Agilent Technologies 5977B Series Operating Manual page 73

16 Screw the 9000 GC/MS Tail column nut to the transfer line threaded
17 Loosely install the two compression bolts.
Use the Intuvo torque driver to tighten the compression bolt until you hear one click.
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Over-tightening can damage the flow path, strip the fittings, and cause leaks.
18 Tighten the single compression bolt until you hear a click from the Intuvo
19 Loosely install the other compression bolt on the empty click and run bus
20 Pull the MS tail heater assembly a few millimeters towards the 9000
21 Close the MS tail heater assembly clamp, and hand tighten the thumb
22 Install the bus door on its hinges and close it.
23 Close the GC front door.
24 Install the tip seal and spring on the GC/MS interface. Align, gently slide,
25 Gently check the alignment of the ion source and the interface tip seal.
Forcing the analyzer door closed if these parts are misaligned will damage the tip seal
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or the interface or the ion source, or will keep the sideplate from sealing.
26 You can align the ion source and interface tip seal by wiggling the side
27 Close the analyzer chamber. (See
5977B Series MSD Operating Manual
connector finger tight, then use a ¼-inch wrench to tighten the nut an
additional 20 to 30 degrees.
torque driver.
connector.
GC/MS Tail until contact is made.
screw to secure it.
and screw the tip seal into the tip seal holder. (See
Tip Seal" on page 76.)
When the ion source is aligned correctly, the front analyzer chamber can
be closed all the way with no resistance except the spring tension from the
interface tip seal.
plate on its hinge. If the door still will not close, contact your Agilent
Technologies service representative.
page 196.)
Intuvo 9000 GC Column Maintenance
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"To Close the Analyzer Chamber"
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