Running The Leak Test - Agilent Technologies 1100 series Reference Manual

Tools required
Parts and materials
required
N O T E
1 Select the leak test from the test selection box in the Diagnosis screen.
2 Start the test and follow the instructions.
1 Place two bottles of LC-grade isopropyl alcohol in channels A and B. If a
2 Open the purge valve.
3 Set flow to 5 ml/min for channel A or A2 and flush the degasser for about 10
4 Set flow to 5 ml/min for channel Bor B2 and flush the degasser for about 10
Troubleshooting and Test Functions

Running the Leak Test

Running the Leak Test
Wrench 1/4 inch
Restriction Capillary ,G1313-87305
Blank nut, 01080-83202
Isopropanol, 500ml
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 96 describes the evaluation and interpretation of the leak test results.
Running the test from the ChemStation
Running the test from the Control Module
solvent selection valve is installed, place the LC grade isopropanol in channels
A2 and B2.
Binary Pumps with Degasser
minutes.
minutes.
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