Shimadzu GC-2010 Plus - Page 141

12 Injection Port
12.4 Removing and installing the septum
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GC-2010 Plus
NOTE Septum nut for the SPL of the GC-2010 Plus has a “P” mark. Do not mix up the nut with the septum nut
for the WBI-2010 Plus or the injection port of the GC-2010.
Fig. 12.4.2
Q Installing the new septum
(1) Insert the septum into the injection port.
NOTE Use tweezers to handle the septum. Touching the septum will contaminate it, causing ghost peaks.
Fig. 12.4.3
(2) Replace the needle guide, then the septum nut. Tighten the septum nut by hand as far
as possible and return a semicircle.
Fig. 12.4.4
Septum Nut for SPL Septum Nut for Others
Do not touch
the septum.
Tweezers
Septum
Injection port
Top of injection port
Septum nut
Septum
Needle guide