PerkinElmer Clarus SQ 8 MS Series, Hardware Manual

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Clarus SQ 8 MS Hardware Guide
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12.
Carefully continue inserting the column into the Transfer Line tube until it
becomes visible inside the Plug Handle and Sight. Be careful to avoid inserting
the column so far that it hits the far side of the MS vacuum chamber.
13.
Position the outlet end of the column so it aligns with the edge of the engraved
circle on the tip of the Plug Handle and Sight.
The correct position of the column is reached when it is aligned with the edge
of the circle (in other words, at the "3 o'clock" position).
Figure 21 Viewing the Column through the Plug Handle and Sight.
14.
Using the 5 mm and 1/4 inch crescent wrenches, tighten the column nut until
the ferrule is crimped onto the column. Be careful to avoid moving the column
from the set position. Confirm by gently tugging back the column. It should not
move from the set position. Verify that the column placement is correct by
visually inspecting its position on the circle inside the Plug Handle and Sight.
Circle
Column at 3
o’clock position