238 Maintaining Your GC
12 Maintaining the TCD
5
Break off the column end by supporting it against the
column cutter opposite the scribe. Inspect the end with a
magnifying loupe to make certain there are no burrs or
jagged edges.
6 Wipe the column walls with a tissue dampened with
isopropanol to remove fingerprints and dust.
7 Gently insert the column into the detector until it
bottoms. Do not attempt to force it further.
8 Slide the column nut and ferrule up the column to the
adapter and tighten the nut finger tight.