Installation 2
Hardware Installation 37
6 Loosen the sideplate thumbscrews completely (shown in Figure 9) and
open the analyzer.
7 Remove the interface column nut and blank ferrule from the end of the
GC/MSD interface.
8 Install the column in the GC/MSD interface. See the
5975 Series MSD Hardware Manual for more information.
9 Turn the GC on.
10 Set the GC column flow to 1.0 mL/min with constant flow enabled.
11 Pump down the MSD.
Press on the side plate of the MSD to achieve a good seal. Verify that the
foreline pump and the front fan turn on, and that the foreline pump stops
gurgling within 1 minute.
12 After 10 minutes of pumping, turn off the MSD.
13 Turn off the GC temperature zones.
14 Set column flow to 1.0 mL/min with constant flow enabled.
15 Reinstall the MSD analyzer cover.
Figure 9 Loosen sideplate thumbscrews
Rear sideplate thumbscrew
(loosen completely)
CAUTION
Opening the analyzer with either sideplate thumbscrew tight will irreparably damage
the baseplate. Damage of this type is not covered by the warranty.