Parts and tools required

  • If no new waste line is to be installed

    Seal plug for the waste outlet

  • If the waste line is to be replaced

    • Replacement waste line

    • Tubing cutter (optional)

Preparations

  1. Flush the detector with the detector gas flow being turned on. For recommendations on flushing the detector, see Flushing the Detector Between Analyses.

  1. Turn off the pump flow and then the gas flow:

  1. Turn off the pump flow to the detector. Wait at least 5 minutes. During the waiting period, the detector drains any remaining mobile phase to waste.
  2. Turn off the gas flow on the detector.
  3. Wait until the system pressure is down to zero before you continue.
  4. Turn off the gas supply to the detector.
  1. Turn off the detector with the main power switch.

Follow these steps

  1. On the waste outlet on the front of the detector, disconnect the waste line.

  2. Proceed as required:

Situation

Steps

If no new waste line is to be installed

Close the waste outlet with the seal plug.

If the waste line is to be replaced

Follow the steps in Connecting the Waste Line.