Thermo Scientific TRACE 1600 Hardware Manual page 190

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Performing Detectors Routine Maintenance
Maintaining a Flame Ionization Detector (FID)
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b. Unscrew and pull out the straight plug crimp connector of the signal cable from the
collecting electrode (anode) bulkhead jack.
c. Pull out the quick coupling straight jack connector of the polarizing cable from the
polarizing electrode bulkhead jack.
d. Carefully move the cables in order to have free space for handling the detector.
9. Replace the defective glow-plug.
Figure 123. FID Glow-plug Replacement
a. Using an 8-mm wrench, unscrew and remove the defective glow-plug with its washer.
b. Replace the glow-plug with a new one interposing the new washer.
c. Reconnect the glow-plug, signal, and polarizing cables.
10. Close the module flap cover.
11. If external modules are present, plug the power cable to the AC Input connector of each
external module, and to the wall outlet.
12. Power on the GC.
a. Plug the power cable to the AC Input connector into the back of the GC and to the
wall outlet.
b. Flip up the power switch (breaker) to the position I.
13. Turn the make-up gas on.
14. Set the normal detector working conditions.
15. Ignite the flame.
Glow-plug
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