Running The Leak Test - Agilent Technologies 1220 Infinity II LC User Manual

Running the Leak Test

When If problems with the pump are suspected
Tools required Description
Wrench, 1/4 inch (supplied in HPLC Tool-Kit)
Parts required #
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Preparations • Place a bottle of LC-grade isopropyl alcohol in the solvent cabinet and connect its solvent tube
Make absolutely sure that all parts of the flow path that are part of the test are very
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thoroughly flushed with IPA before starting to pressurize the system. Any trace of other
solvents, or the smallest air bubble inside the flow path, will definitely cause the test to
fail.
Running the test from the Agilent Lab Advisor
1 Select the Leak Test from the Test Selection menu.
2 Start the test and follow the instructions.
Make sure to release the pressure by slowly opening the purge valve when the test has
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finished.
Evaluating the Results describes the evaluation and interpretation of the leak test results
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("Evaluating the Leak Test Results"
For detailed instructions refer to the Agilent Lab Advisor tool.
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1220 Infinity II LC System User Manual
p/n Description
G1313-87305 Restriction Capillary
01080-83202 Blank nut
500 mL Isopropanol
to the active inlet valve of the pump.
Test Functions and Calibration
on page 148).
Solvent Delivery System
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