Maintaining the Split/Splitless Inlet 4
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Clean the inlet if there is visible or suspected contamination.
(See “To Clean the Split/Splitless Inlet” on page 55.)
Clean O-ring residue from sealing surface.
7 Slide a new O-ring onto the replacement liner.
8 Return the liner to the inlet, pushing it all the way in until
the liner contacts the gold seal.
9 Replace the insert retainer nut, tightening it to firm
finger-tightness. Do not overtighten.
If using the Flip-Top inlet, close the lever arm.
10 Turn on the inlet. Allow the inlet and column to purge with
carrier gas for 15 minutes before heating the inlet or the
column oven.
11 Bakeout contaminants. (See “To Bakeout Contaminants from
the Split/Splitless Inlet” on page 57.)
12 Restore the analytical method.
13 Check for leaks.
14 Reset the liner counter.
CAUTION
Wear clean, lint-free gloves to prevent contamination of parts with
dirt and skin oils.