Thermo Scientific TRACE 1600 Hardware Manual page 184

4
Performing Detectors Routine Maintenance
Maintaining a Flame Ionization Detector (FID)
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The FID detector periodic maintenance includes:
• Cleaning the collecting electrode
It is suggest to clean the collecting electrode annually, or when a high noise baseline is
found, due to some compounds that produce detector contamination. If necessary,
replace the collecting electrode.
See "Cleaning or Replacing the FID Collecting Electrode"
• Replacing the FID ignition glow-plug
This operation is NOT part on the ordinary maintenance. The flame ignition element
must be replaced only when defective.
See "Replacing the FID Ignition Glow-plug"
Before maintaining the detector, read the following precautions:
WARNING Carry out all the operations at low temperature to avoid burns. Therefore,
before beginning maintenance, cool the detector to room temperature.
CAUTION When handling organic solvents, you must take precautions to avoid health
hazards.
ATTENTION Pendant la manipulation de solvants organiques, prenez les mesures
nécessaires pour éviter tout risque sanitaire.
Materials needed to maintain a FID detector
Ultrasonic cleaner
Liquid detergent
GC-grade methanol
Distilled water
FID Ignition Glow-plug
Collecting electrode (if necessary)
8-mm elbowed box wrench
T6 Torxhead screwdriver
Forceps or tweezers
on page 153.
on page 156.
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