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Figure 370. Precolumn and Capillary Column Connection
Pre-column
Backflush Line
35 mm
Capillary
Column
a. Place the column on the column support.
b. Slide the proper retaining nut and graphite ferrule onto the column with the beveled
end facing towards the Tee connector. Be careful to avoid damaging the graphite
ferrule when inserting the column.
c. Cut 1 cm from the column end.
d. Use typewriter correction fluid or a felt-tipped pen to mark the position of the ferrule
bottom 35 mm from the end of the column.
e. Carefully insert the column into the precolumn up to reach the marked position. The
capillary column end must protrudes the Tee connector; if not, repeat the operations.
f. Finger-tighten the column retaining nut until it starts to grip the column.
g. Use the 6 mm wrench to tighten the retaining nut. Use enough pressure necessary to
obtain a good seal.
5. Connect the analytical column to the detector base.
a. Slide the retaining nit and the graphite ferrule onto the capillary column with the
beveled end facing the detector base.
Be careful to avoid damaging the graphite ferrule when inserting the column.
Connecting a SSL/PTV Backflush System for High Temperature
Pre-column
Capillary
Column
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