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Maintaining the TCD
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Break off the column end by supporting it against the column
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cutter opposite the scribe. Inspect the end with a magnifying
loupe to make certain there are no burrs or jagged edges.
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Wipe the column walls with a tissue dampened with
isopropanol to remove fingerprints and dust.
Gently insert the column into the detector until it bottoms. Do
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not attempt to force it further.
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Slide the column nut and ferrule up the column to the
adapter and tighten the nut finger tight.
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Maintaining Your GC