Press the retainer clip at these locations and push it into the control port.
4.
Apply force to the four corners of the retainer clip to ensure that each of them has snapped
into place.
3.10 Removing a column connected to a column-stabilizer
assembly
During scheduled preventive maintenance or when changing methods, you can remove the
column from the column compartment before replacing it with a new column of the same or a
different type. For details about making the appropriate plumbing connections when replacing a
column, see
Column compartment plumbing connections
Warning:
To prevent burn injuries, set the column temperature to Off, and then allow
the column compartment and its components to cool for 60 minutes before touching
them. Monitor the column compartment's internal temperature to ensure that all
components are cool.
Warning:
To avoid personal contamination with biologically hazardous or toxic compounds,
wear clean, chemical-resistant, powder-free gloves when performing this procedure.
Warning:
To avoid eye injury, use eye protection when performing this procedure.
Required tools and materials
• Chemical-resistant, powder-free gloves
• Protective eyewear
• 1/2-inch open-end wrench
• Replacement column assembly
To remove a column connected to a column-stabilizer assembly:
1.
Stop any running mobile phase and allow sufficient time for cooling.
2.
Open the column compartment door.
3.
Remove the column assembly from the column trough, bending the column stabilizer outlet
tube for ease of access.
Note:
Do not remove the column-stabilizer assembly from the column trough.
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