Cleaning Or Replacing The Fpd Filter-Side Heat Shields - Thermo Scientific TRACE 1600 Hardware Manual

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Detectors Advanced Maintenance

Cleaning or Replacing the FPD Filter-side Heat Shields

Cleaning or Replacing the FPD Filter-side Heat Shields
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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. Set the normal working conditions.
Before cleaning or replacing the FPD filter-side heat shield, 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.
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.
Materials needed
FPD fixing tools
Paper towels
FPD maintenance kit
Methylene chloride or GC-grade methanol
1 mm Allen wrench
Screwdriver
 To clean or replace the FPD filter-side heat shield
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.
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