A Thermo Fisher Scientific service engineer installs and sets up the Vanquish Neo system, including all modules and options or parts shipped with them. The service engineer checks that the installation is correct and that the Vanquish Neo system and modules operate as specified. The engineer also demonstrates the basic operation and main features.

If personnel other than a Thermo Fisher Scientific service engineer installs the system, follow the steps below.

The steps in the diagram are basic installation steps. Follow the in-depth instructions of each step in the diagram in the given sequence.

Observe the safety guidelines
See Safety Guidelines for Installation

Observe all site requirements
See Site Requirements

Optional: Install the column compartment and accessories
See Installing the Column Compartment

Remove the transport protections from the autosampler
See Removing Transport Protections from the Autosampler

Mount the display
See Mounting the Display

Connect cables
See Connecting Cables

Optional: Connect a mass spectrometer
See Connecting a Mass Spectrometer

Set up the flow connections
See Setting Up the Flow Connections

Fill the liquid reservoirs
See Filling the Solvent Reservoirs, Filling the Seal Wash Reservoir and Filling the Needle Wash Reservoirs

Turn on the system
See Turning On the System for the First Time

Integrate the system into an instrument LAN
See Integrating into an Instrument LAN

Prepare the system for initial operation
See Preparing the System for Initial Operation