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Figure 1-7 Compression Screw Assembly
4. Bottom one end of the column outlet tubing in the fitting seat of the column
outlet, then tighten the compression screw about 3/4-turn past finger-tight (using
the 5/16-inch open-end wrench).
5. Bottom the other end of the tubing in the fitting seat of the detector inlet, then
tighten the compression screw as in step 4.
6. Bottom one end of the detector outlet tubing with the compression fitting in the
fitting seat of the detector outlet, then tighten the compression screw about
3/4-turn past finger-tight. Insert the other end of the tubing in the waste
container.
Attention:
To avoid damage to the flow cell, avoid pressures approaching the maximum
pressure for the analytical flow cell, 1000 psi (70 kg/cm
2
).
1.6 Startup/Shutdown
Follow the procedures in this section to ensure reliable detector performance.
Startup
To start up the 996 detector:
1. In your instrument method, set the solvent delivery system or pump to deliver 1
mL/min of degassed mobile phase. For details, refer to the “Waters 2690
Separations Module Properties” or the “Waters 600 Properties” topic in the
Millennium
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End Must Be Straight
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Dead Volume
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