56 Maintaining Your GC
5 Maintaining the Split/Splitless Inlet
To Change the Liner and O-Ring on the Split/Splitless Inlet
1 Gather the following:
• Replacement O- ring (See “Consumables and Parts for
the Split/Splitless Inlet” on page 44.)
• Replacement liner
• Tweezers
• Wrench, hex for changing septum
• Wrench, capillary inlet (optional)
• Lint- free gloves
2 Load the inlet maintenance method and wait for the GC
to become ready.
3 Slide the locking tab forward (counterclockwise). Lift the
septum assembly straight up and away from the inlet to
avoid chipping or breaking the liner.
4 Loosen the O- ring from the sealing surface with tweezers.
Be careful! The oven and/or inlet may be hot enough to cause
burns. If either is hot, wear heat-resistant gloves to protect your
hands.