Before Starting - Agilent Technologies 5975T LTM GC Operation Manual

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General Maintenance

Before Starting

For your safety, read all of the information in this introduction before
performing any maintenance tasks.
Scheduled maintenance
Common maintenance tasks are listed in
when scheduled can reduce operating problems, prolong system life, and
reduce overall operating costs.
Keep a record of system performance (tune reports) and maintenance
operations performed. This makes it easier to identify variations from normal
operation and to take corrective action.
Table 17 Maintenance schedule
Task
Vacuum System
Check the foreline pump oil level
Replace the foreline pump oil
Check the dry foreline pump diaphragms
Change scroll pump seals
Lubricate sideplate or vent valve O-rings
MSD
Tune the MSD
Clean the ion source
Check the calibration vial(s)
GC
Check the carrier gas trap(s) on the GC
Trim or replace the guard columns
Replace inlet septum, liner, and o-ring
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Every week
X
*
X
Table 17. Performing these tasks
Every 6 months Every year
X
X
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As needed
X
X
X
X
X
X
X