Thermo Scientific DSQ II, Hardware Manual

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Basic Operations
Installing a Column into the GC/MS System
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Method One
If you have a column measuring tool, follow these steps:
1. Screw the transfer line nut onto the column measuring tool.
2. Push the column past the end of the column measuring tool and use a scoring wafer to
score and break the end of the column. Use a magnifying glass to check for an even, flat
cut. Repeat if necessary.
Figure 4. Column Measuring Tool
3. Pull the column back so that it is flush with the end of the column measuring tool.
Tighten the transfer line nut.
4. Slide the septum up to the back of the transfer line nut.
5. Remove the column, transfer line nut and ferrule from the column measuring tool.
Tip Slide a septum on the column before adding the transfer line nut to make it easier
to measure the proper distance between the nut and the end of the column. You can
also use a white marker to mark the position of the column and nut.
1 Column Measuring Tool* 4 Column
2 Transfer Line Ferrule 5 Septum
3 Transfer Line Nut
* The Column Measuring Tool is sold separately and can be purchased from Thermo Fisher Scientific.
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