VICI D-2-IM - Manual (Page 14)

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System Requirements
GC Column Selection
To prevent detector contamination, we strongly
recommend disconnecting the column from the
detector during column bakeout procedures.
The PD-D2-IM is optimized for micropacked (1/16" and smaller) and capillary /PLOT
columns. The column tubing must be thoroughly cleaned and baked before the
column is packed. Even when the best care is taken in column tubing cleaning and
in the support and stationary phase selection, a new column will often bleed
compounds, resulting in a considerable increase in the detector baseline. This
initial bleed will usually be reduced to acceptable levels after the column is
conditioned with clean carrier gas flow for several hours at the recommended
bakeout temperature.