Maintaining the Split/Splitless Inlet 4
Maintaining Your GC 47
7 Use compressed air or nitrogen to blow away the pieces of
steel wool and septum.
8 Replace the insert retainer nut, tightening it to firm
finger-tightness. Do not overtighten.
9 Firmly press the new septum or Merlin Microseal into the
fitting. (See “To Change the Septum on the Split/Splitless
Inlet” on page 44.)
10 Replace the septum retainer nut or Merlin cap and
finger-tighten. (See “To Change the Septum on the
Split/Splitless Inlet” on page 44.)
11 Restore the analytical method.