Agilent Technologies 7000 Series Operating Manual page 39

2 Installing 8890 GC Columns
To Install a Capillary Column in the GC/MS Interface Using the Self-Tightening Column Nut
10 Adjust the column so it extends this specified distance from the end of the
Column extends 1-2 mm
Figure 4. Installing a capillary column in the GC/MS interface for an
Column extends 4-5 mm
Figure 5. Installing a capillary column in the GC/MS interface for an
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transfer line. (See Figure 4
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For an EI XTR or CI Source Installation, the column extends about 1 to 2 mm.
(See Figure 4.)
For an EI HES Installation, the column extends about 4 to 5 mm. (See
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Use the flashlight and magnifying loupe, if necessary, to see the end of the
column inside the analyzer chamber. Do not use your finger to feel for the
column end.
GC/MS interface
GC/MS interface
and Figure 5 on page 39.)
EI XTR
or a
EI HES
Figure 5.)
Tip seal
CI
source
Tip seal holder
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