Running the Leak Test

Tools required

¼ inch” wrench.

Parts and materials

Restriction Capillary ,G1313-87305

required

Blank nut, 01080-83202

 

Isopropanol, 500 ml

 

 

 

Running the test from the ChemStation

1

Select the leak test from the test selection box in the Diagnosis screen.

2

Start the test and follow the instructions.

 

 

N O T E

Make absolutely sure that all parts of the flow path that are part of the

 

test are very thoroughly flushed with IPA before starting to pressurize

the system! Any trace of other solvents or the smallest air bubble inside the flow path definitely will cause the test to fail!

The slopes and plateaus are evaluated automatically. “Evaluating the Results” on page 92 describes the evaluation and interpretation of the leak test results.

Running the test from the Control Module

1Place a bottle of LC-grade isopropyl alcohol in channel D.

2Open the purge valve.

3Set flow to 5 ml/min for channel D and flush the degasser channel for about 10minutes.

4Turn off pump operation and close the purge valve.

5Connect the restriction capillary (G1313-87305) to pump outlet. The next steps are necessary to wear in new seals.

6Set flow to 5 ml/min and flush the pump channel for about 3 minutes.

7Set flow to 0 ml/min and replace the restriction capillary with blank nut (01080-83202).

8Open the purge valve.

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Agilent Technologies 1100 Series manual Tools required ¼ inch wrench Parts and materials

1100 Series specifications

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