The Solids Sample Introduction Probe - Waters Autospec Premier Operator's Manual

To determine this position, look into the outer source from above; the end
Tip:
of the GC column will be visible as it enters the outer source housing, as
shown in the following figure.
Positioning the end of the GC column
GC transfer line
7. Use correction fluid or a permanent marker to mark the position of the
column within the GC oven.
Caution:
chamber assembly, retract the GC column so that its end is within the
outer source housing before fitting the inner source.
8. Retract the GC column until its end is just within the brass outer source
housing.
9. Fit the inner source. See
into the outer source" on page
10. Push the column back to the position marked in
now within the inner source.
11. Tighten the 5/16-inch retaining nut.

The solids sample introduction probe

Use the solids sample introduction probe to admit solid samples into the ion
source. The probe can withstand heat to 650 °C and has a water-cooled shaft.
Place the sample in a sample cup made of quartz to allow flame cleaning. Fit
the sample cup in the sample cup holder on the probe tip.
6-4 Inlets and probes
GC interface
To avoid damaging the GC column and the inner source
"Inserting the inner source chamber assembly
End of GC column
7-33.
step 6
Source probe port
Outer source
such that it is