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Chapter 17
Maintaining Detectors in Stack Configuration
Guidelines for Maintenance
A FID, NPD or FPD detector can be installed on the top of an ECD with the aid of
a specially designed adapter (see
to operate as an auxiliary detector.
Maintenance of the auxiliary detector will be performed as it would be mounted
directly on the gas chromatograph. You will find instructions in the relevant
chapters of this manual.
In this chapter you will find instructions on how to perform ECD maintenance
when installed in stack configuration respectively with a FID, NPD and FPD
detector.
To properly maintain the ECD, you should perform the following cleaning or
replacement sequences:
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WARNING! The Electron Capture Detector (ECD) contains a
source of 370 MBq (10 mCi). Read with care the paragraph
page 222 and follow the instructions reported to avoid radioactive contamination.
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cleaning the collecting electrode
replacing the collecting electrode
replacing the silver seal
ECD adapted for Stack
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Ni beta-emitting radioactive
Maintenance and Troubleshooting Manual
Guidelines for Maintenance
Configuration, page 346)
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