Visual Checks - Agilent Technologies 100 Automated Disintegration Apparatus Operator's Manual

5 Troubleshooting and Maintenance
Repairing Leaking Fittings
Complete these steps if any of your water bath fittings are leaking:
1 Turn off the heater / circulator and drain the water bath completely.
2 Remove the leaky bulkhead fitting.
3 Remove the elbow fitting from the bulkhead fitting.
4 Inspect the bulkhead fitting gaskets for damage and replace them as
5 Remove the old PTFE tape from all male fittings. Inspect the threads for
6 Apply new PTFE tape to the male fitting threads.
7 Reinstall and tighten the bulkhead fitting on the water bath.
8 Reinstall and tighten the elbow fitting to the bulkhead fitting.
9 Fill the water bath and turn on the heater / circulator.
10 Inspect the fitting for leaks. If the fitting still leaks, contact the Dissolution

Visual Checks

Panels or covers that are retained by fasteners which require the use of a tool
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for removal may be opened only by Agilent-trained, Agilent-qualified, or
Agilent-authorized service engineers. See "Obtaining Warranty and Other
Services" on page 47..
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necessary.
damage and replace the fitting as necessary.
Systems Service Department.
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