5
Maintenance
Attach a Column to the Detector
N O T E
WA RNING
WA RNING
C A U T I O N
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This procedure describes how to attach a column directly to an XCD. In a
tandem FID-XCD installation, install the column into the FID as described
in the FID instructions. See the GC documentation.
1
Gather the following materials (see
for the SCD and NCD"
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Column installation tool for SCD/NCD (G3488-81302)
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Column
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Ferrule (for column)
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Column nut
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Column cutter
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1/4-inch open-end wrench
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Septum
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Isopropanol
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Lab tissue
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Lint-free gloves
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Magnifying loupe
The oven, inlet, or detector may be hot enough to cause burns. If
the oven, inlet, or detector is hot, wear heat-resistant gloves to
protect your hands.
Wear safety glasses to protect your eyes from flying particles
while handling, cutting, or installing glass or fused silica
capillary columns. Use care in handling these columns to prevent
puncture wounds.
Wear clean, lint-free gloves to prevent contamination of parts with
dirt and skin oils.
"Consumables and parts
on page 65):
SCD and NCD User Manual