Restek PAL SPME Manual Injection Kit
cat.# 27490
1. Description
The Restek PAL SPME manual injection kit will allow the end user to extract samples using SPME
Arrows or SPME fibers and then inject the samples into a GC inlet. The Restek PAL SPME manual
injection kit includes the components shown in Figure 1. SPME Arrows, SPME fibers, GC-specific
conversion kits (including adaptor cups), and additional adaptor cups are sold separately.
Due to the relatively large diameter of Restek PAL SPME Arrows, it will be necessary to modify
the GC inlet prior to use. Conversion kits include the following instrument-specific parts: a GC
injection port weldment, an adaptor cup, a 5-pack of liners, a 3-pack of septa, and a septum
nut. Conversion kits are available for the following types of GCs:
2. Installing a SPME Arrow or SPME Fiber in the Syringe
2.1 Loosen the cap (6) at the base of the syringe (8) and remove it (Figure 2).
2.2 Depress the black plunger completely and screw the hub of a SPME Arrow or SPME fiber
(7) into the bottom of the plunger at the end of the syringe body (8).
2.3 Slide the cap (6) over the SPME Arrow or SPME fiber and tighten it onto the syringe (8) as
shown in Figure 3.
2.4 Slide the locking screws (4 and 5) onto the syringe (8) from the plunger side (the right
side as shown in Figure 4). First, install the large ID locking screw (4) onto the silver body of the
syringe; then, install the small ID locking screw (5) onto the wider portion of the black plunger.
2.5 Tighten the locking screws until finger tight. Do not overtighten, as they will be adjusted
in subsequent steps.
Figure 1: Parts Included in the Restek PAL SPME Manual Injection Kit
1
Extraction guide
2
Injection guide
3
Arrow/fiber syringe
4
Large inner diameter (ID)
locking screw
5
Small inner diameter (ID)
locking screw
Figure 2: Disassembled View of Syringe and SPME Arrow (or
Fiber) Prior to Installation
Figure 3: SPME Arrow/Fiber Installed in Syringe
Figure 4: Attaching the Locking Screws to the Syringe
1
6
2
7
4
3
8
5
5
4
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slide the locking screws onto the
syringe from the plunger side
