AS Autosampler Operator’s Manual
142 Doc. 065051-03 1/08
5.4.2 Installing the New Sampling Needle Assembly
1. From the top, carefully insert the needle into the needle block (see
Figure 5-13
). Make sure the needle is vertical and centered over the
opening inside the block.
2. Continue inserting the needle, making sure it is lined up with the
opening in the cradle. The needle stops when the fitting on the needle
reaches the bottom of the needle block.
3. Tighten the fitting fingertight.
4. Position the yellow sleeve on the tubing in the position measured in
Section 5.4.1
, Step 5. Orient the tubing clip up or down, depending on
the natural curve of the tubing and attach the clip to the tubing where
Figure 5-13. Installing the Needle in the Cradle
Needle Block
Needle Cradle
Needle