Installation of Capillary Column

(ClickTek Ferrule)

1. General Precautions

1.1. Warning!
1.1.1. Ensure that the column oven temperature drops below 40 °C on [Temp Monitor] screen.
1.1.2. Ensure that the temperatures of the injector port and the detector drop below 50 °C on
[Temp Monitor] screen.
1.1.3. Temperatures of parts may be high immediately after the GC stops. Operate them after
temperatures of parts drops to a temperature where you can perform maintenance.
1.1.4. Operation at a high temperature may cause burns. Tightening the ClickTek connector
(optional) at a high temperature may cause the seizing (galling) of the sliding part.

1.2. Caution!
1.2.1.Wear gloves and use proper tools.
1.2.1.1. If you directly touch parts, the parts may be contaminated affecting the analytical
data.
1.2.1.2. Remove dirt of tools with a gauze, etc. moistened with acetone before use.
1.2.2.Place removed parts on a clear tray or sheet.
1.2.2.1. Pay attention not to lose or contaminate them.
1.2.3.Do NOT perform maintenance or inspection while the injector port pressure is high.
1.2.3.1. Septum and O-ring may project. And, rapid change of the injector port pressure may
cause misalignment of the silica wool. This may cause incorrect analytical result.

No. Parts name Required number

① Tweezers 1

② Cutter,Capillary Tube 1

③ ClickTek Connector 2

④ ClickTek Ferrule 2

⑤ Pre-Fix Tool 1
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2. Procedures
2.1. Stop GC and check that gas supply is stopped and there is no residual pressure.
2.2. Cut the end of column with capillary cutter.

2.3. Install ClickTek ferrule on the column with Pre-fix tool

2.3.1.Raise rotating part of Pre-fix tool and set the inlet at "SPL • WBI".
2.3.1.1.1. For ClickTek ferrule for narrow/middle bore, set the inlet of "0.43 0.5". For
ClickTek ferrule for wide bore, set the inlet of "0.73".
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2.3.1.1.2. Note: Select inlet of Pre-fix tool depending on the type of injection inlet
and detector.

For
Item Description

SPL・WBI (SP) Split 33 mm

Splitless 14 mm
15 mm (15) (When performing splitless analysis by wide bore column with inner
diameter of 0.53 mm)

FID (FI) FID 71 mm

TCD (TC) TCD 49 mm

FPD (FP) FPD 81 mm

FTD (FT) FTD 68 mm

BID (BI) BID 73 mm

ClickTek ferrule, the length of projecting column is about 1 mm shorter than the graphite ferrule. See the
above table when installing ClickTek ferrule without Pre-fix tool.
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2.3.2. Fix ClickTek ferrule on Pre-fix tool.

I.D. of I.D. of
Name and shape Note
column ferrule

0.18 mm
ClickTek Ferrule for Narrow Bore, 0.43 0.43 mm Two marking-off line.
0.25 mm

0.32 mm ClickTek Ferrule for Middle Bore, 0.5 0.5 mm One marking-off line.

0.53 mm ClickTek Ferrule for Wide Bore, 0.73 0.73 mm No marking-off line.

2.3.2.1. Use ClickTek ferrule compatible with the column inner diameter.
2.3.2.1.1. Replace ClickTek ferrule after approx. 5 attaching/detaching.

2.3.3. Insert the column in Pre-fix tool and put it as far as it will go.
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2.3.4. Draw the column through the knurled screw and turn it clockwise.

2.3.4.1. Turn it until the knurled screw reaches the ferrule.

2.3.5. Ensure that the column is inserted in Pre-fix tool as far as it will go.
2.3.6.Turn the knurled screw 90 degrees clockwise while supporting the column to prevent it from
coming out.

2.3.7. Remove the knurled screw and pick up the ferrule with tweezers to remove the column.
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2.3.7.1. Be sure to pick up the ferrule with tweezers to remove the column. If the
column is pulled, it may damage the column.

2.3.8. Ensure that the ferrule is installed securely.

2.3.8.1. If the ferrule is not installed securely, additionally tighten it 45 degree angle.

2.4. Prepare the detector side of the column in the same way as step 2 to 3.
2.5. Open the column oven door.

2.5.1. Pull the column oven door latch toward you.

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2.6. Hang the column on the column hanger.

2.7. Draw the column on the injection port side through ClickTek connector

2.8. Slide the hardware on the side until it clicks to lock it.
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2.9. Insert the column into the injection inlet.
2.9.1. Check that there is no dust, etc. on ClickTek ferrule. When there is dust, wipe it
softly with a clean cloth moistened with organic solvent (acetone, hexane, etc.).
2.9.2. Insert the projection of the adapter into the slit of ClickTek connector.

2.10. Turn ClickTek connector clockwise to tighten it until you feel a click.

2.11. Also on the detector side, fix the column in the same way as step 7 to 10.
2.12. Close the column oven door.
2.13. Start the GC.