Agilent Technologies 5975 Operation Manual page 49

Column
Interface column nut
GC/MSD interface
(GC end)
Analyzer chamber
GC/MSD interface
(MSD end)
1 to 2 mm
Figure 11 MSD - GC column connection
11 Repeat
12 Tighten the interface nut an additional 1/4 to 1/2 turn with a 1/4-inch
13 Turn the GC on.
14 Verify that the inlet temperature is set to 25 °C.
15 Close the analyzer side plate, then reconnect the source power and side
16 Turn on the MSD power switch to initiate MSD pump down.
5975 Series MSD Operation Manual for MassHunter
step 6 to assure column integrity.
open-end wrench.
Check the tightness after one or two heat cycles.
board control cables.
Press on the side plate of the MSD to achieve a good seal. Verify that the
foreline pump and front fan turn on and that the foreline pump stops
gurgling within 60 seconds.
MSD
Installing GC Columns
GC Oven
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