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General Maintenance
To Move or Store the MSD
Materials needed
• Ferrule, blank (5181-3308)
• Interface column nut (05988-20066)
• Wrench, open-end, 1/4-inch × 5/16-inch (8710-0510)
Procedure
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Do not overtighten the side plate thumbscrews. Overtightening will strip the threads in
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the analyzer chamber. It will also warp the side plate and cause leaks.
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10 Switch the MSD on to establish a rough vacuum. Verify that the turbo
11 Switch the MSD off.
12 Close the analyzer cover.
13 Disconnect the LAN, remote, and power cables.
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Vent the MSD.
Remove the column and install a blank ferrule and interface nut.
Tighten the vent valve.
Move the MSD away from the GC.
Unplug the GC/MSD interface heater cable from the GC.
Install the interface nut with the blank ferrule.
Open the analyzer cover.
Finger-tighten the side plate thumbscrews
Plug the MSD power cord in.
pump speed is greater than 50%.
5975 Series MSD Troubleshooting and Maintenance Manual
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