Agilent Technologies 7000 Triple Quadrupole GC/MS, Maintenance Manual

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General Maintenance
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To lubricate the vent valve O-ring
Materials needed
•
Cloths, clean (05980-60051)
• Gloves, clean, lint-free
• Large (8650-0030)
•
Small (8650-0029)
• Grease, Apiezon L, high-vacuum (6040-0289)
• O-ring, vent valve (0905-1217). Replace if the old O-ring is worn or damaged
The vent valve O-ring needs a very thin coat of lubrication to ensure a good
vacuum seal and smooth operation. If the vent valve O-ring does not turn
smoothly or does not seal correctly, lubricate it using this procedure.
Procedure
1 Vent the MS. See the Agilent 7000 Series Triple Quad GC/MS Operation
Manual .
2
Completely remove the vent valve knob ( Figure 12 ).
3
Inspect the O-ring. If the O-ring appears damaged, replace it.
4
Use a clean, lint-free cloth or glove to spread a thin coat of high-vacuum
grease on the exposed surface of the O-ring.
5 Use a clean, lint-free cloth or glove to wipe away excess grease. If the
O-ring looks shiny, there is too much grease on it
C A U T I O N
Vacuum seals other than the side plate O-ring and vent valve O-ring do not need to be
lubricated. Lubricating other seals can interfere with their correct function.
C A U T I O N
Excess grease can trap air and dirt. Grease on surfaces of the O-ring other than the
exposed surface can trap air, resulting in air spikes during operation.