To Lubricate The Side Plate O-Ring - Agilent Technologies 5975C TAD VL MSD Troubleshooting And Maintenance Manual

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General Maintenance

To Lubricate the Side Plate O-Ring

Materials needed
• Cloths, clean (05980-60051)
• Gloves, clean, lint-free
• Grease, Apiezon L, high vacuum (6040-0289)
The side plate O-ring needs a thin coat of grease to ensure a good vacuum seal.
If the side plate O-ring appears dry or does not seal correctly, lubricate it using
this procedure. A good test is to wipe off the side plate with methanol, then
close the analyzer chamber. If the O-ring has enough grease on it, it will leave a
faint trace on the side plate.
Vacuum seals other than the side plate O-ring and vent valve O-ring do not need to be
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lubricated. Lubricating other seals can interfere with their correct function.
Procedure
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Do not use anything except the recommended vacuum grease. Excess grease can trap
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air and dirt. Grease on surfaces of the O-ring other than the exposed surface can trap
air, resulting in air spikes during operation.
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Large (8650-0030)
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Small (8650-0029)
Vent the MSD.
Open the analyzer chamber.
Use a clean, lint-free cloth or glove to spread a thin coat of high vacuum
grease only on the exposed surface of the O-ring
Use a clean, lint-free cloth or glove to wipe away excess grease. If the
O-ring looks shiny, there is too much grease on it.
Close the analyzer chamber.
Pump down the MSD.
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