Chapter 14
Maintaining a Flame Photometric Detector
FPD Maintenance
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 needs cleaning.
To properly maintain the FPD, you should perform the following cleaning or
replacement sequences:
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cleaning the jet
cleaning the interferential filter
cleaning the mirror metal plug
cleaning the flame-side heat shield
replacing the jet
replacing the interferential filter
replacing the heat shields
Maintenance and Troubleshooting Manual
FPD Maintenance