12. Unscrew the finger-tight PEEK union from the UNF coupling.
13. Remove the ferrule and PTFE liner sleeve from the capillary.
14. Remove the capillary from the UNF coupling.
15. Dispose of the capillary, PTFE liner sleeve, and ferrule in accordance
with local environmental regulations.
Installing the new capillary
Required materials
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Chemical-resistant, powder-free gloves
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Combined 2.5-mm Allen wrench and cone extraction tool
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10-mm wrench
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Needle-nose pliers
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LC pump
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HPLC-grade (or better) 1:1 acetonitrile/water
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Capillary
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Ferrule
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Seal
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PTFE liner tubing
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Conductive sleeve
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Red PEEK tubing
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Maintenance Procedures
Ferrule
PTFE liner sleeve
The capillary, PTFE liner sleeve, and ferrule can
Warning:
be contaminated with biohazardous and/or toxic materials.
Dispose of them according to local environmental
regulations.