Agilent Technologies 7820A Manual page 238

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Maintaining the FPD
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Handle the adapter carefully and install the packed column before
installing the adapter into the detector base. The thin-walled
capillary tube that carries the sample into the detector can be
damaged by rough handling.
Install the 1/8-inch packed metal ferrule onto the column
1
adapter using a 1/8-inch nut and ferrule.
2 Finger-tighten the column, then tighten an additional 1/8
turn using the two wrenches.
Place the adapter nut and ferrule onto the adapter.
3
Carefully install the adapter assembly into the detector
4
fitting. Align the adapter so the it enters the detector fitting
as vertically as possible. Avoid stressing the adapter
capillary tube. The adapter nut should turn freely.
After installation, re-tighten as needed for the first few oven
cycles.
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