Agilent Technologies 5975T LTM GC/MSD, Troubleshooting And Maintenance Manual

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176 Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide
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Maintaining the Split/Splitless Inlet
To Replace the Filter in the Split Vent Line for the Split/Splitless Inlet
1 Gather the following:
• New filter cartridge. (See “Consumables and Parts for the
Split/Splitless Inlet” on page 168.)
• T-20 Torx screwdriver
2
Load the maintenance method and wait for the GC to
become ready.
3
Remove the pneumatics cover on the top of the instrument.
4
Loosen the screws on the retaining clip.
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WA R N I N G
Be careful! The oven and/or inlet may be hot enough to cause
burns. If either is hot, wear heat-resistant gloves to protect your
hands
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WA R N I N G
The split vent trap may contain residual amounts of any samples
or other chemicals you have injected into the GC. Follow your
company’s safety procedures for handling these types of
substances while replacing the trap filter cartridge.
Split vent valve
Split vent trap
Retaining clip