2 Installing 8890 GC Columns
To Install th e GC/MSD Interface Tip Seal
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3 Thread the knurled tip seal retainer into the tip seal base finger tight.
4 Gently check the alignment of the analyzer and the interface.
When the analyzer is aligned correctly, the analyzer can be closed all the
way with no resistance except the spring tension from the interface tip seal.
5 You can align the analyzer and interface by wiggling the side plate on its
hinge. If the analyzer still will not close, contact your Agilent Technologies
service representative.
Figure 8. Interface tip seal
Interface
tip seal
Knurled
tip seal
retainer
Tip seal
base
Forcing the analyzer closed if these parts are misaligned will damage the seal
or the interface or the ion source, or keep the sideplate from sealing.