10 Maintaining the VI
To Remove the VI Interface
Maintaining Your GC 171
To Remove the VI Interface
1 Gather the following:
• 1/4-inch and 7-mm wrench
• T-20 Torx screwdriver
2 Place GC in maintenance mode: Maintenance > Instrument > Perform Maintenance >
Maintenance Mode > Start Maintenance. Wait for the GC to become ready.
Be careful! The interface may be hot enough to cause burns. If the interface is hot, wear
gloves to protect your hands.
3 Remove the column.
4 Remove the transfer line by loosening the nut, then lift it from the interface.
5 Loosen the five inlet cover screws and remove the inlet cover.
6 Remove the clamping plate from the interface by loosening the captive screw.
7 Lift the interface out of the heater block.