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4
General Maintenance
Before Starting
You can perform much of the maintenance required by your MSD. For your
safety, read all of the information in this introduction before performing any
maintenance tasks.
Table 16
Maintenance schedule
Task
Tune the MSD
Check the foreline pump oil level
Check the calibration vial(s)
Replace the foreline pump oil
Replace the diffusion pump fluid
Check the dry foreline pump
Change the dry foreline pump tip seal
Change the foreline pump exhaust filter
Clean the ion source
Check the carrier gas trap(s) on the GC and MSD
Replace the worn out parts
Lubricate sideplate or vent valve O-rings
Replace GC gas supplies
*
Vacuum seals other than the side plate O-ring and vent valve O-ring do not need to be lubricated. Lubricating other seals
can interfere with their correct function.
Scheduled maintenance
Common maintenance tasks are listed in
when scheduled can reduce operating problems, prolong system life, and
reduce overall operating costs.
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Every week
X
*
Every 6 months
Every year
X
X
X
X
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16. Performing these tasks
5975/5977 Series MSD Operation Manual
As needed
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
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