Cleaning Or Replacing The Fpd Jet - Thermo Scientific TRACE 1600 Hardware Manual

Cleaning or Replacing the FPD Jet

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Figure 162. FPD Detector Removal
Note Do not lose the Aluminum ring inserted between the detector head and
the base body.
Note Some of the cleaning procedures in this section require the use of methanol.
If methanol is unavailable or prohibited, substitute LCMS-grade or GC-grade ethanol
or isopropyl alcohol. Do not use denatured ethanol as it may contain impurities that
contaminate the GC-MS system.
 To clean or replace the FPD jet
1. Put the GC in standby condition.
2. Switch off the flame. Hydrogen and air are automatically closed.
3. Cool the detector to room temperature.
Note By pressing the Maintenance button, the GC cool down is automatically
carried out.
4. Power off the GC.
a. Push down the power switch (breaker), located at the back of the instrument, to the
position O.
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Performing Detectors Routine Maintenance
Maintaining a Flame Photometric Detector (FPD)
TRACE 1600/1610 Hardware Manual
FPD Fixing Nut
Aluminum Ring
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