Agilent Technologies 8860 Maintaining page 48

5 Maintaining the Split/Splitless Inlet
To Install a Capillary Column with the Split/Splitless Inlet
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10 Thread the column nut into the inlet but do not tighten.
11 Adjust the column position so that the septum contacts the bottom of the column nut.
12 Tighten the column nut an additional 1/4 to 1/2 turn with a wrench so that the column
13 Configure the new column.
14 Condition the column per the manufacturer's recommendation. See
15 Install the column into the detector.
16 The GC maintenance wizard will perform checks at the appropriate times, including Leak &
17 Select Finished, then select OK to exit the GC maintenance wizard.
18 After the column is installed at both inlet and detector, establish a flow of carrier gas and
19 Restore the analytical method.
20 After the GC becomes ready, wait 10 minutes then ignite the detector flame or bead.
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Finger-tighten the column nut until it begins to grip the column.
cannot be pulled from the fitting with gentle pressure.
Capillary Column.
• To Install a Capillary Column in the FID
• To Install a Capillary Column in the NPD
• To Install a Capillary Column in the TCD
• To Install a Capillary Column in the ECD
• To Install a Capillary Column to the FPD+
Restriction tests, and will automatically reset the maintenance counters.
purge as recommended by the column manufacturer.
• For FIDor FPD+, immediately turn off the flame.
• For NPD, immediately turn off the bead.
To Condition a
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