Waters APGC - Page 70

B-2 Installing the GC Column
Required materials
•Ceramic wafer
• 1/4-inch wrench
•4-mm wrench
• Agilent GC user documentation
• Eyeglass
To install the APGC column:
1. Referring to the Agilent GC user documentation, fit the capillary column
to the GC oven frame.
2. Use the ceramic wafer to cut approximately 30 mm from the inlet end of
the capillary column.
Rationale: Doing so removes any contaminated portion of the capillary
column.
3. Connect the capillary column to the inlet at either the front or back inlet
port of the Agilent GC, in accordance with the Agilent GC user
documentation.
4. Feed the capillary column through the transfer line until approximately
30 mm of column is protruding.
5. Use the ceramic wafer to cut off the end of the capillary column.
Rationale: Doing so removes any contaminated portion of the capillary
column.
Warning: To avoid eye injury, wear safety glasses when handling the
capillary column, the ends of which are sharp.