8 Maintaining the COC Inlet
To Install a Capillary Column with the Cool On-Column Inlet
126 Maintaining Your GC
12 Configure the new column.
13 Condition the column per the manufacturer’s recommendation. See To Condition a
Capillary Column.
14 Install the column into the detector.
Execute the column installation procedure manually. Do not use the automated column
installation wizard.
• To Install a Capillary Column in the FID
• To Install a Capillary Column in the NPD
• To Install a Capillary Column in the TCD
• To Install a Capillary Column in the ECD
• To Install a Capillary Column to the FPD+
15 The GC maintenance wizard will perform checks at the appropriate times, including Leak &
Restriction tests, and will automatically reset the maintenance counters.
16 Select Finished, then select OK to exit the GC maintenance wizard.
17 Restore the analytical method.
18 After the column is installed at both inlet and detector, establish a flow of carrier gas and
purge as recommended by the column manufacturer.
19 Restore the analytical method.
• For FPD+, immediately turn off the flame.
• For NPD, immediately turn off the bead
20 After the GC becomes ready, wait 10 minutes then ignite the detector flame or adjust
offset on the NPD bead.
Be careful! The oven, inlet, and/or detector may be hot enough to cause burns. If they are hot,
wear heat-resistant gloves to protect your hands.
21 Allow the oven, inlet, and detector to equilibrate at operating temperature, then retighten
the fittings.
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