Physical Measurement Outside The Sq 8Ms - PerkinElmer Clarus SQ 8 MS Series Hardware Manual

Clarus SQ 8 MS Hardware Guide
Prior to removing the source from the Clarus SQ 8 MS instrument (for example,
to change a filament or clean the source), the column must be pulled back from
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its placement inside the source. This is conveniently achieved by loosening the
large nut on the Transfer Line tube assembly so that the entire Transfer Line
tube assembly can be pulled back from the source. It is not necessary to loosen
the column nut as this may disrupt its proper positioning inside the source after
the source is reinstalled. The source will not be able to be removed or
reinstalled if the Transfer Line tube assembly is not pulled back first.
There are three different recommended techniques that may be used to position and
connect the capillary column. Each of the three techniques is outlined in the following
procedure. Use the technique that you are most comfortable with.
The three different techniques are:
1.

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2. Alignment using the 10 mm gauge tool (supplied with the SQ 8 MS
instrument)
3. Optical Column Alignment Using the Optional Plug Handle and Sight (P/N
N6480380)
Physical Measurement Outside the SQ 8MS
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1. Slide an injector septum over the outlet end of the capillary column to use it as
a positioning indicator aid.
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To prevent contamination of the mass spectrometer, always wear clean,
lint-free, powder-free nitrile , nylon, or PVC gloves when handling the
part of the capillary column that will be inserted into the MS Transfer
Line. Never touch these parts with ungloved (bare) fingers, as this will
introduce contaminants into the system.