Agilent 1290 Infinity Binary Pump User Manual
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Test Functions and Calibrations
8
Pump Head Leak Test
Pump Head Leak Test Evaluation
Test Failed
Probable cause
Suggested actions
1
Loose or leaky fittings
Tighten the fittings or replace capillaries.
2
Leaky High Pressure Filter Assembly
•
Tighten Filter housing and fitting.
•
NOTE - Fittings should only be tightened in a
system that is not pressurized, for better
chance of success.
•
Re-run test.
3
Damaged pump seals or pistons
•
Exchange the pump head or pump seals.
•
NOTE - A wrongly installed pump seal will
reduce the life time of the pump seal
considerably.
4
Leaky outlet ball valve
Exchange pump head or outlet ball valve.
5
Leaky purge valve
Exchange Purge valve rotor seal.
N O T E
Notice the difference between
error
in the test and a
failed
result! An
error
is caused by an
abnormal termination during the operation of the test, whereas a
failed
result indicates that
the test result were not within the specified limits.
