Installing The Packed Column Adapters; Introduction - Thermo Scientific TRACE 1600 Hardware Manual

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Installing Optional Kits

Installing the Packed Column Adapters

Installing the Packed Column Adapters

Introduction

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16. Open the gas supplies.
17. Power on the GC.
a. Plug the power cable to the AC Input connector into the back of the GC and to the
wall outlet.
b. Flip out the power switch (breaker) to the position I.
18. Pressurize the module with the carrier gas.
19. Check for leaks.
a. Use a handheld electronic leak detector (Thermo Scientific GLD Pro leak detector or
equivalent) to check the two fitting for leaks.
b. If you detect a leak, tighten the connection and retest it.
c. Repeat this process until all connections are leak free.
20. Close the front door of the GC.
21. If present, update the autosampler for the new injection position.
This section provides instructions for installing the adapters for connecting 1/8 or 1/16-in.
OD metal packed columns to the bottom of the SSL injector, FID, NPD, ECD, TCD, and
FPD. Refer to the following Caution text before connecting to a PDD detector.
WARNING Do not try to connect packed columns if the length of the column ends above
the end of the ferrule are not compatible with the adapters. In this case we suggest to
connect a new packed column by using the nuts and ferrules provided with the kit.
CAUTION Connecting a packed column to a PDD detector: An adapter to connect the
PDD packed column adapter can be assembled using a piece of tube, the 1/16-in. nut and
gold plated ferrule, and a 1/8-in. to 1/16-in. reducing union in the standard outfit.
ATTENTION Branchement d'une colonne à garnissage à un détecteur PDD : Un
adaptateur pour brancher la colonne à garnissage PDD peut être assemblé avec une
longueur de tube, l'écrou 1,58 mm (1/16 po) et la ferrule plaquée or et un raccord union
de réduction 3,17 mm (1/8 po) à 1,58 mm -1/16 po) en configuration standard.
The adapters are provided with the kit PN 19050758. The kit includes the following parts:
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