Replacing A Column - Thermo Scientific TSQ 8000 Evo Hardware Manual

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Performing Routine Maintenance

Replacing a Column

Replacing a Column
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To replace a column:
Note If you are running samples, stop the acquisition before powering off the system.
1. Cool down the GC oven and injector. See the GC documentation for information.
2. Open the TSQ 8000 Evo Dashboard and click Shut Down.
During the shutdown procedure the vacuum and heaters lights will remain off. Once the
procedure is complete and the instrument is ready to be powered off, the power light will
turn orange and start blinking rapidly. At this point it is safe to power off the TSQ 8000
Evo system.
3. On the left side of the instrument, push down on the power switch to power-off the TSQ
8000 Evo system.
Figure 7. Powering Off the TSQ 8000 Evo System
4. Open the front door of the instrument.
5. Look behind the right side of the vacuum interlock shield and twist the vent valve knob
one and a half times in a counterclockwise direction to open the vent.
6. Remove the current column:
a. Make sure the heated zones of the GC are cooled down. Refer to the GC
documentation for instructions.
Vacuum Interlock Shield
Vent Valve
Knob
Power Switch
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