To Replace a Rotary Valve in the Valve Box
WA R N I N G
WA R N I N G
Maintaining Your GC
Do not install a liquid sampling valve (LSV) in the valve box if you
plan to heat the box above 75 °C. Heating an LSV over 75 °C can
cause a leak and subsequent explosion. LSVs should be mounted
in the side location to avoid potential explosions.
Gather the following:
1
•
Replacement valve (See
Valves"
on page 336.)
•
T- 10 Torx screwdriver
•
1/4- inch wrench
•
Needle- nosed pliers
•
Vacuum
Load the
GC maintenance method
2
become ready.
The oven, inlet, detector, and valve box may be very hot.
Sample and/or harmful gases may be present. Refer to your
company's standard operating procedures for purging the
chemicals from the sample line.
Set all valves to Off.
3
4
Leave on the GC and valve actuator air.
5
Turn off the carrier gas and sample line flows and relieve
any back pressure to the valve.
Maintaining a Valve
"Consumables and Parts for
and wait for the GC to
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