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7.
8.
Installing columns in the cool on-column inlet
Before installing the column, be certain you have the correct hardware
installed for the column and type of injection you are doing. See
cool on-column inlet" on page 166
Materials required
Column nut and ferrule
Column cutter
1/4-inch wrench
1.
2.
3.
Released: March 2004
Tighten the column nut an additional 1/4 to 1/2 turn so that the column
cannot be pulled from the fitting when gentle pressure is applied.
1/4 turn
After the column is installed at both inlet and detector, establish a flow of
carrier gas through the inlet. Heat the oven, inlet, and detector to oper-
ating temperatures. Allow these to cool, and then retighten the fittings.
Prepare the column. See page
Gently insert the column into the inlet until it bottoms. Insert the column
nut into the inlet fitting and tighten the nut finger tight.
Tighten an additional 1/4-turn with a wrench or until the column does not
move.
6850 Series II GC User Information
for detailed information.
page 27 for instructions.
Columns and Traps
Installing capillary columns
"Maintaining a
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