Installing GC Columns 2
To Install a Capillary Column in the GC/MS Interface
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9 Slide the column so that the end projects 1–2 mm past the
end of the tool.
10 Finger tighten the fitting.
11 Tighten 1/4 to 1/2 turn to fix the ferrule to the column.
12 Slide the column into the GC/MS interface.
13 Hand-tighten the nut. Make sure the position of the column
does not change as you tighten the nut.
14 Check the GC oven to be sure that the column does not touch
the oven walls.
15 Tighten the nut 1/4 to 1/2 turn.
16 Check the nut’s tightness after one or two heat cycles;
retighten as appropriate.