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To replace the reference gas ampule:
Warning:
To avoid personal contamination with biologically hazardous, toxic, and corrosive
materials, wear chemical-resistant, powder-free gloves when performing this procedure.
Warning:
glass vials, take care when installing them and never use force.
Warning:
Important:
When operating in CI+ mode with a non-perfluorotributylamine (PFTBA) reference
gas and you change the instrument to operate in EI mode with PFTBA, you must use a different
reference gas ampule. For more information, see
1.
Loosen the nut securing the reference gas ampule to the reference gas inlet.
Figure 4–50: Loosening the nut securing the reference gas ampule
2.
Pull the ampule downward to remove it from the inlet.
3.
Insert the replacement ampule into the inlet and push upward into position.
4.
Tighten the nut to secure the ampule to the inlet.
Figure 4–51: Tightening the nut securing the reference gas ampule
4.11 Working on the GC column
The Agilent GC uses a capillary column, the inlet of which connects to the GC inlet port. The
outlet connects to the heated transfer line through the ferrule interface and exits at the bottom of
the left side of the oven.
You must work on the GC column when you undertake any of the following tasks:
To avoid laceration injuries caused by the shattering of fragile, low-volume,
To avoid eye injury, use eye protection when performing this procedure.
April 27, 2020, 715005564 Ver. 01 (previously released as Rev. A)
Best practices to ensure efficient
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