Thermo Scientific TRACE 1300, Hardware Manual

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Installation
Column Installation Requirements
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Table 6 , Table 7 , and Table 8 list the size of the ferrule to use depending on the internal
diameter of precolumn and capillary column.
When connecting columns, consider that overtightening compression ferrules does not
necessarily produce a stronger, leak-free joint. In fact, very often the reverse is true. Too
much pressure can cause a leak in the joint and make it very difficult to reseal the joint
when changing columns.
Installing the Adapters for Encapsulated Graphite Ferrules
This section provides instructions for installing the optional adapters for connecting the
capillary column to the SSL injector and FID, NPD, TCD, ECD, and FPD detector by using
the encapsulated graphite ferrules (Graph-pack).
The adapters are provided with the kit PN 19050759. The kit includes the parts listed in
Table 9 .
Note An optional adapter kit must be installed if you want to connect the column to
the injector and detector by using the encapsulated graphite ferrule. See “Installing
the Adapters for Encapsulated Graphite Ferrules” on page 52 .
Table 6. Graphite Ferrules Size ID
Ferrules Size ID Required for:
0.4 mm 0.1 - 0.32 mm ID capillary column
0.8 mm 0.45 - 0.53 mm ID capillary column
Table 7. Graphite Vespel Ferrules Size ID
Ferrules Size ID Required for:
0.4 mm 0.1/0.2/0.25 mm ID capillary column
0.5 mm 0.32 mm ID capillary column
0.8 mm 0.53 mm ID capillary column
Table 8. Encapsulated Graphite Ferrules Size ID
Ferrules Size ID Required for:
0.4 mm 0.25 mm ID capillary column
0.5 mm 0.32 mm ID capillary column
0.8 mm 0.45/0.53 mm ID capillary column
CAUTION Using the wrong size ferrules causes leaks and contamination.