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Maintaining the FPD
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Install the 1/8- inch packed metal column onto the column
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adapter.
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Finger- tighten the column, then tighten an additional
1/8 turn using two wrenches.
Handle the adapter carefully and install the packed column before
installing the adapter into the detector base. The thin-walled
capillary tube that carries the sample into the detector can be
damaged by rough handling.
Place the adapter nut and ferrule onto the adapter.
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Carefully install the adapter assembly into the detector
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fitting. Align the adapter so the it enters the detector
fitting as vertically as possible. Avoid stressing the
adapter capillary tube. The adapter nut should turn
freely.
Maintaining Your GC