Preparing the column compartments 15
When tightening system fittings, consult the following table.
Installation recommendations for ACQUITY UPLC column compartment
fittings:
Fitting Recommended tightening
First use
Reusable finger-tight Finger-tight, plus 1/6-turn
Reinstalled
Reusable finger-tight Finger-tight, plus up to
1/6-turn; if leaking, tighten
another 1/8-turn
First use
Stainless steel (gold-plated) fitting with
long flats and 2-piece stainless steel
ferrule
Finger-tight, plus 3/4-turn
using wrench
1/6-turn
Additional 1/8-turn
TP03378
Long flats 2-piece ferrule