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To Change the Septum on the Split/Splitless Inlet
WA RNING
Maintaining Your GC
1
Gather the following:
•
Replacement septum. (See
the Split/Splitless Inlet"
•
Wrench, hex for changing septum
•
0- or 00-grade steel wool (optional)
•
Tweezers
•
Wrench, capillary inlet (optional)
Launch the GC maintenance wizard: Maintenance > Inlet >
2
Perform Maintenance > Replace Septum > Start Maintenance. The
wizard will walk through the steps needed to replace the
septum. These steps are repeated below.
Be careful! The oven and/or inlet may be hot enough to cause
burns. If the inlet is hot, wear heat-resistant gloves to protect
your hands.
3
Remove the septum retainer nut or Merlin cap.
4
Use tweezers to remove the septum or Merlin Microseal from
the insert assembly. Do not gouge or scratch the interior of
the insert assembly.
Septum retainer nut
Septum
Insert assembly
5
Firmly press the new septum or Merlin Microseal into the
fitting. The metal parts side of the Merlin Microseal should
face down (toward the oven).
Maintaining the Split/Splitless Inlet
"Consumables and Parts for
on page 92.)
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