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To ensure optimum performance of the FPD, you must keep it clean and free of dust and
deposits. Symptoms such as reduced sensitivity and increased noise indicate that detector
cleaning could be necessary.
The FPD detector periodic maintenance includes:
• Installing the FPD detector
See "Installing the FPD Detector"
• Removing the FPD detector
See "Removing the FPD Detector"
• Cleaning or replacing the FPD jet
You should clean the jet semiannually when you analyze particularly dirty compounds
that the flame does not burn properly.
See "Cleaning or Replacing the FPD Jet"
• Cleaning or replacing the FPD interferential filter
See "Cleaning or Replacing the FPD Interferential Filter"
• Replacing the FPD 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 FPD 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 FPD detector
FPD fixing tool
Gloves
Ultrasonic cleaner
Liquid detergent
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Performing Detectors Routine Maintenance
Maintaining a Flame Photometric Detector (FPD)
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