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Performing Detectors Routine Maintenance
Maintaining a Flame Photometric Detector (FPD)
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Figure 173.
FPD Cables Connection
11. If other external modules are present, plug the power cable to the AC Input connector of
each module, and to the wall outlet.
12. Power on the GC.
a.
Plug the power cable to the AC Input connector into the back of the GC and to the
wall outlet.
b. Flip up the power switch (breaker) to the position I.
13. Set the normal working conditions.
Replacing the FPD Ignition Glow-plug
To replace the FPD ignition glow-plug
1. Put the GC in standby condition.
2. Switch off the flame. Hydrogen and air are automatically closed.
3. Cool the detector to room temperature.
4. Power off the GC.
a.
Push down the power switch (breaker), located at the back of the instrument, to the
position O.
b. Unplug the power cable from the AC Input connector into the back of the GC and
from the wall outlet.
Note
By pressing the
Maintenance
button, the GC cool down is automatically
carried out.
