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Detectors
Agilent 6890 Gas Chromatograph Service Manual
Micro-cell Electron Capture Detector (µ-ECD) 341
Replacement procedures
WARNING The ECD micro-cell contains radioactive
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Ni. To reduce the risk of exposure,
wear disposable gloves while handling the ECD micro-cell. When you are
finished, dispose of the gloves and wash your hands with soap and water.
1. Remove the detector as described in the Replacing the entire detector/
detector cell procedure in this section.
2. Loosen the locking tab screw on top of the detector, slide the locking tab
back, and pivot it out of the away.
Figure 341-6 Unlocking the thermal cover
3. Lift the thermal cover up and carefully slide it off of the anode assembly.