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General Maintenance
Before Starting
Before Starting
Scheduled maintenance
Table 9
Maintenance schedule
Task
Tune the MS
Check the foreline pump oil level
Check the calibration vial(s)
Replace the foreline pump oil
Check the foreline pump
Clean the ion source
Check the carrier gas trap(s) on the GC and MS
Replace the worn out parts
Check gasket on RIS probe
Check the IRM vial
Replace GC gas supplies
* Or as needed.
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You can perform much of the maintenance required by your MS.
For your safety, read all of the information in this introduction
before performing any maintenance tasks.
Common maintenance tasks are listed in
these tasks 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.
Every week
X
*
Every 6 months
Every year
X
X
X
X
Table
9. Performing
As needed
X
X
X
X
X
X
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