Prepare The Sample; Liquid Sample Injection - Teledyne CombiFlash Companion XL Installation Manual

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8.4 Prepare the Sample

Before starting the run, the sample should be prepared for

introduction to the column. The Companion XL supports three

methods that introduce the sample: liquid sample injection,

solid sample cartridges, and loading sample directly onto the

column.

Before starting a separation using a liquid injection, the

Liquid Injection accessory kit (60-5244-050) must be installed

on the system.

1. Remove the Solid Sample Load Cartridge cap and its

tubing from the bulkhead fitting on the front of the

Companion XL.

2. Screw the Swagelok plug (209-0165-21) from the accessory

kit onto the bulkhead fitting and finger tighten (see Figure

8-4). Then, using a

turn.

Figure 8-4 Plug sealing the Solid Sample Cartridge bulkhead fitting

3. Insert the Liquid Inject accessory into the lower sample

injection port. Turn the valve on the Liquid Inject

accessory so that it is perpendicular to the tubing (closed).

After installing the accessory, the Companion XL is ready for

liquid injections. To perform a run using a liquid injection:

1. Select "Liquid" as the Sample type from PeakTrak's Main

window (Figure 8-5).

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