Agilent Technologies 5977B Series Operating Manual page 43

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Procedure
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Always wear clean gloves while handling any parts that go inside the GC or the
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analyzer chambers.
The analyzer, GC/MS interface, and other components in the analyzer chamber
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operate at very high temperatures. Do not touch any part until you are sure it is cool.
1 Condition the column. (See
Dangerous voltages exist inside the analyzer chamber, which can result in fatal
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injury. Do not open the analyzer chamber door for any reason. If access is required,
trained service personnel must first disconnect the instrument from the building
power source.
2 Vent the MSD and open the analyzer chamber. (See
The GC operates under high temperatures. Do not touch any GC parts until you are
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certain they are cool.
3 If installed, remove the isolation tip from the end of the GC/MS interface.
4 Slide an interface nut and conditioned ferrule onto the free end of the GC
5 Slide the column into the GC/MS interface.
6 Use the column cutter to score the column 2 cm from its end.
7 While holding the column against the column cutter with your thumb, break
8 Inspect the end for jagged edges or burrs. If the break is not clean and even,
9 Wipe the end with alcohol.
5977B Series MSD Operating Manual
page 113 and "To Open the Analyzer Chamber"
can see the end of the GC/MS interface.
column. The tapered end of the ferrule must point towards the nut.
the column against the edge of the column cutter.
repeat steps 6 and 7.
Installing 7890 GC Columns
"To Condition a Capillary Column"
on page 152.) Be sure you
on page 41.)
"To Vent the MSD" on
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