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Operation
YMC Pilot
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Low pressure chromatography column
6.3
Removal of end pieces
Devices required:
• Clean and soft surface
• hex-wrench
WARNING
Weight of the adjustable and fixed end piece
Severe injuries and damage of the glass body possible.
► Wear the prescribed personal protective equipment.
► Take care that the end pieces are removed in alignment with the column axis.
6.3.1
Removal of adjustable end piece
The adjustable end piece is removed as follows:
1. Turn the adjustable end piece in up-direction as far as it will go.
2. Loosen the O-ring of the adjustable end piece by turning the tension nut in up
direction.
3. Remove the cylinder screws from the closing disc (AEP) with the hex wrench.
4. Remove the adjustable end piece vertically from the column body and put it on
a clean, soft surface.
6.3.2
Removal of fixed end piece
The fixed end piece is removed as follows:
1. Tighten the O-ring of the fixed end piece.
2. Remove the cylinder screws from the closing disc (FEP) with the hex wrench.
3. Loosen the O-ring of the fixed end piece.
4. Remove the fixed end piece vertically from the column body and put it on a
clean, soft surface.
