Agilent Technologies MSD 5977B Series Operating Manual page 44

2 Installing 8890 GC Columns
To Install a Capillary Column in the GC/MSD Interface Using the Self-Tightening Column Nut
10 Adjust the column so it extends this specified distance from the end of the
Figure 5. Installing a capillary column in the GC/MSD interface for an EI EXT, SS, Inert, or CI source.
Figure 6. Installing a capillary column in the GC/MSD interface for an EI HES source.
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GC/MSD interface. 
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For an EI XTR, SS, Inert or CI Source Installation (See
extends about 1 mm from the column guide tube.
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For an EI HES Installation (See
from the column guide tube.
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Use the flashlight and magnifying loupe, if necessary, to see the end of the
column inside the analyzer chamber. Do not use your finger to feel for the
column end.
Figure 6.), the column extends 4 to 5 mm
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Figure 5.), the column