Preventive Maintenance

Flame ionization detector (FID)

Jet exchange/replacement

Depending upon the column type to be used, and/or analyses to be performed, exchanging the jet in an FID may be necessary.

Figure 8-9

Flame Ionization Detector

Note: The proper jet must be installed prior to column installation.

If switching from packed column operation to capillary operation, the jet for capillary use must be installed prior to column installation.

Depending upon the column type to be installed (packed versus capillary), the proper jet must be installed. Table 8•1lists available jets:

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