5 Maintaining the Split/Splitless Inlet
To Install a Capillary Column with the Split/Splitless Inlet
Maintaining Your GC 57
16 Install the column into the detector.
• 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+
17 Exit maintenance mode. Select Maintenance > Instrument > Perform Maintenance >
Maintenance Mode > Finished.
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 FID or 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 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.
22 Perform an inlet Leak & Restriction test and reset the maintenance counters.
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