Replacing The Septum; Replacing The Liner - Agilent Technologies 6890 Series Service Manual

8. Check all connections for leaks. If necessary, the retaining nut can be
tightened an additional 1/4 turn to eliminate leaks.

Replacing the septum

Either a regular septum or a Merlin microseal can be used with the septum
head.
If the inlet temperature is set below 40°C, the Merlin microseal may not seal
effectively. For inlet temperatures below 40°C, use a regular septum for the
inlet seal.
1. To replace the septum, cool the inlet to ambient temperature.
2. Unscrew (counterclockwise) the septum cap or Merlin cap.
3. Remove the septum or Merlin microseal, taking care not to scratch the
interior of the septum head.
4. Install a new septum or Merlin microseal and the correct cap. When
installing a Merlin microseal, note that the side with the visible metal
parts faces the oven.
Figure 240-23
5. Check for leaks out of the cap and tighten the cap if necessary.

Replacing the liner

1. Remove the head from the inlet.
2. Grasp the liner by the Graphpack ferrule. Remove the liner and ferrule.
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Programmed Temperature Vaporization Inlet (PTV)
PTV septa
Inlets
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