PerkinElmer Clarus SQ 8 MS Series Hardware Manual page 134

Clarus SQ 8 MS Hardware Guide
Problem Problem
Turbo pump will not
accelerate
Vacuum light continues to
blink.
High mass spectra appears
as a large blotch, or loss of
high mass spectra.
Drastic change in mass peak
shape for no apparent
reason.
No spectra, or large blotch.
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Probable Probable Cause Cause
Pump malfunction. Call a PerkinElmer service
engineer.
Pump controller Call a PerkinElmer service
malfunction. engineer.
GC is not properly Set the proper GC
configured. configuration for your site.
Large leak. Locate vacuum leak and
correct.
Foreline trap has Replace filter.
excessive moisture.
Rotary pump set to gas Switch the gas ballasting off.
ballast.
Rotary pump requires oil Change oil.
change.
Bad tune. Run AutoTune.
Bad tune. Run AutoTune.
Bad tune. Run AutoTune.
Solution Solution