Contacting Agilent - Agilent Technologies VPI Series Instruction Manual

O-ring Care
When removing, checking or replacing O-rings, keep in mind the following:

Contacting Agilent

In the United States, you can contact Agilent Customer Service at 1-800-882-7426. See the
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Visit our web site at:
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Vacuum Pump Isolation (VPI) Valve
Agilent recommends replacing all O-rings during routine
NOTE
maintenance or during any maintenance procedure requiring
that O-rings be removed.
Remove O-rings carefully with your fingers. Do not use metal
CAUTION
tools for this task. This prevents scratching of any sealing
surfaces.
Wipe all O-rings clean with a lint-free cloth before
installation to ensure that no foreign matter is present to
impair the seal.
Do not use alcohol, methanol or other solvents on O-rings.
To do so causes deterioration and reduces their ability to
hold a vacuum.
If applicable, apply a small amount of Apiezon
and wipe the O-rings "shiny" dry.
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