To Refill The Ci Calibrant Vial - HP 5973 MSD Hardware Manual

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To refill the CI calibrant vial

Materials needed:
PFDTD calibrant (8500-8130)
1 Set the reagent gas flow to Gas Off
2 Vent the MSD
3 Remove the capillary column from the GC/MSD interface
4 Pull the MSD away from the GC
5 Loosen the nut holding the vial in place
6 Remove the calibrant vial
C A U T I O N Do
solvents or isopropyl alcohol or water — this will result in severe loss of CI sensitivity.
7 Fill the vial to within 0.5 cm of the top with fresh PFDTD calibrant
(8500-8130).
8 Replace the vial and tighten the nut.
9 Reposition the MSD next to the GC.
10 Reinstall the capillary column.
11 Pump down the MSD. See page 40.
12 Purge the calibration valve. See page 99.
C A U T I O N After removing the calibrant vial, you
will result in severe contamination of the ion source and damage to the electron multiplier
98
rinse the vial with any solvents.
not
expose the inside of the vial to chlorinated
Never
purge the calibration valve. Failure to do so
must