Regularly test the system for leaks for the following liquids:
Liquid | Follow the instructions in… |
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Solvent | This section |
Seal wash liquid | |
Solvent and needle wash liquid from the autosampler valves | |
Condensing water from the autosampler |
When
Regularly (as part of the maintenance plan):
After replacing the solvent reservoirs
After changing the workflow
A leak sensor reports leakage.
Chromatography problems:
Peaks are too small
Variations in retention time
Parts and additional items required
Replacement part as required
Cloth or tissue
Preparations
When resolving leakage, observe the safety guidelines and general rules for maintenance and service as presented in Maintenance and Service.
Follow these steps
Depends as follows:
When | Action |
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Test is performed regularly (as part of the maintenance plan) | Run the script: D02 - Test System Tightness (What Should Be Tested = System). |
Test is performed because
| 1. Run the script: D02 - Test System Tightness (What Should Be Tested = System). 2. Run the script: E04 - Detailed Leak test (Pump) |
Check the test result. If the script reports a leakage, resolve the leakage following the instructions on the screen.
To verify that the leakage has been fully resolved, run the script again and check the result.