Metrohm 883 Basic IC plus Manual page 58

3.19 Connecting and rinsing the guard column
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Connecting the guard column
1 Removing the coupling
Remove the coupling (6.2744.040) installed between the column
inlet capillary and the column outlet capillary for the initial start-up.
2 Preparing the guard column
Remove the stoppers or the stopper and the sealing cap from the
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guard column.
3 Connecting the guard column
CAUTION
When inserting the guard column, ensure that it is inserted cor-
rectly based on the marked flow direction (if specified).
Fasten the inlet of the guard column to the column inlet capillary
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using a short pressure screw (6.2744.070).
If the guard column is connected to the separation column using
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a connection capillary, fasten this connection capillary to the
guard column outlet with a pressure screw.
Rinsing the guard column
1 Rinsing the guard column
Place a beaker under the guard column's outlet.
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