Cleaning And Verifying The Gas Line - Micromeritics ASAP 2460 Operator's Manual

ASAP 2460 Operator's Manual

Cleaning and Verifying the Gas Line

Always clean the gas lines and verify there are no leaks at the connections after a gas bottle is con-
nected. This test examines the gas line from the instrument to the gas bottle, then from the instrument
to the regulator shut-off valve. A report is generated at the completion of the test verifying that it has
passed or failed. Causes and corrective action for a failure are provided.
Before beginning, confirm that the state for valves and the low-pressure gauge are as follows:
Low-pressure gauge
14 - 15 psig
Regulator shut-off valve
OPEN
1. To start diagnostic testing, go to Unit [n] > Diagnostics > Start Diagnostics Test.
2. Click the down arrow to the right of the Test field and select Clean and Verify Analysis Gas
Line [n] Test Rev [n]. The length of time a test will run is also indicated on the screen. The
Sequence field indicates the name of the file created as a result of this test.
3. Click Start.
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Routine Maintenance
Gas bottle shut-off valve 
CLOSED
Regulator control knob
OPEN
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