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FID Maintenance Kit Instructions
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Lint-free gloves.
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Clean cloth.
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Reagent grade methanol and glassware.
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Ultrasonic bath (optional).
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Aqueous detergent.
Preparing the GC for Maintenance
Load a GC Maintenance Method if you have one prepared, or do
the following:
1
Set the oven temperature to 35 °C. When the temperature is
reached, set the oven to “OFF”.
2
Set the FID flame to “OFF”.
3
Set the FID temperature to “OFF”.
4
Remove the column from the FID.
Selecting a Replacement FID Jet
Determine your type of FID
Your FID will be one of two types: “Capillary Optimized” or
“Adaptable” (for capillary and packed columns).
Capillary Optimized Jets
ID
Jet type
Part number
Jet tip id
Length
1
Capillary
G1531-80560
0.29 mm (0.011 inch)
48 mm
2
Capillary, high- temperature
(use with simulated distillation)
G1531-80620
0.47 mm (0.018 inch)
48 mm
