been purchased.
 Other optional services such as extra training, compliance services and consultation for user-specific
applications may also be provided at the time of installation. Please discuss with your Agilent Sales
representative before the installation is scheduled.
 Please refer to the other products (i.e.; GC, ALS, CTC, etc.) for site preparation requirements.
 A GC Site Prep Training course is available at no charge in Agilent University:
“GC-8890-1201e – Getting Prepared for Your New GC System”
This course is designed to help you prepare for the installation of your new Agilent GC system. To register
and complete the training, as well as see all that is available as learning paths for your GC and GC/MS
instrumentation, please visit Agilent University Learning Paths.
Although this class is aimed primarily for 8890 users, much of the course material also applies to the 8860
GC.
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Important Customer Web Links

 For more information about Agilent Technologies Services, please visit our website using the following URL:
http://www.agilent.com/en-us/products/crosslab-instrument-services/service-repair

 The Agilent Community is an excellent place to get answers, collaborate with others about applications and
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 To access Agilent University, visit http://www.agilent.com/crosslab/university/ to learn about training options,

which include online, classroom and onsite delivery. A training specialist can work directly with you to help
determine your best options.

 A useful Agilent Resource Center web page is available, which includes short videos on maintenance, quick
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https://www.agilent.com/en-us/agilentresources

 Need technical support, FAQs, supplies? – visit our Support Home page
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Site Preparation

Dimensions and Weight

Identify the laboratory bench space before your instrument arrives based on the following table.
Pay special attention to the total height and total weight requirements for all system components you have
ordered and avoid bench space with overhanging shelves.

Special notes
 Requires 30 cm (12-inch) open space above GC/ALS.
 Requires 27 cm (10.7-inch) open space in front of GC.
 Requires 25 cm (10-inch) clearance between back of instrument and wall to dissipate hot air and allow
for routine maintenance.

Instrument Description Weight Height Depth Width

Kg lbs cm in cm in cm in

8860 Series GC 50 112 50 19.2 54 21 59 23

8860 Series GC (w/ side

57 125.4 50 19.2 54 21 68 27
mount detector)

Environmental Conditions

Operating your instrument within the recommended temperature ranges ensures optimum instrument
performance and lifetime.

Special notes
 Performance can be affected by sources of heat and cold, e.g., direct sunlight, heating/cooling from air
conditioning outlets, drafts, and/or vibrations.
 The laboratory’s ambient temperature conditions must be stable for optimum performance.
 During normal operation of the GC with many detector and inlet types, some of the carrier gas and sample
vents outside the instrument through the split vent, septum purge vent, and detector exhaust. If any sample
components are toxic or noxious, or if hydrogen is used as the carrier gas or detector fuel gas, these
exhausts must be vented to a fume hood.

Instrument description Operating temperature Operating humidity Heat dissipation

range °C (F) range (%) (BTU)
8860 Series GC 15 to 35 °C (59 to 95 °F) 5 to 95% 7681

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Heat Dissipation

Your facilities manager may wish to know the amount of heat that the system generates in order to
establish its contribution to the overall room ventilation requirements.
The following table may help you calculate the additional BTU’s of heat dissipation from this new
equipment. Maximums represent the heat given off when heated zones are set for maximum
temperatures.
Refer to the "Heat Dissipation" section of the " Agilent 8860 Gas Chromatograph Site Preparation Guide " for
more detail.
Oven type Heat dissipation

Standard oven ramp 7,681 BTU / hour maximum

Venting the Oven - Oven Heat Deflector Option 306 or Part Number G3450-81650

The following is a picture that shows the back view of an installed 8860 GC - with the Oven Heat Deflector
installed. The exhaust duct exit is 10 cm (4 inches) in diameter.

The connecting duct should provide unrestricted flow for the oven air and be as short and straight as
possible.
With the exhaust deflector installed the exhaust is about 65 CFM (ft3/min /1.840 m3/min). Without the
deflector, the exhaust rate is about 99 CFM (ft3/min /2.8 m3/min).
Allow at least 25 cm (10 in) clearance between back of GC and wall to dissipate heated air.
Installing the optional oven heat deflector reduces the required clearance to 14 cm (5.5 in)
Although the deflector adds 14 cm (5.5 inches) to the back of the GC, the GC can be installed closer to the wall
because hot air is vented up and away from the GC/wall.
Refer to the "Exhaust Venting" section of the " Agilent 8860 Gas Chromatograph Site Preparation Guide" for
more detail.

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Power Requirements

 Refer to the table of Power Cord and Plug terminations for your specific country at the end of this document.
 All 8860 GC’s require dedicated circuits to operate correctly.

 If a computer system is supplied with your instrument, be sure to account for those electrical
outlets.
The following table Lists the AC Power requirements for the 8860 GC.

Instrument Description Line Voltage and Maximum Power Power Outlet Current
Frequency (V, Hz) Consumption (VA) Rating

100 VAC single phase (–

8860 Series GC 10% / +10%) 48-63 Hz 1500 15 Amp dedicated

120 VAC single phase (–

8860 Series GC 10% / +10%) 48-63 Hz 2250 20 Amp dedicated

200/220/230/240 VAC
single phase
8860 Series GC 2250 15 Amp dedicated
(–10% / +10%) 48-63 Hz

Notes
1. The number and type of electrical outlets depends on the size and complexity of your system. For
example, in addition to the dedicated outlet for the GC, a system with a computer, monitor, printer, and
HUB/Switch requires 4 additional outlets on a separate circuit.
2. The GC will have a label next to the power cord connector that describes the line voltage requirements.

3. Power line conditioners that contribute any power line distortion should not be used with the Agilent
8860 GC.
Refer to the "Power Consumption" section of the " Agilent 8860 Gas Chromatograph Site

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Required Operating Supplies by Customer for Installation

Use the following checklist to ensure that the site is properly prepared for GC system installation.

 Ensure that the appropriate installation hardware has been acquired.

 Ensure that the location in which the GC system is being installed meets the requirements for
environmental conditions.
 Prepare bench space for the GC system. Ensure that the bench has the size and weight
capacity to accommodate the GC and associated components.
 Ensure that system components are oriented so that they can be connected properly.
 If the system being installed includes an MSD, ensure that the bench allows for proper
installation and connection of the fore-line pump.
 Ensure that appropriate venting is provided for the GC system.
 Ensure that a dedicated power circuit is available for each device in the system.
 Ensure that appropriate gas and reagent supplies are provided for the GC system.
 Ensure that appropriate gas plumbing is provided for the GC system.
 If the GC system being installed includes a data system, ensure that the PC meets the requirements
necessary to properly support the GC system. For more information, see the site prep guide for your
data system.
 If the GC being installed is to be connected to a site LAN, ensure that the appropriate cabling is
available.

Special notes

 Download the Essential Chromatography and Spectroscopy Supplies Catalogs for a complete
overview about available supplies for your new and existing Agilent Instruments
https://www.agilent.com/en-us/products/lab-supplies

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Special Requirements

Available Kits for 8860 GC system installation:

Kit Part Contents

Recommended for GCs with FID, NPD, FPD
19199N Includes Gas Clean Filter system kit CP736530 (with 1
GC Supply Gas Installation oxygen, 1 moisture, and 2 charcoal filters), 1/8-inch
Kit with Gas Purifiers brass nuts and ferrules, copper tubing, 1/8-inch brass
tees, tubing cutter, 1/8-inch brass caps, universal
external split vent trap with replacement cartridges, and
1/8-inch ball valve

Recommended for GCs with TCD/ECD, MS, and MSD

19199M Includes 1/8-inch brass nuts and ferrules (20), copper

GC Supply Gas Installation tubing, 1/8- inch brass tees, tubing cutter, 1/8-inch
Kit brass caps, 7-mm nut driver, T-10 Torx driver, T-20 Torx
driver, 4 open-end wrenches, and 1/8-inch ball valve.

Gas Clean carrier gas filter kit, CP17974

1/8-inch

Available GC Pressure regulators:

All Agilent regulators are supplied with the 1/8-inch Swagelok female connector.

Gas Type CGA Number Pressure Range Part Number

Air (medical grade) 346 0-125 PSIG (8.6 Bar) 5183-4641
Hydrogen, Argon/Methane 350 0-125 PSIG (8.6 Bar) 5183-4642
Oxygen 540 0-125 PSIG (8.6 Bar) 5183-4643
Helium, Argon, Nitrogen 580 0-125 PSIG (8.6 Bar) 5183-4644
Air (Zero grade, for GC
590 0-125 PSIG (8.6 Bar) 5183-4645
applications)

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Instrument and System Dimensions and Gas Requirements

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Considerations for Hydrogen Carrier Gas

If planning to use hydrogen carrier gas, note that special considerations apply due to flammability and
chromatographic properties of hydrogen. Refer to the to the "Hydrogen Carrier Gas" section in the "Agilent 8860
Gas Chromatograph Site Preparation Guide" for more detail.

Hydrogen Safety
Be sure that the Hydrogen gas supply is turned off until all connections are made and ensure the inlet and detector
column fittings are always either connected to a column or capped when hydrogen gas is supplied to the
instrument.
In any application using hydrogen, leak test all connections, lines, and valves before operating the instrument.
Agilent highly recommends the G3388B Leak Detector or equivalent to safely check for leaks.

Supply tubing for Hydrogen Gas

Agilent recommends using NEW, chromatographic quality copper or stainless-steel tubing and fittings when using
hydrogen.
Do not re-use old tubing when installing or switching to hydrogen carrier gas. Hydrogen gas tends to remove
contaminants left on old tubing by previous gases (by helium, for example). These contaminants can appear in
detector output as high background noise or hydrocarbon contamination for several weeks.
Do not use old copper tubing with hydrogen gas. Old copper tubing can become brittle and create a safety hazard.

Hydrogen Gas Supplies

Hydrogen can be supplied from a gas generator or from a cylinder.
Agilent recommends use of a high-quality, properly maintained hydrogen gas generator. A high-quality generator
can consistently produce purity > 99.9999%, and the generator can include built-in safety features such as limited
flow rates, and auto-shutdown.
If using a hydrogen gas cylinder, Agilent recommends use of Gas Clean Filters to purify the gas.
Consider additional safety equipment as recommended by your company safety personnel.

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Venting the uECD, TCD or Split-Splitless Inlet Vent gas flows to a Fume Hood or
venting manifold
If using hydrogen carrier gas with either a micro Electron Capture (uECD) or Thermal Conductivity (TCD)
Detector the GC will vent uncombusted hydrogen from the detector exit. In addition, if a Split/Splitless or
Multimode Inlet is used, hydrogen will dissipate from both the inlet split and septum purge vents. In both
cases you must either safely vent the exhaust gas or operate the GC inside a fume hood.
The uECD exhaust vents through a stainless-steel tube, connected to a length of large I.D. tubing that exits the
back panel. This should be routed to a fume hood or appropriate venting system. Agilent Technologies
recommends a vent line internal diameter of 6 mm (1/4-inch) or greater. With a line of this diameter, the length is
not critical.
Make sure that the venting system does not put a direct negative pressure on the vent tube from the GC.
Below is a picture that shows the back view of a 8860 GC with the micro Electron Capture Detector vent tube
exiting the back of the instrument.

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Power Cord and Plug Terminations

Part Country Voltage Amps Length-m Type Wall Plug
Number Termination Termination
8121‐0675 Argentina 240 16 4.5 C19 AS 3112

8120‐1369 Australia, 240 10 2.5 C13 AS 3112

New Zealand

8120‐8619 Australia 240 16 2.5 C19 AS 3112

8121‐1787 Brazil 240 16 2.5 C19 IEC 60906‐1

8121‐1809 Brazil 240 10 2.5 C13 IEC 60906‐1

8120‐6978 Chile 240 10 2.5 C13 CEI 23‐16

8121‐0070 China 220 16 2.5 C19 GB 1002

8121‐0723 China 220 10 2.5 C13 GB 1002

8120‐3997 Denmark, 230 10 2.5 C13 AFSNIT 107-2-

Greenland 01

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Part Country Voltage Amps Length-m Type Wall Plug

Number Termination Termination

8120-8622 Denmark, 230 16 2.5 C19 Swiss/Denmark

Switzerland 1302

8120‐8621 Europe 220/ 16 2.5 C19 CEE/7/V11

230/
240

8121‐1222 Korea 220/ 16 2.5 C19 CEE/7/V11

230/
240

8121‐1226 Korea 220/ 16 2.5 C13 CEE/7/V11

230/
240

8121‐0710 India, 240 15 2.5 C19 AS 3112

South Africa

8120‐5182 Israel 230 10 2.5 C13 Israeli SI32

8120‐0161 Israel 230 16,16 2.5 C19 Israeli SI32

AWG

8120‐6903 Japan 200 20 4.5 C19 NEMA L6‐20P

8120‐8620 United Kingdom, 240 13 2.5 C19 BS1363/A

Hong Kong,
Singapore,
Malaysia

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Part Country Voltage Amps Length-m Type Wall Plug

Number Termination Termination

8120‐8705 United Kingdom, 240 10 2.3 C19 BS1363/A

Hong Kong,
Singapore,
Malaysia

8120‐6894 North America 120 20 2.5 C19 NEMA 5‐20P

Canada, Mexico,
Untied States

8121‐0075 North America 240 15 2.5 C19 NEMA L6‐15P

Canada, Mexico, (Option 002)
Untied States Also for 208 VAC Power – the
GC is configured for 220 VAC
(Option 003)
8120‐6360 Taiwan, 120 20 2.5 C19 NEMA 5‐20P
South America

8121‐1301 Thailand 220 15 1.8 C19

Refer to the "Power Consumption" section - "Common Instrument Power Cord Plugs" - of the "
Agilent 8860 Gas Chromatograph Site Preparation Guide" for more detail.

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Service Engineer Review (Optional)

Use this page to document a review of the Site Preparation requirements between the Customer and the Service
Engineer.

Service Engineer Comments

If there are any specific points that should be noted as part of performing the site preparation review
or other items of interest for the customer, please write in this box.

Site Preparation Verification

Service Order Number _________________________________

Date of Site Prep Review _______________________________

Service Engineer Name ________________________________

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