Pump Head Leak Test Evaluation - Agilent Technologies Infinity Binary Pump VL 1290 User Manual

Pump Head Leak Test Evaluation

Test Failed
Probable cause
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Notice the difference between error in the test and a failed result! An error is caused by an
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abnormal termination during the operation of the test, whereas a failed result indicates that
the test result were not within the specified limits.
Agilent 1290 Infinity Binary Pump User Manual
Loose or leaky fittings
Leaky High Pressure Filter Assembly
Damaged pump seals or pistons
Leaky outlet ball valve
Leaky purge valve
Test Functions and Calibrations
Pump Head Leak Test
Suggested actions
Tighten the fittings or replace capillaries.
• Tighten Filter housing and fitting.
• NOTE - Fittings should only be tightened in a
system that is not pressurized, for better
chance of success.
• Re-run test.
• Exchange the pump head or pump seals.
• NOTE - A wrongly installed pump seal will
reduce the life time of the pump seal
considerably.
Exchange pump head or outlet ball valve.
Exchange Purge valve rotor seal.
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