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Thermo Scientific Vanquish Pre-Installation

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  • Page 1 Vanquish Vanquish Access HPLC System Pre-installation Requirements Guide Revision 1.0 • June 2024...
  • Page 2 This document shall in no way govern or modify any Terms and Conditions of Sale. The Terms and Conditions of Sale shall govern all conflicting information between the two documents. Release history Revision 1.0, released in June 2024, initial version for Thermo Scientific™ Vanquish™ Access HPLC system...
  • Page 3 Contact Us on http://www.thermofisher.com. Technical Assistance For technical support for HPLC products, contact your local Thermo Fisher Scientific support organization. For contact information, go to Contact Us on http://www.thermofisher.com. Site Preparation Guide Vanquish Access - Revision 1.0 Page 3...
  • Page 4 Space and Load Requirements ................24 Telephone ......................27 4 Operation Environment ..............28 Temperature ......................29 Humidity ....................... 31 Vibration ......................32 Lighting ......................... 33 Particulate Matter ....................34 Page 4 Site Preparation Guide Vanquish Access - Revision 1.0...
  • Page 5 General........................50 7 Solvents ..................51 8 Installation ..................53 Installation Kit ....................... 54 Installation ......................55 Preventive Maintenance ..................56 9 Instrument Shipments ..............57 10 Index .................... 60 Site Preparation Guide Vanquish Access - Revision 1.0 Page 5...
  • Page 6 Error! No text of specified style in document. Page 6 Site Preparation Guide Vanquish Access - Revision 1.0...
  • Page 7 Using this Manual 1 Using this Manual This chapter provides information about this manual, the conventions used throughout the manual, and the reference documentation that is available in addition to this manual. Site Preparation Guide Vanquish Access - Revision 1.0 Page 7...
  • Page 8 Requirements Guide document contains information specific to the pre- defined Vanquish Access HPLC System configuration. This configuration consists of the Vanquish Access system base and solvent rack, the Vanquish Access pump, the Vanquish Access autosampler, the Vanquish Access column compartment, and the Vanquish Access detector.
  • Page 9 NOTICE Highlights information necessary to prevent damage to the system or invalid test results. TIP Highlights information of general interest or helpful information that can make a task easier or optimize the performance of the system. Site Preparation Guide Vanquish Access - Revision 1.0 Page 9...
  • Page 10 Viewpoint If not otherwise stated, the expressions left and right in this manual always refer to the viewpoint of a person that is facing the Vanquish Access HPLC system from the front. Particularly Important Words Particularly important words in the main flow of text appear italicized.
  • Page 11 • Using this Manual Reference Documentation In addition to this guide, Thermo Fisher Scientific provides the following documents as PDF files or printed booklets for the Vanquish Access HPLC System: • Thermo Scientific™ Vanquish™ Access HPLC System Operating Manual •...
  • Page 12 • Safety 2 Safety This chapter provides general and specific safety information and informs on the intended use of the system. Page 12 Site Preparation Guide Vanquish Access - Revision 1.0...
  • Page 13 WARNING Indicates that failure to take note of the accompanying information may result in personal injury. AVERTISSEMENT Indique que ne pas tenir compte de l'information jointe peut entraîner des blessures corporelles. Site Preparation Guide Vanquish Access - Revision 1.0 Page 13...
  • Page 14 Read, understand, and comply with all safety messages and precautionary statements presented in this manual. 2.1.3 Safety Symbols on the System and in this document The table shows the symbols used on the Vanquish Access modules and/or in this Pre-installation Requirements Guide: Symbol Description Indicates a power button that switches the system between on and off states.—Indique un bouton d’alimentation électrique qui permet de...
  • Page 15 Qualification Documents for Chromatography Instruments" binder. Étiquette DEEE (Déchets d'Equipements Electriques et Electroniques)—Pour plus d'informations, référez-vous au chapitre WEEE Information dans le classeur "Installation and Qualification Documents for Chromatography Instruments". Site Preparation Guide Vanquish Access - Revision 1.0 Page 15...
  • Page 16 • Safety Intended Use The Vanquish Access HPLC System is designed to be operated only by qualified and authorized personnel. All users must know the hazards presented by the device and the used substances. The Vanquish Access HPLC System is intended to be used as General Laboratory Equipment (GLE) in high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) applications.
  • Page 17 • The toxicological properties of many samples may not be well known. If you have any doubt about a sample, treat it as if it contains a potentially harmful substance. Site Preparation Guide Vanquish Access - Revision 1.0 Page 17...
  • Page 18 Operating Instruction of the Vanquish Access HPLC system module. • In the Vanquish Access HPLC system, capillaries made of PEEK may be used. Swelling or attack by acids can cause PEEK capillaries to start to leak or burst. Certain chemicals, for example,...
  • Page 19 Safety Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Note The Vanquish Access HPLC system has been tested and found to comply with the limits of Class A digital devices, pursuant to part 15 of the U.S. FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interferences when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
  • Page 20 TÜV Rheinland of North America Inc. WEEE Compliance This product is required to comply with the European Union’s Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive 2002/96/EC. Page 20 Site Preparation Guide Vanquish Access - Revision 1.0...
  • Page 21 Find more information about the CE conformity in the instruments’ Operating Manuals. Responsible for the technical CE documentation is the manufacturer. For manufacturing location, see the label on the instrument. Site Preparation Guide Vanquish Access - Revision 1.0 Page 21...
  • Page 22 • Site Preparation 3 Site Preparation This chapter introduces you to the system space and load. Page 22 Site Preparation Guide Vanquish Access - Revision 1.0...
  • Page 23 Detector (VWD) Table 1: Shipping container dimensions and weight (without modules) NOTICE The Vanquish Access System Base contains base, solvent rack, reservoirs, and the Ship Kit. The Ship Kit contains solvent lines, system capillaries, USB cables, System Interlink cables, and accessories.
  • Page 24 Site Preparation Space and Load Requirements Prepare a bench top for the Vanquish Access HPLC system in a clean, well-ventilated area. Please make sure that the required bench-top space is available to install all system components and the data system properly.
  • Page 25 Vanquish Access HPLC System using the ionBench Liftable Table for system mobility. For further information, refer to the supplier’s Operating Manuals. Figure 2: Typical layout for the Vanquish Access HPLC System on the LC ionBench liftable table Table 2...
  • Page 26 Component Height Width Depth Weight Vanquish Access HPLC 32.3 21.7 24.4 165.3 system Table 3: Dimensions of the Vanquish Access HPLC system (excluding the solvent bottles) Page 26 Site Preparation Guide Vanquish Access - Revision 1.0...
  • Page 27 Install a telephone in your laboratory near the instrument so that, if necessary, you can conveniently operate the system while you speak with Technical Support for Thermo Scientific products by telephone. Place the voice telephone outlet within 2 m (6 ft.) of your system.
  • Page 28 • Operation Environment 4 Operation Environment This chapter provides information for operating the system under the prescribed environmental conditions. Page 28 Site Preparation Guide Vanquish Access - Revision 1.0...
  • Page 29 IMPORTANT Do not place the Vanquish Access HPLC System under an air duct, near windows, or near heating or cooling sources. The air conditioning load for the Vanquish Access HPLC System with a data system is approximately 410 Watt (1450 BTU/h).
  • Page 30 The actual values depend on your equipment. Table 4: Typical heat output for the modules of a Vanquish Access HPLC system and the data system with printer Page 30...
  • Page 31 Maintain the relative humidity of the operating environment with no condensation between 5% and 80%. Operating a Vanquish Access HPLC System in an environment with very low humidity can cause static electricity to accumulate and discharge, which can shorten the life of the electronic components. Operating the system in an environment with high humidity can cause condensation, oxidation, and short circuits.
  • Page 32 • Operation Environment Vibration Keep floors free of vibration caused, for example, by nearby equipment. Page 32 Site Preparation Guide Vanquish Access - Revision 1.0...
  • Page 33 • Operation Environment Lighting For comfort and safety in performing LC system operations, make sure that your laboratory provides excellent lighting. Site Preparation Guide Vanquish Access - Revision 1.0 Page 33...
  • Page 34 Dust can clog the air filters, which causes reduced airflow around electronic components. Dust on electronic components can act as an insulating blanket, which reduces the transfer of heat from the components to the surrounding air. Page 34 Site Preparation Guide Vanquish Access - Revision 1.0...
  • Page 35 More commonly, ESD damage may cause latent problems that damage sensitive electrical components causing premature failures. The modules of your Vanquish Access HPLC System are designed to withstand electrostatic discharges up to 4,000 V air discharge and 4,000 V contact discharge with incorporated assemblies and all panels in place.
  • Page 36 Wear a laboratory coat and clothing made of natural fiber or other static-dissipating material when you are operating the instrument. • Keep Styrofoam cups or packing materials away from the instrument. Page 36 Site Preparation Guide Vanquish Access - Revision 1.0...
  • Page 37 • Line Power 5 Line Power This chapter specifies the requirements for the line power to achieve optimal instrument performance. Site Preparation Guide Vanquish Access - Revision 1.0 Page 37...
  • Page 38 IMPORTANT You are responsible for providing a power source of acceptable quality to operate your system. The quality of power supplied to your Vanquish Access HPLC System is very important. The line voltage must be stable and within the specifications listed in this guide. The line voltage must be free of fluctuations due to slow changes in the average voltage, surges, sags, or transients.
  • Page 39 You can rent power-line analyzers from electrical equipment suppliers. Monitor the powerline 24 hours a day, for seven consecutive days. If inspection of the printout indicates disturbances, take corrective action. Site Preparation Guide Vanquish Access - Revision 1.0 Page 39...
  • Page 40 Thermo Fisher Scientific does not endorse any power monitoring company, nor does it endorse products other than its own. Companies and products listed in this guide are given as examples only. Page 40 Site Preparation Guide Vanquish Access - Revision 1.0...
  • Page 41 • Earth ground hard-wired to the main panel For systems installed in areas with 230 V AC service only, the basic power requirements for a Vanquish Access HPLC System consist of the following: • Nominal voltage of 230 V AC •...
  • Page 42 IMPORTANT Any Vanquish Access HPLC System, including the data system hardware, must have a common ground. The interconnected power outlets for the Vanquish Access HPLC System must have a common point to one ground connector. Connecting the modules of the Vanquish Access HPLC System to external grounds at different potentials can create a ground loop that causes noise and interference.
  • Page 43 • Line Power TIP The values listed in Table 6 are the average currents drawn by each of the listed components. Contact your field service engineer for more information. Site Preparation Guide Vanquish Access - Revision 1.0 Page 43...
  • Page 44 • Line Power Before you install a Vanquish Access HPLC System, plan your power system. Refer to Table 7 for the number of outlets that your laboratory might require to properly supply power to your Vanquish (U)HPLC System. Item Outlets...
  • Page 45 System are 2 m (6 ft.) and the cables from the personal computer, monitor, and printer are approximately 2 m (6 ft.) long. TIP Power cords are not included in the shipment of the Vanquish Access modules and must be ordered separately according to the shipping destination.
  • Page 46 WARNING Never use a power cord other than the power cords provided for the device. Do not use multiple sockets or extension cords. Using defective multiple sockets or extension cords may cause personal injury or damage to the device. Page 46 Site Preparation Guide Vanquish Access - Revision 1.0...
  • Page 47 Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) in your laboratory. CAUTION For compliance and safety, your uninterruptible power supply (UPS) devices must be certified by recognized domestic and international organizations (for example, UL, CSA, TUV, and VDE). Site Preparation Guide Vanquish Access - Revision 1.0 Page 47...
  • Page 48 Technical Assistance Occasionally, you might encounter line power sources of unacceptable quality that adversely affect the operation of a Vanquish Access HPLC System. Correcting line power problems is your responsibility. Contact your local office for Thermo Scientific products for assistance in monitoring the line voltage in your laboratory and in selecting a line conditioner.
  • Page 49 • Waste and Ventilation 6 Waste and Ventilation This chapter describes the waste and exhaust arrangements for your system. Site Preparation Guide Vanquish Access - Revision 1.0 Page 49...
  • Page 50 To provide drainage and prevent solvent from leaking into the Vanquish Access HPLC system modules, the accessories kit for the system contains the drain tubing to connect the drainage ports of the Vanquish modules to waste. To prevent built-up of waste liquid inside the drain tubing it is imperative to route the tubing straight towards the waste container.
  • Page 51 • Solvents 7 Solvents This chapter describes the recommendations for your solvent purity. Site Preparation Guide Vanquish Access - Revision 1.0 Page 51...
  • Page 52 Solvents IMPORTANT You are responsible for providing the high-purity solvents that are required to operate the Vanquish Access HPLC System. We recommend the use of HPLC-grade solvents and additives only. The installation of a Vanquish Access HPLC System requires HPLC-grade methanol and water.
  • Page 53 • Installation 8 Installation This chapter provides an overview of the installation requirements. Site Preparation Guide Vanquish Access - Revision 1.0 Page 53...
  • Page 54 • Installation Installation Kit NOTICE Prior to installation of the Vanquish Access HPLC System, make sure to complete all preparations described in the previous chapters. After you have completed your laboratory site preparation, (e)mailed or faxed the Vanquish Access HPLC system Installation Request (at the...
  • Page 55 • Installation Installation When your new Vanquish Access HPLC System is on site and it is ready for installation, a field service engineer will install it. TIP You are responsible for replacing any consumables used during the installation. Check with your Sales contact that the required column is available at installation.
  • Page 56 Installation Preventive Maintenance IMPORTANT You are responsible for the routine and preventive maintenance of the Vanquish Access HPLC System and the data system computer. Regular preventive maintenance is essential. It increases the lifetime of the system, maximizes the uptime of your system, and provides you with optimum system performance.
  • Page 57 • Instrument Shipments 9 Instrument Shipments This chapter provides information of shipments from the factory. Site Preparation Guide Vanquish Access - Revision 1.0 Page 57...
  • Page 58 All electrical and mechanical components of the system are carefully tested before the instruments are shipped from the factory. Forwarding companies specialized in the handling of electronic equipment and delicate machinery ship the Vanquish Access HPLC System to your site. However, equipment is occasionally damaged in transit.
  • Page 59 When your system arrives, move it to a protected location indoors. If you have questions about moving your system, contact your local office for Thermo Scientific products. Site Preparation Guide Vanquish Access - Revision 1.0 Page 59...
  • Page 60 • Index 10 Index Page 60 Site Preparation Guide Vanquish Access - Revision 1.0...
  • Page 61 ............55 safety ......... 12, 13, 14, 17, 20, 21 request ............... 54 safety guidelines installation kits ............54 general ..............17 intended use ............16 operation ............51 Site Preparation Guide Vanquish Access - Revision 1.0 Page 61...
  • Page 62 .............. 13, 14 warranty .............. 8, 58 waste and ventilation ..........49 technical assistance ...........3 weight ............23, 25, 26 telephone..............27 temperature ............29 trademarks ..............2 troubleshooting ............53 Page 62 Site Preparation Guide Vanquish Access - Revision 1.0...
  • Page 63 www.thermofisher.com Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. 168 Third Avenue Waltham Massachusetts 02451...