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Adding Modules
Adding a SSL, SSLBKF, PTV, or PTVBKF Injector Module
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c.
Use a T20 Torxhead screwdriver to tighten the three captive fixing screws without
overtightening.
d. Close the module flap cover.
e.
Keep the plug connected to the bottom.
10. Open the gas supplies.
11. Check the gas supply for leaks.
a.
Use a handheld electronic leak detector (Thermo Scientific GLD Pro leak detector or
equivalent) to check each fitting for leaks.
b. If you detect a leak, tighten the connection and retest it.
c.
Repeat this process until all connections are leak free.
12. If external modules are present, plug the power cable to the AC Input connector of each
external module, and to the wall outlet.
13. Power on the GC.
a.
Plug the power cable to the AC Input connector into the back of the GC and to the
wall outlet.
b. Flip up the power switch (breaker) to the position I.
14. Pressurize the module with the carrier gas.
15. Check the module gas connections for leaks.
16. Remove the plug from the bottom.
17. Connect the analytical column end to the injector and verify the connection point.
a.
Position the column so that the end of the column extends the proper distance above
the end of the ferrule as reported in
18. Close the front door of the GC.
ATTENTION
To maintain the correct alignment the screws must be tightened in turn.
Tighten each screw only a small amount before moving to the next screw. Repeat until all
are secure.
Table 16.
Column Insertion Depth For SSL, SSLBKF, PTV, and PTVBKF Injectors
SSL
SSLBKF
PTV
PTVBKF
5 mm (splitless)
5 mm (splitless)
30 mm
30 mm
10 mm (split)
10 mm (split)
As far as possible into
the bottom when the
PTV is used as an
On-Column injector.
