Thermo Scientific TSQ Quantum XLS User Manual

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Maintenance
Removing and Installing a GC Capillary Column
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Removing and Installing a GC Capillary Column
Replace the GC capillary column if the chromatographic separation is bad or if it does not
have the appropriate stationary phase for your application.
Removing a GC Capillary Column
Y To remove a GC capillary column
1. Shut down the mass spectrometer and the gas chromatograph:
a. Shut down and vent the mass spectrometer. See “Shutting Down the System
Completely” on page 51.
b. Lower the oven, injector, and transfer line temperatures to 30 °C and allow them to
cool before continuing.
c. Once the oven, injector, and transfer line are cool, turn off the gas chromatograph.
2. Remove the column from the transfer line. See Figure 61.
a. Unscrew the transfer line nut.
b. Remove the column from the transfer line.
Tools needed
• Gloves, cleanroom grade (P/N 23827-0008 and 23827-0009)
• Wrench, open-ended, 5/16 in.
• Wrench, open-ended, 7/16 in.
• Wrench, open-ended, 6 mm
Frequency
As needed for maintenance or column replacement
WARNING Burn Hazard.The oven, injector, and transfer line are hot. Allow
them to cool to room temperature before touching them.

Thermo Scientific TSQ Quantum XLS Specifications

General

Brand	Thermo Scientific
Model	TSQ Quantum XLS
Category	Laboratory Equipment
Language	English