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Troubleshooting and Diagnostics
Pump Leak Rate Test
Troubleshooting the Pump Leak Rate Test
Secondary Leak > 3 µL/min
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Dynamic Leak > 30 µL/min or Dynamic Leak Rate Test fails
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1260 Infinity II Flexible Pump User Manual
Leak between the OBV and automatic purge valve
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Check for visible leaks on fittings and connectors
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Connector not fixed / tight enough
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Connector damaged
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Leaky filter frit assembly
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Remove the seal wash tubes from the support ring and check for leak into
the seal wash path
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Main seal leaking/damaged
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Piston damaged
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Remove waste lines from the automatic purge valve
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Damage to rotor seal and/or stator head
Outlet valve not properly assembled
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Re-tighten the outlet valve
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Check the position of the gold seal
Air in the primary pump chamber
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Check for air in the solvent inlet lines and the Tuning signal
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Purge the lines, condition and if necessary prime the pump head
Abort due to over pressure
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Check solvent and solvent settings
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Purge and condition the pump head with water
Leak in inlet valve
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Check for moving air bubbles in tubing directly to the inlet valve
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Purge the lines with water to remove dirt
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Knock at the valve, clean it or replace it
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