Maintaining the Split/Splitless Inlet 5
Maintaining Your GC 55
5
Use tweezers to remove the septum or Merlin Microseal
from the retainer nut. (See “To Change the Septum on the
Split/Splitless Inlet” on page 52.)
6 Scrub the residue from the retainer nut and septum
holder with a small piece of rolled- up steel wool and
tweezers. Do not do this over the inlet.
7 Use compressed air or nitrogen to blow away the pieces
of steel wool and septum.
8 Line up the tab on the bottom of the septum assembly
with the slot on the insert assembly and push down to
connect. Slide the locking tab to the left.
9 Firmly press the new septum or Merlin Microseal into the
fitting. (See “To Change the Septum on the Split/Splitless
Inlet” on page 52.)
10 Replace the septum retainer nut or Merlin cap and
finger- tighten. (See “To Change the Septum on the
Split/Splitless Inlet” on page 52.)
11 Restore the analytical method.
12 Reset the EMF counter. See To Reset an EMF Counter in
the Operation Manual.