Thermo Scientifi? TSQ Quantum XLS, TSQ Quantum GC, TSQ Series Pre-installation Requirements 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.

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

Low Voltage Safety Compliance

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,

replacement parts and additional components, options, and peripherals must be ordered from Thermo Fisher Scientific
or one of its authorized representatives.

FCC Compliance Statement

THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO
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.

Notice on Lifting and Handling of

Thermo Fisher Scientific San Jose Instruments

For your safety, and in compliance with international regulations, the physical handling of this Thermo Fisher Scientific
San Jose instrument requires a team effort to lift and/or move the instrument. This instrument is too heavy and/or
bulky for one person alone to handle safely.

Notice on the Proper Use of

Thermo Fisher Scientific San Jose Instruments

In compliance with international regulations: Use of this instrument in a manner not specified by Thermo Fisher
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.

IMPORTANT PREINSTALLATION INFORMATION... PLEASE READ

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.

 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.

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.

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Print your name, company name, and company address clearly below:

Name _______________________________________________________

Company _____________________________________________________ Telephone ___________________

Address ___________________________________________________________________________________

Address ___________________________________________________________________________________

City ______________________________________ State _____________ Country _____________________

Signature _____________________________________________________ Date _______________________

Offices for Thermo Fisher Scientific San Jose Products

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]

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

Canada

5716 Coopers Avenue, Unit 1
Mississauga, Ontario, L4Z 2E8

Phone......................... [1] [phone]

Fax ............................. [1] [phone]

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]

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.

Offices for Thermo Fisher Scientific San Jose Products - Continued

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

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.

WEEE Konformität

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www.thermo.com/WEEERoHS

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Conformité DEEE

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Contents

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.

Contents

• Related Documentation

• Safety and Special Notices

• Contacting Us

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Related Documentation

In addition to this guide, Thermo Fisher Scientific provides the following PDF document and
Help for the TSQ Quantum XLS and TSQ Quantum GC systems:

• TSQ Quantum XLS and TSQ Quantum GC User Guide

• Help that is included with the software

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Safety and Special Notices

Make sure you follow the precautionary statements presented in this guide. The safety and
other special notices appear in boxes.

Safety and special notices include the following:

CAUTION Highlights hazards to humans, property, or the environment. Each CAUTION
notice is accompanied by an appropriate CAUTION symbol.

IMPORTANT Highlights information necessary to prevent damage to software, loss of
data, or invalid test results; or might contain information that is critical for optimal
performance of the system.

Note Highlights information of general interest.

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. Ta b le 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.

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)].

Telephone

Install a telephone line near the workbench.

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Site Preparation

Entrance

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.).
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: l 102cm (40in.), w 92 cm (36 in.),
h 117 cm (46 in.). The container and its contents weigh approximately 160 kg (350 lb).
Other modules—such as the GC (container dimensions: l 79 cm [31 in.], w 79 cm [31 in.],

h 79 cm [31 in.], weight: 73 kg [160 lb]), optional autosampler (container dimensions:
l 102 cm [40 in.], w 81 cm [32 in.], h 43 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).

1

However, allow additional room for maneuvering the system

 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.

1

Your 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.

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Site Preparation

Space and Load Requirements

3. Install the forepump on the floor close to the mass spectrometer. The total length of the
vacuum hose connecting the mass spectrometer to the forepump should not exceed 8 ft.

Depending on available space, you have two options for the placement of the forepump
and for connecting the vacuum hose from the mass spectrometer to the forepump:

• If the workbench has space beneath it, place the forepump under the workbench
immediately behind the mass spectrometer as shown in Figure 1. Either run the
vacuum hose behind the workbench or make a 6.4 cm (2.5 in.) diameter hole
through the bench for the vacuum hose. If necessary, allow room to run the power
cords from the forepump through the hole.

• If the workbench has limited space under or at the end of it, place the forepump on
the floor in front of the mass spectrometer.

CAUTION Whenever possible, provide space under the workbench for the
forepump. If placed in front of the mass spectrometer, the forepump can block
access to drawers and cabinets and can represent a trip hazard.

IMPORTANT You must be able to move the GC away from the mass
spectrometer by 36 cm (14 in.) to remove or install the transfer line. Ensure there
is sufficient table space to the left of the GC, as shown in Figure 2.

Note To maintain forepump integrity, route the exhaust tubing from the exhaust
port down to the floor, not from the forepump vertically toward the ceiling.

Ta bl e 2 lists the space requirements and weights of the typical TSQ Quantum XLS or TSQ

Quantum GC system components.

Table 2. TSQ Quantum XLS and TSQ Quantum GC system dimensions and weights

Height Width Depth Weight

Module cm in. cm in. cm in. kg lb

TSQ Quantum MS 69 27 56 22 76 30 118 258

TRACE GC Ultra GC 51 20 61 24 66 26 48 105

TriPlus AS (optional) 67 26 87 34 77 30 25 56

Minitower computer 48 19 18 7 43 17 14 30

Monitor 4116411643175 11

Keyboard 52481920812

Forepump 30 12 20 7 64 25 34 75

Laser printer

*

Approximate. The actual value depends on your equipment.

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*

(optional)

208 411646187 16

Figure 1. TSQ Quantum XLS and TSQ Quantum GC systems space requirements

TRIRIPLUSLUS

T

RIRI

P

LUS LUS

ASAS

TRACE RACE GC UGC ULTRALTRA

TSQ QTSQ QUANTUM UANTUM GCGC

56 cm

(22 in.)

137 cm

(54 in.)

Table Top
> 173 cm

(68 in.)

69 cm

(27 in.)

112 cm

(44 in.)

76 cm

(30 in.)

25 cm

(10 in.)

58.5 cm
(23 in.)

Wall outlet #1

230 Vac

Wall outlet #2

120 or 230 Vac

41 cm
(16 in.)

19 cm
(7 in.)

41 cm
(16 in.)

48 cm
(19 in)

41 cm
(16 in)

20 cm
(8 in)

Table Top

122 cm

(48 in.)

Monitor

Printer

Computer

Ethernet
switch

Forepump

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173 cm

(68 in.)

137 cm

(54 in.)

91 cm

(36 in.)

30 cm

(12 in.)

13 cm
(5 in.)

41 cm
(16 in.)

Guide bar

Space and Load Requirements

The removable guide bar of the insertion/removal tool extends approximately 40 cm (16 in.)
beyond the table.

Allow adequate space to the left of the GC. The GC must be moved away from the mass
spectrometer by 36 cm (14 in.) during the installation or removal of the transfer line. See

Figure 2.

Figure 2. Top view and dimensions of the TRACE GC Ultra gas chromatograph (left) and TSQ Quantum XLS or

TSQ Quantum GC mass spectrometer (right)

Site Preparation

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Site Preparation

Telephone

Telephone

Install a telephone in your laboratory near the instrument so that, if necessary, you can
conveniently operate the system while you are working by telephone with Thermo Fisher
Scientific Technical Support. Place the voice telephone outlet within 2 m (6 ft) of your
GC/MS system.

CAUTION 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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Operating Environment

Attention to the operating environment will ensure continued high performance of your
TSQ Quantum XLS or TSQ Quantum GC system. Any expenditures for air conditioning are
more than offset by good sample throughput and reduced repair costs. Ta b l e 3 lists the
operating environment requirements and indicates where you will find additional details.

You are responsible for providing the operating environment necessary for the proper use of
the TSQ Quantum XLS or TSQ Quantum GC GC/MS system.

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Table 3. Operating environment preinstallation requirements (Sheet 1 of 2)

Requirement Page

Temperature

The laboratory room temperature must be maintained between 15 and 27 °C
(59 and 81 °F). Also, ensure that the temperature does not fluctuate by more
than ±5 °C (±9 °F) to ensure good performance.

For the TSQ Quantum XLS and TSQ Quantum GC instruments, the
temperature in the room must not vary at a rate greater than 2 °C/h (3.6 °F/h).
The ideal operating temperature for the TSQ Quantum XLS instrument is
between 18 and 21 °C (65 and 70 °F). The temperature must be controlled to
within 2 °C (3.6 °F).

Humidity

Ensure that the relative humidity of the operating environment is between
40 and 80%, with no condensation.

Vibration

Requires a vibration-free workbench.

Lighting

Requires adequate lighting for instrument operation. A high-intensity lamp for
instrument maintenance is recommended.

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Particulate matter

The air should contain fewer than 100 000 particles per cubic foot (3500 000
particles per cubic meter) in excess of 5 μm.

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Operating Environment

Temperature

Table 3. Operating environment preinstallation requirements (Sheet 2 of 2)

Requirement Page

Temperature

Electrostatic discharge

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Take precautions for electrostatic discharge, especially when operating the
system at the lower end of the relative humidity range listed above.

For precision instrumentation, such as the TSQ Quantum XLS and TSQ Quantum GC mass
spectrometers, the temperature stability of the environment where the instrument is installed
can affect performance. Maintain the laboratory room temperature between 15 and 27 °C
(59 and 81 °F). The optimum operating temperature is between 18 and 21 °C (65 and 70 °F).

Note As the laboratory temperature increases, system reliability decreases. All electronic
components generate heat while operating. This heat must be dissipated to the
surrounding air for the components to continue to operate reliably.

There must be a good flow of air around the system, and the air conditioning system must be
capable of maintaining a constant temperature in the immediate vicinity of the system.

IMPORTANT Do not locate the TSQ Quantum XLS or TSQ Quantum GC system under
an air duct, near windows, or near heating and cooling sources. Temperature fluctuations
of 5 °C or more over a five-minute period of time can affect performance.

The air conditioning load for a basic TSQ Quantum XLS or TSQ Quantum GC system
(with a Trace GC Ultra gas chromatograph) is approximately 5470 W (19 000 Btu/h).

Ta bl e 4 lists the approximate heat output of each module.

Table 4. Heat output

Module

TSQ Quantum XLS or TSQ Quantum GC

Heat output
(in Watts)

2301 7851

Heat output
(in Btu/h)

mass spectrometer

TRACE GC Ultra gas chromatograph 1901 6485

TriPlus autosampler (optional) 220 750

Monitor 240 820

Computer 470 1604

Laser printer (optional) 350

*

1195

*

Total 5482 18 705

*

Approximate. The actual values depend on your equipment.

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Humidity

Vibration

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Operating Environment

Maintain the relative humidity of the operating environment between 40 and 80 percent,
with no condensation.

Operating a TSQ Quantum XLS or TSQ Quantum GC system in an environment with very
low humidity can cause the accumulation and discharge of static electricity that can shorten
the life of the electronic components. Operating the system in an environment with high
humidity can cause condensation, oxidation, and short circuits. It can also cause dust to
accumulate that can block filters on cooling fans.

To ensure that your laboratory is always within the required temperature and humidity
specifications, Thermo Fisher Scientific recommends that you equip your laboratory with a
temperature/humidity monitor.

Humidity

Keep floors free of vibration caused, for example, by equipment in adjoining locations.

Because of the natural vibration of the forepump during operation, install the forepump on
the floor beneath the mass spectrometer and not near the system on the workbench.

Lighting

Good lighting makes any work area more enjoyable. Thermo Fisher Scientific recommends
that you use a small, high-intensity lamp when cleaning the mass spectrometer components.

Particulate Matter

Ensure that the air in your laboratory is free from excessive dust, smoke, or other particulate
matter in excess of 5 μm—that is, fewer than 3 500 000 particles per cubic meter (100 000
particles per cubic foot).

Dust can clog the air filters, causing a reduction in air flow 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.

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Operating Environment

Electrostatic Discharge

Electrostatic Discharge

Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage the electronic components of your TSQ Quantum
XLS or TSQ Quantum GC system.

TSQ Quantum XLS and TSQ Quantum GC instruments are designed to withstand ESD up
to 15 kV (air discharge) and 8 kV (contact discharge) with all panels in place. However,
removing the panels and handling the PCBs without proper precautions might damage the
electrical components or cause them to fail prematurely.

Static electricity can develop in a variety of ways. Some examples follow:

• Walking across a carpet in a room that is at 20 percent relative humidity can generate as

much as 35 000 V of electrostatic potential on the surface of your body. A similar trip in a
room at 80 percent relative humidity generates about 1500 V of electrostatic potential.

• Sitting and working in a chair padded with polyurethane foam in a room at 20 percent

relative humidity can cause as much as 18 000 V of electrostatic potential to develop on
your skin. At 80 percent relative humidity, the electrostatic potential can be as much as
1500 V.

• Working in laboratory coats and clothing made of synthetic fibers can cause static

electricity to accumulate on your skin.

• Using Styrofoam™ cups and packing materials results in a considerable electrostatic

charge.

The discharge of static electricity is not perceptible to humans until the potential is at least
4000 V. However, a discharge of electrostatic potential as little as 50 V can damage many
electronic components. While ESD damage can be catastrophic and cause your system to
cease functioning, more commonly, ESD damage might cause latent problems that are
detrimental to sensitive electrical components, causing premature failures.

As a precaution, Thermo Fisher Scientific recommends the following practices, especially
when operating your system at the lower end of the relative humidity specification:

• Use a static-dissipating floor covering (such as tile or conductive linoleum) in the room

that houses your instrument.

• Use laboratory chairs covered with natural fibers or other static-dissipating material.

• 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.

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Line Power

The quality of line power delivered to your system can affect its performance and longevity.
In order to ensure that your instrument performs optimally and is not damaged by line power
fluctuations, verify that your laboratory electrical supply complies with all power quality
requirements. Ta b l e 5 summarizes the line power requirements and indicates where you can
find more details.

As the user you are responsible for providing a source of power of acceptable quality to operate
your system.

Table 5. Line power preinstallation requirements (Sheet 1 of 3)

Requirement Page

Quality of Power

Ensure that line power is free from the following:

• Long-term changes in average root mean square (RMS) voltage level, with

durations greater than 2 s.

• Sudden changes in average RMS voltage level, with durations between

50 μs and 2 s.

• Brief voltage excursions of up to several thousand volts with durations up

to 50 μs.

Power Monitoring Devices

Before connecting your TSQ Quantum XLS or TSQ Quantum GC mass
spectrometer to its line power, Thermo Fisher Scientific recommends that you
monitor the line power 24 hours a day for seven consecutive days.

Power Conditioning Devices

To free line power from voltage changes, sags, surges, and transients, the
following devices are available:

• Noise suppression transformer

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• Buck/boost transformer

• Power conditioning

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Line Power

Table 5. Line power preinstallation requirements (Sheet 2 of 3)

Requirement Page

Available Outlets

For systems installed where there is 110 and 230 V:

• Nominal voltage of 120 V ac, +6 to –10%, and 230 V ac, ±10% and free

from voltage variations above or below this operating range. For systems
installed in areas with 208 V, you must protect your instrument by using a
buck/boost transformer to ensure that power is within the specified
parameters at all times.

• Frequency of 50/60 Hz.

• One fourplex outlet (single-phase power, NEMA 20-5 receptacles) with a

minimum power rating of 20 A (120 V ac).

• One single outlet (single-phase power) with a minimum power rating of

30 A (230 V ac).

• Earth ground hardwired to the main panel.

For systems with only 230 V line power:

• Nominal voltage of 230 V ac, ±10%. For systems installed in areas with

208 V, you must protect your instrument by using a buck/boost
transformer to ensure that power is within the specified parameters at all
times.

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• Frequency of 50/60 Hz.

• One fourplex outlet (NEMA 20-5 receptacles), with a minimum power

rating of 20 A. (In the U.S., with only 15 and 20 A power rating options
available, you must choose the 20 A option.)

• One single outlet (single-phase power) with a minimum power rating of

30 A (230 V ac).

• Earth ground hardwired to the main panel.

Connecting the TSQ Quantum XLS or TSQ Quantum GC Mass Spectrometer, GC,
and Other Modules to Wall Outlets

Balance the current load on the circuits that your system is connected to.

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Quality of Power

Table 5. Line power preinstallation requirements (Sheet 3 of 3)

Requirement Page

Line Power

Uninterruptible Power Supply

Systems installed in areas with intermittent line power must have an agency
recognized (NRTL approved), uninterruptible power supply installed.

Technical Assistance

For additional assistance in monitoring line power or selecting a line
conditioner, contact Thermo Fisher Scientific.

Quality of Power

The quality of power supplied to your TSQ Quantum XLS or TSQ Quantum GC 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.

Ta bl e 6 contains definitions for the three most common voltage disturbances.

Table 6. Common voltage disturbances

Voltage disturbance Definition

Slow average A gradual, long-term change in average root mean square

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(RMS) voltage level, with typical durations greater than 2 s

Sags and surges Sudden changes in average RMS voltage level, with typical

durations between 50 μs and 2 s

Transients or impulses Brief voltage excursions of up to several thousand volts with

durations up to 50 μs

Constant high line voltage, impulses, or surges in voltage can cause overheating and
component failures. Constant low line voltage or sags in voltage can cause the system to
function erratically or not at all. Transients, even a few microseconds in duration, can cause
electronic devices to fail catastrophically or degrade, eventually shortening the lifetime of your
system. To keep your system running effectively, it is important to establish the quality of the
line voltage in your laboratory before installing the TSQ Quantum XLS or TSQ Quantum
GC system.

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Power Monitoring Devices

Power Monitoring Devices

Several devices are available to monitor the quality of your line power.

These devices provide a continuous record of line performance by analyzing and printing out
data on the three most common voltage disturbances: slow average, sag and surge, and
transient.

In the first two cases, the duration and the amplitude of the disturbance are indicated by time
interval recording. A power line disturbance analyzer is a device capable of detecting and
recording most types of line power problems. The Dranetz™
suitable analyzer. Power line analyzers can be rented from electrical equipment suppliers.

Monitor the power line 24 hours a day for seven consecutive days. If inspection of the
printout indicates disturbances, terminate the test and take corrective action. Monitor the
power again as previously described.

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system is an example of a

Power Conditioning Devices

You can correct a line voltage problem using various line voltage conditioning devices. If you
have good regulation but the power line disturbance analyzer shows transient voltages, then an
isolation/noise-suppression transformer should resolve the problem. If there are both transient
and regulation problems, consider power conditioners, such as a buck/boost transformer, that
can control these problems.

CAUTION Any conditioning devices installed with your system must be able to handle
the potentially high currents that are drawn during the initial startup of the system. For
example, forepumps can draw as much as 30 A during startup. Contact your service
engineer for more information.

When the line voltage is free from voltage sags, surges, and impulses but is more than
10 percent outside of the voltage specifications, a buck/boost transformer can lower (buck
10 percent) or raise (boost 10 percent) the line voltage.

Each buck/boost transformer is encased in a metal housing approximately 13 × 13 × 26 cm
(5 × 5 × 10 in.) and is equipped with a 2 m (6 ft) power cable. To order the buck/boost
transformer kit (P/N OPTON-01460), contact Thermo Fisher Scientific San Jose, and then
have your electrician install the buck/boost transformer before you start the installation of
your system. The installation instructions for the transformer are included.

Note For compliance and safety, ensure that your power conditioning devices are
certified by recognized domestic and international organizations, such as UL, CSA, TÜV,
and VDE.

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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.

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Available Outlets

The TSQ Quantum XLS and TSQ Quantum GC mass spectrometers are designed to operate
at a nominal voltage of 230 V ac, 50/60 Hz. Line voltages can vary between a minimum of
207 V ac and a maximum of 253 V ac.

CAUTION Systems installed in areas with 208 V power experience voltage sags during
high use periods that might place the line voltage below the operating parameters
discussed in this section. In this case, you must protect your instrument by using a
buck/boost transformer to ensure that power is within the specified parameters at all
times.

The minimum and maximum voltage tolerances are in compliance with IEC 950, Amend 2,
1993, paragraph 1.6.5, as follows:

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Line Power

Available Outlets

“Equipment intended to operate directly from the main supply shall be designed for a
minimum supply tolerance of +6% and -10%. If the rated voltage is 230 V ac single
phase or 400 V ac three phase, the equipment shall operate safely within a minimum
supply tolerance of ±10%.”

For systems installed in regions with both 120 Vac and 230 V ac service, the basic power
requirements for a TSQ Quantum XLS or TSQ Quantum GC system consist of the
following:

• Nominal voltage of 120 Vac, +6 to –10% and 230 V ac, ±10% and free from voltage

variations above or below this operating range.

• Frequency of 50/60 Hz.

• One fourplex outlet (single-phase power, NEMA 20-5 receptacles) with a minimum

power rating of 20 A (120 V ac).

• One single outlet (single-phase power) with a minimum power rating of 30 A (230 V ac).

• Earth ground hard wired to the main panel.

For systems installed in areas with 230 Vac only service, the basic power requirements for a
TSQ Quantum XLS or TSQ Quantum GC system consist of the following:

• Nominal voltage of 230 V ac, ±10%.

• Frequency of 50/60 Hz.

• One fourplex outlet (NEMA 20-5 receptacles), with a minimum power rating of 20 A.

(In the United States, with only 15 and 20 A power rating options are available, you must
choose the 20 A option.)

• One single outlet (single-phase power) with a minimum power rating of 30 A (230 V ac).

• Earth ground hardwired to the main panel.

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Line Power

Available Outlets

Note Make sure that the power remains on. The TSQ Quantum XLS and TSQ
Quantum GC systems should remain on and pumping continuously for optimum
performance.

Have additional power outlets available for test and cleaning equipment, such as an
oscilloscope and ultrasonic bath. Thermo Fisher Scientific recommends that there be
several additional power outlets close to the workbench space within your laboratory.

Figure 1 on page 6 shows the optimum location of the power outlets.

The power cable from the TSQ Quantum XLS system is 3 m (9 ft) long. The cables from the
personal computer, monitor, and printer are approximately 2 m (6 ft) long.

The TSQ Quantum XLS and TSQ Quantum GC mass spectrometers ship with a NEMA
L6-30 plug, rated at 30 A and 250 V ac. For international wiring, the Thermo Fisher
Scientific field service engineer for your country will install an international power cable
(P/N 70111-63625) and

a country-specific plug.

Ta bl e 7 lists the maximum current that each component of a typical TSQ Quantum XLS or

TSQ Quantum GC system requires. The TSQ Quantum XLS mass spectrometer operates
with 230 V ac only. You can manually set other components to 120 V ac or 230 V ac, or
order them with a 120 Vac or 230 V ac option.

CAUTION The values listed in Ta b le 7 are the average currents drawn by each of the listed
components. Any conditioning devices installed with your system must also handle the
potentially high currents drawn during the initial startup of the system. For example,
during startup, the forepump can draw as much as 30 A. For more details on the surge
requirements for your system, consult the forepump manual or your service engineer.

Table 7. Maximum current (single phase) drawn

Module

TSQ Quantum XLS or TSQ Quantum GC
main power (230 V only)

*

Mass spectrometer

Forepump

**

Trace GC Ultra gas chromatograph

TriPlus autosampler

*

*

(optional) 2

Voltage 120 V ac current
(in amperes)

Voltage 230 V ac current
(in amperes)

30

10

5

16

Computer 4 2

Monitor 2 1

Laser printer (optional) 7 3.5

*

Plugs into TSQ Quantum XLS or TSQ Quantum GC main power

**

Plugs into mass spectrometer

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Line Power

Connecting the TSQ Quantum XLS or TSQ Quantum GC Mass Spectrometer, GC, and Other Modules to Wall Outlets

Installing a complete GC/MS system can require extensive electrical resources. Plan the power
system properly, with numerous outlets, to ensure that you can connect and power all of your
equipment. For the recommended number of outlets, see the sample laboratory setup in

Ta bl e 8 .

Table 8. A sample laboratory setup

Item Outlets

TSQ Quantum XLS or TSQ Quantum GC system 1 (230V)

Mass spectrometer

Autosampler

Gas chromatograph

Data system computer 1

Monitor 1

Printer 1

*

*

*

0

0

0

Ethernet switch 1

Total outlets required for this configuration 5

*

Plugs into TSQ Quantum XLS or TSQ Quantum GC main power

Connecting the TSQ Quantum XLS or TSQ Quantum GC Mass
Spectrometer, GC, and Other Modules to Wall Outlets

Take care not to exceed the wall outlet specifications. The maximum load for a 120 V ac
fourplex outlet is typically 20 A, and the maximum load for a 230 V ac fourplex outlet is
typically 16 A. See Ta bl e 7 for the maximum current ratings for the TSQ Quantum XLS and
TSQ Quantum GC systems and the data system.

The specifications for the modules in your system might vary from those in this guide. The
power specifications on the module always supersede those in the guide.

If your local area is susceptible to corrupted power or power disruptions, install an agency
recognized (NRTL approved) uninterruptible power supply (UPS) in your laboratory.

Uninterruptible Power Supply

If your local area is susceptible to corrupted power or power disruptions, install an
uninterruptible power supply (UPS) in your laboratory.

Note For compliance and safety, ensure that your power conditioning devices are
certified by recognized domestic and international organizations, such as UL, CSA, TÜV,
and VDE.

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Line Power

Technical Assistance

Technical Assistance

Occasionally, you might encounter line power sources of unacceptable quality that adversely
affect the operation of TSQ Quantum XLS and TSQ Quantum GC systems. You are
responsible for correcting line power problems. Contact your Thermo Fisher Scientific office
for assistance in monitoring the line voltage in your laboratory and in selecting a line
conditioner.

Specifying power conditioning equipment is a complex task that is best handled by a company
or consultant specializing in that field. Contact your Thermo Fisher Scientific office for
assistance in locating a power consultant in your area.

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Waste and Exhaust

The arrangement of the exhaust system for the TSQ Quantum XLS or TSQ Quantum GC
instrument can affect instrument performance. Also, take care to collect and dispose of
solvent waste properly.

You are responsible for making the proper exhaust arrangement that is required to operate
your system.

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Table 9. Waste and exhaust preinstallation requirements

Requirement Page

Exhaust System

Exhaust system

Vent the forepump to a fume exhaust system.

Solvent waste

Follow local regulations for the proper method of disposing solvent waste.

Make sure to provide an adequate fume exhaust system. Samples and solvents that you
introduce into the TSQ Quantum XLS and TSQ Quantum GC mass spectrometers are
eventually exhausted from the forepump, which should then be connected to a fume exhaust
system. Consult local regulations for the proper method of exhausting the fumes from your
system.

Note The proper operation of your forepump requires an efficient fume exhaust system.

While Thermo Fisher Scientific recommends that you periodically open the ballast valves
(on the top of the pump) to purge the accumulated solvents, opening the valves might
allow a large volume of volatile solvent waste to enter the fume exhaust system. Choose an
exhaust system that can accommodate the periodic purging of these solvents. The
frequency of the purging depends on the throughput of your system.

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The forepump (also referred to as a mechanical, rotary-vane, roughing, or backing pump)
provides a vacuum for the backing pressure for the turbomolecular pump.

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Waste and Exhaust

Solvent Waste

Solvent Waste

The forepump requires a 25 mm (1 in.) OD exhaust port. The exhaust system for the
forepump must be able to accommodate an initial inrush flow rate of 3 L/min and a
continuous flow rate of 1 L/min.

Consult local regulations for the proper method of disposing solvent waste.

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Gas and Plumbing Requirements

As the user you are responsible for providing the correct gas supplies and regulators to operate
the TSQ Quantum XLS or TSQ Quantum GC system.

Your GC and mass spectrometer require high purity gases. Ta bl e 1 0 summarizes system gas
and plumbing requirements and indicates where you will find additional information.

Table 10. Summary of gas and plumbing preinstallation requirements

Requirement Page

Argon gas

99.995% purity with less than 1.0 ppm each of water, oxygen, and total
hydrocarbons. The required gas pressure is 65 to 205 kPa (10 to 30 psi).

Helium gas

99.995% purity with less than 1.0 ppm each of water, oxygen, and total
hydrocarbons. The required gas pressure is 400 to 700 kPa (60 to 100 psi).

CI reagent gas

99.995% purity recommended. The required gas pressure is 65 to 205 kPa
(10 to 30 psi) for methane. The gas pressure of other reagent gases requires
optimization.

Plumbing

Single- or dual-stage high purity regulators that contain stainless steel
diaphragms. The regulator output pressures must be consistent with the
pressures listed in this table. Equip each regulator with a 1/8 in. Swagelok™
compression fitting or equivalent to connect a 1/8 in. metal tube.

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Gas and Plumbing Requirements

Gases

Gases

Your mass spectrometer and GC require argon, helium, and CI reagent gases. These gases
must be delivered with the necessary pressure and purity. Always consider using ultra
high-purity (99.999%) gases when available.

Argon

The argon for the collision gas must be high purity (99.995%) with less than 1.0 ppm each of
water, oxygen, and total hydrocarbons. The required gas pressure is 135 ± 70 kPa
(20 ±10 psi). Avoid particulate filters, which can be a source of contamination.

CAUTION Installing house lines to deliver gas can introduce contaminants that might
damage your system. Ensure that all gas lines used with your system are clean and free of
all particulates and oils. You are responsible for any damage to the instrument caused by
contaminants introduced from your gas delivery system.

Helium

CI Reagent Gas

Plumbing

For GC carrier gas, use 99.995% helium with less than 1.0 ppm each of water, oxygen, and
total hydrocarbons. One full-size tank has an outlet pressure of 400 to 700 kPa (60 to
100 psi). Oxygen and hydrocarbon traps are supplied in the TSQ Quantum Accessory Kit.

For chemical ionization reagent gas, use 99.995% purity for best results. The required gas
pressure is 65 to 205 kPa (10 to 30 psi) for methane. The gas pressure of other reagent gases
requires optimization.

The TSQ Quantum Accessory Kit contains most fittings, connections, and tubing to connect
the mass spectrometer and GC to the gas supplies. You are responsible for supplying the gas
regulators and parts that are necessary to connect the tubing to the tanks.

Gas tanks might be equipped with single- or dual-stage, high-purity regulators that contain
stainless steel diaphragms. The regulator output pressures must be consistent with the
pressures listed in Ta b le 10 . Each regulator must be equipped with a 1/8 in. Swagelok
compression fitting (or equivalent) to connect a 1/8 in. metal tube.

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Installation

Prior to having your TSQ Quantum XLS or TSQ Quantum GC system installed, make sure
to complete all preparations described in the previous chapters.

After you have completed your laboratory site preparation, mailed or faxed the TSQ
Quantum XLS or TSQ Quantum GC Installation Request Form, and received the system,
call your Thermo Fisher Scientific office to set up an installation date. See the Installation
Request Form at the front of this guide. Telephone and fax numbers for Thermo Fisher
Scientific San Jose offices are listed in the preface of this guide and immediately following the
Installation Request Form. Ta bl e 1 1 summarizes information about installing your system
and indicates where you will find additional details.

Table 11. Summary of the installation process for your system (Sheet 1 of 2)

Page

Preinstallation Survey

Complete the Installation Request Form at the front of this guide, and fax or
mail it to your local service representative before the service engineer arrives to
install your system.

Installation Kits

To install your system, the Thermo Fisher Scientific service engineer uses the
kits supplied with the TSQ Quantum XLS or TSQ Quantum GC system.
To complete the installation of your system, the service engineer might need
additional parts and chemicals.

Installation

The Thermo Fisher Scientific service engineer completes the installation of
your system and demonstrates that it meets specifications. Do not plan to use
your system before the engineer has demonstrated that the system operates
within specifications.

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27

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Preinstallation Survey

Table 11. Summary of the installation process for your system (Sheet 2 of 2)

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Preventive Maintenance

Regular preventive maintenance is essential. Make sure to maintain your
system properly. The following manuals cover preventive maintenance
techniques:

• TSQ Quantum XLS and TSQ Quantum GC User Guide

• Manuals that come with other modules of your system

Preinstallation Survey

Verify that your lab meets the following preinstallation requirements before the Thermo
Fisher Scientific service engineer installs the TSQ Quantum XLS or TSQ Quantum GC
system. To check off each requirement, use the TSQ Quantum XLS and TSQ Quantum GC
Installation Request Form at the front of this guide.

Note 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 the system
arrives safely, proceed with the requirements check.

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1. All laboratory remodeling is completed.

2. Doorways, hallways, and so on are a minimum width of 94 cm (37 in.).

3. Available floor area is sufficient and flooring can support the load.

4. The bench space is sufficient for all of the equipment. List the following:

Width:
Depth:
Height:

5. The workbench can support the load of the system (202 kg [445 lbs]) and does not
vibrate.

6. One voice telephone line is installed near the system.

7. Air conditioning is adequate for temperature, humidity, and particulate matter control,
and can maintain a constant temperature, between 15 and 27 °C (59 and 81 °F) while
the GC/MS system is in operation.

8. Relative humidity is between 40 and 80 percent with no condensation.

9. Lighting is adequate.

10. System work area is without magnetic disruption and electrostatic discharge.

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Installation Kits

11. Main power is installed and is in compliance with local electrical codes.

12. Installation of power for test and cleaning equipment is complete.

13. Power outlets are correctly configured.
NEMA type:

14. Voltage of power outlet has been measured.
Measured voltage:

15. There are no fluctuations in power because of slow changes in the average voltage or
changes as a result of surges, sags, or transients.

16. All required gases (helium and argon) are on site, with gas lines installed and appropriate
gas regulators available.
List gases and their purity:

17. A suitable fume exhaust system is present.

18. The lab complies with all relevant safety regulations.

Installation Kits

19. Your TSQ Quantum XLS or TSQ Quantum GC system is on site.

20. The principal operator is available during the installation and certification period.

The following kits are shipped with the TSQ Quantum XLS and TSQ Quantum GC
systems:

• MS Ship Kit (P/N 70111-62033): Contains installation components, such as the exhaust
tubing and power cords.

• Accessory Kit (P/N 70111-62077): Contains parts such as fittings, tubing, and tools.

• Standard Chemicals Kit (P/N 70111-62078): Contains the necessary chemicals for
demonstrating system performance specifications. The Chemicals Kit is located in the
Accessory Kit box.

• GC Ship Kit (P/N 70111-62079): Contains the transfer line insulation and transfer line
cover.

)

Note You are responsible for replacing any consumables used during the installation.

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Installation

Installation

Once your new TSQ Quantum XLS or TSQ Quantum GC system is on site and ready for
installation, a Thermo Fisher Scientific field service engineer installs it.

During the installation, the field service engineer demonstrates the following:

• The basics of equipment operation and routine maintenance

• The installation specifications that are in effect when you purchased the system

Note To receive maximum benefit from this on-site training opportunity, Thermo Fisher
Scientific recommends that the instrument operator be available during the entire
installation process.

Do not use your new system for sample analysis until the installation is complete and you
have signed the Acceptance Form.

Preventive Maintenance

You are responsible for the routine and preventive maintenance of your TSQ Quantum XLS
or TSQ Quantum GC system.

Regular preventive maintenance is essential. It increases the life of the system, maximizes the
uptime of your system, and provides optimum system performance. The following manuals
cover maintenance techniques:

• TSQ Quantum XLS and TSQ Quantum GC User Guide

• Manuals that come with other modules of your system

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Instrument Arrival

Electronic equipment carriers that specialize in the handling of delicate machinery ship the
TSQ Quantum XLS or TSQ Quantum GC system to your site. Occasionally, however,
equipment is damaged in transit.

Take the following precautions when receiving material:

• Check carefully for obvious damage or evidence of rough handling.

• Note any apparent external damage on all copies of the receiving documents and describe
briefly the extent of the damage. Have the driver acknowledge your observations by
signing (or placing initials) next to your comments to signify agreement.

• To report the damage, contact the Traffic Department, telephone [1] [phone], at
the Thermo Fisher Scientific office in San Jose, California, United States.

Note Freight insurance requires that obvious damage be noted on the receiving
documents.

For domestic shipments, instruments are shipped by one of the following methods:

• FOB (freight on board) San Jose, California, United States

• FOB destination

If the system is damaged in transit, the method of shipment determines who is responsible for
filing a claim against the carrier. 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 further instructions.

Most systems are shipped FOB San Jose, and any damage incurred in shipment is the
responsibility of the purchaser and the carrier. However, Thermo Fisher Scientific San Jose
will assist with filing claims and (billable) repairs if necessary.

If the system is shipped FOB destination and is damaged, Thermo Fisher Scientific San Jose
files a claim against the carrier.

Note For domestic shipments, Thermo Fisher Scientific San Jose does not accept liability
for damage if materials are received with obvious damage and the damage is not recorded
on the receiving documents.

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Instrument Arrival

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 Fisher Scientific San Jose
products. Telephone and fax numbers for the offices are listed in the preface of this guide.

For international shipments, instruments (outside the United States) are shipped CIP
(carriage and insurance paid to) destination unless specified differently. If the system is
shipped CIP destination and if any damages are incurred in shipment, Thermo Fisher
Scientific San Jose files a claim against the carrier.

Note For international shipments, Thermo Fisher Scientific San Jose does not accept
liability for damage if materials are received with obvious damage and the damage is not
recorded on the receiving documents.

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Index

A

Accessory Kit 27
air conditioning, requirements 11
argon, requirements 24
autosampler

dimensions and weight
power requirement (table) 18

5

C

Cautions

buck/boost transformer
environmental specifications 1
power conditioning device 16

trip hazards 5
chemical ionization reagent gas requirements 24
CIP, international shipments 30
claims, equipment damage 29
compliance

regulatory

WEEE ix
computer

power requirement (table)

weight 5

iii

17

18

D

damaged equipment, claims 29
doorways, entrance requirements 4

E

elevators, entrance requirements 4
entrance requirements

doorways

elevators 4

minimum dimensions 4
exhaust system requirements 21

4

F

floors, vibration 11
forepump

dimensions and weight
exhaust plumbing 5

purging 21
freight insurance 29
frequency, power 14
fume exhaust system requirements 21

5

G

gas chromatograph

power requirement (table)

space and weight 4–5
gases

argon

24

chemical ionization reagent 24

helium 24

purity 24

requirements 24
GC 4–5

18

H

heat output

TRACE GC Ultra GC

TriPlus AS 10

TSQ Quantum XLS and TSQ Quantum GC systems 10
helium requirements 24
humidity

low/high

requirements 11

static discharge and 11

11

10

I

installation 25
insurance, freight 29

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K

kits

Accessory Kit
Ship Kit 27
Standard Chemicals Kit 27

27

L

lighting requirements 11
load requirements 4

M

mass spectrometer

dimensions and weight
power requirement (table) 18
preventive maintenance 28

minimum dimensions of entrance, hallways, and elevators 4

5

N

National Recognized Test Laboratory (NRTL) 15, 19

O

operating environment 9

electrostatic discharge 12
humidity 11
particulate matter 11
temperature 10

outlets

additional
requirements 17

18

P

particulate matter requirements 11
power conditioning devices, certification 16, 19
power outlets, requirements for additional outlets 18
power requirements

additional outlets
current 14

frequency 14
preinstallation survey 26
preventive maintenance 28

18

lighting 11
load 4
maximum current (table) 18
outlets 17
particulate matter 11
solvent waste 22
space 4
temperature 10
vibration 11

S

safety standards iii
Ship Kit 27
shipments

domestic

international 30
shipping damage 29
solvent waste, requirements 22
space requirements 4

front view (figure) 6

top view (figure) 7
spikes, voltage 17
Standard Chemicals Kit 27
static discharge 11

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T

technical assistance 20
temperature requirements 10
temperature, affects on system reliability 10
TRACE GC Ultra GC

dimensions and weight

heat output 10

power requirement (table) 18
trip hazards 5
TriPlus AS

dimensions and weight

power requirement (table) 18
TSQ Quantum XLS and TSQ Quantum GC systems

dimensions and weight

heat output 10

installation 25, 28

preventive maintenance 28

5

5

5

R

regulatory compliance iii
reliability, effect of temperature on system 10
requirements

entrance size
gases 24
humidity 11

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U

uninterruptible power supply 19
user’s responsibilities

operating environment

preventive maintenance 28

9

V

vibration

floors

11

requirements 11

workbench 9
voltage spikes 17
voltages

allowed operating range

requirements for 230V supply 17

17

W

WEEE compliance ix
weights

computer

forepump 5

TRACE GC Ultra GC 5

TriPlus AS 5

TSQ Quantum XLS and TSQ Quantum GC mass

5

spectrometers

5

Index: V

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