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-254x300 GERSTEL Instrumentation Shutdown Procedures

  • MPS Robotic Pro: 
    • Go to Extended User Level/Options/Shutdown
    • Turn power off to the unit

MPS-robotic_ALEX-282x300 GERSTEL Instrumentation Shutdown Procedures

  • MPS -xt or MPS Robotic: 
    • Remove the syringe or 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

thermal-desorber-td-3.5-200x300 GERSTEL Instrumentation Shutdown Procedures

  • TDU/TDU 2/TD 3.5+/TDS/Pyrolysis
    • Replace any absorbent packed tube or liner with an empty glass equivalent.

dynamic-headspace-dhs-1-225x300 GERSTEL Instrumentation Shutdown Procedures

  • DHS – No additional actions required

UPC-plus_n GERSTEL Instrumentation Shutdown Procedures

  • 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

Screenshot-84-300x222 GERSTEL Instrumentation Shutdown Procedures

  • C506 – Turn off power

ODP-4-W-Cone-300x214 GERSTEL Instrumentation Shutdown Procedures

  • 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.