Iconnect Column Lock - Thermo Scientific TRACE 1600 Hardware Manual

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Installation

iConnect Column Lock

iConnect Column Lock
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v. Slide the column into the column inlet until the mark is flush with the surface of
the knurled nut, and secure the column in the adapter by tightening the knurled
nut finger tight only.
Note When inserting the capillary column into the PDD detector it might rarely
happen to feel a slight resistance. In this case, for proper column installation, pull
the column out slightly and adjust the angle before inserting it further.
IMPORTANT To install a packed column, the pre-installed capillary column adapter must
be replaced with the packed columns adapter that enters into the PDD cell for the correct
length.
11. End of the column installation.
a. Close the front door of the GC.
Complete the following steps to install the iConnect™ Column Lock.
Wear clean, lint- and powder-free gloves when you handle the column and injector ferrule.
CAUTION The iConnect Column Lock has a maximum operating temperature of 350 °C.
Do not use the iConnect Column Lock with an oven, inlet, or detector set to
temperatures exceeding 350 °C.
ATTENTION Le verrou de colonne iConnect présente une température de fonctionnement
maximale de 350 °C. N'utilisez pas le verrou de colonne iConnect avec un four, un
injecteur ou un détecteur réglé à des températures supérieures à 350 °C.
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To install in the iConnect Column Lock
1. Put the GC in standby condition.
2. Cool the oven and injector to 40 °C or less.
Note Press the Maintenance button to cool down the GC automatically.
3. Turn the carrier gas off, and wait for the carrier pressure to go to zero.
4. Remove the standard bottom column connection nut from the injector or detector body.
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