3 Intuvo 9000 GC Column Maintenance
66 5975/5977 Series MSD Operating Manual
12 Remove the 9000 GC/MS Tail from the transfer line and bus.
If the ferrule becomes stuck, press a pointed object, like a paper clip, into the
ferrule release hole at the end of the transfer line.
13 Replace the gasket. (See “To Replace an Intuvo 9000 GC Gasket” on
page 59.)
14 Carefully slide the 9000 GC/MS Tail into the GC/MS interface, and gently
place the click and run connection into the bus connection.
15 Check that the 9000 GC/MS Tail click and run fitting sits flat against the
gasket in the bus connection.
16 Screw the 9000 GC/MS Tail column nut to the transfer line threaded
connector finger tight, then use a ¼-inch wrench to tighten the nut an
additional 20 to 30 degrees.
17 Loosely install the two compression bolts.
Figure 16. MS tail heater assembly clamp open with 9000 GC/MS Tail removed
Figure 17. 9000 GC/MS Tail removed from GC/MS Interface
Ferrule release hole
Transfer line
Bus click and run connection
Exit in ion source
Ferrule and nut
Click and run connection