Thermo Scientific TRACE 1600 Hardware Manual page 395

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Figure 344. Column Nut and Ferrules (1)
Adapter for 1/8-in. OD Packed Column
Figure 345. Column Nut and Ferrules (2)
Adapter for 1/8-in. OD Packed Column
2. Connect the packed column to the injector.
a. Insert the inlet end of the column as far as possible into bottom of the adapter.
b. Slide the ferrule up to adapter base then finger-tighten the column retaining nut until
it starts to grip the column.
c. Finger-tighten the retaining nut until it starts to grip the column plus a quarter turn.
3. Close the front door of the GC.
4. Turn on the gas supplies and the injector temperature.
5. Setup the GC.
a. Set the oven and injector temperature to 50 °C.
b. Allow the column to purge for few minutes.
6. Condition the column.
The column must be conditioned before inserting it into the detector.
Installing the Packed Column Adapters
Ferrules
Column Nut
Adapter for 1/16-in. OD Packed Column
Ferrules
Column Nut
Adapter for 1/16-in. OD Packed Column
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