Shutdown Procedures
GERSTEL Instrumentation Shutdown Procedures
For your GC or GC-MS please follow the recommendations of the manufacturer for proper shutdown procedure. Once the GC or GC-MS has been shut down, please follow the instructions below to properly shut down your GERSTEL equipment:
MPS Robotic Pro
- Go to Extended User Level > Options > Shutdown
- Turn power off to the unit
MPS -xt or MPS Robotic
- Remove the syringe/tool from the MPS using the hand held keypad
- Turn off power
- Manually position the injection unit over a wash station or tray holder so that the unit has somewhere safe to rest while shut down
TDU/TDU 2/TD 3.5+/TDS/Pyrolysis
- Remove the syringe/tool from the MPS using the hand held keypad
- Turn off power
- Manually position the injection unit over a wash station or tray holder so that the unit has somewhere safe to rest while shut down
UPC+
- Disconnect coolant feed line (blue) from the TDU and place end in a beaker
- Press the “Pump” button on the back of the UPC+ until all coolant has drained from unit
- Reconnect coolant feed line
- Power off UPC
C506
- Turn off power
Olfactory Detection Port (ODP)
- Shut off gases connected to ODP pneumatic box if possible to stop make up and humidifier flow
- If heated by C200 or other heating source, turn power off to that unit
- If heated by the GC, no additional actions required
GERSTEL service representatives will continue to be available by either
calling 410-204-7259 or via email at service@gerstelus.com
Please contact us if you have any questions