Hewlett-Packard 5890 II Manual

A SERVICE OF

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Columns and Fittings

Inlet inserts

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Exercise care! the oven, and/or inlet, or detector fittings may be hot

enough to cause burns.

WARNING

Flared End

Insert

Installing a Glass Insert in a Packed Column Inlet

Figure 1-9

1. In handling the insert, avoid contaminating its surface (particularly

its interior).

2. Remove the septum retainer nut and septum.

3. Carefully remove the old insert (if present) by withdrawing it straight

up. A match stick or similar fibrous item may be used as an aid in

lifting the insert from the inlet.

4. Install the new insert by dropping it carefully, straight into the inlet

liner, flared end up.